Monthly Archives: June 2010

Sunrise Power

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff Today’s rising sun illuminated the edges of a dark cloud around 6 a.m. as I ventured toward my riding trail. The camera doesn’t accurately portray the hues of pink or fluorescent outlines around the darkened clouds I … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Simplicity

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff Today’s video is a short take of my friend’s son, Trevor, an autistic 13-year-old. Watching Trevor enjoy a few moments in his yard in Dauphin, PA, reminds me of what I would hope we would all cherish … Continue reading →

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Blossoming Bud

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff I was amazed when I went to my sister’s the other day and saw this beautiful clematis (below). It was huge, easily the size of the palm of my hand. It struck me how a bud that … Continue reading →

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The Road Less Traveled

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff I can see so often how the outdoors mirrors daily life. This picture portrays a small path off the old Switchback Railroad bed. It’s used primarily by fishermen, hikers and those seeking a little recluse. The road … Continue reading →

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Slowing Down

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff Today’s weather has been tropical — warm, muggy, rainy. It’s Sunday so it’s supposed to be a day of rest. I recall Sundays when I was growing up. No stores were open, a product of Pennsylvania’s “blue” … Continue reading →

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Stretching to Grow

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy RuffSummer has such a variety of beauty and growth, even in the middle of my concrete jungle in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. My clematis, which normally has only bloomed in early fall, decided to take root early this year and … Continue reading →

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Dancing on Water

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy RuffSeeing the movements, hearing the sounds and feeling the touch of nature never gets old. For me, my morning outings keep me connected to the Universe as I humbly consider all the natural lives and activities going on … Continue reading →

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A Spiritual Pattern

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff I recall when I was young, my mother would sew our clothes. She didn’t just repair ripped seams, she actually created new clothes from scratch — a rarity in today’s world. I remember the Simplicity patterns that … Continue reading →

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Following the Path

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff Sometimes nature talks to us through the beauty it displays. This morning as I bike on my return trip down the trail to my car, Mother Nature pointed the way for me a bit. The sun’s rays … Continue reading →

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The Sounds of Morning

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff On my last bike ride, I chose the higher end of the trail so I could sit at a picnic bench that rests off the small trail. I decided to sit my camera on the bench and … Continue reading →

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