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A Blog to Visit 2007-09-14 06:52:00 Directing readers away from my blog isn't something that I make a practice of, but today I want to share a blog that I have come to enjoy these past few weeks.Anna, at My Only Photo, had a post that encouraged reader participation with a guessing game. She had quite a few responses, and assured us the results after a few days had passed.In her clever way she wrote a thoughtful and excellent post to reveal the correct answer. She took the time to research each website of the people who responded, and she did a generous and very kind write-up of each person.The time involved in this project had to be extensive and I just want to let her know that I appreciate her hard work - all done out of the generosity of her heart. She is a one of a kind lady and a visit to her website is a rewarding experience!
ABC Wednesday - H 2007-09-12 06:39:00 H is for Hunter.......Patience and concentration are two skills my son is learning from his Dad as he takes aim through the rifle scope.Combined with the knowledge from his recently completed hunter education classes and his Dad's teachings, he learns and practices with confidence and accuracy.As another season draws near, they are planning and gearing up for more early mornings in the woods.They always invite me along - sometimes I go - quietly praying that the only shooting we do that day is with my camera. Read more:Wednesday
Sweet Treat Award 2007-10-29 07:04:00 I received the Sweet
Treat Award
from Under the Sea this morning which was a nice surprise on a Monday.This award is given to new visitors of one's blog and it was originated by the blogger Hootin' Anni's.I am pleased to pass it along to these new visitors to my blog:Miss FlowerThe OsweganWater When DryMany thanks to Under the Sea for this award!!
Green Hosta 2007-10-26 06:53:00 This is a macro shot of Green
Hosta leaves from the garden.My mother in law shared five of these roots with me many years ago. They are a green and white variegated hybrid of the Hosta.They have grown each summer into beautiful large cream colored leaves with dark green edges. All five have grown larger each year with these colors - until this summer.One of the end clusters decided this year to go back to it's origins, and grew as only green leaves - no cream colors at all. The leaves were bigger than the variegated ones and the green is a lighter color.I have seen this happen with several hybrid rose plants over the years also - they go back to their origins - the dominant genes taking over.I wonder sometimes if the cold winters affect them or if it is just nature taking its course.It will be interesting next summer to see if any of the remaining four hostas follow the one on the end. Stumble It! Digg It!
Google PageRank 2007-11-02 05:52:00 Time to celebrate - my blog now has PageRank
!Google
must have done an update on their PageRank algorithm - both my blog and and my website are showing a ranking that was not there last week.I use the Firefox browser with the Google Toolbar add-on. It shows the rank of each page that gets loaded in the browser, and I just noticed that I have a green bar on both of my sites now.One of the factors that Google uses to help determine the rank are the number of links that a website has coming into it from other websites.And for that - I owe a huge thank you to all of you who have included a link to my site on your site.And I offer you each a piece of homemade toffee in appreciation!It was hard to photograph this bowl of candy - the chocolate kept melting under the hot lights and I had to keep sticking it in the fridge to firm it back up.The all-natural ingredients include just butter and sugar with chocolate melted on the top. A simple and sinful treat that melts in your mouth - Enjoy!! S Read more:Google PageRank
ABC Wednesday - O 2007-10-31 06:10:00 (The Wordless Wednesday
post is beneath this post.)O is for Opened Drawer.......The drawer of an antique jewelry box is opened - beaconing one to explore the treasures inside.This handmade piece is constructed of rock maple with little brass drawer pulls.It was a gift given to my mother from my father before they were married.I remember it always standing atop her hope chest during my childhood. Stumble It! Digg It!
ABC Wednesday - P 2007-11-07 06:00:00 (The Wordless Wednesday
post is beneath this post.)P is for Paw Print.......A paw print in the wet sand - not yet disturbed from a passer-by.Hard to tell from the photo, but this was a large print.There was only one as it was just a small sandy spot - glad the dog chose to walk through it. Stumble It! Digg It!
Green Thumb Sunday - Variegated Hosta 2007-11-04 05:53:00 Variegated Hosta for GreenThumbSundayGreen Thumb
Sunday BlogrollHow to join Green Thumb SundayI did a post titled Green Hosta on 10/26, and posted a photo showing the changes the plant had made.Today's post has an image of the Hosta that has not changed.The beautiful greens and creams are swirled along the length of each leaf.The leaves are smaller, thicker, curlier, and they have more pronounced details in the veins.They are a beautiful ground cover that lasts all season. Stumble It! Digg It!
Green Thumb Sunday - Green Succulent 2007-11-11 08:40:00 Green Succulent for Green ThumbSundayGreen Thumb
Sunday BlogrollHow to join Green Thumb SundayThis is a macro of a Hens and Chickens succulent plant.You can see the sole of a boot just under the leaves on the lower left.This old, worn out boot was recycled into a planter for this little plant, and it is totally filled with all sizes of Hens and Chicks.My sister came up with this clever idea and it is a unique, beautiful addition to her garden. Stumble It! Digg It! Read more:Green
Broken Links 2007-11-09 07:51:00 I have been working on the side bar on my blog to make it appear more organized.As of this post, I belong to three different blog memes that have rather long blogrolls.I now post only the link to the blogroll instead of having the entire list on the sidebar.To do this, you need to create a blog post that is way back dated. Then you post the link to that entry on the sidebar.To create these pages you need to know some html codes. Since I only know the very basic, my pages are not too fancy, but they accomplish what I want them to.Broken
links on a web page is very irritating, so I make sure that each link I create gets tested. I also use them periodically to make sure they are current and working.I have the pages set up now so it is as easy to add a new link as it was before with the blogger link system.The copy and paste keys are my best friends - especially since I have them programmed into my mouse - two clicks and it's done! Stumble It! Digg It!
ABC Wednesday - Q 2007-11-14 06:00:00 (The Wordless Wednesday
post is beneath this post.)Q is for Quilt .......A quilt is draped over the clothesline, drying in the warm summer breeze.It is the Log Cabin pattern made from several green and purple flowered calicos.It is completely hand-stitched and is the first (and only) quilt that I have made.The quilting on the first block in the center is atrocious but by the third block I finally mastered the stitching technique.I have had to stop myself many times from redoing those first couple of squares, reminding myself that there is no such thing as perfection.They are are part of the history of this creation, and my kids remember my frustration with it in the beginning.To "fix" it would change it's story and the lessons it can teach. Stumble It! Digg It!
ABC Wednesday - Rusty Car 2007-11-21 06:32:00 (The Wordless Wednesday
post is beneath this post.)R is for Rusty Car ....... An old car from days gone by sits rusting in a salvage yard.Destroyed by fire, there are no tires or interior.There is also no roof - which makes me think it must have been a convertible.Not sure there are too many good parts left on this one except the heavy metal frame and exterior panels.It must have found a home somewhere - it was gone the next time I went back. Stumble It! Digg It!
Green Thumb Sunday - Grasses in the Water 2007-11-18 08:56:00 Grasses in the Water for GreenThumbSundayGreen Thumb
Sunday BlogrollHow to join Green Thumb SundayIt was an overcast day when we climbed a small mountain to this little spring fed pond.The light reflecting off the water was enough to make these water grasses appear to glow.By using a polarizer, the glare was cut down on the water, and the roots became visible beneath the surface. Stumble It! Digg It!
Mixing and Baking 2007-11-17 08:51:00 A very busy week is ahead with the baking, cleaning, and preparations for Thanksgiving on Thursday.I will do my best to keep up with my meme posts for this week.Please forgive me for the tardiness that will happen - I will be hosting Thanksgiving at my home and will have a full house with tons of work to go along with it.I will make my rounds and visits once things have settled down - thanks for your patience! Stumble It! Digg It! Read more:Mixing
, Baking
Green Thumb Sunday - Boot Planter 2007-11-25 08:43:00 Boot Planter
for GreenThumbSundayGreen Thumb
Sunday BlogrollHow to join Green Thumb SundayI did a post titled Green Succulent on 11/11. It was a macro image of a Hens and Chickens succulent in a boot planter.A couple of viewers requested that they would like to see the whole planter.Today's post shows the entire recycled boot that is used as a planter in the garden.It also made a unique display by the doorstep and on the steps.It was interesting to see this hardy garden plant used in another setting - and it adapted itself quite well. Stumble It! Digg It!
Awards Celebration Continued 2007-12-01 09:13:00 This post will be a continuation of yesterday's post. We have a couple more loaves of banana bread to get us through.Debbie, over at the New England Lighthouse Blog, honored my blog with several awards. It was quite a wonderful surprise to see her sailing over with these awards!I am a huge lighthouse fan and have been enjoying her posts for these last couple of months.Her blog is filled with gorgeous photos and lots of information on the Lighthouses of New England, which is right up my alley as I am familiar with many of them.She also covers the news and happenings of the many lighthouses around the rest of the US and Canada. A wealth of info and great links await her readers - enjoy a visit today!I am passing on the Best Blogging Buddies award to, Aiyana, over at Water When Dry.She blogs about gardening in the desert, and her posts contain beautiful photos of cactus and succulent plants.I found her blog through our Green Thumb Sunday memes and have enjoyed it ever since!The Be the Read more:Awards
Awards Celebration with Banana Bread 2007-11-30 09:09:00 My blog has had an exciting week as it has been honored with several awards from some fine fellow bloggers. I invite my readers to share in the celebration with a slice of freshly baked Banana Bread
with mini chocolate chips.The first award I received is from Bob, over at Blackholes and Astrostuff. He sent me the Amazing Blogger award, and I am most honored to receive it from such an outstanding blogger.He posts amazing photos of the moon and the planets that he takes himself with his telescope that is quite an impressive size - in fact it has it's own little house!With his unique sense of humor and his love for all things in the night sky, he writes his posts in easy language so we can all enjoy it too.Many thanks to him for giving me this award!It is now my turn to pass it on to another deserving blog. We are going to leave outer space and head under the sea to find the recipient.If you have not visited Bobbie and Jerry over at, The Right Blue, then you are missing out on an ex Read more:Awards
ABC Wednesday - S 2007-11-28 05:30:00 (The Wordless Wednesday
post is beneath this post.)S is for Soft yet Sharp .......While the cat was dozing on the warm hood of the car, I slowly and quietly crept up on him and snapped a few photos.This soft, furry paw is so enticing to stroke - the fur is almost hiding his sharp claws.I've seen them in action many times, and I would not want to cross this tough little feral cat.After cracking open an eye to prove I wasn't getting anything over him, he cast a disgusting glance at the black box that is always after him, and went back to napping.Nothing was going to interrupt his warm delicious nap on this chilly afternoon. Stumble It! Digg It!
Green Thumb Sunday - Ice Drop 2007-12-09 09:10:00 Ice Drop for GreenThumbSundayGreen Thumb
Sunday BlogrollHow to join Green Thumb SundayMy little Wild Rose bush is still beautiful in the winter.Gone are the abundant bright pink blooms of the summer and fall.The pretty little green buds and foliage are also missing.After a recent ice storm, a crystal drop was formed atop one of the dried thorny stalks.As soon as the temperature rises above freezing, this little work of art will be gone.Mother Nature sure knows how to put on a show! Stumble It! Digg It!
ABC Wednesday - T 2007-12-05 05:45:00 (The Wordless Wednesday
post is beneath this post.)T is for Toe Socks .......Having a pair of these colorful toe socks was all the rage back when I was a teenager.When I saw them in a store a couple years ago, I couldn't resist buying a pair for my daughter.Needless to say, she was quite unimpressed and folded them away in her drawer and soon forgot them.When they reappeared in the "give away" pile, I couldn't help rescuing them for a few shots.They will find a spot in my drawer - to be worn when it is least expected - just for old times sake! Stumble It! Digg It!
Happy Holidays 2007-12-21 09:14:00 Happy Holidays
!Happy Holidays
Felices FiestasBonnes FêtesFeste FeliciFeriados FelizesFrohe FeiertageGelukkige VakantieGlad Fridagerευτυχείς διακοπÎÏ‚ÑчаÑтливый отпуÑк幸ç¦çš„å‡æœŸí–‰ë³µí•œ 휴ì¼Wishing a happy holiday season to all my readers and all the best for the New Year! Stumble It! Digg It! Read more:Happy
ABC Wednesday - V 2007-12-19 06:45:00 (The Wordless Wednesday
post is beneath this post.)V is for Violet .......This sweet little wildflower was transplanted into my rock garden about seven years ago.It was only a small patch with a couple of blooms.Over the years, these little purple Violet wildflowers have spread beyond the garden and into the yard.In fact, the lawn mowing had to be postponed until these little beauties had passed.Wonder how many there will be this spring.I used my Tamron 90mm macro lens to capture this close-up - I love the bokeh this lens produces as well as its sharp images. Stumble It! Digg It!
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