Kim's Thoughts
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Photos of the Day – May 24th
Here are my Photos of the Day for May 24, 2017:
# 144 Photo Prompt – Hat:
“Favs For Bad Hair Days”
#hat
# 144 Caught By My Lens:
“My Hummers Are Back!”
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Photo of the Day – May 23rd – and more…
Today’s post has a theme…..my gardens! The landscapers came on Saturday and did all the spring clean up and mulch and added two new garden areas and a few new plants here and there in the existing garden areas! It is all so beautiful! Every year I add a little something…..slowly but surely I am getting my yard just the way I want it! At the rate I can comfortably have it done, I should have my vision finished in one or two more seasons! But…..knowing me, I doubt I’ll stop when the vision is complete! hehehe
Now, it is my turn to get to work……I have the initial planting and mulching done for me (can’t get on my knees anymore and it would take me all summer to do what they can do in a day), but the maintenance and personalizing it with what-nots and annual pots is all my job!!! Today, I mowed and set out a few things…..more will get done tomorrow and every day the weather cooperates this week…..hopefully, I’ll be all done and can relax and enjoy it by Memorial Day…..except for the mowing, trimming, and weeding that is on-going, of course!
Here is my Photo of the Day for May 23, 2017:
# 143 Photo Prompt – Simplicity:
“Hanging pots and wind chimes to accent the patio”
#simplicity
And, now, a sampling of the rest of my yard and gardens……photos taken over the past couple of days:
New area along side of the garage – the arborvitae has been there for about 5 years, but the rest is all new this season!
Along the west fence line is all new, two…..previous work rounded the back corner and this front corner and now it is all connected!
This has all been in place for about 5 years…..when I bought the house, there were HUGE old privet hedges across the front
Love my little bench and The Beagles dog band! 😀
This area was part of last year’s projects
Love my peonies….can’t wait till they pop open…..four of eight in my yard!
The knockout roses on the right side of the deck were getting out of control – we cut them back last fall and they are coming in beautifully!!!
This deep purple clematis is LOADED with buds waiting to pop!!!
I love my new cobblestone bird house……I bought it last fall…..a lady in Hilton hand makes them out of stones she gathers from Lake Ontario
My bird and butterfly friendly island was one of last year’s projects, too…..we filled in with a few extra plants and the cobblestone bird house
There you have it……not all my gardens, but most of them!!! I absolutely love sitting out on my deck and gazing at the beauty all around me!!!
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Photos of the Day – May 22nd
Here are my Photos of the Day for May 22, 2017:
# 142 Photo Prompt – Sometimes I….
“….just enjoy a Pamper Me day!”
#sometimesI…
# 142 Caught By My Lens:
“I made a new friend at Navarra’s, today!” 🙂
I went to Navarra’s Farm Market and Greenhouses, today, to get my cemetery flowers and hanging baskets for my house……this sweetie – Lucy – followed me around begging for a scratch behind her ears!!! Pretty kitty…..a real sweetheart!!!
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Photos of the Day – May 19-21
Here are my Photos of the Day for May 19-21, 2017:
MAY 19
# 139 Photo Prompt – Learn:
“The Best Option is the One That Gets Done!”
#learn
Just do it…..it isn’t as bad as you think…..and, you’re life is worth it!!!
MAY 20
# 140 Photo Prompt – Music:
“Snoring”
#music
It was a long day for Megan…..so, she spent the evening singing the songs of her people! 🙂
MAY 21
# 141 Photo Prompt – Memories:
“This used to be a hopping place on the weekends when I was in HS”
#memories
Local bands on the weekends made this THE place to hang out and dance with friends!
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Photos of the Day – May 18th
Here are the Photos of the Day for May 18, 2017:
Both the photos for today are of a wonderful bush I have in my gardens…..in fact, I have four of them! They are called Boomerang Lilacs, which are a dwarf lilac bush that blooms in the spring and then again in the late summer/early autumn! The blossoms aren’t as huge as a regular lilac bush, but they are just as stunning and smell just as sweet! I love them – they are great in a smaller bed with other plants……a perfect addition to my gardens!
# 138 Photo Prompt – Pastel:
“Boomerang Lilacs”
#pastel
# 138 Caught By My Lens:
“Boomerang Lilac Bush”
Second of four bushes in my yard!
Some other photos from today:
I am so happy that – as of today – there is an ALL BEATLES station on Sirius XM radio!!! My life is complete!!!
I went to a “Bead ‘n Sip” event with a friend of mine, tonight…..we made necklaces – this is mine! LOVE IT!!!
And we enjoyed wine slushies while we beaded!!! First time I’ve had one…..won’t be the last!!! 🙂
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Photos of the Day – May 15th, 16th, and 17th
Here are the Photos of the Day for May 15-17, 2017:
MAY 15
# 135 Photo Prompt – Starts With A:
“Apple Blossoms”
#startswitha
MAY 16
# 136 Photo Prompt – Street Art:
“Property Marker”
#streetart
MAY 17
# 137 Photo Prompt – Clouds:
“Barely There”
#clouds
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Photos of the Day – May 13th and 14th
Here are the Photos of the Day for May 13 – 14, 2017:
MAY 13
# 133 Photo Prompt – Free Choice:
“Tuft of Purple”
#freechoice
This and one to match it were new to my gardens last fall. LOVE THEM!!!
MAY 14
# 134 Photo Prompt – Quirky:
“Twisted Roots”
#quirky
Mount Albion Cemetery
# 134 Caught By My Lens:
“Pink Dogwoods”
Mount Albion Cemetery
“Peaceful Path”
Mount Albion Cemetery
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Sunday……
Mother’s Day…..it just isn’t the same, anymore! Instead of being a day of joy, love, and celebration, it is just another Sunday…..like any other, except that I am not able to ignore the fact that something is missing and that my heart is breaking…..yet, again!
My grandmother has been gone 22 years last month and my Mom just one year, also this April. I didn’t have the joy of shopping for just the right card, gift, and flowers for them. I won’t take them out to dinner. And, I won’t get to hug them and thank them for all the things they have done to mold me into the woman I am today…..because of them! Instead, I went to the cemetery after church and wished them a Happy Mother’s Day and told them I love and miss them. I laid a carnation on Mom’s stone…..the carnation that was given to me at church to commemorate this special Sunday.
This will be the “year of seconds”……we just competed a year of “firsts” – special days and memories made without Mom. I realized that when I thought about this being the first Mother’s Day without her…..but, quickly remembered that it is actually my second one! Hard to believe…..a whole year has gone by – in one way, it still hurts like it was yesterday – in another way, it feels like an eternity since I have been able to see her pretty face and hear her voice!
But……even though there will be no joyous celebration with corsages and dinners out, I still celebrate both of these amazing women…..I love and miss them more than words can possible convey!
This Sunday also marks another missed celebration……May 14th is also my Dad’s birthday. He has been gone for 18 years and would have been 78 years old, today. My visit to Mount Albion Cemetery included time wishing him a Happy Birthday, as well, so it is a triple whammy day for me!
But, life goes on……it is a gorgeous day and I plan to spend it with a dear friend trying to not think about what I “could” have been doing, today. Aside from honoring their memory this morning, I do not plan to dwell on it. After my little visit, I drove around the cemetery looking at all the stunning trees in full bloom! Mount Albion is always amazingly beautiful, but is especially so in the spring with all the cherry and dogwood trees and in the fall with the vivid autumn colors. It warmed my heart to see God’s beauty everywhere I looked.
Here is a taste of that I saw:
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom and Grandma!
Happy Birthday, Poppie!
I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL!!!
Photos of the Day – May 8-12th
Hi, there…..remember me? I haven’t posted on here this week because I was in Washington DC for a few days. It was a fabulous trip – took the train down on Monday, spent three whirlwind days of sightseeing, and took the train back home today (Friday)! I’ve never been in DC, before, so I soaked up as much of it as I could in three days…..but, not to worry…..my friends and I have decided to make it an annual trip and we’ll keep going until we’ve seen it all or can no longer do it! 🙂
There will, of course, be a blog post with more photos and stories, but for now, here are the Photos of the Day for May 8-12, 2017:
MAY 8
# 128 Photo Prompt – Paint:
“View As We Left Union Station – Washington, DC”
#paint
God’s art work! After weeks of rain at home, this gorgeous sky was a real treat!
# 128 Caught By My Lens:
“Old Post Office Building – Now Trump International Hotel”
This building is STUNNING – especially at night! We saw it when we decided to take a stroll around the block of our hotel after dinner.
MAY 9
# 129 Photo Prompt – Steps:
“Amphitheater at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – Arlington National Cemetery”
#steps
# 129 Caught By My Lens:
“Robin Perched on Robert Kennedy’s Cross”
Bobby’s grave at Arlington…..near JFK’s
MAY 10
# 130 Photo Prompt – I Love… :
“History of My Country”
#ilove…
Lincoln Memorial – National Mall, Washington, DC
# 130 Caught By My Lens:
“Reflections in the Wall”
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial – National Mall, Washington, DC
There were a LOT of veterans visiting the wall that day. I was taking photos and happened to glance down the length of the wall and was so taken by the reflections of all these veterans looking for names of their buddies from the war and the one who was taking a rubbing of a name – like they were all a part of the wall – and had to capture it. I think this is one of my favorite photos from the trip!
MAY 11
# 131 Photo Prompt – Eyes
“David H. Whittier – died from injuries sustained in the line of duty on September 8, 1989”
I remember his  #eyes
David was a treasured friend and an Orleans County Sheriff Deputy. My only “must do” on this inaugural trip to DC was to visit the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and find his name on the wall……here it is!
# 131 Caught By My Lens:
“Pasta Served Family Style For Dinner”
Believe it or not, they brought all this food just for the three of us!!! It was soooooo good, but we barely put a dent in what they brought us to eat!!! This was at Carmine’s Italian Restaurant in DC
MAY 12
# 132 Photo Prompt – Wire:
“Connecting The World”
#wire
This was taken just outside New York City from my window on the train – I chose to call it “Connecting The World” not only because of the power and phone lines, but also because that water is the Hudson River – connecting the Atlantic to the Erie Canal to the Great Lakes and beyond, and also because of the train tracks – connecting people and goods across the country and to both oceans and beyond!!!
So…..there you have a taste of my trip…..more to come!!!
Photos of the Day – May 7th
Here are the Photos of the Day for May 7, 2017:
# 127 Photo Prompt – Wish:
“If only they would stay like this all summer!”
#wish
# 127 Caught By My Lens:
“And from the other end…”
Pink weeping crab apple and pink dogwood – stunning!
The rhododendron and dark horse weigela are budding and will be blossoming soon, too!
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