Category Archives: Nature

Do you trust your vision?

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Do you see anything different in this picture? There’s something practically hidden in plain sight. This is a better picture of a green heron. This one was feeding off whatever he found interesting as it flowed by toward the lock … Continue reading →

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It’s finally spring in Pennsylvania!!

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Yes. As of 10:46 a.m. they say it’s officially spring. Yes, this is my poinsettia Patti gifted me back in mid-December. I’ve never had one that stayed so nice for so long! The long, cold winter weather (I hope and … Continue reading →

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Love the Change of Seasons??

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Tuesday’s temps hit the upper 70s in northeast PA, a rare pleasure in early March. With the change of seasons teasing us, I aired out the house for a little while. When I open the bedroom window and the patio … Continue reading →

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Anyone ready for spring?

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Doing a little online research, sources seem to predict Punxstawney Phil’s accuracy rate at between 30 and 40%, less than the 50/50 for a coin toss! The Old Farmer’s Almanac boasts better accuracy than both of those, near 80%! Bottom … Continue reading →

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Do you see potential?

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

This Christmas cactus — or is it a Thanksgiving cactus?? — boasts dozens of buds, a few of which are now blooming. This plant shows potential for many more beautiful blooms in a short time. The back of this plant … Continue reading →

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Blue Heron Totem Meaning?

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

When I see the same not-so-common bird coming to visit, such as this Great Blue Heron, I wonder what this may mean. I know he’s searching for a meal. Yet how often do you see this in your back yard? … Continue reading →

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The River Flows Effortlessly

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

The path of the waters in the Lehigh River soon will see the morning sun as it rises above a mountain to the east. Isn’t it ironic that the river flows effortlessly through the valley in this picture yet sometimes … Continue reading →

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Is abundance teamwork or natural?

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

This year my rose bush yielded an abundance of blossoms. I purchased the red spiral support behind it from At Home to support this climbing beauty since it was having problems standing on its own. Isn’t it strange how some … Continue reading →

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A great blue heron visits

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

The breakfast club! Continue reading →

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Losing your mind??

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

The great outdoors offers a soothing balm for those overwhelmed by the ever-increasing demands in today’s world. Everything and everyone appears to be moving so much faster than ever before. Some may say many people are losing their minds. This … Continue reading →

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