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humid lush and green
valley ripe with summer growth
my verdant moments
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I finally got out in the woods to feed my body and soul this Sunday. Thankfully, I timed it well in between rain storms with only a brief sprinkle while I was at the park. Devil’s Den is a lovely state park offering mountains, valleys, and caves to explore. Often the creek is near dry by mid summer, but this year the creek was running strong from all the rain we’ve had. It was soothing to hike along the bottom listening to the running water. I’m grateful for our verdant region when so much of the country is dry and/or on fire this year.
May you have water to soothe your body and soul!
writing to freedom 
Beautifully green.
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Thanks Bojana. How are you?
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That’s a hard question to answer, Brad, but thanks for asking. There’s so much going on but I’m trying to keep my head above water.
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I hope things settle down and you find an inner strength going forward.
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Some can’t, but we have to find that strength, regardless, right?
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Yes, or at least try.
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Superb verdant valley and excellent pictures so well captured, Brad. Lovely words said for the beauty of nature.
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Thank you Kamal. 🙏
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You are always welcome, Brad.
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I love this blog post. Hurrah for such verdant lushness! You take such beautiful photos and then enhance them significantly with your poetry… THANK YOU for sharing some of your park visit with us.
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I’m delighted you can share in the beauty and appreciation Will. Hugs!
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Beautiful! So happy you got out to explore and immerse in the beauty and wonder. It’s wonderful you have so much rain there. The west could use it for sure.
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Thank you Tania. I was surprised by how lush the park was, and very grateful. 🙏🌎
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Alway lovely to get out and what a wonderful place you went too.
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Thanks Bella. It’s a nice park and I was surprised at how green and lush it was.
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Beautiful photographs….and yes oh so lush……It would seem that much rain is to be found in many places around the world. In fact there are either major flood events or terrible droughts.. In the UK we are experiencing a record breaking heatwave…
Enjoy your summer. Janet 🙂
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Yes Janet. The weather is changing in crazy ways. And still much beauty to find.
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Ahhhh…So peaceful…As I’ve mentioned before, nature is like a giant anti anxiety drug….Calms one inside instantly….Pretty VK
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Agreed VK. I’m grateful for the many beautiful places I’ve visited. I hope you get your nature time.
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Love this, my fellow nature-lover. Happy to see the results of your exploring. Enjoy! 💚
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Thanks Michele. I felt good to get out!
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What a gift it is to be surrounded by beautiful nature Brad. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes it is Miriam!
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The green embrace of summer. Makes you just want to curl up in it. 🌲💚🌳
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Yes Julie, it’s very nurturing and welcoming. 🌲💚
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Beauty of Nature and power of camera!
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed them and welcome.
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So refreshing to see the water. Moving pretty quickly as you say with all the rain. So lush, so green and a great choice to feed your body and soul. Donna
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Thanks Donna. It is a real treat, and contrast compared to the SW!
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Lovely and peaceful, Brad. Rain is a blessing. We haven’t had any for weeks now.
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Yes Robbie, the world’s changing weather reminds of how much of a blessing rain is.
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How refreshing💛Thank you Brad!
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You’re most welcome Val. I’m delighted you found some refreshment here. 🙏
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Vivid verdant wonderness (and wilderness). We are verdant also here in the East coast, and my West coast friends are so jealous of our flowing water. Beautiful photos!
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I’m glad you can relate Pam. I almost feel guilty at the rain and our moderate temperatures compared to the west coast and southwest.
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It’s strange how half the country is suffering from drought while the other half is inundated with rain. I love the sound of water running over stones. And I’m so glad you got out into the verdant landscape around you. Beautiful haiku, Brad. 🙂
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Yes Diana, strange and concerning as part of climate change. And I’m still grateful for the rain, power, and beauty of nature.
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Me too, Brad. I do hope we get a little rain, but it doesn’t look like it.
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I hope you get some rain and relief.
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Love the earthy shades here, beautifully mellow and warm!
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Great way to describe it Isha. I’m glad you could share in the beauty.
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Thanks, Brad. 🌼
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Oh this is just magnificent, Brad. Your haiku is lovely, and your photos are beautiful. What a perfect park for nourishing your body and soul. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you Natalie. I’m grateful for my nature time, and wish I could muster up more of the life skills you have. 😏
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So gorgeous! I bet this was a phenom recharge for you!
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Yes, it was wonderful and my first time out in a while.
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Wow Brad….that park looks incredible…so beautiful!! Love the pictures as they took me there to feel the peace and joy of mother nature!! Thank you for sharing!!
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I’m glad you could share in the beauty and peace Kirt. It’s a nice park, especially to be only 35 minutes away.
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Beautiful moments, nourishment to body and soul indeed 💛✨
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Yes they were and I’m grateful for those moments. 🙏
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Yes indeed
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The place is breathtaking 💚
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Thank you!
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Wonderful to visit this lush and verdant park, Brad. The endless array of green trees and limestone bluffs and rock formations are beautiful, but I think that wide and full creek is what drew me the most.
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Thank you Jet. I’m glad you enjoyed your visit! Water draws me in too.
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Lovely, Brad. I’m so glad you were able to get out and soothe your soul in nature. It truly is the best medicine that I know of. 💚
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Thanks Julie. Yes, nature is very good medicine. 💚
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This scenery is so beautiful!! Im glad u stepped out!
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Thank you.
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Ooh Brad look how green everything is. I think its beautiful. Hopefully soon Ill find the energy to get out and about again.
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Thanks Tammy. It was incredibly green and lush. As you mentioned, we’ll get out when we’re ready.
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Looks like you had a great day
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I did. Thanks.
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What a beautiful place, Brad. I am so happy that you have such an incredible place nearby that you can get out and explore. I really feel that no matter how bad things feel inside, that the answer is to get out in nature and explore the natural beauty that is everywhere (If we are willing to see it!)
Sending lots of good energy 🙂
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Thank you Lorrie. Yes, nature is always there for us to find a deeper connection, and I’m grateful for this park and the many beautiful places I’ve enjoyed.
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The beautiful green land 😊
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Yes, it’s a wonderful park. Welcome to my blog.
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Beautiful diverse perspectives! Even with the heat, I’ll take verdant summer over bare winter, especially if there’s water flowing and I know autumn is on the way.
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Thank you JoAnna. I’m with you and would rather suffer heat to get green. And my favorite seasons are spring and fall.
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