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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Day One ~ Nature Photo Challenge ~

A high school friend, Julia Hecht invited me to join a seven-day nature photo challenge on Facebook. As I understand it, the purpose is to flood Facebook with photos of nature from current or archived files. If you accept the … Continue reading

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~ Another Storm On The Horizon ~ Skywatch Friday ~

This morning the sky is clear and the temperature remain well below freezing (lowest last night was 8 F, or – 13 C). By tonight we will be experiencing snow, freezing rain and all the woes that come with icy … Continue reading

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~ Rock and River ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Resilience ~

Rock outcroppings amid the constantly tumbling rush of river waters is a favorite symbol of resilience to me. “Life force rushes to the ocean — relentless invigorating power channeled (though undiminished) by large boulders solidly grounded midst surging currents.”     … Continue reading

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~ New Year Blessings ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

When I saw this Vinca major ‘MoJo,’ with its light-centered large leaves, I decided to tuck some in around the gardens. Today I found this one little periwinkle bloom, and had to make it the star of today’s posy! Abelia … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s Fun Foto Chalenge: Duck Duck Goose ~

Not new snaps, but favorites!  

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

 

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~ Boxing Day Herbs ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

I love adding perennial herbs to my shrub and border gardens. Not only do they add their heady fragrance, they also provide unusual color and texture to the gardens, and most are evergreen in this region. Here are some favorites … Continue reading

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~ Skywatch Friday + Weekly Photo Challenge: Path ~

As I drove out of my neighborhood on the last day of autumn, light white/grey cumulus clouds — barely visible on the horizon — drew me to pull over, get out of the car and take some shots with my … Continue reading

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~ Winter Solstice ~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC: Anticipation ~

   Anticipation

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