They usually happen near sunset. Like rainbows, except they are spots instead of bows. Often you will see one on either side of the sun. Can you see it?
Let Your Light Shine
How I See God In My Everyday Life
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Sunday Sunset - Spotted
Friday, February 20, 2026
White Breath On The Mountain
Yesterday's doctor appointment did not go as planned. As most of you know, we live in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the foot of Afton Mountain. Normally they look like this.
But not yesterday. Fog can come quickly and thickly.
And so it was yesterday. This is what it looks like on the way to the top. Sometimes even worse.
We had to turn around and come back home. Rescheduled the appointment. Back down in town, the fog was thinner and rather pretty.
The
mountain hides, but the hush remains.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Off Today With A Funny
I will be taking another day off of blogging here on this Thursday. I have another doctor appointment out of town. Nothing major. But I WILL leave you with a good laugh hopefully!
Monday, February 16, 2026
Blue Sparks In The Grass
We saw the first signs of a change in the weather today! Out in the yard, does this all look like just a bunch of dead grass and twigs?
Maybe take a closer look.
Maybe even closer.
Do you see them? Little tiny blue flowers. They are smaller than your pinkie fingernail.
They are called Persian Speedwell. Considered to be a weed. But I love them. Tiny blue buds of cheer.
Persian
speedwell: tiny blue lanterns lighting up the lawn.
Blink
and you’ll miss it; pause and you’ll fall in love.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Lamping
I bet you thought this post was about camping. Not. It IS about the gorgeous lamps we saw at Home Goods a few days ago. Do you have a favorite? I have never seen so many pretty and unusual lamps. I love almost all of them.
A pink peacock!
Monkey Business
The Lion King
Dragonflies!
I would have bought this one if it had been cheaper.
The Blues
Wicker
Stripes & Florals
Love This Lampshade
The base is a cupcake!
A
table lamp is a small sun you get to keep.
"In
the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may
see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew
5
Friday, February 13, 2026
Paws, Hooves, & Valentine Grooves
Happy Valentines Day. The Big Cat and the Big Cow are both ready! The cat is dressed very modestly.
The Big Cow, on the other hand, went all out!
He has his own mailboxes for Valentines from his favorite bulls.
People have quite a few Valentine flags hanging out.
This home has matching mailbox and flag!
Even the Burlington store has heart logos!
Love settles in like
a quilt—stitched with whiskers and gentle moos.
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