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My dad made this yarn!

A toad migration from a yard to the woods was briefly interrupted by a curious girl.

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Finding peace in nature's beauty.....(Image repost with new words)

COEXIST…

This is a popular statement these days. I have a message painted over my bedroom door that I read every day before I leave my room and head out into the world. It simply says…”DO NO HARM”. I try so hard to live this in my daily life. I know that many times I fail. Many times I do so much better at practicing this when it comes to nature. It is so easy with nature…leave it alone…leave it as you found it…appreciate it.

Does it make me less of a good human being, less kind and compassionate, that I have to work so much harder with people to coexist? I work daily not to become cynical towards human beings, and so many of them make it so difficult to practice and live my chosen mantra. I hear mean things said to others…see road rage…rudeness towards people that have done nothing wrong…cruel things said to people that are elderly, mentally ill, or handicapped. Things that are just not necessary…that only serves to hurt. Sometimes this is directed towards me…a healthy person, with a sound mind…albeit sensitive emotions.

Today I find myself wondering if those of us who try to COEXIST make much difference in the world…

My cynicism grows…Still I fight it. Why is it so hard?

Baratti

From my garden.

Texture by Skeletalmess, thank you.

Step into Christmas - Elton John

For Me Again Again Monday and this week's 'tis the season to play Christmas music theme.

I have a whole list of favourites but this one seems like a fun one step out of my accidental (and then it grew) Flickr hiatus with.

It flies by at a crazy pace, makes you pull silly faces, doesn't always makes sense, and seems to celebrate the idea that you can let go of the fact that too much time has passed and just jump in and celebrate from now.

I carry my own mix bag of what the season means, but the sparkle, fun and 'being together'-ness of December holds an undeniable temptation. Sounds like as much reason as I need to try and jump back into the game. So...I'm back.

HMAM

Deep in the dark woods,

Murk in my mind, vanished by

This light from above...

Haikus

www.iloveforest.blogspot.com/

Today I celebrate my 3rd anniversary here on flickr. I want to take this opportunity to thank all my flickr friends for your continued support of my little iPhone pics. I am so grateful for your comments and encouragement. You inspire me on a daily basis.

Thank you one and all. :-)

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It's that time of year again! One of my favourite things about the holiday season is getting to see all the vibrant and colourful displays of lights and decorations as people share their festive spirit.

Uploaded for the "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" challenge at the Tis' The Season group

www.flickr.com/groups/tistheseason/discuss/72157613905175...

Song Sparrow

Created for Ruby’s Stock Challenge #12

Texture with thanks to Rubyblossom

Textures thanks to Rubyblossom:

www.flickr.com/photos/rubyblossom/6017313477/

and

www.flickr.com/photos/rubyblossom/6341009082/

Cloud texture by me.

via Instagram ift.tt/2fSjnK2

Taken at Foxley Woods in Norfolk.

Name: 'Tis The Season - Winter Wonderland at Moochie

Location: Moochie (147, 37, 22)

Description: "photogenic, nature, snow, ice, christmas, xmas, festive, winter, santa, ski, skiing, sledding, sledge, sleigh, romantic, couples, hybrid, dance, tis, market, music, forest, woods, tree, farm, christmas tree farm, skating

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Using Hold Close Pose from "Moochie Winter Wish" by Tyrek Skywalker

Another snap from my neighbor's garden. I like the way the wind was lifting the petals on the stem side of this daisy.

Christmas Collection - actually the gold egg is probably dated to the 60s. Hickory Dickory Dock was one of our first Christmas ornaments as newly weds!

Created with fd's Flickr Toys.

Uploaded for the What Keeps You Warm In Winter challenge at Tis' The Season group.. www.flickr.com/groups/tistheseason/discuss/72157623148759...

Nikon D3200, 2/14, (Trying to get used to the new camera. All of my equipment was stolen a few weeks ago.)

I can't believe it's December 1st already!!

playing a little tonight

All photos are my own. Photoshop CS4, 2/16

EXPLORE Worthy, Mini Challenge 14 - VALENTINE'S DAY (Art from 2016)

This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work.

A scene from my yard. On Explore for 18 May 2013 at #226.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

Texture : Old Testament

Pretty spring flower in the forest...love these little guys. Always remind me of forest walks as a child with a favorite Aunt.

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