April 2017 – Page 2 – heartclosetblog

A greenfield with one loan tree in the distance. Sun shining through the clouds

Uncomplicated Thoughts: Everyday

Published on April 20, 2017 by Lucas Pam4 Comments

Everyday is Earth Day.

In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2017…make it everyday not just one day and in your own way.

“Trees” (1913) by Joyce Kilmer

I think that I shall never see

A poem lovely as a tree….

Photo by Pixby

The dogwood native to Virginia. Both the state tree and state flowers of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Golden Brodie retrieves for you the Virginia State Flower and Tree

Published on April 19, 2017 by Lucas Pam5 Comments

I’m a content and people pleasing golden…I try anyway…and today I am bringing you a present…a virtual flower and tree that are near and dear to my Virginia born heart…the Dogwood. The Dogwood is not only a treasured beauty but also the State tree and State flower for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Some say that at one time the Dogwood bark was also used as a mange treatment for dogs. A tree that keeps giving golden!

The treat is all mine to enjoy the flowers of the Dogwood in the spring and then their colorful foliage change in the fall. Love me some Dogwood.

Photo by PamelaWLucas, Oakton, VA 4/19/17

Haiku: Pansy

Published on April 18, 2017 by Lucas Pam2 Comments

Lovely little face
Come early after winter
Fragrant viola

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 4/18/17

Photo by PamelaWLucas 4/18/17

Bluebird peaking out of her bluebird house

The Natural World Haiku: April Nest

Published on April 17, 2017 by Lucas Pam7 Comments

Peaking, protecting
Bluebird mama made her nest
Spring is moving fast

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 4/16/17

Photos by PamelaWLucas in Irvington, VA 4/16/17

Austin Animal Center Shelter Doggy Easter Egg Hunt

Golden Brodie fetches Shelter Doggy Easter Egg Hunt

Published on April 14, 2017 by Lucas Pam4 Comments

Here you go and a golden big thanks to the Austin Animal Center… for their annual Shelter Doggy Easter Egg Hunt. It rocks for the shelter pups…they get to be outside…search for good treats in decorated eggs with a volunteer at their side. Puppy seekers are welcomed to join in the fun and see the dogs in action and learn as much as they can about potential take home pets! This is a win-win…

Happy Golden Easter to you!

Golden retrieve rolling in yellow flowers

Uncomplicated thoughts: Mindset

Published on April 13, 2017 by Lucas Pam3 Comments

Time to reset the mindset?

Brodie brings a golden history nugget: Immigrant squirrel sponsored by Benjamin Franklin

Published on April 13, 2017 by Lucas Pam5 Comments

Benjamin Franklin loved Eastern gray squirrels…loved them so much that during his diplomatic services (1770) in England he sent word to his wife Deborah to send some of the gray creatures across the pond to him. He would then give them as gifts.