Tag 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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World Peace Meditation Evening

Posted on May 15, 2013 by marionpatterson

For the first time in many months – approaching a year – I was able to walk the Laughing Labyrinth for World Peace Meditation Night on a beautiful evening.  Other World Peace Nights have been of Thunderstorms, or Snowstorms, or…. … Continue reading →

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Wounded Healers

Posted on January 4, 2013 by marionpatterson

     We are all wounded healers. The Voice we Choose to attend to; the Awarenesses we Choose to tune into; the Paths we Choose to take; What we Choose to do along the Ways; and Ultimately, How we Choose to … 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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Gratitude

Posted on October 12, 2012 by marionpatterson

The labyrinth called so I went.  Partway through, I looked across the yard to the house shining in the sun, with the light shadows of the maple cast upon the western edge of the roof.  And, I was grateful:  For … Continue reading →

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Experience in a Natural Labyrinth – Lost and Found

Posted on October 9, 2012 by marionpatterson

Remarks by The Reverend Tom Capo,  Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist.  At the October Labyrinth Workshop, Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. “What is a natural labyrinth?  Most labyrinths that you see are flat unadorned maze-like structures.  Their purpose is … 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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Spring in Abundance

Posted on March 26, 2012 by marionpatterson

The Laughing Labyrinth is fairly bursting with energy and life.  Too early, may get frosted out, but the vibrancy of it all is reassuring and life will go on in spite of setbacks. Jenny’s Pulmonaria is especially sweet to see.  … Continue reading →

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Waiting Through Winter

Posted on April 21, 2011 by marionpatterson

We didn’t exactly “wait” through the winter.  Nancy tromped a snow path at Christmas and I embellished it in January and early February using my trusty seven-circuit map. Rich ordered prairie and edge seeds to complement the seed we had … Continue reading →

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So We Begin

Posted on April 19, 2011 by marionpatterson

“1080.  That’s three revolutions,” stated Richard matter-of-factly of our house number.  He always offers a new and refreshing perspective to the world.  And,  I knew that he, as a mathematician, was the “go-to” guy to help create the labyrinth out … Continue reading →

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