Category Archives: Birds

Summer Labyrinth Visitors

Posted on August 1, 2019 by marionpatterson

Summer is grand for walking the Phoenix Harmony Labyrinth. Kids and adults alike seem to enjoy the leisurely pace they assume while looking at different plants, watching insects move about or gather nectar, and searching for Monarch caterpillars. Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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High Summer Walks

Posted on July 12, 2017 by marionpatterson

Summer in the prairie is a great time to walk. Continue reading →

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1080 Phoenix Harmony Labyrinth Rising

Posted on July 3, 2017 by marionpatterson

“To every thing there is a season.” The past few years I have been dismayed at how the 1080 Laughing Labyrinth prairie grasses have taken over the seven circuit Classical labyrinth we designed and created in the front yard.  And, … Continue reading →

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Winter Textures

Posted on December 11, 2013 by marionpatterson

The Laughing Labyrinth is very happy to show off the assortment of winter weed textures and shapes in the ever deepening snow.  Me? Not so much, but the day has been spectacular with light and shadow as the sun moved … Continue reading →

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High Summer in the Laughing Labyrinth

Posted on July 18, 2013 by marionpatterson

The happy faces of coreopsis and black-eyed Susans usher in these long summer days and reflect back the energy of the sun.

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Ahead of the Storm

Posted on February 18, 2013 by marionpatterson

The bunnies basked.  The chickens foraged.  I walked.  I thought about the stylized labyrinths and how paying attention to the narrow path would help one focus.  And, to the hedge labyrinths where one is literally “hemmed” in and has to … Continue reading →

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February Sun

Posted on February 12, 2013 by marionpatterson

After a tumultuous three days this day dawned calm and turned clear.  A deep low pressure system had sat over Iowa all weekend, covering it with thick, grey clouds that ushered in heavy rains.  These swept down roads, filled streams … Continue reading →

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12:12 p.m. December 12, 2012

Posted on December 12, 2012 by marionpatterson

“When the moon is in the Seventh House And Jupiter aligns with Mars Then peace will guide the planets And love will steer the stars “This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius The age of Aquarius, Aquarius! Aquarius! … Continue reading →

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Spring in the Laughing Labyrinth

Posted on April 2, 2012 by marionpatterson

This unusual spring, a full four to five weeks ahead of the norm is simply spectacular!  The Magnolia tree held full blooms for many days – almost two weeks in fact.  Now, emerging leaves lend color and texture to the … Continue reading →

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Marching into Summer

Posted on March 19, 2012 by marionpatterson

       Wonderful colors above.  A crow pilgrim below. Latest picture of The Laughing Labyrinth.

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