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“Memories are simply moments that refuse to be ordinary” Diane Keaton click to enlarge a colourful morning sky   Life is full of moments but some stick in the memory banks.  One of the things I like about Sky Watch Friday is appreciating the little everyday moments that are sometimes quiet and simple  or when Mother […]

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Travelling

click to enlarge “Believe you can, and you are half way there” Theodore Roosevelt Will be travelling for the next few weeks and checking in from all over. For now I am sharing a photo for Sky Watch Friday fans, click the link to see what other bloggers have found in their view of the […]

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Dreams can come true

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. Walt Disney   click to enlarge and early evening moon from the beach Love the lighting this time of year in the off hours the angles make for some fabulous views and the full moon this month sure put on a […]

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Choices

“Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.”  Aeschylus click to enlarge Wildlife frequently joins my daily walks, sometimes big or slow and sometimes obviously just out having fun in the sunshine.  Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone, click the link to see what bloggers from all over have found in their sky to share this […]

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Humble Places

“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” Camille Pissarro Click to enlarge A lovely quote to add to our Sky Watch Friday party, where bloggers from all over share in the simple fun of appreciating the show nature puts on for us in the sky. My week […]

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Hopes

“Hope is the thing with feathers….that perches in the soul” Emily Dickinson click to enlarge A quiet morning sunrise at the marina is always a pleasure to see, you never know what the day might bring. Linking to Sky Watch Friday with all the wonderful views other bloggers have the share and Sarah’s Good Life […]

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A little bird told me

Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. What can be sweeter than simply taking the time to appreciate all that is good in your world. This year and week has provided some wonderful surprises including  one of my creations being featured in a recent Brave Girls newsletter.  The little bird is holding a tag saying expect miracles and kindly […]

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Living the moments

“Live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment” Henry David Thoreau click to enlarge Sky Watch Friday has given me a whole other appreciation for our view of the sky, commuter trips and random afternoon moments at any time a fantastic Sky Watch might just sneak up on […]

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Extraordinary Pleasures

The only difference between an extraordinary life and an ordinary one is the extraordinary pleasures you find in ordinary things.  Veronique Vienne click to enlarge Thanks to my friends in Sky Watch Friday who have introduced me to what could be an ordinary pleasure of watching the show that nature puts on in our skies and […]