Category: THOUGHTS

Memories: St John’s Marsh – Broken Leg On A Snowmobile

On By Barbara StroudIn Michigan, Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments

Stunning, isn’t it? This photo was taken a while ago when we were in Michigan. When I drive this relatively long stretch as a passenger, I’m usually taking photos, a lot of photos. A few will turn out. I love the trees in this shot. There are only a few. This is a lakeplain prairie. If you have never heard of such a thing, take a quick peek and discover what that is. Beautiful yes, but this area holds memories, ha ha – (This is a photo from a year or two ago, we aren’t in MI now)…

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We Are A Nation That Will Never Forget…

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This striking flag was on view at the Charleston Airport (not sure if it’s still there). For those of us who were on this Earth on September 11, 2001 you will remember this day. You will remember exactly where you were standing and what you were doing when you heard the news.

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Guess the Artist #35 | Detroit Institute of Arts

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Can you guess the artist? It’s Monday and I thought I would give you an easy one to jump start your week, ha ha. Note: signature edited. This artist has their own distinct style don’t they? This was fabulous to see at the Detroit Institute of Arts a while back. This painting is no longer on view, it was a private collection piece passing through.

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Flower On the Windowsill…

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I love having a flower, usually popped into a small jar, on my kitchen window. Often it’s a flower that broke off while changing water and giving a fresh cut, but sometimes it’s there just because. The light streams in and the setting against the large live oak trees is magical. The bright yellow makes you smile each time you walk past.

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A Book To Read – THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah!

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Every once in a while a book comes out that is so special I just have to share with you. I haven’t read a book by Kristin Hannah in the past so this was a treat. Her writing flows so well, from the first page you are drawn in and there is no hope of escape. This book is on my “To Re-read” shelf (one day). There are only a handful that makes it to that coveted spot.

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Oh! The drama of this colorful plant!

On By Barbara StroudIn garden, Photograph, THOUGHTS6 Comments

OH! The drama, right? Doesn’t this remind you of a Chinese Lantern, but with a bit more color? It’s so vibrant against the green, isn’t it? I took this photo while out and about in Mount Pleasant, SC – at a cool design shop filled with beautiful things… including plants, flowers, urns, and more!

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In Memory: Artist Carol Bass 🕊️

On By Barbara StroudIn ART, THOUGHTS5 Comments
Morning Conversation by Carol Bass 60 x 60″ Oil on Board | 2014

Morning Conversation is our painting by artist, Carol Bass. Carol was a legend, everyone loved her. She was talented beyond belief – the energy that this painting has is unbelievable. The colors, textures, shapes (not to mention the size!) are all spectacular!

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Dark & Stormy to Bright & Light…

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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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A doozy of a week…

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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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From the Archives – Bird Watching at The Swag!

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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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