Category Archives: Beauty

Holiday Lights at Cheekwood

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Gail

I recently visited Cheekwood Estates and Gardens for their Holiday Lights display.  Cheekwood is a beautiful 1930s estate, and once the former home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek (for its history, click on the above link).  It has 55 acres … Continue reading →

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Ozone Falls

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gail

Hubby and I recently visited the beautiful Ozone Falls in Rockwood, Tennessee (near Crossville, Tennessee).  Ozone falls is a 43-acre natural area.  The falls plunge 110 feet below into a greenish-blue rock pool.  Hubby and I went with the intention … Continue reading →

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A Halloween Let-Down and an Autumn Stroll

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Gail

Despite this being my favorite season and time of the year, I’ll admit I’m struggling to get into an “autumn mood.”  As of Halloween, we still had no color in our leaves here.  Not to mention it was 77 degrees … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Sense of Wonder?

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Gail

I’m currently reading The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning.  I love when books take me to a place of deep reflection and this one’s doing just that. In Chapter 5, Manning speaks of a remarkable rabbi, Abraham Joshua Heschel, who … Continue reading →

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Velvety Iris

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Gail

My favorite colored iris is now in bloom (though I love them all).  I believe these particular irises were originally my husband’s grandfather’s irises and were transplanted to our yard after he passed away. So they are very special to … Continue reading →

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God’s Elaborate Iris

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Gail

When I first saw the daily prompt for today, I thought of the verb form of elaborate.  Like in adding details to something.  My mind was blank.  After yesterday’s rant, my heart was feeling heavy and I didn’t feel much … Continue reading →

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Favorite Perfumes

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Gail

I’ve loved perfume for as long as I can remember.  As a child, I can still remember pulling up a chair to my mother’s dresser and climbing up to look at her perfume collection and sometimes dabbing a bit behind … Continue reading →

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Another Recurring Dream

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Gail

I had a very vivid dream last night and when I awoke, it bothered me.  You see, I’ve had this same dream over and over.  I have no idea what it means but I realize it must have some significance … Continue reading →

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Awe

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Gail

This post is in response to the WordPress one-word daily prompt: Awe When I’m outside in nature, I’m in awe of God and His creation.  I see his beauty everywhere– in fiery sunrises and sunsets, in azure skies and white … Continue reading →

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Sharing a Little of God’s Beauty

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Gail

I love Azaleas.  Here is a picture of mine when it was in full bloom a few days ago.  The rain has since pounded it to the ground and it’s looking a little puny now.     These red and … Continue reading →

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