This turned out to be quite a dramatic photo. Those cool Italian Cypress (I think that’s what they’re called) trees are so striking, especially against a sky that is full of clouds and light! There are so many photos to be taken in Charleston – beauty… everywhere!
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STUNNING! I took this photo in Charleston- just look at the sun reflected in the water… and that sky! Love the sky!
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I love this house. It’s stately. Gorgeous. It looks like it can withstand the test of time. Solid. Classy. Gorgeous palms surround. I love the roof and all those windows!
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I took this photo a month or so ago, I love the light and the way the oak branches seem to be reaching for the heavens.
These old oak trees never fail to impress me, day after day. We feel fortunate to have such beauty right in front of us!
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At night about an hour after dinner, Charlie gets 1/2 of a VeggieDent (cleans teeth). It’s the highlight of his day. Once we give it to him, he runs off with it. Then stares at it… no doubt considering the best way to “take this chewy down”. A minute or two later he’ll have it flying all over the living room, tossing it around, then he goes in for the kill (he eats his chewy, truly nothing gruesome going on, ha ha).
The life of Charlie! ❤️
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Happy Mother’s Day to all you mom’s out there. This is a special day for you…
While writing this I read through my older Mother’s Day posts, and I’ve got to say. I love every one of them! I’m repeating one this year, since it seems to cover everything just as I would like it to:
–ARE a mom: I’m sure the joy is overwhelming, as well as the worry and stress, but the love… ahhh, that beats all, right? Know you are blessed!
–WANT to be a mom: so it’s not your time yet, that’s OK. Enjoy your life, get out and do things so that once you do have children you don’t feel like you’re missing out!
–TRIED to be: for all of you who have felt the heartbreak of wanting to be a parent, but having it not work out for one reason or another, I feel for you. I understand. I’m in the same boat. Find what brings you joy and move on with your life. You can spend forever on “what if’s” but you will be much happier if you move on… (such as) help out a friend with children, teach them something special, something important like being nice to others, volunteering, there are other options, not the ones you probably dreamed about, but life does get good again…
–DON’T want to be: hey, everyone has a reason. If having children isn’t your deal, that’s fine. Help a friend with their child once in a while, or teach a child how to bake cookies, some cool, fun, important (cookie baking!) life skill!
To my mom, I would like to say that you are the absolute coolest mom and I love you to pieces… I wish we lived closer! AHHH… I’ve learned a lot from you, even though I don’t think you realized it. Like… the importance of saying no instead of being overwhelmed and miserable. My note taking surely I got from you, and that lead to my writing… I love to talk about cooking and recipes, food and health, books and so much more with you. I love knowing you’re on the other end of the phone when I call! Thank you for being my mom! I love you mom!!
To Fred’s mom, I would like to say that you are such a great role model, someone who is truly caring and shows it by helping others every chance you get. You are always there whenever we need you. We’re very fortunate to live close although we don’t see each other every day, its a nice feeling knowing that we can be there in a moments notice! It’s fun comparing our Dr. Oz notes and trying to keep up with what’s good for you and bad for you since it changes constantly! Thank you for being Fred’s mom! We love you!!
Ok, get out and do something good for someone. Make someone smile today.
MAKE. SOMEONE. SMILE. TODAY…
Repeat tomorrow… and the next day… and the next day… and the next day… etc.
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A dark and stormy Charleston sky. It was bizarre to see the peek of light all of a sudden! I took this photo while Fred was driving, no time to pull over. A great action shot, ha ha..
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Is there anything better than sitting and watching the water? In the cooler weather just watching the current flow, and the few fishermen out and about is a treat, but in the summer… whoa! Boats, people, people floating on rafts. Sailboats, race boats, big boats, little boats – it’s more entertaining than sitting inside in front of the TV! Don’t these two chairs look inviting?
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This is such a happy photo. The vivid yellow sunflower against the spacious blue sky is like a burst of sunshine. Mother Nature is quite the artist, isn’t she?
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Dynamic colors and a unique perspective always create an interesting photo. The great greens against that gorgeous blue sky, wow! The texture from the buoys, as well as the light and shadows makes this photo sing!
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Posting a few *Flashback* photos of lunch at the Island Inn dining room from 2015. I can tell you that each and every meal at the inn was a treat. The fish tacos were outstanding! And the iced tea, ahhhh… the iced tea is fabulous!
And… the Maine lobster roll was so extremely fresh, I believe it just crawled off the boat! Not full of mayo like many Lobster Rolls. Just delicious!
I’m not sure of this year’s menu, but whatever they come up with you know it will be good! In past years we have had lunch at the Barnacle, by the wharf. That’s always fun, you meet some interesting people that way! They used to have sandwiches in a refrigerated case, wonderful sandwiches, turkey, etc., then they served condiments on the side, which is nice if you prefer plain, etc. The refrigerated sandwiches are perfect if you’re not a fan of grilled sandwiches. Always something to look forward to (like breakfast and dinner, hee hee)!
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Ahhh, Monhegan Island, Maine. Gorgeous. Stunning. Simple beauty everywhere you look. Nighttime skies that cannot be matched. Morning sunrises that will make you open your eye, grab your camera and dash down three flights of stairs in your PJ’s… this place is Heaven.
Posting a photo each day for the next few weeks – time for me to have a break. Back to normal posting 5/16!
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HI! My name is Charlie and I love to eat dirt, rocks, grass, ferns, paper and pretty much anything else I can get…
Ugh. Our last dog was a picky eater. We were so happy when we found out that Charlie will eat anything. Until, he eats everything, sigh…
Have a great Sunday and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
I took this photo while Fred and I were sitting at the coffee bar, looking out of the screened window at Black Tap Coffee in Charleston. It was a beautiful day, so it was such a treat to have the windows open.
I think it’s so cool how the design that they make on your cappuccino stays until the very last sip. This is coffee at it’s finest!
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View of Boothbay by Ken DeWaard 9×12″ Oil
Over the past few weeks I’ve been posting some of our paintings to see if you can name the artist. Today’s was named quicker than the past few weeks, good job Barbara Carr!
This painting is by Ken DeWaard. We love everything about this painting. Be sure to check out Ken’s website, sign up for his newsletter and his Facebook page!
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I love the light on the chair and the view out of the window. It’s a great painting of a wonderful place, and it makes me want to be there. Right. Now.
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