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A Bit Dry
The air in my office is so dry, my skin feels like this wood looks! Cracked, dry and in desperate need of moisture!! Aging texture by Skeletalmess applied….and one other by him but I didn’t copy the name when I saved it….Drat!
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Bird Thoughts
“The bird thinks it a favor to give the fish a lift in the air” ~ Rabindranath Tagore Vintage Tinted Lens and Cream Textures by Skeletalmess applied.
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Lingering On
“Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.” ~ Anonymous Thanks to Skeletalmess for the use of his texture, Rapture.
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Little Creek In The Forest
This little creek winds through the forest and is usually not much…..but due to the mass quantities of rain this winter, it is deeper and flowing quite nicely now. My plan was to get a few more photos, but the floor of the forest is like a huge sponge….far too soggy to go exploring on.
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Keepsakes
Keepsakes ~ a gift that evokes memories of a person or event with which it is associated I think most people collect keepsakes….pressed flowers from someone special….a piece of jewelry….a cuddly toy. When you gaze upon these items, they remind you of a special date, a special person, a special moment. I have several such keepsakes from my childhood, my children and my grandparents. My friend Tracey at These Nine Acres wrote a post about a keepsake from her grandmother. I began to think about some of the keepsakes I have from my grandmothers. My maternal grandmother, the wife of a farmer….a woman who deeply believed in her faith…..who would sing hymns…
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Thanks Reba and Lacey!
Wouldn’t you love to have farm fresh eggs available to you? A couple of months ago a friend at work offered me just that. He and his wife had purchased some land and built a house a couple of years ago. In the fall of last year, they decided to add chickens to the mix. And with chickens, you hope to get eggs…..they were not disappointed. But the eggs kept coming….quicker than he or his wife could eat them. So they each went in to work one day and asked their friends if anyone would be interested in free eggs from free roaming, organically fed chickens. The only stipulation, you had to bring your own…
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One Reason I Love Thursdays
Dinner at mom’s house…….her fabulous fried chicken and all the fixins……life is good. 🙂
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The Neighbor’s Cat
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Lake Maury and The Lion’s Bridge
Last night, I was organizing some files on my computer when I ran across the folder of photos I had taken one afternoon at Lion’s Bridge. I had posted the above image and mentioned that I would write more about him ~ and then I promptly forgot. I need to work on that! 🙂 Lion’s Bridge is actually a dam. Information regarding Lion’s Bridge as taken from the Mariner Museum web site: Known as the Lion’s Bridge, the dam forming the lake provides a breathtaking view of the James River, as well as a family gathering place to enjoy the Museum Park. The beauty of the dam is enhanced by…
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She Did Great!
Not one of my best shots but it was taken in a hurry. If you recall, I mentioned yesterday that I would be taking my youngest out on actual roads to practice driving today. Fourteen miles down the Colonial Parkway…she did great….I’m very proud of her. 🙂