In the cold darkness of the northern winter, solstice arrived and soon the days will grow noticeably longer. May you know the beauty,
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurascens’ seed heads glisten with ice, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
the quiet peace,
Early morning among the red pines, St. John’s Arboretum, Collegeville, Minnesota.
and the joy in this season of Light.
Evening sky and Black Hills spruce, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Nature, Garden, Life 
Beautiful shots! Greetings from Nebraska! 🙂
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Peace, Uncle Tree ▲
Thank you — I enjoyed your site, too! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Take care,
Beth
Thank you for the Christmas gift of your breath-taking photos and words that teach us so much about nature.
Thank you for your kind words, Mary, and for taking the time to read my blog. I am so glad that you are learning from it.