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The Thin Place
I had mentioned that I was working on some digital art recently and that I would post one of my “creations” but wanted to look at it some more. I thought I would give you a peek at what I have thus far…..I don’t think I will add any more layers to this, but that could change too. It is called “The Thin Place”. Depending on your beliefs, it means different things. To the Christian world, thin places are those spots you visit where the veil between heaven and earth are so thin you feel much closer to the spiritual realm. Pagans or Celtic spiritualists believe it is a gateway of sorts to other…
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A Robin for Gina
By special request from Gina, over at The Baynhams……I present Sir Robin Redbreast. Doesn’t he look quite smart sitting on the fence…..I’m sure he was wondering when I would leave so he could have his bath. 🙂 Visit Gina’s blog …..life for her and her family after immigrating to Australia.
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Outside My Window ~ 7.19.09
Outside My Window…is me. I’m sitting outside again this morning. At 8:30, it is 74 degrees, but it is humid. There is a slight breeze so that makes it better. Mostly sunny, with some random clouds floating overhead and blocking the sun momentarily. I have had my run…I can do 2.25 miles in about a half an hour now so I have decided I can run 3 miles on the weekends ~ after today. The weekly morning runs, well their length depends on what time I roll out of bed. 🙂 I am thinking…about entering my first bee data on The Great Sunflower Project web site later today. Yup, I…
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Sunshine and Sunflowers
When I came home Tuesday afternoon, I discovered my neighbor had removed a tree that had blocked the sun from my garden area for a decent portion of the day. She had talked about taking it down but said she wasn’t going to do so until next year. Now my sunflowers are getting pretty much all day sun, and they are loving it……. As with all my photos now, if you click on the photo, it will take you to another page to see a much larger image. In this particular photo, if you look real close over the middle bloom, you can see the moon…..teeny tiny, but still there. …
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First Bloom
I couldn’t help but take this photo this morning before leaving for work….my first bloom has totally opened up, glistening with drops of last nights rains. Isn’t it beautiful? Remember I said how much the plants have grown…..in order to take this photo, I had to stand on my tiptoes with my arms extended over my head hoping I had it centered. I’m seriously going to need a ladder to get photos of some of the other ones when they bloom!! 🙂 Thanks to the Great Sunflower Project for the seeds so that I may grow these beauties….I will soon be bee watching in my yard.
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Outside My Window ~ 7.12.09
Outside My Window…actually, I am sitting on my back patio ‘outside my window’……errr, sliding glass doors. I have finished my 2.25 run on this beautiful, 78 degree, fairly muggy morning. And oh yes, it was hot when I was running. As I said, I am now in my tiny backyard enjoying a cup of blackberry sage iced tea (in my cool Catalina Island cup ~ ahhhh, Avalon ~ thanks Doo!) as I cool down. I thought “why not” sit out here and do my thing because after the run this morning, it actually feels nice and cool sitting here. 🙂 I am thinking…why a couple of my tomato leaves on…
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Outside My Window ~ 7.5.09
Outside My Window…is cloudy and about 75 degrees. I think we are at our forecasted high for the day. They are predicting thunderstorms and rain….possibly one to two inches of rain. It is a bit eerie…..the “quiet before the storm” eerie…..outside right now. Kind of still, quiet ~ no activity in the neighborhood at the moment which adds to the eerie feeling as well. I am thinking…I’m going to need a step-ladder to see my sunflowers if they keep growing like they have been. The Lemon Queen sunflowers I received from the Great Sunflower Project are gigantic! They grow at an amazing rate, especially lately. The flowers are now beginning…
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Happy 4th of July Everyone!
Today America celebrates Independence Day. Take a minute today to remember those who sacrificed so much so that we may celebrate freely. Photo: Blue skies of Virginia by Magikal Folk. Thanks to happysweetmama for the use of the American Flag and KRSPO for the use of Lady Liberty in the creation of my photo.
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Farmers Market
I went to the Farmer’s Market today……Dean and Don’s Farmer’s Market. I had not been to this market in quite some time so I thought I would stop in. I think I may make a habit of doing so in the future as well………. I picked up a few things while there…..the produce looked great ~ They had melons everywhere….. And green peanuts……….which means boiled peanuts! I made some this evening……… I could have spent a fortune on home grown goodies……..but I managed to keep it reasonable. 🙂
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Treasures Found
Earlier last week, I decided I would check out a couple of estate sales this past Saturday. This isn’t something I do every weekend…..in fact, I can’t remember the last time I did go. 😕 Anyways……I have been inspired to create some new things lately using old, vintage items. Recycle is the mantra of the nation (and possibly the world for that matter)……so I’m doing my part. I’m pretty good about recycling my trash and other items at home, so I thought I would venture out and see what I could find. Trying to do my part and be ‘green’. I was interested in fabrics, specifically lace and unusual fabric…