by bethwestcott | May 2, 2019 | Inspiration, Nature and Creation
“SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” Floriography, the language of flowers, became popular during the Victorian era. Many kinds of messages were sent via flowers. In fact, floriography became so complicated that dictionaries were created to explain the meaning of floral “gifts.”...
by bethwestcott | Mar 25, 2019 | Health, Nature and Creation
Did you know that house plants can improve your physical and mental health? In the middle of winter, when dark, empty tree branches contrast with the white, snowy ground cover outdoors, I enjoy my houseplants. At a time when the outdoor flora take their winter...
by bethwestcott | Feb 12, 2019 | Memories, Nature and Creation, Thoughts
Each season has its own beauty. My favorite season is spring. I can finally open my windows to let in the fresh, (relatively) clean air. I can step out into the warm sunlight without bundling up in coat, boots, hat, mittens, and scarf. I think what I like best about...
by bethwestcott | Jul 21, 2018 | Nature and Creation
Superheroes are big business today. Most children have their favorite– Spiderman, Superman, Batman, etc. Superheroes are pretend. They have powers that go beyond what a normal person can do. Traditionally the superhero used his ability to help mankind. Smokey...
by bethwestcott | Jun 26, 2018 | Nature and Creation
Lightning bugs, aka fireflies. On warm summer nights I would join my siblings in the yard to catch lightning bugs. Not an easy task, since the tiny creatures moved around between blinks of light. I would put my lightning bugs in a jar, with a little grass to keep them...
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