Category Archives: Visitors

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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Visitor or Pilgrim? That Is the Question

Posted on September 8, 2013 by marionpatterson

At this juncture, seen at the left, I felt lost.  Curious, because I could have just stepped across the divide and walked as I chose, but I wanted to “follow the path”;  Not because I had to but because I … Continue reading →

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Snow Spiders and Other Mid-Winter Marvels

Posted on February 6, 2013 by marionpatterson

Oh, well, so I didn’t do  the alignment so well.  Too bad, so sad.  If I wait to do this “perfectly” the post will never be made! Yesterday was a beautiful mid-winter day.  While the bunnies sunned, the chickens foraged, … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell Labyrinth?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by marionpatterson

B…R…A…C…I…N…G!  The past two days I have walked both the 1080 Laughing Labyrinth and the Prairie Labyrinth at the Indian Creek Nature Center. A world of difference!  Grey to sunny. North wind to southwest breeze.  Tentative footsteps to confident strides. … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by marionpatterson

Last night the Sousa children and their folks walked the 1080 Laughing Labyrinth after the Fiscal Cliff Party.  To watch them in the dark – little figures interspersed  with taller figures – was delightful!  I could hear little squeals as … Continue reading →

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Lessons Under A Rising Gibbous Moon

Posted on December 26, 2012 by marionpatterson

King James Bible:  Isiah 40:3. “The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” Wondering why I bothered, This verse repeated through my … Continue reading →

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Regis Labyrinth, October 30, 2012

Posted on November 1, 2012 by marionpatterson

Under clear skies and cool breezes Paula Spaight and I walked the Regis Labyrinth.  A small pile of pebbles lay under the welcome sign.  Sometimes the pile is bigger, sometimes smaller which is a clue to me to look at … Continue reading →

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Two Pilgrims In Communion

Posted on August 11, 2012 by marionpatterson

How thoughtfully two pilgrims walked The Laughing Labyrinth today.  Seemingly they  looked at every plant, rock and artifact that call the Labyrinth home.  The most tender moment, that I just happened to see as I glanced up from working around … Continue reading →

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August Full Moon Walks 2012

Posted on August 3, 2012 by marionpatterson

Two labryinth walks tonight. First at the Nature Center. The later rising full moon glowed red through the eastern sky.  Thus one of its names. Red Full Moon.  In response to my question, “What would you call this moon?” visitors … Continue reading →

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Labyrinth in the News

Posted on April 29, 2012 by marionpatterson

Readers can enjoy a  glimpse into Labyrinth activity around the area with an engaging piece in the Gazette in Eastern Iowa Life posted on Saturday, April 21st.  Click on Diana Nollen  which will take readers to the article by Diana … Continue reading →

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