A heartfelt thought on this winter day…

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This bird is happy and free… the light from the sun is magnificent, leading you to another place and time.

This post is in honor of Randy Locke, a wonderful man who is loved by many.

I wish I had the opportunity to know him.

Godspeed. ❤️

Thinking of his family and friends, may they always feel Randy’s presence in their lives. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Have a peaceful weekend…

The year before we discovered Maine…

San Fran 2005

I like photos that don’t show an entire scene. One that shows a cool element of a location. This photo was taken in San Francisco in 2005, TYBWDM. (The year before we discovered Maine). We haven’t been back. We had gone to San Fran in 2003 – 2005, then thought lets switch between east coast and west coast. So we headed to Maine and that was the end of that!

I love this cool window with the fire escape. San Fran is a great city, so much to do and see, and the weather… wow!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Stunning architecture – The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist – Charleston, SC!

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - from the back

Rear view of church

This is such a stunning Catholic church. The inside commands attention. It is full of history. The architecture is so beautiful. This is a photo from the BACK of the church. Just look at that golden light! Stunning.

The history is fascinating, for example, the church originally cost $103,00 to build… in the early 1850’s! Read more about this church’s history

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charlie – Photo of his laser goggles…

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Charlie with his googles on (reminds me of Snoopy) ready for his first laser treatment (Companion Therapy Laser by LiteCure) at West Ashley Veterinary Clinic. (Thankful for this fine group of doctors)!

Charlie had surgery seven weeks ago today for a torn CCL (like an ACL in humans). He has progressed so much. After surgery, these laser treatments were recommended. They speed healing, help with inflammation and pain. I swear that he healed faster and with less pain than if he didn’t have them. It only took a few minutes (depending upon condition and dog, etc.). This was the only time he wore the Doggles, darn cute, glad I snapped a photo! The other visits (he had ten), Fred just held him with Charlie’s head facing the opposite direction of the laser (we had special goggles on as well).

Interested? Click HERE to find a practice near you that offers laser therapy. In Charleston, there are quite a few that do offer it.

To read more about all this laser can help, visit the Companion Therapy Laser website!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Treats in Wiscasset, Maine…

Treats | Wiscasset, Maine

I love to take photographs of this place. Treats is a wonderful location to STOP at if you’re riding through Wiscasset, Maine. If you’re staying there it’s even better, you can keep popping in, breakfast, lunch and dinner! They have such an interesting array of merchandise. Their food and coffee is out of this world good. Soup like you can only dream of… I took this photo last fall. What a dream this place is!

Treats of Maine – A place to gather, eat & share… their logo, love it!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Portland, Maine and Charleston, SC…

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Exchange Street in Portland, Maine. All that cool brick and those beautiful buildings. So many interesting shops. Coffee shops, bakeries, bookstores, boutiques of all kinds, wonderful food.

Charleston, SC and Portland, ME have so much in common. They really are quite similar in many ways. Artsy, classy, beautiful and interesting! I could live here and be happy.

Funny, most places we go we say that we could live there, with very few exceptions (high traffic areas excluded)… Charleston, SC is such a charming town with so much to offer. You would be lucky to land in either location!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Thoughts for the year ahead…

Peace

Is there a more perfect wish for the new year?

PEACE: the absence of war or other hostilities… any hostility… 

So let’s start 2016 off with kind words, helpful deeds for others, a smile to a stranger, a hug to someone who needs one. It’s the little things in life that make a difference in the world. Once we conquer kindness and add it to our daily routines we can work on…

WORLD PEACE: Our world simply cannot go on the way it has been recently. Something has to change, and change in a positive non-violent way.

Prayers for peace for everyone…

Catch you back here tomorrow!

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