In Other Words and Pictures
A time of discovery
Designing Woman
Being without internet access for three days, has made me aware of how dependent I have become on getting online each day. I wonder if it is healthy to feel cut off from the world, for what was just a short duration? What would I feel like if computer access was suddenly taken away permanently… I would most likely go through withdrawals. Anyway we are back in business. I do admit that I had a good time working with photo editing and by the way our birdie family moved out of their temporary home and I was sad that I was unable bid them adieu..
Photo Art Friday
Photo Art Friday is back..I have missed it tremendously! There will be change but it will not curtail the inspiration and for today the prompt is Dream/Ethereal. I had a few ideas and this is plan B. I am very much a creature of habit and that includes me using my very favorite coffee mug each morning and I pretty much drink two cups of coffee. This image represents dreams and reflection. Dreams can take us away but it’s in the doing that gets us there. Today I reflect on this (June 14th) being the day my mother was born. She is no longer with us but the memories live on. On the 15th(34 years ago) I gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby-girl. So much to reflect on and to be thankful for and let the dreams flow.
Have Paint Will Travel
If one has the capability of painting on walls it may be a lucrative business, or maybe not.. The following did capture my attention while traveling to Washington a few years ago.
This was actually taken here in California not too long ago..
This can be seen in Los Angeles, painted by author and artist, Leo Politi
New Mexico
New Mexico
Hiking, Beer and Flipflops
Today there were a few casualties up around the waterfall. My husband volunteered to man the kiosk so that picnickers could purchase their day permits. I cannot bear to listen to all of the gory details. I do know that after having lived here for just over a year, I feel as though there are far too many incidents. Big Falls attracts many hikers, families and others to get out in nature and see what is up and around the bend of the path. We have been there several times ourselves and the last time I was there I had no desire to go any further than the metal railing meant for people like me.. At the time it looked pretty treacherous.
According to what my husband heard the injuries were serious. It was told to him that glass beer bottles were observed lying around and that there had been a serious cut due to falling on broken glass.
I know we can’t live in a protective bubble, but when I hear of injuries and all the many that have lost their lives in Yosemite, I can’t bite my tongue on this matter and I admonish summer thrill seekers to take heed to warnings, wear proper attire, no flip-flops…and if going on a lengthy hike make sure you have plenty of water and that family members are informed as to where you are.. and please no glass bottles.. what you pack in you pack out..
The Daily Post Challenge: Fleeting
In November we visited New Mexico. We rode the Amtrak and as we traveled I snapped to my hearts content. There just seemed to be something different about the color in the sky. I happened to be in the parking lot behind the B&B that we were stayed at. For other Fleeting moments check out the Daily Post.
a moment in time
comes our way
breath-taking
only to be seen
at that moment..
never to return
only to visit a different admirer..
When Summer Beckons
Any temperature above 75 degrees makes me a bit uncomfortable and summertime fever hits me. Viewing photos of the Oregon coast are most welcoming. These Dahlias were from a yard in Yachats. The owner of the home had the most amazing yard…. I used a texture by Nancy Claey. It is called Omaha. When summer beckons I’ll take either mountains with fresh water stream, lake or a breeze by the ocean. And you? At this time I want to say Thank You..to my new readers..You have not gone unnoticed..Thank you for joining with me at In Other Words and Pictures.. (:
Rain will work too..
No Business Like Bee Beesiness
This morning I noticed that the Bees are about their business and especially like this unidentified plant. We do not know what it is called, but it certainly is popular in our garden.
There are only certain locations that the wildflowers such as Lupine grow in our area. It’s sporadic. It grows more abundantly up the road from us.
Everyday is an adventure in gardening as we never know what we will discover.
Our Rhododendron is looking quite flashy in her best attire and she doesn’t fail to impress us with her beauty..
I am breathing in and breathing out..
All is well in my world..
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