"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


Monday, March 30, 2015

It's Awww Monday March 30, 2015 Team Effort

 
 
Neighbors helping neighbors....
Last year Russell helped begin
building a home for a local resident.
This year he pitched in again....
with smiles all around!
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Thanks to Sandee of Comedy Plus
for AWWW Monday !!
 

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Magpie Tales #263

Old Bank Street, Manchester UK
by R.A.D. Stainforth
 
Arm in arm
 Walking together forever
We became one
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Thanks to Tess Kincaid for Magpie Tales

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Saturday Six Words and Sunday Shadows March 28-29,2015

Only three days before going home.
We've had lots of fun...eaten lots of delicious food and laughed a lot! What a great vacation! 
 
March 25, 2015
 
Old Olive tree in San Javier BCS
Planted by the Jesuits and
most likely about 300 years old.
 
San Javier Mission
March 25, 2015
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Go Here for Six Words and
Here for Sunday Shadows
Have a great week!

Friday, March 27, 2015

It's Feline Friday! March 27, 2015


This cute kitty's name is Tigger~
 
Thanks to Steve of BFDude
who started Feline Friday to prove
to all of us that he really truly
loves cats!
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The Colors of Mexico


We're in Southern Baja for a few
weeks visiting good friends in 
Punta Chivato and Loreto.
Here are a few photos .....
I love the colors and exotic plants of Mexico!   
 
 
 



 

 
 
 


 

Monday, March 23, 2015

It's Awww Monday! March 23, 2015


 
Where's my Mom???
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While visiting friends in Loreto Mexico we went shopping and we discovered 
that their dog Scout ( who is 15 years old )
does NOT like to lose sight of his Mom!!
Check out everyone else's posts and
have a terrific Monday!
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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Magpie Tales #262

Trees image provided by Tess Kincaid

Summer shade
Hot sunny days are better with
Leafy branches
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Thanks to Tess Kincaid for Magpie Tales

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Six Words and Shadow Shots! March 21-22, 2015

Having fun with friends in Mexico!
 
Casa Oxley, Punta Chivato,  BCS Mexico
March 19, 2015
 
Spending a few weeks relaxing and laughing.
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To see other Six Words and Sunday Shadows
go to Six Words and Shadow Shots !!!

Friday, March 20, 2015

Feline Friday March 20, 2015

Little Winnie    March 2015
 
 
Our friend Joe's cat in
 Lake Oswego, Oregon.
She's waiting for her breakfast!
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Thanks to Steve of BFDude!!!
You can play Feline Friday or just
see more by going HERE !

Monday, March 16, 2015

It's Awwww Monday! March 16, 2015

 
Poor Lucy has to stay home!
But she won't be alone!
Our friend Josh will keep her company!
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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Magpie Tales #261 In Search for Coffee

Petergate, with a view of York Minster,
York, UK photo by Tess Kincaid
 
 
Early morning walk
Cobblestones echoing our footsteps
Against ancient walls
 
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Thanks to Tess Kincaid for this lovely image.
Saunter over Here to read what others have written.
 

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Saturday Six Words and Sunday Shadows March 14-15, 2015

Getting up early starts my day!
 
Part of the Trinity Range seen from our home 
 
Silence in the house
I watch the days beginning
Quiet as a mouse
 
Early morning at George Rogers Park
Lake Oswego, Oregon
March 6, 2015 at 8:41 am
Amazing how dark it was prior to daylight savings.
Now our mornings are really dark. 
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Stumble over Here for 6 Words
or trip Here for Shadow Shots!
Lots to see and read!
Have a great day! Have fun!

Thursday, March 12, 2015

It's Feline Friday the 13th of MARCH!

I am NOT a scaredy cat!
 

Friday the 13th doesn't scare me!

 
But if I could get outside that
crow would surely be scared!
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Thanks to Steve of BFDude for
Feline Friday! He loves cats!
Yes indeed he does!
Have a great weekend!

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

It's Awww Monday....on Tuesday March 10, 2015

There are days when I feel like
the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland...
 
"I'm late, I'm late for a very important date!" 
 
 
And then there are days when I feel
like a duck paddling like crazy and
not getting very far as I am
just going in circles!
Have a great week and don't forget
to visit Sandee at Comedy Plus !!

Saturday, March 07, 2015

Time for Six Words and Shadow Shots! March 7-8, 2015

Early morning....
a ducks eye view...

The day begins...


Riverside nibbles


Exercising by paddling


A reflective moment 


 So peaceful here


Passing boats create waves


Another gorgeous day begins...
Thanks for visiting my blog-
to see more from other bloggers!

Thursday, March 05, 2015

Feline Friday!!! March 6, 2015


Adorable toasty cats.......
Thanks to a good friend!
Meanwhile do check out all the
other Feline Friday folks! 
Especially Steve of BFDude
And as usual have a super duper weekend!
Cheers!

Monday, March 02, 2015

It's Awww Monday! March 2, 2015

 
How tweet it is!!!
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks to Sandee of
for creating Awww Mondays!
It's fun and so easy too!
Take a look!

Sunday, March 01, 2015

Magpie Tales #260 Dark Truth

 
Lee Miller in Adolph Hitler's bathroom  
Munich 1945,  by David E. Scherman 
 
 
Camera in hand
She focused into the dark lens
Capturing truth
 
 
Lee Miller    
 
 
 
Buchenwald photo by Lee Miller
 
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Thanks to Tess Kincaid for Magpie Tales
Click Here to view more .....