Discover the Sego Lily, Calochortus nuttallii, a symbol of resilience and beauty in the arid deserts of the West. Uncover its role in pioneer survival and its captivating presence on a serene April backpack into the Rincon Wilderness. Join us in exploring the enduring grace of this desert gem.
Morning’s first blush stirs,
Horizon whispers in gold
Day’s ancient new song.
catching the wind
A week after Rough Surf pounded Cocoa Beach a north wind was up, I set out on a long beach walk. Our plan was to meet at Cheri Down Park, Pam driving up with lunch.
After I emerged from under the Cocoa Beach pier, I spotted this sailboarder. At first it was the handheld sail that caught my attention, enough to capture this video. Watching the recording, I see his board is equipped with a hydrofoil. He is about a foot above the water.
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This rider has nothing on the Man O’War, of the post header image. Click this link to visit “Man O’War Beach Walk” on my blog.
Here we discover and learn to admire the winterberry shrub, or Ilex verticillata, during a frosty February morning. Its crimson berries, which symbolize hope, sustenance, and life’s enduring cycle, are a stark contrast to the pall of winter.
In twilight’s hush, embraced by oaks,
A well of stone, with stories etched in lace,
Now table made, where others’ whispers weave,
And time’s soft hands a tapestry conceive.
Read this blog for an understanding of how the sycamore leaf symbolizes themes such as shelter, the cycles of life and death, decay, freedom, and individuality, reflecting the intimate connection between nature and the evolving American identity.
This post shares photographs and stories from the early history of spaceflight at Cape Canaveral including the tragic Apollo 1 mission and astronaut John Glenn’s first orbital flight.
The post provides historical insight into the early space flights at Cape Canaveral, emphasizing their significance and risks.
In the shadow of McGraw Tower, Natan grapples with surreal encounters and mystical occurrences, questioning the nature of reality itself. Open my blog to uncover the mysteries of McGraw Tower and Natan’s journey into the heart of the extraordinary.
Gibbous Moon and Red Rock
Michael Stephen Wills Photography 