For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Hi once again everyone! Looking through my photos I came across this one of a couple of mushrooms. I still need to identify this species, but today that part doesn’t matter. This is at the end of their life when the cap turns upward and I just thought it looked really cool this way, so I had to take a photo of it.

Oddities and beauty in nature can be found in so many forms and in things we often overlook. Have a great day everyone and God bless!
Steve and Muffin ©2025 Steve McLeod.
Hi everyone! It is cloudy, cool and rainy here today, but it’s still a beautiful day! I am kind of recovering from twisting my ankle yesterday while walking uphill in a rather rocky area. I should probably stay away from places like that, but, what’s a little challenge now and then?
I have been in worse places and made it out okay. Oh well. I twisted more than my ankle apparently. It also affected my knee and my leg from my knee down to my ankle became quite swollen, as did my knee. Plus it hurt the right side of my back, which is making it hard to sit for any length of time. However, it’s getting better. I think.

Crazy and bright Marigold.
Anyway, it’s time for another bright and colorful flower to enjoy. And since I like being sort of crazy at times, I thought this crazy, bright marigold would be perfect to show you today. It was found in one of our parks last month. Hope you all enjoy it! Have a great day and God bless!
Steve and Muffin. ©2025 Steve McLeod.