Tag Archives: spiritual retreats

Prayer Tree

Posted on May 17, 2013 by tobeamazed

The prayer board inspired me today. What prayer would you pin to the tree today?

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Instead

Posted on November 17, 2012 by tobeamazed

Sketchbook drawing of the creek at Pilgrim Park, by Jacqueline Perry, 2012 At sunrise, I hiked the steep hill to a favorite spot in Pilgrim Park (near Princeton, Illinois). In the past, I would always find deer there; but, no deer this time. … Continue reading →

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Tree Fungus

Posted on August 25, 2012 by tobeamazed

Dryad’s Saddle enters a living tree trunk through a wound in the tree. The fungus is a creamy color with  small brown spots. Large pancake-shaped funnels stack up in beautiful layers. I spotted this one at Duck Creek Park this morning…a small … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Sky

Posted on August 17, 2012 by tobeamazed

Last week, we had many good cloud days. On the prairie, its so easy to notice the sky. One day, facing the front of a simple red barn, I giggled because there were two simple matching puffy clouds on either side … Continue reading →

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Prairie Retreat Center

Posted on August 12, 2012 by tobeamazed

“Prairie Milkweed Afternoon I” by Jacqueline Perry, acrylic on canvas 20″ x 24″ “Prairie Milkweed Morning” by Jacqueline Perry, acrylic on canvas 20″ x 20″ “Prairie Milkweed Afternoon II”  Jacqueline Perry, acrylic on canvas 18″ x 14″ Thank you to Kathleen and Kathy … Continue reading →

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