nature walks resume

"Out in this, God's beautiful world, there is everything waiting to heal lacerated nerves, to strengthen tired muscles, to please and content the soul that is torn to shreds with duty and care."
{Handbook of Nature Study}

I had given up my daily walks due to the mosquitoes, but now they are gone, and today was perfect weather to take a break {am still canning tomatoes}, get out, and head for the lanes...










[Not sure what that beastie-looking insect is on the milkweed pod?!]


Definitely good for the soul.