quiet discoveries – virgin’s bower
color textures scent – spindle tree
climbing shining glowing – oak tree & virginia creeper vine
mother nature’s latest installation – sassafras tree
—
‘few people know how to take a walk.
the qualities are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes,
an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good silence, and nothing too much.’
-ralph waldo emerson
—
nichols arboretum, ann arbor, mi, usa – october 2025
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All good spots in nature, Beth, and some lovely colours and textures too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Beth! What very beautiful trees! I especially enjoyed looking at the sassafras! 👍☺️
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Beautiful!
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Love this Beth and definitely appreciate a good walk, nothing fancy.
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Love Autumn, love that Waldo quote too♥
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I lack endurance these days, but I’ve got the rest of it, “plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good silence, and nothing too much,” fairly well covered, Beth
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Ooh I learned of two new trees today. Spindle and Sassafras.
Walking is healing.
Thank you for the share, Beth.
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Lovely share Beth. Xo 🍂
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