A Gray and Dreary Day.. One Hen on the Run!

"The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests."  ~  Epictetus

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Ruby Tuesday-

Rednesday-

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Photo Hunt -  # 282  - Waiting

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Two for Tuesday- Statues / Fountains

Camera Critters


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Today's Flowers-



Mellow Yellow Monday-

Macro Monday-

I Heart Macro-

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Unique Exposure- Weekend Challenge - Pattern

Photoblog Challenges Theme 40- close


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The Creative Exchange-

Photoblog Challenges- Weekly Project 21- Macro Lens

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Mosaic Monday-

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Thanks for stopping by.. I welcome both comments and followers..
Have a great day!
Patsy

Hands - a Photo Challenge...

" Life has meaning only in the struggle. Triumph or defeat is in the hands of the Gods. So let us celebrate the struggle! "  ~ Stevie Wonder


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I Heart Faces Weekly Photo Challenge - Hands

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Thanks for stopping by! I welcome both comments and followers!
Have a great day!
Patsy

There Are Potheads on My Porch...

" America is not a melting pot. It is a sizzling cauldron. "
 ~  Barbara Mikulski

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Photo Challenges - Theme - Begins with an F

"framed feline"

they call this Kitty
"guard dog".. he guards
a local antique and gift
shop... he was looking
out.. at me looking in..
through the storefront...














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Things in a Row Thursday~

Blooming
Pot Heads
On My Porch



















Yard Art Thursday

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Rednesday-

My nephew
Caleb is #62












Ruby Tuesday

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Vintage Thingie Thursday-

Mr Raymond and his truck are both "vintage"

Midweek Blues

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Thursday Challenge-  Thankful -

~ a very few of the things I am Thankful for..

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Outdoor Wednesday # 143-

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Thanks for stopping by today.. I welcome both comments and followers.. I hope you have a great day!
Patsy

Time to Take Control...

" In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. " ~ Lao Tzu

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Blue Monday-

Mellow Yellow Monday #141

Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

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Unique Exposure's Weekend Challenge - Sepia

Sepia Saturday  # 94

Camera Critters  # 182

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Macro Monday-

I Heart Macro-

Today's Flowers -

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Weekend Reflections- 

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Mosaic Monday-

Photohunt  # 285- covered

Friday My Town Shootout- Stairs

Scenic Sunday-

Yummy Sunday- #110

I Saw Sunday Week 55-


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Thanks for stopping by my blog today.. I am sorry for being so busy lately and I have not abandoned my blog even though it may seem so .. I hope you enjoyed your visit here.. I welcome both comments and followers.. have a wonderful day!
Patsy

The Storm Has Made Me Sleepy...

" Adam was but human - this explains it all. He did not want the apple for the apple's sake, he wanted it only because it was forbidden. The mistake was in not forbidding the serpent; then he would have eaten the serpent. "    -   Mark Twain

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Photo Challenges - Theme # 38 Repetition

Midweek Blues-



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Sepia Scenes  #151

Wordless Wednesday -

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Rednesday -

Ruby Tuesday-

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Outdoor Wednesday #142

Mellow Yellow Monday...  And   Blue Monday

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Unique Exposure Weekly Challenge-  Lego's

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White Wednesday #119

just after the storm...

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Signs... Signs

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Watery Wednesday  # 157-

The Creative Exchange

 ~ Lisa does some remarkable things with her photo's... Mine are sorta bland and plain compared to what she does with hers.. I am beginning to think I should learn to swirl.. spin and stretch some of my shots.. she will welcome your visits to her blog... and you will enjoy the wonderful creativity she always shares with us..



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Thanks for taking a peak into my world today.. the storm was quick but wild.. and now the day is coming to a close.. I am honored that you stopped by.. I welcome both comments and followers..
I pray you have an amazing day!
Patsy

Humpty Dumpty Sat... wait.. That's Not Write...

 " Love works a different way in different minds, ... the fool it enlightens and the wise it blinds. "
       ~  John Dryden

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Watery Wednesday #156

Outdoor Wednesday #141

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Sepia Scenes #149

Lensday- Tranquil

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White Wednesday #118

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Signs..  Signs

small town patrons hate to see these signs.. another local closes doors...

Wordless Wednesday ~

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Midweek Blues -

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ABC Wednesday-    J is for.... Jars

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Thanks for stopping by my world today.. I hope you at least smiled while you were here.. I welcome visitors.. comments.. and followers..  I hope you have a wonderful day!

Patsy 

Only a Few Rain Drops So Far...

"The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials."
  ~  Chinese proverb

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What is IT..? ..!

this is a true what is it.. someone sent
this item to me as a gift because
everyone knows I collect old plunder..
this seems to be a pully that moves
back and forth along a slot and from
the looks of the long bolts.. it was once
fastened to a wall.. Take a look.. get
your oldest relative to take a look
and send me some guesses.. give it a name..
and if I can prove what it is.. I might
have to hand out a prize..  do you know
what it is? I hope someone out there will know.. that someone might be you....

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Rednesday -

Red car..
Red jeep..
Red hat..










Ruby Tuesday-

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The Creative Exchange -

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Two for Tuesday - Mammal / Insect

a mammal named Samson
who caught my eye at the flea market.. His owner was happy
for me to make his picture..
I do always ask..

and an Insect that seemed to be saying his prayers as Dave and I came across him on the stairs at the walking trail.. I think it might be a good omen if you find  an insect praying...



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Thanks for stopping by my world today.. we were expecting rain.. but so far.. just one early morning drizzle..  I welcome visitors.. comments.. and followers.. I hope each of you have a grand day!
Patsy