Tuesday Truth. Number 27. Spring has arrived! I'm so excited that spring has finally arrived in Virginia. You may recall from this post that my word of the year for 2019 is "bloom", so this quote is also a reminder to myself of the goal that I had for myself this year. This quote reminds [...]
Hidden Spring. Late Snow. Spring blooms. Roanoke, Virginia. Sony Alpha 7 II |Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |ISO 100 |28 mm |f/3.5 Sony Alpha 7 II |Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |ISO 100 |37 mm |f/4 Sony Alpha 7 II |Sony FE 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |ISO 100 |34 mm |f/9 Sony [...]
Springtime. No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow - Proverb Thank goodness! I've been waiting patiently for some green to begin sprouting. And finally... Southwest Virginia has obliged. Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat. - Laura Ingalls Wilder There are vibrant greens reminding [...]
How's the view from atop the world? How's the view when everything is going your way? A smile on your face? A kind word on your lips? A light shining for all to see? How's the view when you're all alone? How's the view when life is caving in? Do you still radiate the light [...]
Decisions, Decisions. I know that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day and we are supposed to have an even longer winter, but I can tell why some of the other groundhog's didn't make the same prediction. Virginia Weather. The weather here in Virginia has been very indecisive. 30's one day with snow flurries and biting [...]
Succulent. Close-Up. Succulent. Virginia Let your light shine! Amy
I've had some thoughts rolling around for awhile, and yet when I put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), they do not flow out cohesively. I am hoping that today they have found a way to flow with the ease of a river racing to its conclusion. The oldest became an official solo driver [...]
A Face Finding Her Way. Reflections. Confusion sets in Am I this me or that me Still finding myself -Amy Lyon Smith Haiku. I've been wanting to take a try at writing Haiku. I like how it expresses so much by saying so little. I tend to get sidetracked and tell 100 different stories before [...]
Apple Blossom. Apple Blossom. Spring. Roanoke. Virginia. Let your light shine! Amy
The ending of a bleak winter Little bursts of color Lighting up the landscape Welcoming the sun Signifying warmth Creating a tranquility in my soul Let your light shine! Amy
