Tag: nature

Inspiration from nature. Projects about nature. The head-clearing benefits of outdoor activity.

Support Butterflies and Bees – Plant Pollinator Gardens

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Natural Inspiration

Photo by M.E. O'Toole, Head of Chezzetcook Inlet, NS

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Choose Happiness

ME boogie boarding in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia

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Sunday Smiles and inspiration

Picture taken by M.E.O'Toole at the French Duck in Petpyswick, Nova Scotia

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Just for fun Recently, I visited a local farm where I met, among others, a curious mama goat with her kid, some other fun goats, and a rooster with attitude.  They made me chuckle so I’m sharing them with you.  All pictures… Continue reading Sunday Smiles and inspiration

Just Natural Beauty

Image by M.E. O'Toole, Porter's Lake, NS

Some days I don’t seem to have words to write. Fortunately, some things don’t need words.

Lessons from the Garden

Photo by M.E. O'Toole (2021)

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Practice Gratitude Daily

Grateful for the beauty of nature

Take the challenge to educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude by taking the time each day to record something for which you are grateful.