Mountains, and streams and trees OH MY!  Even though everything is very green in this picture, I assure you, this is part of the Blue Ridge Mountain chain.

#goldenretriever #goldensoninstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram Ready for my supper! (at Amherst, VA)

#flower #lilly #magnolia #bloom #blossoms #Spring #summer Beautiful blooms from a flowering tree. On the walk tonight at #sweetbriar #sbc (at Sweet Briar College Thayer Field)

#flower #summer #sunshine #sweetbriar #sbc #blooms #magnolia #blossoms (at Sweet Briar College Thayer Field)

Living so close to nature these past few years has caused me to have a very deep appreciation for trees and the life they support. Trees are like magical earth emissaries whose purpose is to remind us of our finite time here and that no matter how different we seem, we are all the same underneath. So, take a walk in the forest and turn it into a walking meditation. If you’re really into it, hug a tree. Go on! DO IT!!!! Trees love hugs, too, you know. ♥

Life is seldom black and white, but always shades of gray.

#dogsofinstagram #dog #goldenretriever #golden #goldensoninstagram #puppypalace Sending you wishes for sweet dreams. (at Oz)

Dogwood blossoms are lovely from any angle.

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Dogwood blooms in lavender haze. What could be more lovely?

#goldenretriever #goldensoninstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram #fluffy #green #spring Enjoying another beautiful day in my yard. (at Oz)

The simplicity of design in nature never ceases to amaze me.

Getting through my Thursday the best I can.

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perfectlymarilynmonroe:

Marilyn photographed by Andre De Dienes, 1949.

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