Tuesday, February 8, 2011

a piece of nature



Down the road are the remnants of a tree. There’s a carving of a heart in the bark. It’s been around a long time and only the wind knows who made it. When I first saw it I stopped dead in my tracks. Amazing! Too bad I didn’t bring the background into focus. Then again it has provided me with this post, so the shot was not in vain.

How I miss this area. We had a huge forest where trees could slowly die with dignity. No chainsaws were ever heard in there. Wild flowers on vines meandered along the limbs. I once sat on a fallen tree surrounded by hundreds of blue morning glories. It was so beautiful, I cried.

I hope you have a piece of nature, close by, to love.
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10 comments:

  1. klahanieFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Dixie,
    A touching, thoughtful and provocative post with a poignant photo to accompany it.
    Your love of nature truly shines through is this one.
    May you have a lovely week.
    Kind wishes, Gary :-)

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  2. bazzaFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    This is a great photograph and a very arresting image. I am lucky enough to have a nature reserve very near where I live even though we are within Greater London (UK).
    Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’

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  3. Dixie@dcreliefFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Hi Gary,
    I'm having a blast scanning old photos I haven't looked at in years!
    Thank you for the thoughful comments.
    In peace, Dixie

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  4. Dixie@dcreliefFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Thanks, Bazza. For me those special places have a cleansing affect.
    Thanks again for that link to the artwork.
    In peace, Dixie

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  5. MariaFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Hi Dixie!
    Oh I've been in a Super Bowl since the beginning of the weekend...and missed your sweet posts. I love the award! It's a great design too!
    Your post today is awesome! The really old trees in our village have great carvings in them... mostly made by the critters who need shelter ~
    It reminds me of the giving tree... the trees give and give ♥
    Thank you again for the beautiful and thoughtful award ~ you're a dear person *
    Have a sweet week* keep warm!
    ~Maria

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  6. MariaFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    ps. I love your new profile picture! so adorable :o)

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  7. Dixie@dcreliefFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Dear Maria,
    I am honored that you're accepting the award; your blog gives me great joy!
    I was always 'the outside girl' climbing trees, catching lightening bugs, and 'choir time' with the angels!
    I appreciate your wonderful remarks.
    In peace, Dixie

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  8. Dixie@dcreliefFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Maria,
    Profile pic. I had a current photo up but it was so blurry. This one is from a while back. When I looked in the mirror and then this photo... wow... I hadn't changed that much!! For which I'm grateful. Thank you!!

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  9. MFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    hey, hope you are well, just to let you know, I "borrowed" your heart pic for my blog but I've linked it back to your original post.

    Hope you dont mind & if you do I will gladly remove the pic

    Takecare
    M

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  10. Dixie@dcreliefFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    M, it's okay with me. Enjoy and thanks for visiting. :)

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