Chilling Out With Mother Earth

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A friendly sign on a gate to "chill out", upcoming Mother's Day and a visit to Elgin Heritage Park in South Surrey inspired my focus and few words below. Sometimes it feels like we're lost in the brambles of life and dodging thorns on our own though nurturers of all sorts abound and Earth is the caregiver to all life.
   
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  1. Yogi♪♪♪May 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM

    Nothing like wandering around, looking at nature, and taking photos to get chill.

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  2. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMay 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM

    I loved going for a walk with you and seeing all the views. My favorites are the mother duck with ducklings.

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMay 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM

    After all the months (years?) of enjoying your blog, it finally strikes me how you are actively not wasting the beautiful environment around you, but appreciating it to the fullest. Thank you for sharing it with us, too.

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  4. Yvonne OsborneMay 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM

    Love that sign as opposed to "keep out". Lovely photos. Baby chicks shout Spring!!!

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  5. Spare Parts and PicsMay 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful photos. That old gate has a lot of character!

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  6. Fun60May 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM

    Beautiful spring photos. I could watch the ducklings for hours.

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  7. Jae RoseMay 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM

    I so love the joy in your posts - always leaves me with a smile - Jae

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  8. J Cosmo NewberyMay 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM

    Fabulous photos! Gives me the travel itch again.

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  9. stardustMay 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM

    This is a lovely walk with you, Maria, feeling the balmy breeze of May. I especially like the waterfront and the forest path in the sunlight filtered through the fresh green leaves.

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  10. BreathtakingMay 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM

    Hello Maria :)
    Wonderful nature shots. The Mallard Duck with her chicks are lovely captures- Mother duck seems to be smiling in your first photo.Lovely country lane and water scenes.
    Have a happy Weekend
    Sonjia

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  11. eileeninmdMay 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM

    Hello, Maria
    I enjoyed your walk in nature. The ducks and the ducklings are just adorable.
    Lovely views of the park, trails and the water! Beautiful post and photos.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.

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  12. DawnTreaderMay 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM

    Such cute ducklings!

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  13. magiceyeMay 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM

    Beautiful photos and lovely poetry!

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  14. HelenMay 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM

    I love the mental image of songs at the shores of your mind ~~ a gorgeous poem!!

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  15. Shiju SugunanMay 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM

    Lovely sentiment and imagery. Nature truly is a balm.

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  16. carol l mckennaMay 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM

    nature is such a gift and your photos capture it so elegantly ~ love the ducks ~ hugs,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores ~ clm
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  17. Veronica LeeMay 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM

    Gorgeous shots! That weathered gate holds so many untold stories.

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  18. Rose PMay 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM

    Thank you so much for the beautifully peaceful images.

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  19. purplepeninportland.comMay 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM

    I love, "shores of my mind".
    Excellent photos!

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  20. Samyuktha Semi JayaprakashMay 19, 2025 at 5:52 AM

    Leaf, bird and river , a good combo :)

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  21. Hena TayebMay 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM

    Chilling with nature sounds nice.

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  22. AnonymousMay 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM

    Ah love this natured inspired photos. The ducks are so cute!!

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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  23. DeniseinVAMay 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM

    A fabulous post, so many photos to enthrall us and delightful words, a leaf, bird and river. Thank you so much and I hope your week is going well.

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  24. David M. Gascoigne,May 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM

    Each spring the waterways are alive with ducklings and goslings and the sight never fails to stir the emotions. Some things just never get old.

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  25. Linda's Relaxing LairMay 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM

    Such a lovely post and beautiful photos!!!
    I am so happy to have found you again! We used to follow each other's blogs when I was at Linda's Peaceful Place. I had no computer for more than 7 years and because of the amount of time that had passed I lost access to my old blog. I have missed you!
    I started a new blog at Linda's Relaxing Lair at the end of March (link to my new blog is in my profile).
    I wanted you to know that I have been thinking of you, that I have started blogging again and where you can find me now.
    Take good care of yourself, and warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.

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