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~ Wordless Wednesday + Weekly Photo Challenge – Pure ~

Jen H. asks us to find “beauty in the mundane, and purity in the midst of our chaotic, over-connected world.” Immediately I thought of the cool refreshing waters of Crescent Creek. Pure

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Spare ~

‘SPARE GRASS’ “Asparagus has been used as a vegetable and medicine, owing to its delicate flavour, diuretic properties, and more. It is pictured as an offering on an Egyptian frieze dating to 3000 BC. In ancient times, it was also … Continue reading

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~ I Can See Clearly Now!* ~ WPC – Jubilant ~

This week’s photo challenge is from Michelle W. “Rejoice! It’s the end of the week, and time for a celebratory photo challenge…Let’s all end this week on a high note, with images that say jubilant.” There are many times in my … Continue reading

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Face ~

Garden sculpture at Olga Pottery, Orcas Island, Washington USA. My maternal grandmother lived with us the last years of her life. She liked to sit on the piano bench while the family gathered to watch television. By nine o’clock, grandma … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Earth 2 ~

Earth

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Earth ~

This photo is of a poster we purchased in 1970, from the Whole Earth Catalog. I had it mounted on hardboard and framed. It remains an awe-inspiring vision to me. This shot was taken from an airplane above the fertile … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s B&WPC – Facial Expressions + WPC – Admiration 5 ~

If you have followed my blog for a while you know that my beagle Jello, survived a serious accident last September. That she is alive and doing well today, I attribute to many people — her angels. This first shot … Continue reading

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~ Teachers – Pivotal People ~ WPC – Admiration 4 ~

On Monday I began a series highlighting teachers who have guided my life, starting with family. Tuesday I put a spotlight on Mom, featuring a photo of her in the prime of life. This morning I included a nature photo, … Continue reading

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~Wordless Wednesday + WPC Admiration 3 ~

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~ In A Vase On Monday + WPC – Admiration ~

When was the last time I had both Camelia and Rose blooming at the same time? Heavens, maybe every year, but our roses are a good three weeks early and the Camelia are hanging onto the last of their blossoms! … Continue reading

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