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bronxiteforever

(11,212 posts)
Wed Jul 28, 2021, 06:09 AM Jul 2021

A peaceful moment for you today


Green Mountain National Forest,Vermont
Much like many other New England woodland areas, it is a temperate broadleaf and mixed forest with plenty of wildlife–beavers, moose, and wild turkeys all roam around amongst the trees.
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-10-most-beautiful-forests-in-the-united-states


These are the things I prize
And hold of dearest worth
Light of the sapphire skies.
Peace of the silent hills.
Shelter of the forests, comfort of the grass.
Henry VanDyke, 1852-1933 American author, educator, diplomat.
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A peaceful moment for you today (Original Post) bronxiteforever Jul 2021 OP
Thank you! I wish I were there 🙂 Ziggysmom Jul 2021 #1
I am there... markie Jul 2021 #6
Very nice, thank you! n/t North Shore Chicago Jul 2021 #2
Another photo that looks like my neck-of-the-woods Rhiannon12866 Jul 2021 #3
Beautiful, thank you Just_Vote_Dem Jul 2021 #4
Thank you - this is stunning. Tadpole Raisin Jul 2021 #5
Good morning, thank you...😷 Mazeltov Cocktail Jul 2021 #7
Just lovely. niyad Jul 2021 #8
Thank you for this lovely pix and the thoughtful words of Mr. VanDyke, lark Jul 2021 #9

markie

(24,056 posts)
6. I am there...
Wed Jul 28, 2021, 06:56 AM
Jul 2021

well close by I traveled the United States (work) for 12 years (50 weeks out of the year, living in hotels) and what I can say is there is beauty wherever you go and sometimes we don't see what is in front of us every day... I don't ever take where I live for granted but I witnessed wonderful things most everywhere I traveled...

((( I have a large tent platform in the back that anyone is welcome to set a tent up on )))

view from my house... can't see the lake and rail trail across the way in this photo

Tadpole Raisin

(1,977 posts)
5. Thank you - this is stunning.
Wed Jul 28, 2021, 06:37 AM
Jul 2021

Nature is amazing. I wouldn’t mind owning a place where this was my view when I opened the door.

lark

(26,113 posts)
9. Thank you for this lovely pix and the thoughtful words of Mr. VanDyke,
Wed Jul 28, 2021, 08:51 AM
Jul 2021

I so agree with him!

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