Tranquility. Transformation. Transcendence
It’s here! My books have finally arrived—and they are BEAUTIFUL. The poetry looks great. The photos are crisp and bright. And the book’s...
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Mary Doyle
- Jun 2
Teamwork
You look that way, and I’ll look here, stretching our necks out far and near. Peering high. Peering low. Spotting friend. Spotting foe....
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Mary Doyle
- May 15
Elmer, the Songster Wren
Once upon a time, in a far western suburb of Chicago, there was a little blue shingled house. In the spring of ’23, Elmer Wren chose this...
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Mary Doyle
- May 7
Adaptability
Amazing how adaptable we are rooting down firmly, bending with the wind, reaching for the sun, and soaking up rain regardless of storms...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 20
Spring in Cantigny Park
Yesterday was cool and sunny here in the Chicago area. I took a refreshing and rejuvenating walk through one of my favorite parks,...
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Mary Doyle
- Sep 28, 2022
Surprise Find
One of my favorite activities is to walk in the midst of nature. Pathways along rivers, lakes, and ponds offer abundant opportunities to...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 24, 2022
Honey, I Love You!
Nature feeds our bodies and our spirits. It provides us with beauty, interest, creativity, food, and medicine. So, when we look for...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 9, 2022
Nature Speak
The trees, and shrubs and grass and wildflowers The animals and birds and bugs and fish The rivers and oceans and mountains and beaches...
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Mary Doyle
- Oct 19, 2021
Bison or Buffalo?
Biscuit or cookies? Bison or Buffalo? The meaning of words can change over time in ways that hardly resemble what they originally...
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Mary Doyle
- Sep 23, 2021
Caves! What Lies Beneath
From the mountains to the forests and sky to the seas, nature’s masterpieces are on display for anyone who takes the time to notice....
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 23, 2021
My Wee Bird Friends
Sadly, I believe my resident hummingbirds have left for the season. I haven’t seen any of them for a few days. Last week, a wee one flew...
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Mary Doyle
- May 14, 2021
Heavenly Arboretum
Escape to a botanical garden and it as if we are in another dimension. We are carried away from our earthly problems into a heavenly...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 15, 2021
The Cicadas Are Coming
Brace yourself for the inundation of cicadas. As many as 1.5 million of the creatures per acre are due to emerge from the earth very...
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Mary Doyle
- Oct 12, 2020
Nature Escape
The Midwest is popping with color. One of my favorite escapes is a walk through nature. With the change of seasons in this area of the...
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Mary Doyle
- May 5, 2020
If You’re Going to Fly, Fly Like an Eagle
When I was a kid, I wanted to fly. I had to restrain myself from jumping off ledges and thinking I could soar into the sky. Strange, but...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 17, 2020
Butterfly Royalty
Our spirts dance with the flutter of the monarch butterfly. But don’t be fooled by the delicate, free-flying beauty. They are considered...
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Mary Doyle
- Sep 27, 2016
Passionate!
Our passions are the frosting on the cake of life. Mine are evident from my blog posts. The majority are in regard to my family, faith,...
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 18, 2016
Know GMO
The more options science offers us, the more concerns we have in regard to ethics, health, and safety. Those concerns often create...
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Mary Doyle
- May 14, 2016
The Essence of Nature
Lavender for sleep. Peppermint to keep alert while driving. Tea Tree Oil to disinfect. I’ve used essential oils since the early 70s, but...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 23, 2016
Want Some Bugs with That Cake?
The concept of red velvet cake escapes me. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a fan of the flavors. But what’s wrong with chocolate cake and cream...
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