Day 18: Words and Pictures: Notice
They may be weeds or unplanned perennials but I love the delicate flower and the serrated edging on the leaves. Why, though do weeds always seem healthier than my legitimately planted flowers?
Notice: the fact of observing or paying attention to something. To notice: become aware of.
When our boys were little and we went on our daily walks, I used to pay more attention to my surroundings. I think partly it was to be able to point out flora and fauna or the latest digging equipment or animal. If I hadn’t spied something before them, I would soon be made aware of it with the, “what’s that, mommy?” inquiry. But I think the reason I could notice things around me was because I had time. At that point in our lives I was taking a hiatus in my “career” to be at home with them. The pattern of our days was unhurried.
Lately I feel as if that luxury of time has been returned through this global pause in activity with the corona virus. In the daily walks with the dogs we see more people out walking and are able to have more leisurely (socially distanced) conversations. Unlike before the pandemic when we would rush home with the hope to complete our canine rounds before the next outing, our current evening walks are not rushed. The global pause gives us daily pause.
The following are pictures of items I have seen on my dog walks. Not overly exciting but they are things that I have noticed.
What about you? Have you had a chance to get outside? For even a few moments? Or for a longer walk around your neighborhood? What have you seen? What have you noticed?
Bleeding hearts. String of “heart lights”.
Ah violets. (tucked among chickweed, clover and grass) Reminds me of my grandmother. It was she who let me eat them. (She was an Euell Gibbons fan)
The young artist was out on her yard and was pleased as punch that I asked her if I could take the picture. She was glad someone noticed.
The remaining daffodils. Most of them have already past their blooms but this one… either a late bloomer or a tenacious survivor. Hmm. Must be a lesson there somewhere…?