Just look at the perfection in this blooming beauty! A feast for the eyes for sure. I snapped this at a garden center on a windy day, so I lucked out that it’s in focus. Stunning petals, gorgeous bloom – makes spring feel very near! Especially since I have (or at least my eyes have) detected pollen already!
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What do you see when you see this image? My husband and I were on a group hike in the mountains (Waynesville, NC) and when I ran across this old tree – I thought it looked remarkably similar to something… wondering if you see it too?
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This is the cool (huge) owl that has fascinated our neighborhood day and night. He is remarkable and stoic. His head swivels, he meets your eyes – yet from quite a distance up in the trees. I don’t interfere with his thought process – I think he’s listening/sensing prey – he is always on high alert.
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Camellias! These stunning beauties are giving quite the show here in Charleston, SC. So many different varieties, each standing out and commanding attention. Some camellias are towering and blowing in the wind, they look as happy as can be. I saw the most beautiful bowl…
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My phone tends to take photos on occasion – and I thought this was a good one, it captured a nice sunset – good job! I saved this photo because it’s a good reminder of how quickly life goes by. There are so many things to be stressed about (many are inconsequential) – but this is a gentle wake up call to be thankful for what you have and feel blessed that you have it. I saw a bumper sticker on a fancy SUV the other day…
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I love taking a quick photo while out walking. We’re so fortunate to live where there is so much beauty. This bird was closer and flew (beautifully) to this location – just him and his shadow. I think he was having a big time. What a peaceful scene with the old trees, the marsh, the swing…
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Our kitchen sink has two windows which I love. It makes doing dishes more pleasant when you have a view. But something was missing, and I knew just what it was! I plucked these flowers out of a bouquet that Fred had given me, strikingly beautiful. When they were towards the end of their lives, I took them out of the water, wrapped with pretty string and hung upside down. Now they’re gorgeous dried flowers!
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Well, this image fits this week. It’s crazy, I’m not sure how it happened or what it’s of or even when it was taken. My phone takes its own photos. The storms that are happening throughout the country are unbelievable. The wind that we had in Charleston the other night that was part of this wild storm moving up the coast was crazy! Our live oak trees normally don’t move that much – but they were swinging like crazy (as was the line to our power and cable). Our power blinked…
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A flow state (or being in the zone) is a great place to be (details below) – and what fun these puzzles have been. I see why so many people do them. I’m happy that they’re popular again. I haven’t done one in so many years (grade school). This photo above was almost complete – puzzle info in post.
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Sassy, bright and happy! A good theme for 2024. Snapdragons amaze me. 💛 They have such life and presence! They’re such a colorful addition to a bed, window box or planter. We saw these beauties at…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Can you believe it’s already 2024 – it sounds so futuristic! I swear, by this year I would have thought we would be able to hop on a modern chair on a conveyor belt that would whisk us into the shower, makeup, dressing and we pop out the other side completely ready for the day (like the Jetson’s). #woohoo.
I’m not sure where I saved this image from (above), a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson – please take the time to read this each morning – I think this will help keep life in perspective! It’s good to have goals in life, to stride to be better, but life isn’t all about getting things done. Be kind to yourself in addition to others. We all need a break sometimes!
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Many of you have plans for a big evening. Parties, fireworks, laughter and friends – sounds great. But staying home sounds equally as wonderful (to me!) – Whatever your preference make a good time of it! Enjoy those around you, whether it’s with a large crowd or a significant other, friend or family member. Be cognizant of the fact that things are good. Take time to feel the happiness and be thankful. If this hasn’t been a happy year for you, lean on your friends to get you through the tough times. Many of us are very good listeners. Let others help you ease your burden. It takes a village, and one day you will be the one someone comes to talk to.
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Well, it’s almost 2024 – hard to believe, I know! So I’m looking back at photos from this year (note to self for 2024: GO THROUGH YOUR PHOTOS!) – I ran across this image, taken at breakfast at our favorite place in North Carolina. The best breakfast’s in the world! Stunning coffee, a chef’s special that will make you run home and try to figure out how they did it. What are some of your special memories of 2023?
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Is there anything better than a good loaf of sourdough bread? Yes, there is! One you bake yourself! I took a short workshop recently, we were given some of the sourdough starter “Mother”, and directions to continue on. After I baked my first loaf, I thought, WOW, this is easy. Then I baked my second…
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Some things are priceless, right? Especially mementos that elicit memories of good times. Like this wooden bowl (made by my dad – THANK YOU, DAD!) filled with wooden Christmas ornaments (also, made by my dad!). I love to pull them out of the Christmas box and fill the bowl with happiness. So every time I walk by this I think of Christmas as a kid, and my parents and how blessed I am to have such a wonderful family, husband and in-laws.
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