I took this photo in Waynesville, NC in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park some time ago. When a little relaxation is in order, these are the photos I gravitate to. Mountains or water, there is something so peaceful about both…
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The skies have been dark and stormy for the past four? days – I think i’ve lost count. The threat of tropical weather is no party but Lil Debby has passed by Charleston and we are grateful. It was a nice treat to run to the store and buy some fresh produce for dinner… My avocado is basking in the sun in attempt to get ripe enough for dinner, ha ha.
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It’s been a doozy of a week. Tropical Storm Debby definitely has overstayed her (un)welcome! The stress of these weather events (around the country, not just Charleston SC) takes their toll for sure. I’m writing this on Wednesday where it is still raining and the threat that Debby will make landfall somewhere near Charleston is a possibility.
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What an exquisite place to watch the birds be so happy. Really, to watch all animals be in their element. The rabbits, chipmunks, skunks, wild turkeys and of course, the occasional bear (which I have yet to see, but Fred has seen). I’ve heard about their sitings, and one was very close. We’ve been close enough to smell them (smells like a wet dog, which some people can’t smell it, me included – but Fred can, whew!). We’ve seen fresh piles of doo… the ground freshly dug where they likely dug up a bee’s nest (I had no idea), fresh claw marks near an apple tree, the list goes on. You learn so much! #YOAHBEAR
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We fell in love with this poster so long ago, after we lost our first Jack Russell Terrier. We saw this in the window at the Farnsworth Museum. What a treasure. Since that time very dear friends who know Jamie sent us the poster with an inscription and a JRT digging, which is exactly what Charlie looked like when he would get to digging in the yard for something.
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The view from my window… It’s a beautiful house, don’t get me wrong, but I think it’s a little close. I love looking out and seeing this but, things aren’t always what they seem, are they?
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Steamy photo taken at 6AM. Summer is steamy as can be here in Charleston, SC – but also areas that aren’t typically steamy. So much heat and humidity spreading across the country. What do you do to beat the heat? One thought, whip up an Orange Julius…
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Flowers make people happy. They just do. They’re stunningly beautiful whether they’re all by themselves or mixed with other flowers. There is no ugly flower to me. If we had dandelions I would even cut those and plop them into a cute, small vase. Who says those pretty yellow flowers are weeds, ha ha.
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Isn’t this just the absolute best time of year to grab a good book, soak up the sun (or A/C for a good many of us) – sip an iced tea and disappear into another orbit. I’m reading THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND by Elin Hilderbrand and it’s FABULOUS! I’ve stocked up on several books – it is hurricane season after all!
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Flowers are the best aren’t they? They can bring a smile to my face at any time. When I’m out and about I’m always snapping photos of flowers. Their close-up beauty is always awe inspiring. I believe I was in Mount Pleasant, SC when I snapped a photo of this particular one.
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What a fabulous view, right? I took this photo at Crosby’s Seafood near Folly Beach (SC) when we stopped to pick up some shrimp for the week. It’s not far from the house and the view is out of this world. And… if you’re hungry the food truck is delish!
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Stunning, right? We always stop for shrimp at Crosby’s Seafood right before you get to Folly Beach (Charleston, SC). We run in, pick up our shrimp, then I have to run out and get a photo or two. There is literally ALWAYS something breathtaking to look at.
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The Summer Solstice is today, at 4:51 PM to be exact… This is the longest day of the year, from here on out the days get shorter. (Happy dance!) I like shorter days. 20 hours of sunshine is just a little too much for me.
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A good saying to live by, right? Make what you can with what you’ve got. I do this all the time when cooking, substituting ingredients I have on hand to skip yet another trip to the store. The other day I made a fabulous fresh peach🍑, goat cheese 🐐, dill 🪴salad 🥗. Three trips to the store (the last one being for the LETTUCE!) – ugh, the frustration. We live nearby so it’s not a big deal, but would have rather spent time prepping and putting it together!
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To those of you with dogs (or humans or any other animal) – sometimes a situation that seems problematic – in time turns out to be the most wonderful gift. No matter how trivial it may seem. Cherish these gifts! (And it doesn’t hurt to have the wherewithal to recognize these irritations as what they will be in the future… a gift!)
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