To July ....

As you roll
into August
we'll remember you.
You were a hot one.
Sun. More Sun. Ohh yes...the humidity.
Welcomed thunder then lightning.
Firecrackers and cookouts.
Parades and black bears.
Motorcycle madness.
A thunder moon.
Heat. Humidity.
A welcomed cold beer.
And..
Sunsets
that almost
took my breath away!
Thank You, Miss July!
Now..
Let's see what August will bring!
Stay tuned..
With love and hugs
xo
PS. ooops..how could I
forget..
the corn and tomatoes! :)

Ecocarders

"Only after the last
tree has been cut down..
the last river
has been poisoned...
the last fish caught,
only then will you find
that money cannot be eaten."
~Indian Cree Prophesy~

With love and hugs
on a fabulous Friday!
xo

This Bud's...

...For You!
Happy Thursday
With love and hugs.
xo

Petals and Pennies

When you have
only two pennies
left in the world,
buy
a loaf of bread
with one,
and a lily
with the other.
~Chinese Proverb
With love and hugs.
xo

Little Orange Flowers

"When you arise
in the morning,
think of what a precious
privilege it is
to be alive,
to breathe, to think,
to enjoy, to love."
~Marcus Aurelius~
Happy Beautiful Tuesday!
With love and hugs.
xo

Reprieve

Ahhh...
we have relief
from the oppressive
humidity.
Windows are open,
the sun is shining
the breezes are blowing
and
everyone is back
to work!
Happy Monday!
With love and hugs
xo

Sunday Scenario

A great ride
with the ladies today...
until the deluge came!
Was thinking
I'll need to rename my blog..
"Puddles and Boots"!
We all made it home
safe and sound.
With love and hugs.
And puddles.
xo

Happy First Birthday!

Let’s break out the bubbly!
‘cuz today we celebrate…
Yes..
Today we celebrate
Petals and Boots!!
It was one year ago to the day
that I rolled up my shirt sleeves…
And I took a deep breath
And I gave birth
to Petals and Boots!

Happy 1st Birthday, P&B!
It’s been a fun ride.
I am lucky,
I actually have people
That read consistently!
And believe it or not,
They say
They like it!
HA!
To all of you,…thank you!

With you
I share
my deepest thoughts,
and
my favorite photos…
Of my family, my neighborhood,
Random faces and strange places.
But mostly it’s petals….
From my heart to yours.

I’ve cheated a few times
And posted photos
Or images
that do not belong
to me. To those artists,
I tip my hat once more.
I hope I gave you your due credit.

And so today I start a new year,
Petals and Boots.
I love you.
And..
Thank You!!
xo

TGIF

Happy Friday!
With love and hugs
xo

Cheers!

Here's
A toast
to your
happy life!
Happy 21, Zack!
With love and hugs
xo

light.

"i really
just want
to be
warm
yellow
light that pours
over
everyone
i love."
~conor oberst~
with love and hugs
xo

One Small Step

"we believe in paper.
we believe in film.
we believe in the tangible.
we believe in the design of the voyage.
we believe in the world-altering power
that is art.
we believe in the alchemy if the
photograph.
we believe the image is as potent
as the words.
we believe the right book
can change some one's life
forever."

from the jennifer altman
project: fireyed books.

Happy Tuesday...
with love and hugs.
xo... and so many years ago..

On July 20, 1969, from more than 240,000 miles away, a billion people tuned in to hear Neil Armstrong's now immortal words: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

Abundance

hey.
i love this shot.
believe it or not,
when i viewed it
in my camera yesterday
i felt kinda teary eyed!
it's sooo cool.
the way the butterfly
just attaches itself.
and goes to work.
in mid air.
i've never really paid much attention
to butterflies before.
but now, i'm hooked!
we have so many butterflies.
they dance together!
stay tuned....more to come, i'm sure.
i hope you enjoy them.
thanks, nikon!
a good monday
comin' at ya....
with love and hugs.
xo

Phew..

...it's hot!
Keep cool...
with love and hugs.
xo

Fences

"It gives one a sudden start
in going down a barren, stony street,
to see upon a narrow strip of grass,
just within the iron fence,
the radiant dandelion,
shining in the grass,
like a spark dropped from the sun”
~Henry Ward Beecher
(Liberal US Congregational minister, 1813-1887)
Have a fine Friday!
With love and hugs.
xo

Infancy

On the vine.
Happy mid July!
With love and hugs.
xo

Song Hun

"A clean breeze
has no price,
the bright moon,
no owner."

With love and hugs.
xo

Tuesday's Thought

via...fffound

With love and hugs
xo

Pink

How
the color pink
affects us physically
and mentally:
•Stimulates energy
•Can increase the blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate
•Encourages action and confidence
•Pink has been used in prison holding cells to effectively to reduce erratic behavior
Hmmm....pink???
Happy Monday!
with love and hugs
xo

World Cup Day!

May the best team win!
With love and hugs.
xo

silent beauty

"There is always
music amongst
the trees
in the garden,
but
we must
be quiet
to hear it."

~Minnie Amonier

Happy Saturday!
With love and hugs.
xo

Friday Dreams

...Let the
right one in.
Let the
old ones die.
Let the
wrong ones go...
~Anon

Sweet Dreams!
With love and hugs xo

Heat Index...Well...HOT

100 degrees.
Happy Hot Wednesday!
With love and hugs.
xo

June into July

From the eyes
of a Jersey
tomato!
With love
and hugs
from Heatville!
xo

Let Freedom Ring

"Freedom is
nothing but
a chance
to be better."
~Albert Camus~

Happy Independence Day, America!
With love and hugs
xo

Freedom

"Freedom has its life
in the hearts,
the actions,
the spirit of men
and so it must be daily earned and refreshed -
else like a flower
cut from its life-giving roots,
it will wither and die.
~Dwight D. Eisenhower


With love and hugs. xo

Early July

Have A Happy Friday...
Whether you're on land,
in the air,
in the sea,
or in the office!
With love and hugs,
xo

Wood and Stone..

A house
is made
of wood and stone
but only love
can make a home.

Happy July!
With love and hugs
xo