When things seem impossible… remember they are not! How can plants grow in tiny crevices between a slab of concrete and a concrete wall? Where there is a will, there is a way! Always believe it!
That’s my glass-half-full thought for the day!
Posting another week of photos so I can catch up! Back to normal posting next week!
Spa day! The other day, when the weather was a little too chilly for an outdoor bath we took Charlie to Dolittle’s… it’s his store, he loves it (he loved it even more when he could eat dog treats, but is perfectly happy to at least stroll through and say hello sans doggie treats!) He was lathered up and then coated with a wonderful conditioner that kept his wild hair happy for some time! I think he enjoyed it!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the mother’s out there! Fred and I are beyond blessed to still have our parents, and we know that. Many of my friends do not and that’s tough… especially on a day like Mother’s Day, where we celebrate the moms in the world!
Happy Mothers Day to those of you who are mothers. This is your day… enjoy it, I’m sure you’ve earned it! 🌸
Happy Mothers Day to those of you who are not mothers, and aren’t going to be… whether by the ways of the universe or by your own plans and beliefs – be there for other children that come into your life. Help them be good kids – this world needs good kids and sometimes it takes a village. 🐾… and if your kids happen to have four legs, give them an extra special hug! 🐕
Happy Mothers Day to those of you who have lost your mother. Truly, holidays like this can be miserable. If you are in that place, try to remember the good times, do something today to make your remember your mom even more, whether it be cooking a favorite recipe of hers or spending time doing something she loved. I bet you will feel closer to her when you do… Remember, she’s never truly gone – she’ll be by your side forever… Hugs to you – this sucks and is not easy, my thoughts and prayers are with you today. 🙏
Happy Mother’s Day to both of our Moms – Love you to the moon and back! xo
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Surround yourself with beauty – it doesn’t have to be expensive… a flower cut from the yard (preferably your own yard, ha ha) – or even a screenshot of flowers on the desktop of your computer. It will make you smile…
These were taken when I was at Costco one day trying to nonchalantly get some flower photos and stay out of the way at the same time. No easy feat, ha ha.
Happy Saturday!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
I swear you can find something beautiful anywhere you look. Doesn’t this flower seem to be the star of the show? Oh so bright and well formed amidst other flowers that were on the downswing (in this shot). I think that just makes this stand out even more.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, isn’t it?
Always be looking for the unlikely… simple beauty… always the best!
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Pretty flowers capture my attention every single time. I have no idea what these may be, but they were beautiful.
There seems to be a common theme to this weeks post – Monhegan – Maine… It’s good to have all those memories stored so you can take mini-vacations while daydreaming, ha ha…
Enjoy your day!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Monhegan (Maine) Sunflower… looks almost as if it’s waving or winking at you. Don’t you just love the vibrant yellow against the greens in the leaves?
This was another photo shoot on Monhegan, Maine. I can’t stop myself from taking photos of all the beautiful flowers! Happy day!
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This is a view of the Island Inn (with the flag) in the distance as viewed from Horns Hill, Monhegan, Maine. We love Horns Hill… it’s a great place to eat an ice cream cone 😜 – the steep hills help burn a calorie or two so you don’t feel quite so guilty.
Doesn’t the Island Inn look grand in the distance? It is… Home away from home, ha ha. That may be quite a stretch, but…
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Monhegan, Maine. There is nothing like taking a nice walk around the island, passing the many charming cottages and taking in a view that is out of this world. This is such a sweet cottage, one of our favorites – I love the blue door.
A perfect day on the island goes something like this… Wake up at the Island Inn, head down for coffee and chat with friends, then head to breakfast. After breakfast take a stroll around, snapping photos and then heading back to the inn. Then out for a longer stroll/hike and back in time for lunch – either in the dining room or at the Novelty or Barnacle. Time to sit a spell and stare out to sea letting your thoughts drift away.
It’s so nice to just be. Quiet. Still. No TV, no radio, no telephone (except for the occasional try with a mobile phone if necessary, usually to meet up with other friends on the island.)
Another walk/hike, get ready for dinner, head to dinner and ENJOY the best meal ever. Then sit and chat with friends, turn out the lights and head to bed.
Best time ever. ❤️
PS, I just found out that this cottage is for rent, so keep that in mind! What a treasure!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
On one of our venture’s downtown walking I happened upon this quote. This bench is at Colonial Lake in Charleston, SC – which underwent quite the facelift!
This quote is so true – the one’s you love are a gift far greater than anything money could possibly buy – cherish them!
Pretty as a picture. Love this lavender on a home downtown (Rainbow Row). One thing you will see in Charleston, SC are colorful homes. Not all of them, but they do fit rather nicely in the tropical climate. The shadows on this home are stunning!
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Tax Day. In case it slipped your mind, time to “pay the Piper”… Checks sent for taxes owed are supposed to be postmarked by today. 📬
Yippee! NOT…
Hope yours wasn’t too painful – enough said.
Life. Changing. Yes, what I’m about to tell you is just that. PLEASE tell me that you don’t already know about this. How can I be XY years old and never have heard of this? Head in the sand? Who knows, but for some reason I Googled it when I had a cold (what else is there to do? ha) – I watched a few orange-cutting videos. The method I tried didn’t seem like it would be good, so I thought that would be a quick one to cross of the list. Wrong! Here’s the (apparently Top Secret) method: Cut off each end, then slice (not super thin, but not thick). When you do so, you can pick up the slice and it will open (as you see on the bottom) making it INCREDIBLY easy to eat and NOTHING is left over. Not a spec!
Some of my oranges had thicker rind, so I just made a small slice and that worked fine.
Brilliant. You didn’t already know this did you? Please… just say No! 😉
If you do already know this, pass it along to another poor soul who may not! Ha ha.
One of our favorite cottage views (well, from the road anyway). This cottage is on Monhegan, Maine – looking towards Manana Island (pronounced like banana with an “M”) – Stunning!
Happy Friday everyone!
Hiking Monhegan Island, Maine. Is there anything better? The island is small so we can cover a good amount of territory and then stop for lunch, head back out then come back in time to get ready for dinner or meet up with friends.
The peace and quiet in these woods is immeasurable. We are not used to such quiet. When we’re out hiking I will stop… “JUST LISTEN to the silence!” – I love it. Fresh air, silence, peace. It’s like no place on Earth.
Blessed to be able to visit!
Like Fred says… “this is my happy place”, me too Fred! Me. Too!
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