American Quaker poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was heavily influenced by his religious faith and its emphasis on humanitarianism, compassion, and social responsibility. He dedicated over 20 years to the anti-slavery cause, was a founding member of the American Anti-Slavery Society and was a founder of the…
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Writer’s Quote Wednesday: Emily Dickinson
American poet Emily Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was considered to be an eccentric by the locals in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts where she was born and where she died at the age of 55. She lived much of her life in seclusion. She never married, was reluctant to greet guests, preferred…
Writer’s Quote Wednesday: Sir Walter Scott
“Teach your children poetry; it opens the mind, lends grace to wisdom and makes the heroic virtues hereditary.” (Sir Walter Scott) Sir Walter Scott (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) was a Scottish novelist, poet, historian and biographer. He is credited with with inventing the historical novel, and his works remain classics of British…
The Harbinger of Spring
The first (and so far the only) robin of the season arrived just over a week ago at the end of January. A couple of days later I saw it again and followed it all around the back garden until I finally was able to capture it in this photo. Robin’s Come by William Warner…
“The crocuses were first”
From The Crocuses By Frances Ellen Watkins Harper They heard the South wind sighing A murmur of the rain; And they knew that Earth was longing To see them all again… And the sunbeams gave them welcome. As did the morning air And scattered o’er their simple robes Rich tints of beauty rare. Soon a host…
Fiddleheads
FERN 1 fiddlehead fern rooted in earth warmth of sunshine gives birth to your unfurling green forest smiles as you reach toward the stars you are smiling like moonlight shining back through trees (by CA Guilfoyle)
Hints of Autumn in My Corner of North Georgia
The once-pink sedum has turned a darker hue… One leaf on the maple tree is changing… As is one on the holly bush… Seed pods have formed on the Southern magnolia… Fruit is on the quince bush… Spider webs are everywhere… And my little buddy is gathering everything he can in preparation for colder weather……
Unexpected in common hours 