“To see a world in a grain of sand/And heaven in a wild flower” –William Blake, 1863
I am a creative person, writer, and university professor living in Polk County, MN with my husband and our dog. In July 2024, I started looking for and identifying wildflowers after seeing a big meadow of lavender flowers in Lake of the Woods County, MN. At first, the meadow looked like water. I had to know more about those flowers.
Lake of the Woods County, MN. Photo by Danielle, July 2024.
I’m more of an indoor person. I like to study and read. When I was a kid and my family went camping, I often spent time in the camper, watching VHS movies. I also fear snakes. When you’re afraid to look at the ground, it’s hard to find flowers. But the urge to discover persists. I clench my fists, close my eyes, and take a few steps into the weeds. While I am a lifelong creative writer, this is my first real blog. The treasures of nature help me relieve stress and reflect on the cosmos.
Selfie by Danielle, Big Bog State Recreation Area MN, July 2024.
All photographs are my own unless otherwise noted. I make a genuine effort to accurately identify plants and animals using credible resources. Please comment with corrections or suggestions.
Danielle Dreams in Wildflowers 