tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51436911494133993232024-03-13T03:25:45.975-07:00Gentle Joy PhotographyI am a Christian wife and homeschooling mother. I will post family friendly articles... the subjects will include family, children, photos, tea, gardening, homeschooling, recipes, thought-provoking ideas, nature.... and more. Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-65736256105503135332021-12-07T06:38:00.000-08:002021-12-07T06:38:01.328-08:00Beautiful Paths<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> There's something about paths that appeals to us.... </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOhzIzZBOIDzTHhRxnuqJYQh2eP6GlWNf4DL9wOSFUJTuXrjH6xB7hso_3gpnOK1YI1UCieckMD1l6rsv_Iw1dMwiFVY_da_0SCup2UuB-llebwIET9ePbkW_kjLS-3Hu0SrBU2DwwCOBodCxmfsnvf4eao6Vu50k6ND3zRcBHyihbifb_kKxG17e-=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOhzIzZBOIDzTHhRxnuqJYQh2eP6GlWNf4DL9wOSFUJTuXrjH6xB7hso_3gpnOK1YI1UCieckMD1l6rsv_Iw1dMwiFVY_da_0SCup2UuB-llebwIET9ePbkW_kjLS-3Hu0SrBU2DwwCOBodCxmfsnvf4eao6Vu50k6ND3zRcBHyihbifb_kKxG17e-=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We are all walking on paths through our lives... </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWkL1zCNKsxC6LoyuApnb1J45a3av12L6jvYJTm4OV0768ve6dxW-BcpGqtTiDfFy8R9KE2Ju841L28GI4dbFqcYBQdIvuLa_N_kgR_tlPPMhcej0733zPIqV23P0tarVuj41R6jYiS9gnxFzQ_KpFA4qxSpbxg2RJS4MAPY5OFGvpqcSsKWevLAVi=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWkL1zCNKsxC6LoyuApnb1J45a3av12L6jvYJTm4OV0768ve6dxW-BcpGqtTiDfFy8R9KE2Ju841L28GI4dbFqcYBQdIvuLa_N_kgR_tlPPMhcej0733zPIqV23P0tarVuj41R6jYiS9gnxFzQ_KpFA4qxSpbxg2RJS4MAPY5OFGvpqcSsKWevLAVi=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wherever we go, we need to be on the right path... </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ-WaHCsCtNksuhLbxaJaMntLZbMSoux5nim5OwwdKpQb_Z7LyaWSN3lmLE3RSnCfC8pQVfoe7-XkjNMxGgsySdQ6cXfwkIFtPI2ZTcUsZqGdWmMbr4OrAeQq39flMANu2FaVmYEyGChbvooBlhpMs5g3EG3Eeh2AN8jwjReevfjqgNzyqEh6gTX35=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ-WaHCsCtNksuhLbxaJaMntLZbMSoux5nim5OwwdKpQb_Z7LyaWSN3lmLE3RSnCfC8pQVfoe7-XkjNMxGgsySdQ6cXfwkIFtPI2ZTcUsZqGdWmMbr4OrAeQq39flMANu2FaVmYEyGChbvooBlhpMs5g3EG3Eeh2AN8jwjReevfjqgNzyqEh6gTX35=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The one where God is leading us..... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEdchSn5Z_614z1oSuPZWRm0I9pc08UT7Inhd6neE6vlbP-azvIvUWN0rsOOMjRTb1qodks3BZ1_B9jM-IVmjshhbxfmFa_hDD8itl5R7BXJg-lbCfmgEcRr3Fcr8p986Q7su-AwBkppERMo9m2S591-vS0gY277RE6XnC4GrtscH8GhnGyCZQRLrh=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEdchSn5Z_614z1oSuPZWRm0I9pc08UT7Inhd6neE6vlbP-azvIvUWN0rsOOMjRTb1qodks3BZ1_B9jM-IVmjshhbxfmFa_hDD8itl5R7BXJg-lbCfmgEcRr3Fcr8p986Q7su-AwBkppERMo9m2S591-vS0gY277RE6XnC4GrtscH8GhnGyCZQRLrh=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sometimes we may find fun surprises along the way.... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwfejJa-oeL9brL38Abo1z1WhNBv8P4I0yA6q8E5-d-kfcmooIFJjp8kwbZiJZw7P7nzaCODIZcDNFThpZW2Tmf79UsQTId_eqDSIowXHZT9VqW0u90t5-kB72lDhpGRIJo0hBoNof6XjVu3p4lwjqMRt5J0uW06K_8TAezQ9W-9bBUUyqd5tGU-dC=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="2048" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwfejJa-oeL9brL38Abo1z1WhNBv8P4I0yA6q8E5-d-kfcmooIFJjp8kwbZiJZw7P7nzaCODIZcDNFThpZW2Tmf79UsQTId_eqDSIowXHZT9VqW0u90t5-kB72lDhpGRIJo0hBoNof6XjVu3p4lwjqMRt5J0uW06K_8TAezQ9W-9bBUUyqd5tGU-dC=w400-h288" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Some paths are easy and others difficult....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNIW3gWKJc89A58F_Le1eB9hQi8bOy-5yC8Gapl8akgk845igPg3b5WMSv99uQ6AaFsXGc2WtjHOFjCslEN8ZxqDtPlEYDaFwHqlz3hshcFIBYgmF1KbiuIzA74k5pbgVIaiafavSk27Hr-Pypb5SlNcDJggCjk6tDcevesiYz8tpCNsW_-BYIsTf2=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNIW3gWKJc89A58F_Le1eB9hQi8bOy-5yC8Gapl8akgk845igPg3b5WMSv99uQ6AaFsXGc2WtjHOFjCslEN8ZxqDtPlEYDaFwHqlz3hshcFIBYgmF1KbiuIzA74k5pbgVIaiafavSk27Hr-Pypb5SlNcDJggCjk6tDcevesiYz8tpCNsW_-BYIsTf2=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> But when God is leading, He is also stengthening, guarding and protecting. What a blessing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I hope you know Him as your personal Lord and Savior and that you are growing in Christ, no matter what path He has you on. If you have strayed from the path you should be on, I hope you will turn from the wrong path and get back to the right one right away. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I'm so glad I do not have to lean on my own understanding, and that God promises to lead and guide. I am also thankful to know Him and follow Him in my life. What a wonderful God we serve!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> You may be interested in a book by Katherine J Masters called, New Beginning at Rosewood:Finding Hope While Exploring an Old House. It is a Christian fiction book with an old house and treasures to discover along with Emily's recovery from pain and loss and finding hope along the way. Quirky characters, some mystery, and more make this a book worth reading. Sold on Amazon:</span></p><p> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735639206" target="_blank">New Beginning at Rosewood: Finding Hope While Exploring an Old House</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu5aQ1ibdM10ATqhdKYq5PHImKGmuTOtIwVAuLUWsj0Wat89upUXWjcjItUAQLVqxpyFJtvjdGRSCCtL36ceCYIQbkg86xcTgOJW1ARDS-MNVrGXLeXLF00ik0iH3W9JGyQKtJyYAGuCPVMkoYcDMv5DfwgCPt6Mx3zz6eNFzMTCGL41zMc6oGuyL5=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu5aQ1ibdM10ATqhdKYq5PHImKGmuTOtIwVAuLUWsj0Wat89upUXWjcjItUAQLVqxpyFJtvjdGRSCCtL36ceCYIQbkg86xcTgOJW1ARDS-MNVrGXLeXLF00ik0iH3W9JGyQKtJyYAGuCPVMkoYcDMv5DfwgCPt6Mx3zz6eNFzMTCGL41zMc6oGuyL5=s320" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735639206" target="_blank">New Beginning at Rosewood by Katherine J Masters</a></p>Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-10710344652510098292021-10-19T08:25:00.000-07:002021-10-19T08:25:03.203-07:00Short Farm Tour <p> </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beautiful fall day.... and a great day for farm tour.</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZxHUqM29hM/YW7dKIQSQCI/AAAAAAAAJrQ/naAV5HaGRSMTlteU16KdPq80GlNnfA93ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211003_144627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZxHUqM29hM/YW7dKIQSQCI/AAAAAAAAJrQ/naAV5HaGRSMTlteU16KdPq80GlNnfA93ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20211003_144627.JPG" width="640" /></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beautiful pumpkins, pretty colors, wonderful weather... so nice to be outside.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nl8ky2Ef-Cg/YW7dJkAEkxI/AAAAAAAAJrM/oAnHf5SNiwEyI8BcMTXfSePo0sBbxx7hwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211003_144730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nl8ky2Ef-Cg/YW7dJkAEkxI/AAAAAAAAJrM/oAnHf5SNiwEyI8BcMTXfSePo0sBbxx7hwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/20211003_144730.JPG" width="400" /></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>While on a tour with the farm's owner out in the field, a call came in that a lamb was just born, so we were able to see the lamb soon after birth. Amazing!</b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MvldFX0ZfTY/YW7dJDuy3GI/AAAAAAAAJrI/NOWJd8Tc4AYSkuz8c3H4b2f3n7utRbMegCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211003_135334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MvldFX0ZfTY/YW7dJDuy3GI/AAAAAAAAJrI/NOWJd8Tc4AYSkuz8c3H4b2f3n7utRbMegCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h428/20211003_135334.JPG" width="640" /></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The other sheep were eagerly awaiting food.... which is why there were congregated so closely as the workers made the meal ready for them.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGH2RFpJU-Y/YW7de2re5jI/AAAAAAAAJrc/wdMfJpTaqbM-MYP9mtRZx1ebYV3xlgW8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211003_151020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGH2RFpJU-Y/YW7de2re5jI/AAAAAAAAJrc/wdMfJpTaqbM-MYP9mtRZx1ebYV3xlgW8QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20211003_151020.JPG" width="640" /></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>One sheep was quite impatient...</b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XwTehWR7uLM/YW7fT_6ZJ5I/AAAAAAAAJro/c27AN3Nb_XsZ1qxfO4_pS2YZ4DTrgxn_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211003_151134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XwTehWR7uLM/YW7fT_6ZJ5I/AAAAAAAAJro/c27AN3Nb_XsZ1qxfO4_pS2YZ4DTrgxn_wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/20211003_151134.JPG" width="400" /></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>His cries were loud and regular. It was obvious he wanted to eat... and not wait!</b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pw9ZMpmfP-M/YW7fTzO3gtI/AAAAAAAAJrk/-dDvZ4TEpo4fq-G8AdELu0NYVZPav5ZAACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211003_151139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pw9ZMpmfP-M/YW7fTzO3gtI/AAAAAAAAJrk/-dDvZ4TEpo4fq-G8AdELu0NYVZPav5ZAACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20211003_151139.JPG" width="640" /></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>So many things to see on a farm and we loved learning from the owner as he showed antique tools they still use on the farm as well as new things that are also used. I found myself amazed at the planning required to keep up with all they do there, which is a lot. They have to plan ahead and keep track of things on calendars. What a blessing farmers and farms are to us. I know I am thankful for them.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s08raq4DBYM/YW7i8f2a8dI/AAAAAAAAJr0/d2lTuig1BDQe9idbVUXUAkg4P4oDGeW8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20211003_133204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s08raq4DBYM/YW7i8f2a8dI/AAAAAAAAJr0/d2lTuig1BDQe9idbVUXUAkg4P4oDGeW8ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20211003_133204.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>I'd love to hear from you in the comments... have you visited a farm? do you like farm animals and learning of the work done there? do you enjoy these beautiful fall days?... Thank you for visiting. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Gentle Joy</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-6845574985445513692020-11-18T16:53:00.001-08:002020-11-18T16:54:02.797-08:00Leaves... colorful, dancing and falling to earth<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3L2xNOzuNPE/X7R9QdMdfnI/AAAAAAAAJeM/MJQ2YPNp8NUtf9R5mViBTT9XPICUU8lbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Fall%2BLeaves%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3L2xNOzuNPE/X7R9QdMdfnI/AAAAAAAAJeM/MJQ2YPNp8NUtf9R5mViBTT9XPICUU8lbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/Fall%2BLeaves%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fall leaves ... colorful, beautiful and on their way to being dried out and finished.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gUUmb5GlJWw/X7R9Z9vVXlI/AAAAAAAAJeQ/2q-JrfgcFA0V9ItI1x7x2WM7p6SoR5UCACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20191031_102627.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gUUmb5GlJWw/X7R9Z9vVXlI/AAAAAAAAJeQ/2q-JrfgcFA0V9ItI1x7x2WM7p6SoR5UCACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20191031_102627.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Various stages of their decline are shown, but all have a beauty all their own.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wW7bXQSmeTc/X7R9dMhAHyI/AAAAAAAAJeU/sb-lIMzLcScBN1p12lNql3s7B-zUr6CywCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20191105_073251.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="2048" height="458" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wW7bXQSmeTc/X7R9dMhAHyI/AAAAAAAAJeU/sb-lIMzLcScBN1p12lNql3s7B-zUr6CywCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h458/20191105_073251.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A close look at the color, leaf veins, detailed edges and graceful curls of the leaves combine to cause appreciation in those observant of nature.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p9s11wW6m_8/X7R9i_y_yRI/AAAAAAAAJec/pxLUtkxHDhwu95bigQe8uza8EYqIKtX8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20191031_094423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p9s11wW6m_8/X7R9i_y_yRI/AAAAAAAAJec/pxLUtkxHDhwu95bigQe8uza8EYqIKtX8ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20191031_094423.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A colorful carpet of leaves, still vibrant with liveliness and an appealing mix of hues and colors. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rdOlPXyK-w4/X7R97RsSG-I/AAAAAAAAJes/TCOln2Sy20c4WOBtztQzqraQdWbFRxysgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20191105_141530.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rdOlPXyK-w4/X7R97RsSG-I/AAAAAAAAJes/TCOln2Sy20c4WOBtztQzqraQdWbFRxysgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20191105_141530.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The sun on trees highlights their warm glow.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j52d4voY5Gc/X7R-GUsx6PI/AAAAAAAAJe4/5uOeG5HIokEJ116yxpm9pd2bgR0g8fW0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20191031_103618.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j52d4voY5Gc/X7R-GUsx6PI/AAAAAAAAJe4/5uOeG5HIokEJ116yxpm9pd2bgR0g8fW0gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20191031_103618.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sun through the leaves and on those lying below combine to create a changing scene.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A7Tug-LFI_o/X7R-FkvWfCI/AAAAAAAAJew/HTuV2G6MES8DWJEzKF0xMJda3zF2tHYPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20191105_072957.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A7Tug-LFI_o/X7R-FkvWfCI/AAAAAAAAJew/HTuV2G6MES8DWJEzKF0xMJda3zF2tHYPgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/20191105_072957.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Leaves drying and colors fading, but the appeal remains. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A children's Christmas story.<div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VeEWY2mnHGM/X7WzQHne3JI/AAAAAAAAJfU/psviOjByU2s6qHvsFKYnYH4e9bBDx_vqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/right%2Bsize%2BChristmas%2Bbook%2BCover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="2048" height="286" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VeEWY2mnHGM/X7WzQHne3JI/AAAAAAAAJfU/psviOjByU2s6qHvsFKYnYH4e9bBDx_vqwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h286/right%2Bsize%2BChristmas%2Bbook%2BCover.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-1777402027841313482020-10-27T16:32:00.000-07:002020-10-27T16:32:01.862-07:00Pictures of Fall<p> </p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Fall is beautiful for the intense colors, but also for those subdued tones that have a wonderful appeal. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love the lighting in fall, especially during the golden hour when the sunrise or sunset highlights colors and shadows.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2TWnU428N8g/X5imShGy02I/AAAAAAAAJbI/ZFgW-A5voFQaJ1xuIY8bqxy-2a8jdmeIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20200928_181514-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2TWnU428N8g/X5imShGy02I/AAAAAAAAJbI/ZFgW-A5voFQaJ1xuIY8bqxy-2a8jdmeIwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/20200928_181514-001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mZ3zsPDYkuw/X5imgrIesJI/AAAAAAAAJbY/nuNk3_-eLZUORS6cugfKp0m2TSuUhqi5gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/20201020_152347.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The birds are so active as they prepare for winter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O2TYHHl3ljU/X5imo0gQ4NI/AAAAAAAAJbk/qBnZdN1V_6gyEzDlbJZGmI9GaPWZxNuagCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201015_183502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O2TYHHl3ljU/X5imo0gQ4NI/AAAAAAAAJbk/qBnZdN1V_6gyEzDlbJZGmI9GaPWZxNuagCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/20201015_183502.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the last harvests from our garden.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJPn29HZ8Cc/X5impN5pCKI/AAAAAAAAJbo/R6u3gRuVwSAfxC71LAtfljmA1mHSiP-XQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201016_074019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJPn29HZ8Cc/X5impN5pCKI/AAAAAAAAJbo/R6u3gRuVwSAfxC71LAtfljmA1mHSiP-XQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/20201016_074019.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Even the weeds hold an appeal with the wonderful lighting.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37OihB1RCkM/X3iBVdcFF5I/AAAAAAAAJX8/NEqV_36t6kg0r4LzCsQKEftsZr5F5ugegCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Fall%2BLeaves%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37OihB1RCkM/X3iBVdcFF5I/AAAAAAAAJX8/NEqV_36t6kg0r4LzCsQKEftsZr5F5ugegCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/Fall%2BLeaves%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The color spreads and intensifies<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Till it seems to take over the whole tree<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Each individual leaf a small spot of color<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>That joins the others to create quite a show</b></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uDpe93ZbOko/X3iBhmM0YCI/AAAAAAAAJYA/OWnZPkEo5p4f5Kl8WPjhcRipLYAmMGDeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Fall%2BLeaves%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uDpe93ZbOko/X3iBhmM0YCI/AAAAAAAAJYA/OWnZPkEo5p4f5Kl8WPjhcRipLYAmMGDeQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Fall%2BLeaves%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The rich blue sky and bright autumn sun<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Enrich those leaves with extra contrast<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Till a riot of beautiful colors appears all around<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Reflected as a glow on water, windows and walls<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; 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text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>This season of fall, just before winter<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>A time of seeming death as leaves die<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Yet, only preparing the tree for the rest needed<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To grow new leaves in the spring and start again</b></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZE8Q3zwaL-Y/X3iCZ7m2w2I/AAAAAAAAJYc/CbBhnRcBpmIpl_OJIhViJ8WSRIMXP3PMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Golden%2BLeaves%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZE8Q3zwaL-Y/X3iCZ7m2w2I/AAAAAAAAJYc/CbBhnRcBpmIpl_OJIhViJ8WSRIMXP3PMgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Golden%2BLeaves%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>How like God to allow us to view the brilliant display<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>As the leaves depart in a blaze of fine glory<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Leaving lingering beauty in our minds<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>For the more subdued days of winter to come</b></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHlJCqrmY7A/X3iCwh-iHFI/AAAAAAAAJYk/x2xg0Pgr7k09I-hn_TkS3axiGGe1oxVAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Autumn%2BBeauty%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHlJCqrmY7A/X3iCwh-iHFI/AAAAAAAAJYk/x2xg0Pgr7k09I-hn_TkS3axiGGe1oxVAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Autumn%2BBeauty%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>So, let us
enjoy this developing show and watch<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>For bits of
soft color developing into more<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>As the intense
brilliance bursts here and there<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>A short
glory made memorable by its brevity</b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A4ANgP2t2GE/X3iFHI6I1-I/AAAAAAAAJZA/rraSgK-jp7YwvXC_rDO1l7lCUdIYEAncwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Fall%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A4ANgP2t2GE/X3iFHI6I1-I/AAAAAAAAJZA/rraSgK-jp7YwvXC_rDO1l7lCUdIYEAncwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/Fall%2B-%2BGentle%2BJoy%2BPhotography.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Thank you for visiting. I love to hear from you, so feel free to leave a comment. :) </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-7590418742094493932020-08-20T05:24:00.000-07:002020-08-20T05:25:01.425-07:00Red Wing Blackbird and Echinacea Flowers... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">He seemed rather comfortable on the dock area, like he was accustomed to visiting each day.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">He kept moving, staying busy, yet was only about 3 feet from me.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What a treat to see one of these birds up close, that I usually only see briefly as they flit through a roadside ditch or field.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Echinacea flowers are colorful, beautiful and perennial. I had many of them at the old house, but since we moved, I have lost many of my wonderful plants and echinacea is one of the lost ones. I have started some from seed that are still not blooming and I'm hoping that maybe next year, I will have them.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Another plant I lost and hope to add to my country garden, is the passionflower. We had the purple one, called Maypop, I think. It doesn't smell too pleasant, but it is beautiful and exotic-looking. We would really like to have them here for our bees as we have a hive, but have had trouble finding a plant. I have planted seeds twice now, but they have not done well, so we will try again next year. I think fondly of the volunteer plants that are still growing at our old house. When I finally get passionflower going again, I will sure appreciate it. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Moving to a new place can add new plants and I do enjoy that, but it can mean missing some old favorites. If you move, it is a good idea to take some starter plants with you. We did that, but lost them in the bitter cold of our first winter here. Still, the herb garden is increasing little by little and our small farm keeps growing. </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">It was nice to see them at the park as I do enjoy their beauty.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Soft beauty.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Another thing I love about these beautiful flowers is that when the petals fall and the seed pods stay, a beautiful shape is present in the winter garden, though I would rather not think about that yet. :) </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>So much beauty in the natural world that God created and I sure enjoy it.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>~Gentle Joy</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ducklings are fun to watch. They are inquisitive... and sometimes are very fast. Ducklings are a lot of work, but they are also so very cute!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ducklings are soft, fuzzy and so cute! </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mama Duck tends to be a bit grumpy as she watches over her young, but she is a good mom.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for visiting. I hope you are enjoying the fun little birds and animals God has made. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God has provided so many scenes for us to enjoy in nature. </span><br />
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A little squirrel enjoying climbing in the Bradford Pear... and it was a treat to get a glimpse of him through the branches.<br />
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My intention was to photograph those beautiful blossoms against the rich blue sky... and seeing a little squirrel in there was an extra treat. :) </div>
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How nice to see that the beauty of spring goes on anyway... the blossoms flower, the animals and birds have new young and the weather changes.</div>
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Winter is cold and messy... and many like to complain about it ....<br />
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Freezing fog with snow on the ground... and a bench overlooking the shadowy river....<br />
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A common country scene... with a coating of snow and fog... </div>
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Trees coated in freezing fog.... </div>
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A heavy coating of freezing rain and ice... treacherous on roads, but beautiful on trees... </div>
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The lake looks different with snow and a wonderful reflection... </div>
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A mysterious look to a normal place.... </div>
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An old tower that stood sentinel for many years.... gone now, but beautiful in snow... </div>
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A quietly hushed scene of a place that can ring with laughter.... </div>
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A normal country road... with a magical change. </div>
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A bright spot in the winter.... </div>
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How amazing that a coating of ice, fog or snow can so completely change a scene.</div>
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I hope you also enjoy the beauty in winter.... I like all of the seasons.</div>
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Winter can be fleeting or can also seem long... but what a beautiful season to enjoy. </div>
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A collection of Fall and Snow Pictures<br />
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I love the detail of fall leaves... God is such a creative God. </div>
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Duckie was our first duck and he belongs to my youngest daughter. He is certainly a pet.</div>
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We have had several bonfires so far this year... nice to have the heat on cold evenings while enjoying chili and hot dogs by the outdoor fire while watching the stars. .<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you walking in a hard time? Is life heavy, overwhelming and even scary? </span><br />
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Early morning is a precious time of peace and quiet<br />
The sun just rising to dispel the fog and chase the shadows<br />
As the morning glories open their brilliance in the dawn<br />
And the birds sing their songs to begin their day<br />
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The world is waking up at such a time, yet is quiet still<br />
Like lingering in bed for just a few more minutes<br />
Waking up but remaining hushed in the early morn<br />
A perfect time for reflecting and for praising God<br />
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How I enjoy that brief time before the day’s busyness starts<br />
A time to focus on the One who made me and all the earth<br />
A time to thank Him and set my thoughts before the rush<br />
Becomes a time for the peace of the morning to seep into my soul<br />
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As I stand on the deck and look at the garden and trees<br />
The distant horizon in view through a bit of fog<br />
And the sun beginning to stream through the trees<br />
It’s rays dispersed in a magical way<br />
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The garden with drops of dew on the green plants<br />
That will later feel the heat of the sun<br />
Currently soaks up the moisture and continues to grow<br />
In this time of early morning refreshment<br />
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I too feel renewed in those early morning minutes<br />
Soon the sun will gain its full strength for the day<br />
Those early moments of the morning only a fleeting memory<br />
But a memory that will stay with me through the day<br />
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My time with God in that quiet place is precious and vital<br />
Reflecting on His Word and praising Him <br />
Fixing my heart on Him as I prepare to walk in the day<br />
Glorifying Him in the day after my dose of early morning with Him</span></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
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Cheryl, over at Homespun Devotions, recently had a good post that you may be interested in:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ground saturated from snow and ice</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And led to much flooding in the area</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The river carried additional water from the north</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">To add to our already soaked ground</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The river spread into devastating lakes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The usually welcome spring rains turned threatening</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Despite the still swollen river land</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring is a time of new beginnings again this year</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Even as the floodwaters remain and slowly recede</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some have lost much to the floods, others have lost all</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Four states and many people with lots of devastation</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Plans forcibly changed and futures now uncertain</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yet, life goes on and new plans need to emerge</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Much of life is similar in its disappointments and losses</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What hidden pain and loss is each person carrying</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">As we see their smiling face and confident smile?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A deeper look and a kind smile may be necessary</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all need hope... and a kind smile can encourage</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Heavy burdens remain, but can feel just a little lighter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We can be isolated and uncaring in our own little world</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Or we can spread thoughtful kindness and hope to those around us </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So many have been affected by the floods this year and the flooding will continue yet for weeks or months. I watched a farmer sitting in his truck on the side of the road gazing out at a huge lake that developed from the flooding. We stopped to talk with him and with a sad expression, he told us he was looking at his farm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Thank you for visiting Gentle Joy Photography today. I hope you haven't been affected by this year's flooding, but I hope you will pray for those who have. Also, if you have been affected by the flooding, I am praying for you. I look forward to your comments. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;">"Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee withersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:9</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">#flooding #Nebraska #Iowa #Kansas #Missouri #spring</span></span><br />
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Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-54930520784457568952019-03-15T03:58:00.000-07:002019-03-17T05:38:48.674-07:00Migrating Geese<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>The lake is pretty at many times of the year, but seeing (and hearing) the huge flocks of geese on the lake was a new experience.</b><br />
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<b> There were many huge flocks of snow geese and also Canadian geese. </b><br />
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<b> Sometimes they looked a bit awkward as they flew.</b><br />
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<b> What a variety... and as always, I am amazed by what our creative God has made. </b><br />
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<b> So much beauty to enjoy in the nature around us. I hope you notice and enjoy such also.</b><br />
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<b>The geese in the field below with the lines in the field drew my attention.</b><br />
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<i><b>Snowy picnic table by the lake.... a peaceful scene. I love the beauty God has created in our world... and something like snow can enhance that beauty. I have sure enjoyed taking many photos and I hope you enjoyed seeing a few of them. Thank you for visiting my blog. </b></i><br />
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<i><b>For other winter blogposts, click on these..... </b></i><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><i><b><a href="https://gentlejoyphotography.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-winter-garden-in-pictures.html" target="_blank">The Winter Garden... In Pictures</a></b></i></span><br />
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<i><b><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><a href="https://gentlejoyphotography.blogspot.com/2015/01/bobsled-run-off-deck.html" target="_blank">Bobsled Run.... Off the Deck???</a></span></b></i><br />
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Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-86969663711985687982018-10-18T06:58:00.000-07:002018-10-19T16:11:45.813-07:00Glorious Rays of Sun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>I enjoy the beauty God has made and I take a lot of photos to record it. Whether clouds, sunsets, animals, fog, ice, trees or more, I love to photograph nature and that's what this blog is about. </b><br />
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<b>This post is specifically about those glorious rays of the sun that peek through clouds, trees or other things. It can change a regular scene into something special... something mysterious.... something glorious.</b><br />
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<b>I love being up in the early morning to be able to see the sun peek through the trees while the day just gets started. It is peaceful as well as beautiful. Since my family is large and I am kept very busy throughout each day, I love these quiet bits of time to enjoy the beauty of the earth that God has made. </b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">The rays of light are beautiful, whether they go up, down or sideways. They are beautiful through fog, trees, smoke, between houses, around objects and they can transform an ordinary scene into something far more special. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Do you enjoy the rays of sun? I hope you take time to enjoy the beauty God puts around us. I delight in living in the country now so that we can enjoy it more than ever, although we found LOTS of beauty to enjoy in the city also. We have lived in the country for almost a year now and the time has just flown by. You can read about it at this link: <span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"> <a href="https://gentlejoyhomemaker.blogspot.com/2018/04/living-in-country.html" target="_blank">Living in the Country</a></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you for visiting today. I'd love to hear from you in the comments. If you are interested, I also write another blog called <span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><a href="https://gentlejoyhomemaker.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gentle Joy Homemaker</a></span></span></b><br />
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Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-65686916101565048072018-10-03T13:09:00.000-07:002018-10-18T14:19:52.979-07:00Our Duck Adventure-The Beginning<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>You may have read my post on Gentle Joy Homemaker, about living in the country. It has been a dream of ours for many years and finally it happened! You can read about it here if you are interested:</b><br />
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<b>Yes, we have ducks. Six of them, to be exact. Was it a dream of ours to have ducks someday? No.... never..... </b><br />
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<b>So, that is how we ended up with 2 sweet little ducklings. I know, I know.... there are more than 2 ducks in the first picture in this post and you are right.... we do have more than 2 ducks now. How all of that came about is a story for another time. </b><br />
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<b>The ducklings were fun and a lot of work also.... and our family thoroughly enjoyed them... and yes, I also learned to really like the ducks. All of the family loved to watch them and hold them. Join me again for more pictures and stories of these sweet little ducklings and our adventures with them. I would love to read your comments also... Thanks for visiting me here at Gentle Joy Photography. </b><br />
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<b> The mockingbird sits in this tree much of the time and sings loudly and often. What a treat to have our own now that we have moved to the country as I really enjoy the songs. </b><br />
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<b>A robin ready for spring... </b><br />
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<b> The finches and sparrows love our Blue Spruce tree... and we see all kinds of birds coming and going to the shelter of its branches.</b><br />
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<b> This is the mockingbird in the same tree as the first picture, but this one was taken in the winter and the first one in the spring.</b><br />
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<b>I am sure enjoying the spring birds and I hope you are also. After such a long hard winter, spring is a real treat this year. It seems we are all rejoicing over the nicer weather. I hope you are enjoying spring... and the birds. I'd love to hear from you. Have a great week. :) </b><br />
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It has been a LONG winter here. Every time we think it is over, it isn't. I'm sharing some pretty winter pictures and I HOPE I cannot take any more winter ones this year! I sure feel ready for spring.<br />
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Last year, I planted some of my garden on February 1 and the year before it was the middle of February. That was very unusual for us, but both years it worked and we enjoyed early crops. This year is different. We still had hard freezes over the weekend and a frost last night and this is the middle of April. I am thankful, though, and I have enjoyed the winter beauty that God has blessed us with and I hope you are enjoying it also. <br />
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Gentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143691149413399323.post-17325650585626676872017-08-27T15:42:00.000-07:002017-09-01T04:33:48.479-07:00Syzygy or Solar Eclipse ... and Storm<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>The Solar Eclipse of 2017 is now past. The solar eclipse was also a Syzygy - an alignment of 3 celestial objects like the sun, earth and either the moon or a planet. </b><br />
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<b>We first learned the word Syzygy because we have a game by that name. It has Scrabble-like tiles, but no board. The point is to use up your tiles while building your own crossword, before the others in the game do.... and to get points. We have really enjoyed that game. </b><br />
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<b>It was fun to experience the day of the eclipse and put it together with the name Syzygy.</b><br />
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<b> The day started out by clouding over with storm clouds building and lightning flashing. We wondered if we would even see the eclipse.</b><br />
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<b>The kids and I went to a small lake to take pictures as the storm was quite beautiful. We were hoping it would be done by time of the eclipse, but if it wasn't, we still had some nice pictures of the storm. </b><br />
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<b>Shortly before time for the eclipse, the clouds moved away to the horizon where they formed a solid border all the way around. At least the overhead sky was clearing off.</b><br />
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<b>We had our special glasses to view the solar eclipse. We had 2 pairs for 4 of us to share, so we took turns.</b><br />
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<b>It took a bit for me to get used to holding the glasses tightly over the extended lens of my camera while it was on the tripod. I also had trouble finding the sun while doing so as I had to tip my head WAY back and had to be careful not to catch an unexpected glimpse of the eclipse with my eyes unprotected.I was pleased to get a few pictures and some that I really liked.</b><br />
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<b>The clouds started to move in again, so I could only get pictures through the clouds and I did not use the protective glasses since nothing showed through them. Still I was able to get the eclipse from about all sides and I was pleased. </b><br />
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<b>The clouds moved in much stronger after this picture and while we had a couple more faint glimpses of the eclipse, this was the last picture that was nice enough to share. I hadn't expected to care that much about the Eclipse, but it was a great time with some of my kids as we worked hard to get photos. It was very cloudy the rest of the day and I think we may have had some more storms. The weather was rather strange that day.</b><br />
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<b>Here are some of the storm pictures from the morning. There was a LOT of lightning, but I didn't get any pictures of that. The clouds were wonderful to see though... it was windy and stormy.</b><br />
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<b>What a day! We enjoyed it and I hope you did too. Did you see the Eclipse? Did you get tired of all of the "hoopla" over it? We did ... but we were also able to enjoy it. Thank you for visiting. I hope you have a great week. :) </b><br />
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<b> What beautiful gardens on the farmstead. We sure enjoyed visiting them.</b><br />
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<b> We visited the Farmstead with my parents and we all had a good time. It was a special treat. </b><br />
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<b> Dad wore his straw hat to protect from the sun... and used his cane... and wore his insulated vest so he didn't get cold! :) You can see him in the picture below.</b><br />
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<b> So many beautiful flowers...</b><br />
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<b> This shows my Dad, 2 of my daughters and one son.... and my son is actually pushing my mom in a wheelchair. She can walk, but long walks like this are too hard on her since she injured her back a couple of years ago, so we push her in a wheelchair for such a trip. </b><br />
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<b> This woodland garden was quiet and peaceful. </b><br />
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<b>There was a nice collection of large chimes in the trees in the woods and what a beautiful sound they made! </b><br />
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<b> A fun idea for a planter... appropriate for a farmstead garden! </b><br />
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<b> I especially LOVE the picture below! That little girl had just hugged the statue of the little girl. I didn't get a photo of that, but I did get this photo of her saying good bye to the "little girl". So sweet! :) </b><br />
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<b> The grain bin tops out there house an eagle, bobcat and other animals and birds. </b><br />
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<b> My dad loves the farm equipment and he tells us what each item is and if he used it when he was a kid on the farm. These are precious times.</b> <br />
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<b> The bridges in the woods were closed because of flood damage and some of the paths were closed. This tree's roots have become exposed by the flood waters and hopefully, the tree won't be damaged from it. </b><br />
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<b> I loved looking at the barn through the flowers. </b><br />
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<b>What beautiful gardens they have. We have been to this place before and I posted about it in this post:</b><br />
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<b>The flowers are different this time... and so were some other things, but it was another enjoyable trip.</b><br />
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<b>#FarmsteadGardens #gardens #farmstead</b><br />
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<b> Beautiful reflections catch my attention, like this reflected house. The sun on the side of the house, the still water, the early morning... all worked together to create some beautiful reflections.</b><br />
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<b> I love the colors and shadows of the early morning.... the softer light... and the peacefulness. </b><br />
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<b>This picture shows the heron and its reflection.......... and also the reflection of the house not shown in the picture. It seemed to be an interesting way to crop the picture. </b><br />
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<b>The sunrise was beautiful............. and its reflection was amazing! What a blessing to be there and to capture it on my camera. </b><br />
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<b>I liked the image of only the reflected sunrise... and the plants in the water. </b><br />
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<b>I do enjoy looking for reflections... and I hope you have also enjoyed these. It was such a beautiful morning and I so enjoyed having the privilege of observing these scenes. </b><br />
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<b> There is a lake not too far from us... it is a county park... and we sure enjoy going there. As I have said before, we live in the city, but our hearts are in the country... so getting out into country like this is nice for us.</b><br />
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<b>We have so many pictures of this lake... in all kinds of moods and weather. </b><br />
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<b> There is a beauty to it in all seasons</b><br />
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<b>Today, we were there on a rainy, cloudy day. Things looked dull... and it wasn't very interesting and I was tempted to write the day off as not worth taking pictures.</b><br />
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<b>Then I also noticed the shadowed reflection of the dark cloud on the surface of the lake. </b><br />
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<b> The picture above shows the road over the dam... and how dark the day was..... </b><br />
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<b>This picture shows that dark cloud on the lake again. </b><br />
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<b>The shadow changed a bit as we looked at the lake from various views... but it stayed on the lake. </b><br />
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<b>Instead of being dull and boring... I saw something new and interesting. </b><br />
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<b>I still prefer the lake on sunny days, like the photo below, but I do like the lake even on rainy cloudy days. </b><br />
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<b> Here is a foggy morning on the same lake. It was so quiet and peaceful. </b><br />
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<b>The picture below looked wonderful for a peaceful time of reflection looking out at the lake. </b><br />
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<b>So many differences in a lake... so much beauty. Some of it is quickly obvious and some of it only becomes visible after looking harder. </b><br />
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<b>I still prefer the beautiful blue color to the gray or dark color of the lake, but the lake is certainly beautiful. </b><br />
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<b>I am reminded that there are so many people who don't seem to be appealing at all... their demeanor and their attitude makes it easy to ignore them... to stay away.... but sometimes when we take the time to get to know them a bit, we can find a type of beauty that wasn't obvious at the beginning.</b><br />
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<b>God works in such... and creates beauty as he works in a life. Maybe a life that is broken or going through hard times or walking through great darkness. None of it is too hard for God and what a blessing that He doesn't give up as easily as we do. What a blessing to see what beauty He can create from difficulties. </b><br />
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<b>Sometimes He uses us in such a work and sometimes He lets us see the results of His work. Thinking of such helps me to watch for what work God may be doing... instead of just writing a person off as "hopeless". I have seem some people who looked utterly hopeless to me, experience God's changing work in their life... and the difference is beautiful to see. He can do that work in our lives too... if we let Him. </b><br />
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<b>Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you see God's work in your life... and in the lives of those around you. </b><br />
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