Earlier this month, my wife Sandy and I made our way from our abode in Pennsylvania, USA to a village in the northeast section of New York State. We journeyed there to attend a family reunion at the home of my brother and sister-in-law. Spread out over several days, the event turned out to be…

Ramsgate is an attractive seaside town situated in northern Kent. Along with its near neighbours Broadstairs and Margate, these three towns are collectively referred to as the Isle of Thanet. Whilst in the past Thanet was separated from the mainland it is no longer an island. Ramsgate boasts a gorgeous harbour, Regency architecture, quaint streets…

“Keep close to nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir ~ the smell of damp earth mossy rocks and mushroom blooms a forest foray ~ ~ ~ We finally had some rain and cooler…

Another mixed week of weather, but finally on Friday afternoon the sun came out and I was able to get into the garden to take some photos.  The garden is looking quite colourful now, especially blues and purples. New to flower this week is a perennial bought this spring to add to the ‘Lost Willow…

Grace at dVerse’s Meet the Bar challenges us with a new poetic form, the ballata, new to me anyway, but this Italian form has been around since the Middle Ages. As she tells us, it’s “categorized as having no set meter. However during the period from which these verse forms emerged, quantitative or syllabic meters…

Butterflies have been pretty scarce this summer, so I was very pleased to see a monarch. It flew between the clover and made itself visible for quite a while.   FINALLY, A MONARCH

“So Twiggy. When is Our Sister coming back?” “It is hard to tell. She lives in Indiana.” “It was so nice meeting her and playing. I loved her visit.” “Yes, it is always nice when family comes over, and she is fun.” “That’s the door she went out.” “Yes, it is. She just left with…

After a horrible two-week heat wave and the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), I have returned to blogging. I’ve certainly missed you all, and I’m happy to be back. First, the heatwave. Hot and humid, then hotter and even more humid, complete with heat advisories. Heat advisories? In Maine? With the heat index, some days…

Can you sleep in hot weather? Videos: Too Darn Hot for Ella Fitzgerald with Cool Tips

Jo the Book Jotter’s Six in Six 2024 challenge invites us to create six lists of six books to show some of our favourite books from the first six months of the year (and maybe a few that we still plan to read). With sixes galore, this challenge is just perfect for our six-word Saturday.…

“Painting is about making something. Photography is about finding things.” Saul Leiter This week PR has invited us to explore Balconies – which at first seemed quite a challenging subject indeed. Happily, I’ve been able to include a number of images from our travels. My colorful opener was captured in upstate New York at Olana…

De voorbije week was ik afwezig. Drie kleinkinderen gedurende twee dagen entertainen of was het omgekeerd 😉. Slecht nieuws over mijn mobiliteit hakt er wel even in. Maar goed, we moeten verder. Terug denken aan het verlof ☀️⛱️ Oude Haven (Vieux Bassin): Dit is het hart van Honfleur, waar kleurrijke, hoge huizen langs de kades…

Port Washington put on a traditional Fish Day parade last weekend. Local businesses created aquatic-themed floats. The balloon art cephalopod is for Port Family Pharmacy. This was my favorite In the procession. Have you ever made balloon creatures? I haven’t, but this sight sure inspired me. ¡Olé! –Rebecca This post is for 6 Word Saturday.…

I did,They disagreed.I desired,They refused.I said my life,They said you were connected.I wanted my time,They said you were slave.I called myself,They imposed their will.I wanted to be me, They ordered to share.I wanted to be alone,They used net.I had purpose,They made interference.I devoted,They took credits.I solved,They enjoyed success.I prayed,They dictated. My wishes,Their mockery.My problems,Their opportunities.My…

Dear Friends, After almost two months on a break, it’s good to be back because I’ve missed you all, and I hope I haven’t been forgotten. 🙂 Before the break, one of my friends, Resa, and I had decided to collaborate on a post. First of all, if you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting…

All naps are nice but solo naps on the biggest bed in the house… …are particularly lovely. —Luna Biggest

this is who/what was sitting in the middle seat as my sister flew home after her visit. i wouldn’t know what to say/do but would definitely not fall asleep glad to hear she made it home i would have been terrified.   — ‘my name is talky tina, and i don’t think i like you.’…

This weekend, my son and I ventured into the chaotic, irreverent world of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” a movie that somehow manages to blend snark, sentiment, and superhero shenanigans into a cinematic cocktail that’s impossible to resist. Marvel, once again, flexed its box office muscles, raking in a jaw-dropping $205 million in its opening weekend. Not…

Revenge will Blind you from The Truth Revenge will blind you from the truth.  This means that vengeance will not get you into heaven.  God says vengeance is mine I will repay says the Lord.  If your enemy is hungry feed him.  If he is thirsty give him water to drink; for if doing so…

Here’s a Monday current events roundup from Independent Voter site Balladeer’s Blog, coming to you from Kamala Harris and Joe Biden’s corporate fascist kleptocracy. CNN EXPOSED FOR ITS LIE THAT KAMALA HARRIS WAS NOT JOE BIDEN’S BORDER CZAR. The fact that they tried denying it shows how much the border disaster hurts Harris’ campaign.  ANGUISHED…

The smell of the cinder blocks and school floor wax, mixed with heat looming in the halls, transported me to high school. The humidity soared that summer day. Demeanors were dampened as a result of a huge turnover. Many of us would be hired that scorching season. Sweat and stickiness stuck to the interview chair.…

We do not really know what draws a human being out into the world. Is it curiosity? A hunger for experience? An addiction to wonderment? Book of the Month

In a dream, I floated through four countries with tulip fields in Holland as the ultimate destination… photographing, exploring, observing – my mind and heart expanding, knowing I would be forever changed by all that I saw, felt, and experienced. Two days after returning home (in May), I was so ill – it was as…

Teachings from the sea for the young and old Teachings At The Water’s Edge

This was written for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday: 07.04.24! A Melancholic Tale

Welcome back to another WDYS prompt Rules; Please tag your responses with #Whatdoyousee Or #WDYS Does this picture inspire you to write something? For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a sculpture of a man, made by welding alphabets together. The sculpture is located at Atwater Park, overlooking the lake. In the distance, you…

(written July 2024) We cannot see what lies ahead, butwe always hope.As we lay our heads down to sleep bydaring to dream.When we wake to the light of a new day,we find nothing but empty air on our pillow.Still, tonight.We will do the same.Wishful thinking is all very well.But don’t waste your time floating in…

The Red Spotted Purple butterfly did not look red or purple to me even though its coloring differed depending on its position. I’d like to rename this beauty something more descriptive and deserving. Perhaps I would call it Iridescent Magic or Spotted Glimmer. *Photo by Mary K. Doyle Friday Photo-Shimmering Wings

SINGAPORE – Residents of Tengah will enjoy special delivery fees from as low as 59 cents for groceries from Giant supermarket. The supermarket chain officially opened its outlet in the new town’s first neighbourhood centre, Plantation Plaza, on July 27 in conjunction with Tengah’s National Day celebrations. It is the first supermarket in the neighbourhood.……

What a treat it was to watch Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic do battle on the red clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland-Garros. Djokovic defeated Nadal in straight sets (6-1, 6-4) but not without a fightback from the legendary Spaniard. It’s no surprise that most of the crowd appeared to be on Team Rafa –……

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — North Heights residents advocated for serious change to neighborhood infrastructure at a recent community meeting last Thursday evening “We talked first about the water pressure and how the pressure is not good,” said Melodie Graves, Community Activist and a leader of the North Heights Advisory Association. “People also talked about people’s……

8/10 A real delight. This is not epic fantasy at all. This is small scale classic high fantasy in a place resembling medieval France, familiar and whimsical. A land of cottages and forests and the occasional castle full of idiots and sourpusses. Pastoral, bucolic. Of the two main characters, one is Gaius Aurelius Thrax (but…

CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — West Texas A&M University researchers have added a new instrument officials said will enhance science education on campus and across the region thanks to a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. According to officials, WT has purchased a state-of-the-art cold-stage instrument that is used to study the solidification of liquids.……

Pitt is coming off the worst season of the Pat Narduzzi era, a 3-9 disaster that led to an entirely new offensive staff, but Narduzzi feels like the entire team learned a lesson. It’s obviously not ideal to stumble in Year 9, coming off the best stretch of Pitt football in 40 years, but it’s……

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services said it would only investigate claims of wrongful death at the hands of doctors if an official complaint is made. This comes after a mother in Nadi said she wanted to know how her daughter died after she was taken to the hospital for asthma treatment. Munita Devi……

Image Source : PTI Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. Paris Olympics 2024: The star badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian doubles pair to book a place in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games on Monday. Satwik and Chirag have progressed to the next round from Group C with a……

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