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~ Like Water ~ Like Ice ~ WPC – Transition #4 ~

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC Transition 3 ~

When I first introduced Rudbeckia and Echinacea into the sunny front gardens my intent was twofold; to enjoy the plethora of lovely blossoms from summer to fall, and to provide food and habitat for migrating birds in fall and winter. … Continue reading

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC Transitions ~

Hydrangea thrives in my gardens. I love their abundant blue blossoms which cheer me whenever I look at them. Over the course of a hot summer, the plants that get direct sunlight turn almost a rust color. These two shots … Continue reading

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Transitions

On my walks this stand of trees has attracted my attention all autumn. They still hold on to some last golden leaves, made more beautiful lit by the sun and silhouetted against the bright blue sky. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/”>Transition</a&gt;

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Trio ~

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~ Forecast – Cold! ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Trio ~

In honor of this first day of freezing temperatures at my home, here is a trio of trios! Trio” target=”_blank”>

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Victory ~

When Jello was hit on a highway two months ago, I held her gaping wound to my chest and told her “we’re going to make it.” As I have said before, she lived due to the help of many people … Continue reading

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~ Retirement~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Victory ~

Most of my victories these days are little ones — progress made toward a valued goal.  Completing a thirty year career as a high school counselor (after ten years in business and graduate school) is the last “moment of glory” … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Treat 4 ~

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Treat.”    

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Treat ~

Wild water is a treat to behold. The flicker of light on a moving surface, creating refractions and reflections, currents and undulations with their attendant wash, splash or rumbling resonance. In this setting, the cool morning mist at sunup, and … Continue reading

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