What's outside of your picture window today?

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Nov 25, 2020

As we get ready for the real winter to show up and COVID-19 still playing a major part in our lives I like to spend moments of my day de-stressing about what's going on in the world today. All I have to do is look out the window and observe some of natures beautiful creatures, how they interact and ponder how small it makes my troubles seem. Sometimes I may even get the opportunity to take a photo or two. How about you? Anything going on outside of your window(s) that you want to share?

For those members that have the ability to size your photos before you upload them to the discussion, may I suggest using the following sizes:
– 500 x 335 pixels (landscape)
– 210 x 210 pixels (square)

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 13, 2021

In reply to @loribmt "Nooo Don’t be a Don’t Bee! Be a do-Bee! 😂🐝" + (show)

You're all as giddy as school kids the day before vacation....how fun.
I'm waiting for my Angelica Giga flowers to wake up so I can add to the buzz
Sue

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 13, 2021

In reply to @sueinmn "You're all as giddy as school kids the day before vacation....how fun. I'm waiting for my..." + (show)

I had to check out the Angelica Giga flowers! Pretty! Reminds me a bit of Joe Pye weed but on steroids! You’ll be getting a Hive-5 from all your little bee friends. 😉🐝

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 16, 2021

Yikes. August 16th… too early!

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 19, 2021

Good morning! I’m inspired by Mother Nature’s color Pallet today. She really pulled out the 64 Crayola box…with a built in sharpener. That was what I dreamed about when I was a kid and could only afford the 24 box pack. Mother Nature provides it for free!

@jakedduck1, you’re a “fun-gi” so I tossed in these ‘shrooms for you. @artist01 @ess77 @lioness I know you’ll enjoy the flowers and sunsets. I also want to introduce you to some new members who might not be familiar with our fun side of non-medical conversations! @ggb21 @dorisjeanne @dimitra33 and @olg1 I hope you’re all enjoying some our varied groups and discussions here in Connect. Welcome!

artist01 | @artist01 | Aug 19, 2021

In reply to @loribmt "Good morning! I’m inspired by Mother Nature’s color Pallet today. She really pulled out the 64..." + (show)

@loribmt Beautiful photos, Lori. Your lakeside cottage site is awesome! And the mushroom pics are humbly beautiful.

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 19, 2021

In reply to @artist01 "@loribmt Beautiful photos, Lori. Your lakeside cottage site is awesome! And the mushroom pics are humbly..." + (show)

Thank you, Laurie. We feel pretty lucky to have found this spot and spent a long time in the search. 65% of the shoreline is a state forest so we have few people on this large lake. It’s beauty isn’t lost on us and we’re stewards of the land and forest here. ☺️

lioness | @lioness | Aug 19, 2021

In reply to @loribmt "Good morning! I’m inspired by Mother Nature’s color Pallet today. She really pulled out the 64..." + (show)

@loribmt Those are all beautiful hope your doing well

Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Aug 19, 2021

In reply to @loribmt "Good morning! I’m inspired by Mother Nature’s color Pallet today. She really pulled out the 64..." + (show)

Wow, are these smoky skies creating these colors? We only see those at the coast or in the smoke. These pictures are all so visually amazing, thank you for sharing. Do you know what kind of mushrooms those are?

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Aug 19, 2021

In reply to @auntieoakley "Wow, are these smoky skies creating these colors? We only see those at the coast or..." + (show)

Yes, unfortunately the amazing sunsets we’re experiencing come at a high price tag. It’s the smoke from the wildfires in Canada, Minnesota and points west, depending on the air flow. But wow, the colors are just stunning lately.
The mushrooms are called False Caesar. Aren’t they cool? I’d never seen them before but we’ve had them several years in a row now just at the edge of the forest. . They start out as little red/orange balls with white dots on top and then just, well, mushroom into these large mushrooms with flat tops. Some with a circumference of 5 inches or more!

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 19, 2021

In reply to @loribmt "Yes, unfortunately the amazing sunsets we’re experiencing come at a high price tag. It’s the smoke..." + (show)

Loved the mushrooms Lori! I used to ride along with my friend in his golf cart through his woods to get to what he called his prairie. We would always see some of the puffball variety and he would stop to take a closer look. The whiteness really is a stark contrast in the woods.