Camellia
This is one of the first camellias we got. Our friend Vicki gave it to us when we lived in our other house and we transplanted it here, about 20 years ago. Now it is a big, vigorous bush. It’s … Continue reading →
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Photo Hunt–“Four”
I thought 4 would be pretty tough but I found a few (not four, though) that fit the bill. Here are four gondole parked outside our window on the Grand Canal. Where else? Venice.
Continue reading →Photo Hunt–Space
Our community has set aside some peices of land we call “common space”.This space has a huge old oak tree on it with a plaque underneath it. This is a very peaceful space and a beautiful place to watch the … Continue reading →
Photo Hunt–“Thankful”
Here is my father in law, book ended by his 2 sons (my husband Ken is on the right). The occasion is his 100th Birthday! He had just given a very sweet speech saying how thankful he was that so … Continue reading →
Out of Sync–Traveling
Oh No! I missed yesterday! So I will do this little post early this morning (it’s about 6:30am here) and try to do another tonight. Here are the extenuating circumstances. We are in Miami AND there is no wireless signal … Continue reading →
Ten Things I love with the letter “w”
This is a little tag game that’s been going around the blogger friends. Miss Girasoli tagged me with the letter “w” and I found it quick and easy. All I had to do was think of 10 things I love … Continue reading →
Sunday Soupers #14–French Onion Soup
I was really enthusiastic about making something classic, I had never done before. Here’s the recipe: French Onion Soup 2 lbs. yellow onions, peeled, halved lengthwise, then sliced thinly crosswise 2 Tbsps. oil 2 Tbsps. butter 3 sprigs fresh thyme … Continue reading →
Photo Hunt–Warm
What could be warmer than a fire place surrounded by photos of the ones you love. I know this is a terribly literal translation but it’s all I’ve got for this one.
Continue reading →Photo Hunt–Nautical
I’ve been absent from the photo hunts but they are a great way to get in a Saturday post. And since I have a lot of “nautical” shots it was very easy for me to find one that fit the … Continue reading →
Fantastic Photography
My brother in law, Bob Mayer, is an extraordinary photographer. He worked for the Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel Newspaper for a bunch of years, shooting news, editorials and amazing sports (The Dolphins and the Marlins), for which he won many … Continue reading →