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Wordless Wednesday|There is a time for everything, now let's relax

Wordless Wednesday|There is a time for everything, now let's relax

Nothing says relax like sand, water, blue sky, and two beach chairs.  Life gets hectic but a few hours at the beach can really rejuvenate you.

For me, it is that soothing sound of the waves dashing against the rocks.  And the antics of the birds on the beach.

Beach Chair

 

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Wordless Wednesday the Oak leaf

The Oak leaf is very interesting to look at.   In a previous post I mentioned that I like picking up leaves and examining them.

Why am I talking about leaves? because it is coming up to that dreaded time of year when the leaves come tumbling down and will have to be raked up.

Interestingly the Oak tree hang on to some of the leaves until next spring which annoys me because I will have to do more raking.

So I ask myself why do I hang on to an Oak leaf?  Is it really because I like the design of the leaf or is it just a reminder of how annoyed I am in the spring when  I have to rake again?

What do you think?

 

 

 Oak Leaf

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Wordless Wednesday-Tree house with a view

The only reason I would want to go up in a tree house would be because of an awesome view, or maybe  not, just a bit too high as far as I am concern.

This particular tree house does have a wonderful view but is not recommended for kids, if you see what I mean.tree house

tree

 The view from the tree house

View from tree house

 

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Wordless Wednesday-Handprint

 


Speechless Wednesday-Handprint

  My children are grown and it is not often that I have little people as visitors.  This weekend I had three  little ones, and although we literally did not speak the same language we really had fun.
So when my guests left I noticed this little gift on the wall.  Not only did I have a good laugh I decided I needed to take a shot of it for a keepsake.
I think one of my little people wanted to remind me of the visit.
My husband tried cleaning the wall but the stain was stubborn; I wonder what was on those little fingers?
Every time I look back on the handprint I will have fond memories of the visit.

Handprint

Handprint on wall



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Wordless Wednesday - Could you find food some place else?

Could you find food some place else? Just a few days ago this Hosta plant was a lush green leafy eye candy; and then someone decided it made a great dessert.

Could it be Mr. Deer?

Ms Rabbit?

The Groundhog?

The Chipmunk?

One will never know.

 

But could you kindly munch somewhere else?

 

CHalf eaten Hosta

hosta minus leaves

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Wordless Wednesday Flying Low

Bird

I was looking at some of my photos and I thought this one best described my present situation. You might have noticed I haven't written much or visited your blogs lately, not for lack of interest, just so little time and much to do. 

Have a great week.

 

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Wordless Wedesday-License Plates

License Plates

When I am taking a road trip one of the things I like to do to pass the time is study license plates; and now and then I would spot a funny one which would become the topic of conversation.

So what can you tell from these license plates in the photo?

 

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Wordless Wednesday-Is Rum A substitute For Vanilla I seem to think so

Is rum a substitute for vanilla?  I seem to think so.

Months ago I wrote a blog in which I mentioned that I love the brownies at Gigi's Market (yes, the farm market in Red Hook owned by Laura Pensiero of Gigi Tratoria, where Bill Clinton had lunch the other day)and one of the comments I received was from Ginger Sala who wanted me to know that the best brownies were the ones her grandmother made.  She went a step further by emailing the the recipe, which I thought was such a sweet thing to do.  Yes, these are some of the little things that mean a lot to me here on Activerain.

Ginger, I am sorry it took me this long to make the brownies.  Today I was holding an opening house and I decided to make brownies from your grandmother's recipe.   I had all the ingredients but could not find the vanilla so I substituted some over-proof rum.

I am happy to report they were a hit and, you were right, your grandmother's brownies are among the best. You can bet that I will be serving them again at my open house.

brownie

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Wordless Wednesday-Did someone say water?

 

For some reason I believe looking at pictures of water will somehow make me feel cooler. 

 If you have not heard about the heat wave in the Northeast you must be on another planet.

To make things worse, it has not rained.  Lawn? what's that ? it is now a brown mess. No amount of water can save it now.

How about the lush garden in bloom just a week ago? Gone!

Okay, so the heat is getting to me but here are a couple of heat wave survival tips:Water

  • Drinks lots of water to keep hydrated.
  • Cool your car down before getting into it. Remember it will be a lot hotter in there.
  • Wear light clothing.
  • Check on seniors and pay attention to the pets.

Water

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Wordless Wednesday - Button Flower

Wordless Wednesday 

I am not sure of the real name of this flower; it blooms all the time, however the trunk has many thorns so you have to be careful when touching.  A reminder that sometimes it takes real effort to uncover true beauty.Button Flower

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