Category Archives: Black eyed Susans

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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Trimming Fall Seeds and Attitudes

Posted on November 5, 2016 by marionpatterson

The 1080 Laughing Labyrinth felt overwhelming this summer as the aggressive prairie grasses dominated over the more sublime domestic and native forbs.  Little mums hardly poked through the tangle. Daisies cowered under the intrusive tall grass. The sublime Bleeding Hearts … Continue reading →

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Indiana Labyrinths

Posted on August 21, 2016 by marionpatterson

Two University towns in northern Indiana host five lovely labyrinths.  In South Bend, home of Notre Dame University and Valparaiso home to Valparaiso University both just off busy I-80 pilgrims will easily find these exquisite, cared for labyrinths. Ironwood Road in … Continue reading →

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Turn Toward Autumn

Posted on September 1, 2013 by marionpatterson

Even with the extreme heat, August is a “turn toward Autumn”. Natalie Babbitt’s intriguing and compelling story, Tuck Everlasting, begins “The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, like the top of the live-long year, like … 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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Walking Opposite – Going in the Same Direction

Posted on July 13, 2013 by marionpatterson

This is a “backwards” re-telling of four labyrinth experiences in three days.  Opposite – going in the same direction.  That is forward in life. Sometimes we seem to be opposite each other when in reality we are going the same … Continue reading →

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Double Entendre Patterns

Posted on July 10, 2013 by marionpatterson

Prairiewoods Labyrinth was active.  A pilgrim walked, sweat lodge companions dragged in firewood and built a fire. The north breeze carried the smoke away to the south.  The west sun slanted through the mighty oaks.  I framed the HI of … Continue reading →

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Hot Rocks To Roll Night

Posted on August 9, 2012 by marionpatterson

The cooling air brought in a storm with spectacular anvil clouds overreaching the town before the actual wind and rain came in a huff and torrent.  Why a Hot Rock Night?  Well, goes back to the “Smokin’ Hot Pizza Night” … Continue reading →

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Six labyrinths in Six Days

Posted on June 27, 2012 by marionpatterson

From Iowa to Illinois to New Jersey labyrinths drew us to them.  Moline and East Moline, Illinois, have two associated with churches.  Unity Center’s seven circuit labyrinth is a small affair placed in a huge field.  Practically arranged for easy … Continue reading →

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