A Beautiful Morning

When I went outside this morning to set the porch up for breakfast, this is what I saw …

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Have a lovely weekend, everyone!

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea

This is a photo that I took in Vero Beach, Florida. Whenever I see ocean waves, they remind me of one of my grandmothers who used to love to paint seascapes.

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For more on this week’s photo challenge

 

Crape Myrtle Tonto

The Tonto Crape Myrtle growing in front of the Bed & Breakfast is my favorite of our shrubs. It has been blooming with wonderfully vibrant flowers for about 7-8 weeks so far and is still looking great even this late in the summer.

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Daily Prompt: Close-up/Superstar

The Daily Prompt has invited photographers to post a Superstar-style close-up today. How could I not post another picture of one of our dogs? Today’s model … our beautiful Abbey.

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A Word A Week Challenge: Pink

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I thought that these Queen Elizabeth roses from City Park were just beautiful and so perfect for this week’s challenge from A Word in Your Ear.  Thanks for the pink challenge! For more pink from me, see yesterday’s post A Dainty Little Cake.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Focus

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The Focus challenge.

Beautiful Kansas

A  certain organization has recently published a poll in which Kansas was voted the least scenic state in the Union, prompting the Kansas Tourism Division to request assistance in dispelling this claim. Here is a photo that I took one morning shortly after sunrise.  I hope that you enjoy the beautiful Kansas scenery! Have a lovely day!
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