Nature in the Fort


Nature in the Fort

        Throughout my days at TCU, I often wonder what all the animals are up to, especially on a day like today. It was ridiculously hot, and if I could have, I would’ve snapped a picture of my favorite TCU animal—our unofficial second mascot—the squirrel. They dart around, burying acorns and nuts, and love to terrorize students by running way too close or cutting in front of them as they rush to class.

These images reflect my walk home after a long day, taking in the surroundings and appreciating the simple things—like the way the sunlight shines through the trees, casting a soft shadow on a freshly planted TCU-purple flower. As I pass the bricks engraved with names and Greek letters, I always find myself glancing down, hoping I’ll recognize one. More often, though, I end up getting caught up in the plants around me—the way their leaves (or lack of leaves) create patterns that catch the eye.

The Mexican Feathergrass sways in the breeze, the sunlight flickers through the Southern Live Oak, the deep greens of the Liriope contrast against the dense Cedar Elm, and the ever-vibrant Yaupon Holly stands out in the mix. These plants, combined with the loud caws of crows perched in the trees, make my walk not just a visual experience, but one filled with sound and movement. Nature is alive all around me, flowing as one.

I love this walk—sometimes with a good song playing, maybe something by Mac DeMarco, but sometimes just listening to the wind and the rhythm of nature itself.

 

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  1. williams.dan76March 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM

    Thanks for the plant photos. Sometimes we do lose track of what's around us, nature itself. It's good to slow down and absorb what it offers.

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