*Yellow on Yellow*

*Yellow on Yellow*

PHOTO – I was attempting to capture a black and orange bumble bee as it flew around my rhododendron flowers. I snapped photos until the nector gathering creature flew away, only to discover I had my camera setting wrong. I tried again. I was unhappy when two yellow jackets scared away the bumbles. But elated at this chance shot. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE...

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*Natures Diamonds*

*Natures Diamonds*

PHOTO – It’s raining. It’s cold. But at least it’s Saturday. Between rain showers, I went outside in search of the next photograph for inspiration. We have a small garden off the house, and I ventured over and found diamonds. Small water droplets held in succulent green tines. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE...

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A Susan-al Inspiration

We all need a pick-me-up now and again. When our confidence runs low, it’s nice to hear a kind word of encouragement, to know our efforts are not wasted. I was a little drained this morning with license keys, phone calls and dinosaur computers. (long story). But I put in my Susan Boyle CD and she sang to me- personally – providing the encouragement I needed to get through the...

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Simple at Best

My “poems” are simple at best. Unfortunately, the only time I have to write is at the end of the work day when my brain power is running on empty. Yet, I am happy with my Day 2 “Unconditional Love” poetic attempt. It has promise. Perhaps, at the end of this project, I will select and rework the poems that have...

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*Unconditional Love*

*Unconditional Love*

POEM – I wrote this after a very bad day with my computer.  I had a tantrum, but felt safe no one could hear me. I was wrong. I went outside to take a break and found my yellow rhododendrons had just bloomed.  The sun was shining and I had to snap this shot.  I studied its delicate beauty – easily damaged.  Our hearts are the same.  We create garbage; sometimes unknowingly, and...

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