Category Archives: Weekly Photo Challenges

W^2 – branches

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, @ 6:05 amChallenges, Learning, Life in General, Photography, Weather, Weekly Photo Challenges, Wordless WednesdayFamily, great days, making the days count, winter walksClay

W^2 or W squared for Wordless Wednesday, February 24, 2021

reaching for the sky – bare branches on a late winter afternoon. Wheaton, IL February 23, 2021 4:44 PM

The past few weeks have been cold and snowy. We’ve had out days with brilliant sunshine, but the land is covered in several inches of packed snow. Yesterday, it was above freezing, and it felt warm even though it was 40F or 5C. It was warm enough for a walk in the afternoon and it was refreshing. I spied this tree reaching for the sky. There is beauty and peace in the world, especially on a late February afternoon. Making the Days COUNT, one day at a time, finding beauty and peace everywhere I look.

Where are you finding your peace these days in late winter?

W^2 – prairie

Wednesday, January 20, 2021, @ 5:58 pmLearning, Photography, teaching, Weather, Weekly Photo Challenges, Wordless WednesdayHerrick Lake Forest Preserve, making the days count, pets, teaching, weatherClay

A solitary prairie grass shoulders the snow, Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL. Monday, January 18, 2021 12:52 PM

One of the joys and blessings of this pandemic is making time (and taking time) to get out and move purposefully outside. Herrick Lake is a short drive from home and there is much to take in on a mid-afternoon walk with my puppy Fern (not pictured). Making the Days COUNT, one day at a time, especially when I make time to be mindful.

How have you used the pandemic for good?

W^2 – patience

Wednesday, December 23, 2020, @ 5:00 amadventure, Learning, Weather, Weekly Photo Challenges, Wordless WednesdayPandemic Walks, pets, Photography, weatherClay

W^2 or W squared for Wordless Wednesday, December 23, 2020

a patient Fern waiting for her master in the sunlight, McDowell Grove Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL. Sunday, December 20, 2020 11:16 AM

4.69 miles on a Sunday late morning hike, we were less than a half a mile in, Fern was still patient while I snapped a photo or two. Making the Days Count, patiently, one day at a time.

It has been a challenging year, but I’ve been patient, have you?

W^2 – herd

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, @ 5:00 amLife in General, Photography, Weekly Photo Challenges, Wordless Wednesdaygreat days, hard work, making the days count, Pandemic Walks, weatherClay

W^2 or W squared for Wordless Wednesday, December 16, 2020

A herd of deer grazing peacefully, Spring Brook Prairie Forest Preserve, Naperville, IL. Sunday, December 13, 2020 3:42 PM

We all would like to gather this holiday season, but we are keeping our distance. Making the Days Count, one day at a time while remembering to look, listen and be cautious, always.

What good news have you heard recently?