an artist reflects

A blog originating from Cape Ann MA about life, creativity and the spirit by sharing art,photography and haiku.Her assistant is her Mal-Shi. Enjoy.

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Renegade photographer, poet and artist still reflecting, learning and creating.

  • THANKFUL THURSDAYS ~

    Welcome to
    an artist reflects ~


    Today is Thankful Thursday


    ~ So glad to see you and hope to see more of you ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant 🐶 ~ Hugs ~ 🤗

    REFLECTION ~ Gratitude

    Every day I am grateful for:

    For all and everyone ~ 🥰

    For house and location we live ~ 🤗


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    TODAY:

    ~ for having the serene harbor back after
    the Fiesta festivities

    ~ for gentle summer rain

    ~ for summer time and good weather

    ~ for daily walks with my sweet doggie ~🐶

    ~ for keeping things simple


    ~ for family and friends

    ~ for blog land friends and their supportive comments






    For this lovely yacht and fog rolling in to shore on
    Cape Ann MA

    Photographing this yacht brought fond memories to mind of my boating days
    with my decease husband ~ It was one special time for sure.

    ‘ I long as does every human being to be at home
    wherever I find myself.’

    ~ Maya Angelou

    Also grateful for Brian’s Thankful Thursdays link up which provides a chance to share about what I am thankful for each day.We are sharing our link with Brian’s blog.

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    Ziggy ~ my assistant

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    PRAYERS FOR ALL
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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  • Wordless Wednesday


    Today’s post is Wordless Wednesday ~ well almost wordless ~
    Wishing you a lovely day.

    Welcome to an artist reflects ~ ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I also connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant ~ Come visit again soon ~Hugs ~ 🤗~

    REFLECTION ~ Wordless




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    Fiesta Time on Cape Ann MA

    (viewing Pavillon Beach and boats with Fort Area with St Peter’s Fiesta)

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    St Peter’s Fiesta at night on Cape Ann MA

    ‘Make your heart like a lake with a calm,
    still surface and great depths of kindness.’

    ~ Lao Tzu

    We are sharing our link with: 
    Sandee’s WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

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    Ziggy ~ my assistant
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    PRAYERS FOR ALL
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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  • Happy Tuesday ~ Be Happy

    Welcome to an artist reflects ~

    ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant ~ 🐶
    Hugs ~ 🤗

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    Cape Ann MA ~ Harbor
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    Ziggy loves to look over the railing of the harbor on Cape Ann MA

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    Ziggy also likes to explore and sniff everything.

    REFLECTION ~HAPPY IS: ~ on Cape Ann MA ~

    Being happy ~ We are happy despite the ‘mixed bag’
    of life ~ Each day is a gift with all that it entails.

    Ziggy is happy each moment. One of his favorite moments is being off leash to run on the Boulevard.
    He never tires of the area and we are always meeting friends and new friends ~ human and doggies.



    He also enjoys lying in the lounge chair on the deck and letting the world go by ! Contentment,



    Happy Dog ^_^

    ~ What are you happy about today?

    ‘Like a welcome summer rain humor may
    suddenly cleanse and cool the earth,
    the air and you.’


    ~ Langston Huges

    We are sharing our link with:
    Sandee’s HAPPY TUESDAY

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    Ziggy ~ My Assistant

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    PRAYERS FOR ALL
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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  • an artist reflects ~ Monday

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    ~Welcome to an artist reflects 



    ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I post photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I connect with other great bloggers and I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant 🐶~
    Come visit again soon.
    Hugs ~ 🤗

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    St Peter‘s Fiesta Time on Cape Ann MA

    It is a time for honoring the saint of the fishermen, St Peter ~ with a newly built altar every year, foods and rides for all, music, seine boat races, the greasy pole competition, blessing of the fleet and Sunday a parade of St Peter’s statue through the town to the altar in the Fort Area of Cape Ann MA

    REFLECTION ~ Awww

    Awww ~ simple things awe me the most.

    The part of the Fiesta that I like the most is the seine boat races ~ male and female teams vie together. and the larger boats ~

    Such simple pleasures to see and and experience .


    What awes you today?

    ~ ‘I’ve always had the feeling that life loves
    the liver of it. You must live and life will
    be good to you.’

    ~ Maya Angelou

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    Ziggy ~ my assistant

    We are sharing our link with:

    Sandee’s AWWW MONDAYS

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    PRAYERS FOR ALL
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy


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  • Saturday Critters ~



    an artist reflects

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    ~ an artist reflects ~

    Today is Saturday Critters



    ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant ~ Come visit again soon ~Hugs ~ 🤗

    REFLECTION ~ `Without words.’


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    Critters ‘of a sort’ on Cape Ann MA
    (rabbits and frogs)

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    REFLECTION:

    Critters are a gift ~ love them all ~


    Hmm ~ My favorite are the little birds ~ the sparrows ~ and others ~ on Cape Ann MA .

    Today ~ it is our ‘critters of a sort’ ~ summer decorations on our deck ~ tin frogs on the deck and rabbits in the planter ~ have had them for a few years so the patina is strong and delightful. Ziggy used to bark at them ~ now they are just ‘part of the woodwork’ so to speak.

    The weather here is ever changing ~ one minute cold then very hot and humid ~ Enjoy. ^_^

    What critters have you seen lately ?

    ‘Mankind’s greatest gifts, also its greatest curse, is that we will have free choice. We can make our choices
    built from love or from fear.’

    ~ Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

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    ‘My favorite Critter ~ Ziggy

    We are sharing our link with: 

    Eileen’s SATURDAY CRITTERS

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    Ziggy ~ my assistant
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    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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    14 responses to “Saturday Critters ~”

    1. yogiabb Avatar
      yogiabb

      I love your rabbits and frogs!!
      https://yogisden.us/?p=16058

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    2. williamkendall1 Avatar
      williamkendall1

      A good spot for a photo

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    3. messymimi's meanderings Avatar
      messymimi’s meanderings

      I do like your “deck critters.”

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    4. 15andmeowing Avatar
      15andmeowing

      That is a nice display. XO

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    5. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar
      The Brian’s Home Gang

      Your deck critters are so darn cute!

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    6. Eastside Cats Blog Avatar
      Eastside Cats Blog

      We must be allowed to make our own choices, in a society that accepts rather than deny.
      Rabbits and frogs…cute!

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    7. littlehippymom Avatar
      littlehippymom

      I’m lately stopping by from FRiday Face Off this week. But I did like seeing all your critters. They make a great decoration. Give Ziggy a pat for me and I hope your weekend is going well. hugs-Erika

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    8. Lins Doodles Avatar
      Lins Doodles

      Cute critters

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    9. Lavender Dreams Avatar
      Lavender Dreams

      How absolutely gorgeous is your view! AND FUN! Hello to you and Ziggy! Have a fun filled day. We are praying for each other and that sure makes us special friends! Hugs, Diane

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    10. May Avatar
      May

      The rabbits and frogs are so cute and cheerful! Beautiful scenery
      Hugs, May

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    11. Eileen Wise Avatar
      Eileen Wise

      Hello Carol,
      Your deck art critters are cute! Ziggy is a cutie too. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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    12. Shiju Sugunan Avatar
      Shiju Sugunan

      What a gorgeous view, and those frog statues are just perfect for the deck!

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    13. Kymber @booomcha Avatar
      Kymber @booomcha

      I love the little critters! xo

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    14. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      Carol what a lovely day on Cape Ann
      You and Mr. Z enjoy
      Hugs cecilia
      http://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com

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  • Art for Fun and Face Off Friday and Nature Friday



    an artist reflects

    Welcome to
    an artist reflects ~


    Today is :
    Art for Fun, Face off Friday and Nature Friday ~


    ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant ~ Come back again ~ glad to see you ~ Hugs ~ 🤗

    REFLECTION ~ `Without words.’ ~

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    Did this before Ziggy came into my life on
    on Cape Ann MA

    REFLECTION ~ CREATIVE LIVING ~

    REFLECTION ~
    Enjoying life each day is a goal I aim for for myself no matter what the day brings.

    Well another day ~ we had two rainy, windy days so did short walks and off leash which is Ziggy”s favorite. The rain despite the wind was a gentle rain so a rain coat did the trick and dried Ziggy off when we got home.

    Keeping it simple with ~ meditation/Yoga and being.

    The time flies by with the usual daily activities and chores. Still the time is a gift and it is spent well.

    How are you dealing with each day?

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    Haiku/Haiga from Cape Ann MA

    ‘Artmaking is making the invisible, visible . ‘

    ~ Marcel Duchamp

    We are sharing our link with:  

    ART FOR FUN
    FACE OFF FRIDAY and NATURE Fridays.

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    My Assistant ~ Ziggy
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    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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  • Sky Watch Friday ~

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    Today is Sky Watch Friday


    ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant ~ So glad to see you and hope you come back soon ~ Hugs ~ 🤗

    REFLECTION ~ SKY ~

    Sky ~ Cape Ann MA ~

    Mother Nature is improving with some sunny weather but the temps are still erratic ~ We had rain for several days and even had the fireplace on the last day before the sun came out. Now today it is very warm and sunny.
    No controlling it so trying to live well with it . Grateful to have A/C when it is needed. And as long it is not pouring rain, Ziggy and I get out for our daily walk and hopefully ‘off leash.” We did just that the last two days it was raining. It was a gentle rain so we walked in between the rain drops. Lol
    A few people out but not many.
    But ~ hey it’s not snowing ~ right? Lol.


    How is the weather where you are?

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    We thoroughly enjoyed the rainbow after the rainy days.
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    Before the rainbow and after the rain on Cape Ann MA

    ‘Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictutes
    of infinite beauty only if we have the eyes to see them.’

    ~ John Ruskin

    We are sharing our link with: 
     Yogi’s SKYWATCH FRIDAY

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    Ziggy ~ my assistant

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    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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    21 responses to “Sky Watch Friday ~”

    1. The Oceanside Animals Avatar
      The Oceanside Animals

      Java Bean: “Ayyy, that rainbow looks like it has scored a direct hit!”

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    2. 15andmeowing Avatar
      15andmeowing

      Beautiful rainbow shots. XO

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    3. Photo Cache Avatar
      Photo Cache

      Rainbows make me happy.

      Worth a Thousand Words

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    4. Gillena Cox Avatar
      Gillena Cox

      Awesome double rainbow, Carol
      Thanks for linking to AFFF

      much love

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    5. Nicole/DVArtist Avatar
      Nicole/DVArtist

      Carol, these photos are magnificent. The double rainbow is breathtaking. You live in such a pretty place. Ziggy to so cute and I can see in his face what a great personality he has. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a lovely weekend.

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    6. angelswhisper2011 Avatar
      angelswhisper2011

      Oh Carol, you made us MOL…we could use some snow now to COOL down…MOL…Stunning picture of the two rainbows and the after rain. Double Pawkisses for a wonderful weekend to you and sweet Ziggy too🐾😽💞

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    7. mvmaithai Avatar
      mvmaithai

      It’s HOT in the Tampa Bay area, 100 degrees again today. Wish I were up north!

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    8. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      Carol,
      Nice double rainbow…wow~!~!
      I don’t remember the last time I saw a rainbow. thank you for sharing
      Our temps have been much better for a few days but alas the HOTS are coming back this weekend….thru all of next week triple digit temps and feels like
      Hugs to you and Mr. Z
      Cecilia
      http://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com

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    9. CAAC Avatar
      CAAC

      Love the rainbow shot!

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    10. beth3d9f7d58c4d Avatar
      beth3d9f7d58c4d

      Oh my, what a beautiful shot of the rainy day clouds and the gorgeous rainbow!!!
      hugs,
      Beth

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    11. alanamautone Avatar
      alanamautone

      A double rainbow – fantastic capture! What great lighting, too, in that first picture. I think, next week, yo are going to get the same hot weather that we will be getting in the Southern Tier of New York. So grateful I can afford air conditioning. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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    12. Duke Avatar
      Duke

      Your skies are so pretty and the rainbow is gorgeous! We had heavy rain this morning that are bringing in the humids. ick

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    13. williamkendall1 Avatar
      williamkendall1

      Beautiful rainbow. We’ve had some rain off and on the last few days.

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    14. xhobdo Avatar
      xhobdo

      Stunning views, Rainbow looks amazing.

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    15. messymimi's meanderings Avatar
      messymimi’s meanderings

      There’s so much beauty right there in your own yard and your own view.

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    16. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar
      The Brian’s Home Gang

      That rainbow sure is beautiful!!!

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    17. Eastside Cats Blog Avatar
      Eastside Cats Blog

      We’ve had lovely weather for a bit, and now summer is coming along with humidity and high temps.

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    18. yogiabb Avatar
      yogiabb

      A double rainbow (I think I see a hint of a third, but who knows). Beautiful photo.
      It’s been rainy here but it is fixing to start the long hot summer.

      Inlinkz isn’t letting me into my own linkup! I can see everyone else’s post but I cannot add mine for some reason. Anyway my post is here https://yogisden.us/?p=16051

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    19. Penelope Notes Avatar
      Penelope Notes

      What a fabulous view from the patio, the heavens putting on quite a show with the rainbow.

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    20. Carol Avatar
      Carol

      I love all the changes in the sky

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    21. Peter B. Avatar
      Peter B.

      A beautiful double rainbow! Wonderful photo.

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  • THANKFUL THURSDAYS ~

    Welcome to
    an artist reflects ~


    Today is Thankful Thursday


    ~ So glad to see you and hope to see more of you ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant 🐶 ~ Hugs ~ 🤗

    REFLECTION ~ Gratitude

    Every day I am grateful for:

    For all and everyone ~ 🥰

    For house and location we live ~ 🤗


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    TODAY:

    ~ for rainbows after rain

    ~ for rains that came

    ~ for summer time

    ~ for daily walks with my sweet doggie ~🐶

    ~ for getting rid of ‘stuff’


    ~ for family and friends

    ~ for blog land friends and their supportive comments






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    After the rains came ~ a beautiful rainbow on Cape Ann MA
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    Rainbow’s delight on Cape Ann MA

    ‘Music is what feelings sound like.’

    ~ George Cates

    Also grateful for Brian’s Thankful Thursdays link up which provides a chance to share about what I am thankful for each day.We are sharing our link with Brian’s blog.

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    Ziggy ~ my assistant

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    PRAYERS FOR ALL
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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    9 responses to “THANKFUL THURSDAYS ~”

    1. The Oceanside Animals Avatar
      The Oceanside Animals

      Lulu: “Looks like it’s rainbow season! I’ll take it!”

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    2. messymimi's meanderings Avatar
      messymimi’s meanderings

      How beautiful! I’d be thankful for such a rainbow, too, and I’m thankful you snapped such good photos of it.

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    3. 15andmeowing Avatar
      15andmeowing

      Beautiful rainbows and wonderful thankful list. XO

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    4. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar
      The Brian’s Home Gang

      Those are really nice thankfuls and that is one stunning rainbow! Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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    5. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      Carol OMDs OMDs that rainbow is breathtaking thank you sharing
      hugs to you and the Amazing Mr. Z
      Cecilia
      http://downhomeinncblogspot.com

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    6. Kymber @booomcha Avatar
      Kymber @booomcha

      Love the rainbows. So much to be thankful for.

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    7. My GBGV Life Avatar
      My GBGV Life

      What a great rainbow! Nice you got rain, it seems like just yesterday you were getting lots of snow but that is all in the past now.

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    8. onespoiledcat Avatar
      onespoiledcat

      WOW….that’s a beautiful rainbow!

      Hugs, Pam and Teddy

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    9. williamkendall1 Avatar
      williamkendall1

      Beautiful rainbow

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  • Wordless Wednesday


    Today’s post is Wordless Wednesday ~ well almost wordless ~
    Wishing you a lovely day.

    Welcome to an artist reflects ~ ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I also connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant ~ Come visit again soon ~Hugs ~ 🤗~

    REFLECTION ~ Wordless




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    ‘Tis the Season’
    at Eastern Point Yacht club
    on Cape Ann MA

    ‘Free the child’s potential and you will
    transform him/her into the world.’

    ~ Maria Montessori

    We are sharing our link with: 
    Sandee’s WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

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    Ziggy ~ my assistant
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    PRAYERS FOR ALL
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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  • Happy Tuesday ~ Be Happy

    Welcome to an artist reflects ~

    ~ Each day I have a new post ~ I do photography, write haiku and do a little painting ~( mostly watercolor angels.) I connect with other great bloggers. I enjoy each moment especially with my sweet assistant ~ 🐶
    Hugs ~ 🤗

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    Cape Ann MA ~ Harbor
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    Happy to get my treat 😇

    REFLECTION ~HAPPY IS: ~ on Cape Ann MA ~

    Being happy ~ We are happy despite the ‘mixed bag’
    of life ~ Each day is a gift with all that it entails.

    Ziggy is happy each moment. One of his favorite moments is being off leash to run on the Boulevard.

    He also loves his treats ~ what pet doesn’t ~ eh?

    He loves to go for walks on the Boulevard ~ He gets to see his doggie friends and human ones too. Me too .

    He also enjoys lying in the lounge chair on the deck and letting the world go by ! Contentment,



    Happy Dog ^_^

    ~ What are you happy about today?

    ‘There are some things you learn
    best in calm and some in storm.’


    ~ Willa Cather

    We are sharing our link with:
    Sandee’s HAPPY TUESDAY

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    Ziggy ~ My Assistant

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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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