Category Archives: Nature

Never give up. The sun always rises!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Beth F.

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ~ Bernard Williams Words of wisdom for a Wednesday!  I need to keep this in mind sometimes.   Have a wonderful Wednesday all!

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WordPress Daily Prompt: Hands

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Beth F.

My submission to the WordPress Daily Prompt: Hands These photos were taken this June at SeaWorld San Diego.  My daughter, Aurora, was having a ball playing with the starfish and letting them curl around her hand. See other great interpretations … Continue reading →

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WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: One Shot, Two Ways

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Beth F.

                  My submission for the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge this week.  The challenge is to submit photos taken at the same time, of the same place, but of a different angle.  I seem … Continue reading →

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Two Cents Tuesday Challenge: Calm

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Beth F.

The secret of success is to be in harmony with existence, to be always calm to let each wave of life wash us a little farther up the shore. – Cyril Connolly  Posted in response to the Two Cents Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Happiness!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Beth F.

Do what makes you happy, be with who makes you smile, laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.                                 … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece (2)

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Beth F.

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/out-of-this-world/ My second post for the Weekly Photo Challenge this week is a masterpiece of nature; leafy sea dragons!  These beautiful little creatures absolutely fascinate me because they look like something from another world.  I had never seen nor heard … Continue reading →

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When Mother Nature gives you sunflowers…

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Beth F.

…don’t try to transplant them!!! Every time I start to think I’m a Master Gardener, Mother Nature, life, karma, what have you, sends me a very clear message that I’m just a little gardening novice in the grand scheme of … Continue reading →

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Let Yourself Be Surprised!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Beth F.

I am a planner.  Before I visit a place, I’m the one who checks Trip Advisor, does numerous web searches for “fun things to do while visiting _____”, checks admission times, prices, etc.  In short, I want to make the … Continue reading →

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Oh the things you can see!

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Beth F.

From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere. ~ Dr. Seuss These beautiful creatures were on display at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, CA.  I was mesmerized by them.  It makes total sense to me that … Continue reading →

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