"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." ~George Bernard Shaw

"Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time." ~Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn


Thursday, June 30, 2016

Happy July and Happy Feline Friday! July 1, 2016

 
Uh oh- here she comes with that camera!

 
Can't you see I am resting??

 
That's better! Step away from the cat!
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Thanks to Steve of BFDude for Feline Friday!
And Happy Fourth of July!!!
 

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Wordless Wednesday June 29, 2016

 
Playa la Ropa,
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
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Monday, June 27, 2016

It's Awww Monday June 27, 2016

 
Families.....
 
 
Hammond Pond June 26, 2016



 In the early morning I can hear the Canada Geese
talking to each other...a lovely start to my day.
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Thanks Sandee for Awww Mondays!

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Thursday, June 23, 2016

It's Feline Friday! June 24, 2016

No matter what I say....
Lucy has it her way.....
 
 
Table Hopper June 23, 2016
 
Her name really should have been Aerial...
 
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Wordless Wednesday June 22, 2016

Tree next to Gumboot Lake, Siskiyou County, California
May 26, 2016
 
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Monday, June 20, 2016

Awww Monday! June 20, 2016

Awww relax it's Summertime!


It's time to break out the hammocks
 and have a snooze!
Enjoy your day and do thank Sandee for Awww Monday!
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Saturday, June 18, 2016

Six Words and Shadow Shot Sunday June 18-19, 2016

Lots of rain and snow this week!
 
 
Usually by now our wildflowers have to be tough to survive in this hard scrabble and rocky dirt. Even the weeds !
 
 
 
Not sure what the yellow flower above is, but
the flower below is Indian Paintbrush.
 

 
 
 
 
Meanwhile, Mt Shasta has fresh snow and the sage
in my herb planter box is very happy. 
 

 
 
Supposedly by tomorrow the temperatures will
rise into the 80's....so I'll enjoy the cooler weather today!
Have a great weekend and for all you Dads out there:
Happy Father's Day!
and...Happy Birthday to my son Paul!!!
 
 
 
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Links for Six Words and Sunday Shadows 

Friday, June 17, 2016

It's Feline Friday! June 17, 2016

 
Believe it or not.....it's rainy and cold!
It might be the middle of June-
but we are back to building a fire
and Lucy is back to staying cozy and toasty! 
Have a lovely day where ever you are!
And do thank Steve for Feline Friday!
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Monday, June 13, 2016

It's Awww Monday June 13, 2016

Russell, Zane, Sandee and Kathe
June 12, 2016 at Café Maddalena in Dunsmuir CA


Blogger friends get together!
We had such a good visit with Sandee and Zane-
Lucy was on her best behavior and not just because
Sandee and Zane brought her a boat load of presents!
Lucy knows good humans when she meets them!
Thanks Sandee and Zane for visiting us 
and treating us to such a nice dinner!!!  
 
 
I had delicious wild quail with polenta and broccolini
 
 
Sandee and Zane each had steak, Spanish tortilla
and sautéed greens with a tomato basil pesto. 
 
 
And Russell had Lamb Shanks with Rigatoni.
Everything was delicious!
And as always- thanks to Sandee for Awww Mondays!
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Saturday, June 11, 2016

Six Words and Sunday Shadows! June 11-12, 2016

Sleeping with Lucy April 2015
 
 
Warm cat snuggles
Sleeping with Lucy is very cozy 
I close my eyes....
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Snoozing or shopping do have a lovely day!
 

Monday, June 06, 2016

It's Awww Monday! June 6, 2016

We had an awesome afternoon
playing with clay in our neighbors studio!
 
 
I made a pig face that I hope will be
cute and nice enough for the new
Children's library space!

 
Close up of pigs mouth
"When pigs fly" message...

 
Russell's making beer mugs for friends...

 
Bob and Patt working on their projects!
You can read about Patt's art
and lavender goodies here !
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Saturday, June 04, 2016

Saturday 6 Words and Sunday Shadow Shots! June 4-5, 2016

Columbine
June 1, 2016
 
Summer almost here...
Garden almost ready!
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Here are the links for Six Words
Have a lovely day.

Friday, June 03, 2016

It's Feline Friday!! June 3,2016

 
"Hey...It's not even 7am!"

 
"Well....okay I'll pose for a bit"


"Back to sleep now!"
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Wednesday, June 01, 2016

Wordless Wednesday June 1, 2016


 Tulelake Wildlife Refuge, Tulelake, California
May 28, 2016   
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