Abba's Art

Tag: Nature

  • Drizzly Day Wander

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    Drizzly days disperse sunny day shadows casting the landscape with a muted, impressionist, Monet haze.   Such was mine on a wilderness wander up Castle Mountain today. Other than an unexpected spill crossing  a swamp  . . . resulting in an ‘invigorating’ mud bath . . . it was an tranquil, color splashed antithesis to…

  • Creation Eye Candy

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    Tundra’s fall color peak is an ephemeral event, lasting but a few days. This year we were blessed to catch this incredible kaleidoscopic explosion of colors at Denali National Park. If a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s 7,000. They scarcely begin to define the vibrant hues of crimson and gold carpeting the vast…

  • Denali’s Fall Splendor

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    Fred D
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    “Thanks for the food Lord, and please let the sun come out.” Such was my short breakfast appeal prayed over Wendy’s sausage egg croissants and free senior coffee . . . senior coffee is a freebie at  Wendy’s for all ole duffers 😊 Ellie and I were headed north to Denali National Park to visit…

  • Beginning and Endings

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    Fred D
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    Each fall I’ve been privileged to witness one of nature’s incredible wonders . . . anadromous sockeye salmon (reds) returning to relinquish their own life to create new life. After spending 1-2 years in their freshwater birthplace, they journey to the frigid waters of the Bering Sea. It’s believed they navigate by magnetic cues, position…

  • Laughter is the Best Medicine

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    Fred D
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    Laughter is free, non-prescription, effective medicine. Studies show laughter: 1. Lowers stress levels 2. Boosts the immune system 3. Promotes a positive outlook 4. Improves heart health 5. Stimulates your organs 6. Is an easy, fun workout 7.Burns calories 8. Boosts your mood Twenty-six rainy days last month, and another one to begin September .…

  • How Great Thou Art

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    Fred D
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    Sunshine, storm and nature joined forces this afternoon to transmute the lyrics of a favorite hymn into a stunning Alaskan visual concert beyond words. I am richly blessed . . . may you be as well. How Great Thou Art O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands…

  • Peace on the Edge

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    Fred D
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    The sign belies the peaceful stability of silent solitude that was mine watching eagles soar high above the Matanuska River Valley . . . a treasured “Be still and know I am God” moment. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run…

  • Termination Dust and Eagles

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    Fred D
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    A friend in the Lower 48 brought a smile to my face when they asked, “What is determination dust?” It’s called termination dust, and refers to the first snow that appears on Alaskan mountaintops signaling the end of summer. Actually, termination dust is an oxymoronic term . . . many Last Frontier mountains are covered…

  • Glorious!

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    Fred D
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    The rains have ended.  From the deck I stood in silent wonder as my Abba tucked in another day brushing this awe-inspiring masterpiece across the heavens. I M Blessed . . . May U B 2 “The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the people see His glory.” – Psalm 97:6 Keep Looking Up .…

  • Rainy Day Reflections

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    Fred D
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    For the past three days the sun has taken a hiatus from the Last Frontier. Continual, confining drizzles have taken up residence, raising creeks and dampening spirits. As an ole retired dude, I’ve a favorite dampening antidote . . . curling up with a book until the sun returns from vacation. Turning pages by the…