Shhh…..listen. Can you hear it? If you rise early enough you can feel it. The wind chimes are dancing on the patio announcing its arrival. A cool morning breeze that will dissipate by afternoon and be pushed down by humidity. But it is still there, waiting on the sun to fall below the horizon once again. The first hint of the change of seasons, subtle though it may be, yet present none the less. Get up, don’t miss it!
Somewhere below the ocean of clouds the sun sits waiting to make its grand entrance! It’s all about timing. Sitting, waiting, watching as the first sliver of light peeps out over the clouds. Then, quietly, in what seems like an instance it is there, shining in all its glory. Warming the cool morning air. The…
“I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now. From up and down and still somehow. Its cloud illusions I recall. I really don’t know clouds at all” -Joni Mitchell- The wonders over the valley and the lake never cease to amaze me. Seasons come and seasons go and yet the picture show that is mother…
When the hummingbirds bustle about like bees on the feeders, and the Joseph’s coat rose shows off its last blooms you know autumn can’t be far behind. Colored leaves then Christmas trees before spring brings the blossoms and the birds our way once more.
I woke this morning, walked out onto the bluff here at The Secret. Still shrouded in darkness by the crisp night sky, I looked up. The stars above were shining so bright I felt I could reach up and pluck them from the sky. The distant lights of civilization seem to reflect their brilliance. As…
“What a spectacular view you have!” Many visitors to The Secret have marveled at the breathtaking view off the bluff, over the valley, but most see it during the day. To truly experience its magnificence you must see at night. A crisp, clear winter view is a sight to behold! If a full moon is…
Listening to the rain on the roof, relaxing, drinking a warm cup of coffee. Suddenly in the distant darkness a piercing sound. Yes, it’s an angry donkey who does not care that it is dark or raining! As I have said many times, my life is run by an ass!! TGIF Y’all!!! Stay dry, have…