Guess the Artist #33 | Detroit Institute of Arts
Such a striking painting – I love it! I think the frame highlights the painting nicely. I took this photo while visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) – a fabulous place to escape for hours and...
View ArticleLife is Short – Spend Each Moment Wisely…
Gut feelings – always to be trusted. You just never know. Our older dog had been slowing down, then more recently had some medical issues that turned out to be cancer. This day he seemed out of sorts....
View ArticleLittle Surprises Everywhere!
To those of you with dogs (or humans or any other animal) – sometimes a situation that seems problematic – in time turns out to be the most wonderful gift. No matter how trivial it may seem. Cherish...
View ArticleMake what you can with what you’ve got…
A good saying to live by, right? Make what you can with what you’ve got. I do this all the time when cooking, substituting ingredients I have on hand to skip yet another trip to the store. The other...
View ArticleGood Book Alert: Summers at The Saint by Mary Kay Andrews!
Summer (well, almost!) is synonymous with relaxing with a good book. If you’re a Mary Kay Andrews (MKA) fan, this novel will not disappoint. I wrote a review on Goodreads, this book is all things good!...
View ArticleTo the best of the best: Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day! A glorious day and time to honor all of the dad’s who have given so much to their families – you are to be celebrated!! A good dad is so important. Kids remember the little things....
View ArticleDrink up, so you don’t melt!
Some of us thrive in the hot weather and some of us thrive in cooler weather. I definitely fall into the latter category. Much of the country will see hot/humid conditions (just look at the windows,...
View ArticleHappy Summer Solstice!
The Summer Solstice is today, at 4:51 PM to be exact… This is the longest day of the year, from here on out the days get shorter. (Happy dance!) I like shorter days. 20 hours of sunshine is just a...
View ArticleVIEW: Crosby’s Seafood Near Folly Beach
Stunning, right? We always stop for shrimp at Crosby’s Seafood right before you get to Folly Beach (Charleston, SC). We run in, pick up our shrimp, then I have to run out and get a photo or two. There...
View ArticleStunning View from Crosby’s Near Folly Beach!
What a fabulous view, right? I took this photo at Crosby’s Seafood near Folly Beach (SC) when we stopped to pick up some shrimp for the week. It’s not far from the house and the view is out of this...
View ArticleLovely!
Flowers are the best aren’t they? They can bring a smile to my face at any time. When I’m out and about I’m always snapping photos of flowers. Their close-up beauty is always awe inspiring. I believe I...
View ArticleBook Alert for the 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July to you! Isn’t this just the absolute best time of year to grab a good book, soak up the sun (or A/C for a good many of us) – sip an iced tea and disappear into another orbit. I’m...
View ArticleARTIST: Judy Joy Nocifora!
What a wonderful painting, right? How are some artists able to pick up on the little things that make our creatures come alive in a painting? Especially without ever meeting the animal. The funny...
View ArticleThe Power of a Flower!
Flowers make people happy. They just do. They’re stunningly beautiful whether they’re all by themselves or mixed with other flowers. There is no ugly flower to me. If we had dandelions I would even cut...
View ArticleA Steamy Summer and an Orange Julius!
Steamy photo taken at 6AM. Summer is steamy as can be here in Charleston, SC – but also areas that aren’t typically steamy. So much heat and humidity spreading across the country. What do you do to...
View ArticleMy View… it’s a beauty!
The view from my window… It’s a beautiful house, don’t get me wrong, but I think it’s a little close. I love looking out and seeing this but, things aren’t always what they seem, are they? Hee hee....
View ArticleA Charlie-Like Sketch by Jamie Wyeth!
We fell in love with this poster so long ago, after we lost our first Jack Russell Terrier. We saw this in the window at the Farnsworth Museum. What a treasure. Since that time very dear friends who...
View Article30 Things that make me happy…
This is a WordPress writing prompt. List 30 things that make you happy. Here goes (in no particular order): What make YOU happy? Update: apparently pizza makes me very happy as I have it listed twice!...
View ArticleFrom the Archives – Bird Watching at The Swag!
What an exquisite place to watch the birds be so happy. Really, to watch all animals be in their element. The rabbits, chipmunks, skunks, wild turkeys and of course, the occasional bear (which I have...
View ArticleA doozy of a week…
It’s been a doozy of a week. Tropical Storm Debby definitely has overstayed her (un)welcome! The stress of these weather events (around the country, not just Charleston SC) takes their toll for sure....
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