Mushroom bouquet

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What a surprise my wife found when she went for her early morning walk last September in rural Orange County. As she passed by a large, rotting, white oak stump, she noticed what she thought was a bouquet of lovely orange flowers. When she stooped to inspect them, she yelled for me to come and see the “mushroom bouquet.”

Trish and I have always loved flora and fauna, but she is particularly fascinated by the various mosses, lichens and mushrooms that can be found in the woods near our home. This discovery was such a treasure that we took several photos of the bouquet to prove that it was real and to show our friends what we find in our spare time.

Having retired from Piedmont EMC and my wife from Orange County Schools, we now have more time to really enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. We no longer miss special things that have been right under our noses.

Bob and Trish Randall
Hillsborough, Piedmont EMC

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