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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Another Misty Dawn ~

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~ Hydrangea Heaven ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

The many hydrangea shrubs in my yard continue to thrive and provide globes in gorgeous hues. These blossoms are all from the same plant, given to me by my neighbor last year and now thriving in a shady garden. The … Continue reading

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~ Rising Mist ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Morning ~

Early morning in the Oregon Cascade Mountains breaks fresh and bracing. Mist rises, as the sun crests the eastern ridge and pours its warmth into the marshy margins of Crescent Creek. Sun rays slant through the pines, as Jello sniffs … Continue reading

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Even the sky is not the limit! Washington State – USA To enjoy sky-shots from around the world please visit:  http://skyley.blogspot.com/  

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Coneflowers – In A Vase On Monday ~

 Echinacea and Rudbeckia create a riot of color along the border of my front yard. Though somewhat raggedy up close, they still bring a smile to my face! The vase is a pottery pitcher displayed with four mugs, which my … Continue reading

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Narrow ~

Washington State highway 14 eastbound — two lanes Slender fir trees tower over a tiny Pacific Ocean inlet Two way footpath through dunes to the Pacific Ocean If narrow leads me to expansive, vast wide open places, I can drive … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ In A Vase On Monday – Sunlit Stargazers ~

Our next-door-neighbor dropped by to wish us welcome home with two of her gorgeous stargazer lily blossoms. Carolyn, sweet as the flower, removed the pollen stamens to extend the life of the cut blossom. The ceramic vase was a gift … Continue reading

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~ Wenatchee ~

It was difficult to leave Shady Pines Resort on Friday. We liked the cabin, the intimacy of the resort and I was pleased at how unspoiled the entire place remains. On the road to Wenatchee, we drove into a thunderstorm … Continue reading

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