Another post on the therapeutic effects of water – watching the stillness, the reflections – ahhh… relaxing, isn’t it? There is nothing like being here, especially earlier in the morning. It’s so peaceful!
Happy weekend! Catch you back here tomorrow!
Saw this happy sunflower on a morning walk and had to run up and take a quick photo. Sunflowers are so cool how they follow the sun – they appear to be smiling.
Happy day to you! It’s Friday – woohoo!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist – a beautiful church in Charleston, SC. This church has so much presence. The sheer size of it alone is astounding. The brickwork is intricate and stunning. The cross on the top shines in the sun. The interior with the beautiful stained glass will take your breath away.
The history on this church is fascinating… click HERE.
Catch you back here tomorrow!
This sign struck me – it says ONE WAY on both sides of it, yet it appears that each points to a slightly different path.
Which made me think about life. Some of us go one way down the path of life and others of us go down a different path – I think it’s important to remember that it doesn’t matter what path we go down, when all come together and are one great country. People helping people, as we’ve seen in the case of all the flooding in Texas. Cars lined up with boats, supplies, gear – people risking their lives and belongings to help their fellow men, women and children (and animals! Let’s not forget the animals!)
Bravo to all of you who have done something to help Texas, whether it was by taking part in the survival efforts or whether you made a donation, no matter the amount.
There is only ONE WAY for us to be. United.
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We stopped in Hominy Grill for breakfast a few times last month – while it can be very busy on weekends and during holidays, we were lucky enough to catch a quiet breakfast.
Delicious food and such atmosphere! If you’re in Charleston, SC – I would highly recommend! Check out their menus!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Itsy Bitsy Spider.
Do you see it?
How fabulous are these beautiful pink flowers? Especially against the brilliant blue sky. Lovely! Monhegan. Of course!
Holiday week – posting photos daily for the many of you who are away from the computer. Not a bad idea, enjoy yourselves! Back to normal posting next week…
Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
Over ten years ago we put down a walkway with pavers in our backyard. At that time there was a little edge that had concrete to hold the brick from shifting. I pressed this nickel-size “Bless This House” trinket into the wet concrete. Usually there is dirt right around it and plants, I brushed them out of the way to get a little shot… I love this!
Funny how I had this post scheduled for today – I wrote it last week (prior to knowing about Hurricane Irma) – so this photo seems really apropos, don’t you think? Not just for our house, but for the many, many homes that have been/are in/will be in Irma’s path. It’s been an exhausting several days of not knowing the direction Irma is headed. As I write this little blip (Friday 9/8) conditions seem more favorable for the Charleston, SC area, and less favorable for all of Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is enduring the wrath of Irma. I think we are all weather obsessed right now – we have hunted for stations that still had gasoline, we’ve got our supply of water, peanut butter, crackers, and, well hell, doughnuts. As of today we should feel the rain, wind and possible flooding mainly on Monday and Monday night. Prayers for those dealing with the devastation, recovery & cleanup.
Holiday week – posting photos daily for the many of you who are away from the computer. Not a bad idea, enjoy yourselves! Back to normal posting next week…
Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
A quintessential Maine cottage. I love the white picket fence with the beautiful flowers blooming like crazy. This cape style home is a beauty and is situated on the most magnificent island ever. You may have heard me speak of it…?? (HA) – Monhegan!
Holiday week – posting photos daily for the many of you who are away from the computer. Not a bad idea, enjoy yourselves! Back to normal posting next week…
Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
Oh to be a flower on Monhegan – with all the adoring fans constantly walking by shouting words of praise and whipping out their cameras/phones for a quick, yet exceptional photo.
I’ve always loved nasturtiums – my mom usually has a little vase of them on the kitchen counter. So pretty!
Holiday week – posting photos daily for the many of you who are away from the computer. Not a bad idea, enjoy yourselves! Back to normal posting next week…
Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
We see the most spectacular sunsets when we’re in Maine. We see them here in Charleston as well, but it just seems like they are over the top when on vacation. Sunset usually occurs while we are having dinner in the Island Inn dining room. I usually make quick run to the porch for a few photos and try to get back before I’m missed. How can you NOT take a photo? The sky is so wild and vibrant. Wow!
These beautiful sunrises and sunsets are proof that life is full of magic.
Holiday week – posting photos daily for the many of you who are away from the computer. Not a bad idea, enjoy yourselves! Back to normal posting next week…
Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
Light makes everything so special. The way it hits the chair, the shadows on the brick and of course the sun filtering through the trees. Always makes a statement.
What do you have planned this Labor Day week? Do you have a day off tomorrow, or are you working on Labor Day?
Wishing you a happy week – Catch you back here tomorrow!
College of Charleston – Charleston, SC. I would think leaving home after high school and coming to a place like Charleston would be ideal. So much to do here in Charleston!
Read a brief history about this wonderful school!
One beautiful campus, that’s for sure! This college is rich in history.
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I took this photo several years ago on Mackinac Island, MI. My sister and I were on the West Bluff (behind the Grand Hotel). I love that stretch of grand homes with the most beautiful gardens ever. I am always respectful of people’s privacy, but did snap a photo of the garden. Another favorite location is the Pontiac Trail (and Pontiac’s Lookout) – I remember years ago a painting by Marlee Brown. Wow.
Most of Mackinac Island is state park, check out this cool map!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
I know! I know! Look at this tree! It’s one of many huge, beautiful live oaks that are thriving at Botany Bay (this was taken a few years ago… need to get back there!) – If I remember correctly it had rained that morning, which would explain how dark the tree is. The lines are stunning! So grand and majestic. I wonder how old it is?
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Mackinac Island, MI – no cars. It’s nice. No exhaust fumes, no loud rumbling, beeping or screeching of tires. Just a nice clip-clop of horse hoofs as they make their way around town. This is how they deliver groceries when they come off the ferry. Pretty cool, eh? They empty garbage in a similar way – horse and cart – no trucks. Can you imagine? That takes some major planning!
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