Category Archives: plants

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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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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“Surprised By Joy”

Posted on June 4, 2014 by marionpatterson

Sometimes when we follow “Guidance”, especially against our immediate inclination, we are indeed, as author C.S. Lewis discovered, Surprised by Joy. “I’ve done enough.  It’s time to rest. That’s why I am staying home today,” dictated logic, as I turned … Continue reading →

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Veriditas!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by marionpatterson

Maundy Thursday.  Women’s Walking Workshop.Virtual Labyrinth Walk. May Day. World Labyrinth Day. Looking up labyrinths along an oval path from Cedar Rapids to McAllen, Texas, and back via Arkansas. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Labyrinth. The report that several people, interviewed about the … Continue reading →

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Etchings In the Snow

Posted on January 3, 2014 by marionpatterson

What an enchanting, albeit cold, day in the Laughing Labyrinth!  I am always sad looking out and seeing no fresh footprints there, so out I went, and am I glad I did!  The etchings on the snow caused by wind … Continue reading →

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Study in Shades of Grey, White, and Tan

Posted on December 14, 2013 by marionpatterson

A balmy day by all standards this autumn.  Is it still autumn?  Seems to fall slowly.  In a week we will officially be “winter.”  I invite all comers to join me at Indian Creek Nature Center on December 21st at … Continue reading →

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Honoring All Souls Contributions

Posted on November 8, 2013 by marionpatterson

Tears and laughter made up the walk today to collect the sticks and tags that people wrote on last week.  The intentional ringing of the bell on the way in and out.  Feathers and shells decorated the space.  Curious placements … 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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Plants and People and Forbs

Posted on June 17, 2013 by marionpatterson

This entry is mostly pictures of flowers.  From the upper window of the house the mowed path resembles the flaming chalice of the Unitarian Universalist tradition.  I rather like this unintentional creation.  From either side of the entry way – … Continue reading →

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