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click to enlarge "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it."  Ivan Panin Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone. This week I am sharing a couple of sweet birds waiting about for the tide to turn. Click the link to see what bloggers from all over are sharing this week.

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"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity." Joseph Addison click to enlarge a magical sunrise Over the last few weeks I have been on the road, meeting new friends and sharing lots of smiles.  Click the link to Sky Watch Friday and see what other bloggers from all over have found in their view of the sky to share this week. My view out the air plane window has lots of distortions

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"Yesterday is but today's memory and  tomorrow is today's dream." Kahlil Gibran click to enlarge You never know when nature's beauty is going to sneak up on you.  Any random car park in the commuter rush and one of the reasons I enjoy Sky Watch Friday, you never know what you might find. Click the link to see what other bloggers have found to share in their view of the horizon.

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"For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it."  IvanPanin click to enlarge a busy morning beach Sharing  a photo from a morning where it seemed everyone was out to enjoy the beauty of it. Click the links to Sky Watch Friday and see what bloggers from all over have found

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"Your time is limited. . . . don't waste it living someone else's life" Steve Jobs click to enlarge It is a deceptively busy view, a bird flying out to right, photographers rushing about trying to get that perfect shot, ducking in between the many boats putting out in the early morning light.  Happy New Year everyone and Happy Sky Watch Friday to my many friends who enjoy the endless show

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"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." Hamilton Wright Mabie click to enlarge morning with the gulls Have enjoyed a few days off from the world of work and finding quiet moments like this. Happy New Year and Happy Sky Watch Friday, click the link to see what bloggers from all over have found in their view of the sky this week. 6 1/2 inch canvas

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Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. Norman Vincent Peale click to enlarge a tropical white Christmas Happy Holidays of all kinds and Sky Watch Friday to my many friends. Hope what ever you are up to this weekend, it is fabulous and sparkling. Starting in January I will be working on a project with the theme of One Little Word. It

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Magic exists. Who can doubt it, when there are rainbows and wildflowers, the music of the wind and the silence of the stars?" — Nora Roberts click to enlarge Early morning walks can be a surprise package, you never know when the magic might strike. Click the link to see what other happy Sky Watch Friday fans have found in their patch of the sky. for sale $20 + postage

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“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." Thornton Wilder click to enlarge a beautiful rainbow Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone, I really appreciate the message of Sky Watching is that we all have opportunities to spot beautiful. skies, you just never know when a great view is going to pop up on the horizon.  It is almost cane cutting

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‎"I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again."  F. Scott Fitzgerald click to enlarge Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone, love catching the early morning light on the water, it always feels like the day is full of possiblities.  Click the link to see what other bloggers from all over have found on their horizon to

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"Having a dream is what keeps you alive" Mary Tyler Moore click to enlarge a beautiful clear morning Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone, follow the links to see what bloggers from all over have found to share with us this week.

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Imaginarium Designs has a call up for new designers to join their team and how could anyone resist their fun and creative designs. Do you remember when chipboard first hit the market, we are all so precious and dainty with it, worrying about getting a crease or wrinkle. Oh how we have left those days behind. Now we like to bend them and chop them up to rearrange into different shapes and

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‎"Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words."  Martin Luther King, Jr.   click to enlarge a pretty sunrise Happy Sky Watch Friday friends, the concept behind Sky Watch is great fun to appreciate the shows that nature puts on in our skies and all for free. Click the link to see what bloggers

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"The voyage of discovery lies not in finding new landscapes but finding new eyes." Marcel Proust click to enlarge a morning walk Happy Sky Watch Friday eveyone, this is a photo from a morning walk while the sky was just starting to pick up a blush of color. Click the link to follow lots of other bloggers sharing their own view of the sky. And yes, this is one of the paths to the beach.

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"The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely" Louisa May Alcott  click to enlarge a view of coffee rocks Happy Sky Watch Friday, when bloggers from all over the world celebrate the simple beauty of what we find in the sky.  The rock is called a coffee rock and found where fresh water rich with minerals seeps out to the sea. Click the link to Sky Watch

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"The earth laughs in flowers" Ralph Waldo Emerson click to enlarge our reflection of the sky Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone. Rainy season has arrived in the tropics, lots of overcast drizzly days with pops of color from all the jacaranda trees coming into season.  We like to celebrate with the local Jacaranda festival.  Photographers often recommend if you have a great view remember to

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-53180043370038324272011-10-19T20:13:00.002+10:002011-10-23T15:44:42.286+10:00

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King   click to enlarge Beach stairs are often a bit of a surprise, you never know what the tide might have washed away or washed up. This is one of my favourite quotes about stairs but am sure there are lots of other good ones.  Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone, click the link to see what bloggers

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“Sometimes, beautiful things come into our lives out of nowhere."  Lauren Kate click to enlarge the sparkling pretty sky we found Happy Sky Watch Friday friends, you never know what you will find at the beach, sometimes blustery, sometimes overcast, and some days just sparkle and shine. Click the link to see what other bloggers from all over have found to share with us and have a great

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“The greatest discovery of our generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes ."  William James click to enlarge a delightful walk back from the beach Happy Sky Watching friends, this week's photo is the road back from the beach, bit sandy underfoot and a beautiful blue sky kind of afternoon. Click the link to see what other bloggers from all over have

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"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are"  Marianne Williamson click to enlarge Happy Sky Watch Friday from our blustery beach.  Winter had tossed lots of big debris above the high tide line. Torn branches on this old tree confirm it has seen a few storms in its day but still holding fast on a pretty little point of sand.  Click the link see

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-70354707375992492682011-09-21T20:20:00.000+10:002011-09-25T11:04:25.895+10:00

‎"If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting."  (Mister) Fred Rogers click to enlarge for a view of wallaby tracks in the sand Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone.  Back to photos of the beautiful wild places of northern NSW this

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-58865330341913233872011-09-15T20:45:00.005+10:002011-09-25T09:32:14.301+10:00

“Write in your heart that every day is the best day of the year.” Ralf Waldo Emerson Click to enlarge the view from Gurnet Point Duxbury Beach Isn’t that a lovely thought to start a day, and I love the view up this very long road on the beach, some days it is foggy and overcast and some days it is so bright you can almost see to the earth curving over the horizon.  Click the link to Sky

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-40439315482188153422011-09-07T17:14:00.003+10:002011-09-15T20:25:23.191+10:00

“The only way to survive eternity is to be able to appreciate each moment." Lauren Kate click to enlarge Another view from one of my favorite beaches in the early morning hazy light. Click the link to Sky Watch Friday to see what our blogging friends have found in their sky to share with us this week. Happy news/happy mail kind of weeks are the best. This week it was a wonderful

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"Things turn out for the best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out."Art Linkletter click to enlarge a pretty morning walk around Gurnet Lighthouse Click the link for Sky Watch Friday to see what hundreds of bloggers from all over have found in their sky to share with us this week. Adding a link to my post for Tattered Angels using Prima products and lots of

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"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic and we’ll change the world."  Jack Layton     A great quote from a Canadian politician who beleived we all have the power to make a difference. Click the link to Sky Watch Friday to see what bloggers from all over the world have found in their sky

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“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light."  Mary Dunbar  click to enlargePeter Toth’s Trail of Whispering Giants Plymouth MA USA.  Sharing this photo with Sky Watch Friday fans, follow the link to see what they have discovered in their skies this week. Sky Watch lost one of their founding members this week, Klaus

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"We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving. And we all have some power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing."  Louisa May Alcott click to enlarge Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone. This picture is from Chicago airport full of people scurrying off to someplace at the end of the hall is a great big metal globe that reminded me how small the world

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-26508148931460271792011-08-05T03:02:00.001+10:002011-08-14T12:56:20.106+10:00

“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”  Jacques Cousteau Click to enlargeAt the beach even the overcast skies have a special glow about them. Had a fabulous time catching up with family and friends at the beach, not so much photo taking but lots of laughs to add sparkle to the day.   Click the link to Sky Watch Friday to see what bloggers from all over have

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-61645663015091951702011-07-28T21:56:00.002+10:002011-08-14T06:49:23.875+10:00

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."  Vincent Van Gogh click to enlarge for a pretty rainbowLove this quote for a rainbow theme, you might call it science or the simple beauty of nature but got to love the little things working together to make rainbows.  Have not been able to get access to the internet much on this trip and looking forward to catching up with

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"The Sky is the daily bread of the imagination. " Ralph Waldo Emerson click to enlarge this pretty view of the beach Thought my skywatching friends might like this quote. Appreciating the show that nature puts on in our skies has got to be one of the cheapest but sweetest forms of entertainment.  On a road trip for two weeks, will check in to skywatch if we can or post photos from along the way.

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-59493467819443377602011-07-07T20:09:00.001+10:002011-07-08T08:41:50.910+10:00

"In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west. "  Buddha click to enlarge for the moon at sunrise combinationA nice quote to share with our sky watching friends who like to capture those moments when the sky is putting on a free show for us all. Like this one from my early morning walk watching the sun and moon slip off in different directions and thinking of all the places I would like

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-24426636807985706892011-06-29T20:13:00.003+10:002011-07-05T11:43:50.225+10:00

"The best feeling in the world is being the cause of a genuine smile on someone's face." Allison Meadows click to enlarge A friend forwarded this little find to me, do not know who Allison Meadows is and cannot find it referenced anywhere but do like the theme for our Sky Watch Friday friends who delight in the finding and sharing views of their sky.  An uncomplicated but always interesting way

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-3756935664996249542011-06-23T13:29:00.002+10:002011-06-25T20:12:20.432+10:00

"The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time." Abraham Lincoln click to enlargeThis morning started all a bit misty and foggy, fun to watch the day revealing itself a little bit at a time as the sun came up.  Click the links to Sky Watch Friday to see what views other bloggers are sharing of their horizon this week. This week's creations are about CHA show displays

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-53100341283385467172011-06-16T14:38:00.001+10:002011-06-25T14:29:00.063+10:00

"Be a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities." Norman Vince Peale click to enlargeHappy Sky Watch Friday and super congrats to all my New England friends celebrating a big win this week. Because we like to share possiblities click the button to a beautiful shabby steamside studio and a fantastic giveaway of a copy of

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-51767557189793564632011-06-09T20:59:00.007+10:002011-06-19T11:58:12.453+10:00

"Beauty and grace are performed whether or not we will sense them. The least we can do is try to be there." Annie Dillardclick to enlargeAnd click the link to Sky Watch Friday where bloggers from all over share in the fun of showing the many moods of the sky from their part of the globe. A card from the Tattered Angels collection using their new paint systems and a canvas using a resist techiques

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-11435419967664776292011-06-02T19:19:00.004+10:002011-06-18T18:16:18.810+10:00

"You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, you can achieve."  Mary Kay Ash Click to enlargeSharing a view of the horizon and evening sky complete with pretty colors. For our friends of Sky Watch Friday where 100s of bloggers from all over come together to celebrate the simple joy of appreciating the show nature puts on for us for free across the skies. Adding a link to my Helmar

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-69618565337529989722011-05-26T20:07:00.002+10:002011-06-18T18:15:50.741+10:00

“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” Camille Pissarro Click to enlarge A lovely quote to add to our Sky Watch Friday party, where bloggers from all over share in the simple fun of appreciating the show nature puts on for us in the sky. My week got even better with a lovely win from Imaginarium Designs  and sharing a link to my first post

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-60539827057019760182011-05-19T19:54:00.002+10:002011-06-18T18:15:29.234+10:00

'If one really loves nature, one can find beauty everywhere.' Vincent van Goghclick to enlargeSpied a spot of colour on the horizon during my early morning commute that begged me to stop and enjoy the light show.  Click the link to Sky Watch Friday to see what bloggers from all over have found in their sky to share this week. Adding a link to my Tattered Angels post full of all kinds of bright

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-78862010088929575782011-05-14T05:58:00.001+10:002011-05-15T20:09:13.578+10:00

"To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved but what he aspires to. Khalil Gibran click to enlargeRe-Posting (after blogger reconfigurations) my Happy Sky Watch Friday photo from along the road, where you never know what you might find around the corner. Click the link to see what bloggers from all over have found in their skies to share this week. 

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“It's not what you do once in a while, it's what you do day in and day out that makes the difference.” Jenny Craig click to enlargeBit of an usual choice for a quote from me but I liked the message. Another Friday and yet another sky, am enjoying the weekly hunt for something new in our skies to stop and enjoy and share with fans of Sky Watch Friday. A moody and changeable sky, with something

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-72398978023069622592011-04-20T10:55:00.020+10:002011-05-01T20:03:41.260+10:00

"Light tomorrow with today" Elizabeth Barrett Browning click to enlargeHappy Easter everyone.  Am down the coast for a long weekend with family and friends.  Maybe even a little photo hunting to share with my friends in Sky Watch Friday where bloggers from all over share their own view of the sky. The Easter bunny brought me the most delicious news about Helmar Adhesives Design Team and I am

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-9065751663220932842011-04-14T12:37:00.004+10:002011-04-17T19:44:17.540+10:00

"Hope is the thing with feathers....that perches in the soul" Emily Dickinson click to enlargeA quiet morning sunrise at the marina is always a pleasure to see, you never know what the day might bring. Linking to Sky Watch Friday with all the wonderful views other bloggers have the share and Sarah’s Good Life Wednesday for celebrating the simple joys in life. A thank you card for Candy

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-26449536534014131352011-04-07T15:51:00.007+10:002011-04-16T14:21:57.627+10:00

"Every day is my best day; this is my life. I am not going to have this moment again." Bernie Siegel click to enlargeBoard riders waiting for the perfect moment in the early morning surf is an every day occurrence in our part of the world. That is the Gold Coast city sky line on the far horizon.  Click the link to Sky Watch Friday to see what other 100s of bloggers from all over have found  to

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-73681279112753193322011-04-03T16:39:00.013+10:002011-04-22T06:21:33.221+10:00

This is the story of a little bulletin board that grew. Creative folks like to call our boards ‘mood boards’ because that is where you stick bits and pieces of inspiration until the mood strikes up an idea. Living by the bay it was a natural that our board would take on a coastal mood.  As a bric-a-brac collector it seemed to just grow and grow. Natural textures are the theme for a real beach

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-56050695124639939782011-03-30T20:42:00.033+10:002011-04-03T12:48:29.208+10:00

“Sometimes it is the smallish things that take up the most room in our heart” from Winnie the Pooh click to enlarge While searching for some magical view of the sky on and average kind of day, I spied across the mud flats a big wet heart draining into the tide. Knowing lots of bloggers enjoy these rare sights in nature just had to share along with a quote from Winnie the Pooh to match. Have a

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-4549862414448440802011-03-22T19:57:00.006+10:002011-04-03T12:49:13.042+10:00

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."  Barack Obama A pretty view from an early morning beach walk to celebrate SkyWatch Friday ! Thank you to my blogging friends who pointed out that Gandhi said something similar in "be the change you want to see in the world". The reason why I always

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-79839222613323818772011-03-16T15:42:00.009+10:002011-04-03T12:49:30.638+10:00

"People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be." Abraham Lincoln click to enlargeFound this quote and it made me smile, a good one to ponder while walking along our local beach framed with Casuarina trees. Perfect for  sharing with Sky Watch Friday fans. Just had to share this one - love that attitude !Linked to Sarah's Good Life Wednesday for little peeks into other good things on

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-15717303054345804042011-03-10T05:35:00.005+10:002011-04-03T12:49:54.353+10:00

"Dreams are the touchstones of our character." Henry David Thoreau click to enlargeClick the link to Sky Watch Friday to see what 100s of bloggers from all over the world have found in their sky to share this week. A quick pic from an evening stroll. Views like this remind me how lucky we are to live in this area. Linked to Sarah's Good Life Wednesday for little peeks into other good things.

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-27222048616700256152011-03-03T12:37:00.023+10:002011-04-03T12:50:09.121+10:00

"If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else." Yogi Berra click to enlarge Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone, check the link to see what bloggers from all over the world have found in their sky to share with us.  This week I spied this glorious evening sky from the parking lot and just had to stop for a moment to appreciate the colour. Also check links to Sarah’s Good Life

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-51480350240021861882011-02-20T12:19:00.005+10:002011-04-03T12:50:24.649+10:00

We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake. Marie Beyon click to enlarge Thanks for your messages, took a couple of weeks off to sort some things and now back to enjoying what makes me happy sky watching and playing with colour. Ok so some of you might not get the snowflake and beach connection, but for me the white sands and sparkling waters are

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-81350128752506769482011-02-03T12:28:00.005+10:002011-02-20T12:34:09.222+10:00

“There is one thing which gives radiance to everything. It is the idea of something around the corner.” G K Chesterton Click to enlarge My pic of the week for Sky Watch Friday fans. Searching the horizon for pretty skies to share can be the highlight of a tedious week, never know when a fabulous sky is going to sneak up on you. Nothing like a splash of bright colours or color depending on where

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-48642714325112045012011-01-27T19:59:00.005+10:002011-02-20T12:33:53.431+10:00

"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. "Rabindranath Tagore click to enlargeReally tempting to just sit and stare when nature throws a scene like this all over the morning horizon. Click the link for Sky Watch Friday to see what bloggers from all over the world have found in their sky to share with us this week. You know I am fascinated by colours and have to

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-7514619091204815472011-01-20T20:28:00.003+10:002011-02-20T12:33:30.521+10:00

“Each time a man stands for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends a tiny ripple of hope” Robert F Kennedy click to enlarge Thank you to all the friendly Sky Watchers who make Fridays a wonderful world wide adventure seeing the sky from many different angles.  Sharing a view from an early morning walk just before the blazing sun popped over the

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-36369791466101913762011-01-13T09:42:00.008+10:002011-02-20T12:33:11.522+10:00

“Be the rainbow in the storms of life.  The evening beam that smiles the clouds away, and tints tomorrow with prophetic ray.” Lord Byron click to enlargeThanks everyone for your messages, am lucky to be in one of the dry places but can’t get to work because of flooding. Hope the water clears quickly so rebuilding can begin. Sky Watch Friday is the highlight of my week, photos like this have

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-83135562016055246252011-01-06T12:27:00.003+10:002011-03-05T06:06:21.092+10:00

For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night,For health and food, for love and friends,For everything thy goodness sends.Ralph Waldo Emerson click to enlarge Happy New Year everyone Click on the Sky Watch Link to see what 100s of bloggers from all over the world have found in their view of the sky to share with us this week. 2011 dawned with the welcomed arrival of a

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-91933415842875186642010-12-29T16:05:00.005+10:002011-01-13T09:19:12.239+10:00

"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light." Albert Schweitzer click to enlargeThanks to my many friends in the internet & everyday world who inspire and support my creativity. Click the links to Sky Watch Friday, my favorite day of the week when 100s of bloggers from all over the world share

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-18563949987758494052010-12-19T16:19:00.004+10:002011-01-13T09:19:31.409+10:00

Happy Holidays to my friends from all over, am off to the beach for a couple of weeks for the down under version of a white Christmas. Check Sky Watch Friday to catch views of the sky from all over the world. click to enlargeFrom Yes Virginia "You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-90219750427131153952010-12-05T21:01:00.002+10:002011-01-13T09:18:50.418+10:00

For December Tattered Angels is celebrating all things glass, glimmer, glaze, glam, they all work together so well. Starting with a quick one a little card using Kutalicious glass bobbles for a Christmas canvas celebrating the beautiful blue and glowing tones of the beach. Using parts of an acrylic glass album from another great Australian supplier Bella Fynmark I made this little suncatcher.

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-70849451369538921392010-12-02T11:39:00.003+10:002010-12-05T15:55:28.843+10:00

"A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral." Antoine de Saint Exupéry  (author of the Little Prince) click to enlargeBit like Sky Watching,  in our busy hurry scurry lives it is easy to overlook all the beautiful things that are going on around us. Check the link to see what hundreds of bloggers from all over the

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-19057042504388429102010-11-27T10:46:00.001+10:002011-01-13T09:20:40.368+10:00

Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. What can be sweeter than simply taking the time to appreciate all that is good in your world. This year and week has provided some wonderful surprises including  one of my creations being featured in a recent Brave Girls newsletter.  The little bird is holding a tag saying expect miracles and kindly supplied by Crafty Secrets. 

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-51641300543247949272010-11-25T09:04:00.005+10:002010-11-27T14:25:01.113+10:00

" One single grateful thought raised to heaven is the most perfect prayer" G E Lessing philosopher click to enlargeHappy thanksgiving to family and friends in Plymouth or the USA.  Sky Watch Friday is one of the things I can be grateful for, a reason to keep an eye on the horizon for new things because you never know what good things there are to find. Click the link to see what 100s of

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-4394147411338939972010-11-18T20:18:00.008+10:002011-01-13T09:23:05.461+10:00

Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.” Fitzhugh Dodson click to enlargeHappy Sky Watch Friday where 100s of bloggers from all over the world share their view of the horizon in its many moods and flavours.   Weather’s been a bit wild around here but I like having plans, including finding a photo to share. Have a great weekend.  Am busy

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-53689760295157016792010-11-11T12:25:00.026+10:002010-11-15T20:13:09.398+10:00

"Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."   Harriet Beecher Stoweclick to enlargeHappy Sky Watch Friday, sharing a photo from a recent trip on the coast of a sail boat harbouring up the river. Have been celebrating a recent turn of the tide, hope everyone has a great weekend ! Click the link to see what skies 100s of bloggers from all over the world have found

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-66366050762505716672010-11-04T20:35:00.003+10:002010-11-11T20:18:01.354+10:00

“A dreamer is one who can find his way by moonlight, and see the dawn before the rest of the world." Henry David Thoreau Click to enlarge Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone, love early morning walks along the water watching yachts setting sail. Check Sky Watch Friday to see what 100s of bloggers from all over have found to share. 

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-31594812792439662010-10-28T19:37:00.007+10:002011-05-01T19:59:18.227+10:00

"We have to see the world through new eyes because how we view the world effects the way we treat it" David Suzuki click to enlargeHappy Sky Watch Friday, they best day of the week where 100s of bloggers from all over come together to celebrate their view of the sky, making the world feel just that little bit smaller and friendlier. Looking forward to spending next week with Tanyah and the

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-18260956713008716332010-10-21T19:27:00.025+10:002011-01-13T09:24:12.078+10:00

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." C. S. Lewis click to enlargeHappy Sky Watch Friday the best day of the week where 100s of bloggers from all over share their views of the  horizon.  Back to blue skies around here and couldn't resist using this washed up lobster pot as part of our view of the late evening light.Congrats to the Tattered Angels Design Team for

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-58360128898515598762010-10-13T20:26:00.004+10:002011-01-13T09:24:28.854+10:00

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller The weather has been a little wild the last few weeks as you can see from the little tree being blown about and a real treat to see this little patch of sunshine sneaking up on the horizon. Click to enlarge Click on the Sky Watch Friday link to see what bloggers from all over the

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-28203921190325655772010-10-07T20:53:00.002+10:002011-01-13T09:24:46.885+10:00

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us."   Ralph Waldo Emerson click to enlargeA simple pallet for the sky watch gallery this week, from a quiet morning watching the sun creep up on a beautiful blue sky day. Happy Weekend everyone, click the Sky Watch link to see what 100s of bloggers from all over have found in their sky this week. Art Galleries come in all kinds of shapes and

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-80459613541316685742010-09-30T20:11:00.003+10:002011-01-13T09:25:07.921+10:00

“Live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment” Henry David Thoreau click to enlarge Sky Watch Friday has given me a whole other appreciation for our view of the sky, commuter trips and random afternoon moments at any time a fantastic Sky Watch might just sneak up on you. Or click the link to see what hundreds of other bloggers from all over the world

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-40450639513035363792010-09-23T19:57:00.005+10:002011-01-13T09:25:43.417+10:00

"I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day." Vincent Van Gogh click to enlargeHappy Sky Watch Friday, join 100’s of bloggers from all over the world clicking away on skies in all kinds of different moods. Posting lots of new projects over on the Tattered Angels site this week with a night time and Halloween theme.

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-627943893917593122010-09-16T19:58:00.009+10:002011-01-13T09:26:46.877+10:00

The only difference between an extraordinary life and an ordinary one is the extraordinary pleasures you find in ordinary things.  Veronique Vienne click to enlargeThanks to my friends in Sky Watch Friday who have introduced me to what could be an ordinary pleasure of watching the show that nature puts on in our skies and all the fabulous views they share with us from all over the globe. Another

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-53634223725353179722010-09-09T14:23:00.004+10:002011-01-13T09:27:17.247+10:00

"There are two ways of spreading light, be the candle or mirror that reflects light." Edith Wharton click to enlargeThought Sky Watchers would like this image an early morning commute around the port city of Townsville and a cute little light house in an unexpected location.  Click the Sky Watch link to see what 100s of bloggers from all over have found in their sky to share this week. Posting

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-17433237436327397022010-09-08T19:29:00.005+10:002011-01-13T09:28:15.902+10:00

Blogging for Natasha's Revamp It party in shades of pretty violets pressed in books and revamped in the good old fashioned way. Have you tried pressing flowers before? Violets are lovely fresh in salad but you can press and preserve them very easily in a phone book if you change the paper regularly. Have been lucky see vintage scrapbooks up close in museums where folks have pressed flowers from

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-25119475207778834582010-09-02T20:27:00.001+10:002010-09-08T19:23:51.824+10:00

In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light. Mahatma Ghandi Click to enlarge A snap from a recent trip to the tropics, where I found a quiet moment but not for long, locals use the beach for commuting and after the sun comes up it was as busy as any main street. Click the link for Sky Watch Friday and see what views hundreds of bloggers from all over have found to

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-21007362592012612412010-08-25T09:49:00.005+10:002011-01-13T09:30:35.601+10:00

“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary” Pablo Picasso click to enlargeSky Watch is fast becoming my diary, most of the photos are of events this week, places we have travelled or sights seen and good fun to share with the 100s of bloggers from all over who share their own view of the horizon. Tattered Angels has a survey happening, asking questions about your crafting interests and

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-30926679021129450382010-08-19T19:13:00.004+10:002010-08-29T07:32:46.116+10:00

The ideals which have lighted me on my way and time after time given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Albert Einstein click to enlargeThought fans of Sky Watch would appreciate this view of a yacht pulling out of the harbor on a changeable weather kind of day.  Click the link to see what 100s of bloggers from all over the world have found to share

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-26067624732517030242010-08-12T19:06:00.009+10:002010-08-29T07:35:50.078+10:00

Yesterday is but today's memory, tomorrow is today's dream. Kahlil Gibran click to enlargeHappy Sky Watch Friday, celebrating the many moods of the sky lots of different time zones with 100s of bloggers from all over. This week has been full of fun adventures a quick trip up to The Old BoatShed  and shipping out a sweet little petite bead box in a swap with Chenoa.   Tattered Angels are

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-10602221669867460062010-08-03T14:08:00.003+10:002010-08-10T18:14:57.861+10:00

"Everything in creation has an appointed painter or poet and remains in bondage like the princess in the fairy tale 'til its appropriate liberator comes to set it free."  Ralph Waldo Emerson click to enlargeThought my Sky Watch friends would like this quote.  Through sky watching we discovered the simple delights of appreciating the show nature puts on for us.  Sky Watch Friday where 100s of

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-5189754505054462592010-07-29T19:38:00.002+10:002010-08-03T18:54:44.837+10:00

May I never miss a sunset or rainbow because I am looking down" Sara June Parker click to enlarge - it is special To think I almost missed this surise, I was in a rush, the weather was lousy, stuck in a slow moving line, bright pinks started sneaking over the horizon, at first I thought no too much to do but then the golden glow started and I just had to run back to the beach for a quick moment

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-34087702627577851142010-07-22T14:39:00.005+10:002010-07-27T17:03:37.505+10:00

A good picture is equivalent to a good deed." Vincent van Gogh "click to enlarge"When I saw this quote I knew it was a keeper for my friends in Sky Watch Friday, we do enjoy catching the sky putting on a little show for us and all the more fun when you get to share the experience with friends. Check Sky Watch Friday for 100s of bloggers from all over sharing their view of the horizon, over

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-13807379174324346752010-07-15T20:30:00.004+10:002010-07-24T15:49:21.361+10:00

"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder Sky Watch Friday was started by sweet idea from Dot 3 years ago, with the simple concept of appreciating the view up in the sky.  It can be an entertaining show, always something different and best of all free to all. Collecting hundreds of friends along the way Sky Watch continues to grow and sure

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-16597266818037241822010-07-11T19:35:00.004+10:002010-07-17T08:44:13.076+10:00

Blogging for Mixed Media Monday A sneak peek into one of my altered book projects with a Paris theme. Images courtesy of Altered Pages & word strips from Sultane a French paper company. Pop back later in the week when I will be adding more images. Tattered Angels Seaglass and Denim glimmer mist. Jackie has a special deal going for friends who follow my link to her space and sign up for the

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-78563718119849762492010-07-07T09:07:00.005+10:002010-07-15T20:31:19.559+10:00

"In order to discover new lands you have to loose sight of the shore" French Writer Andre Gide Winner nobel peace prize 1947  Sky Watch Friday is the best fun with 100s of bloggers from all over coming together to celebrate what they found in their patch of the sky this week. Seasonal Solstice often brings beautiful moons and colourful sunrises, can’t wait to share them all with you over the

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-88720802464042271142010-06-24T19:33:00.003+10:002010-07-11T11:44:01.919+10:00

"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures" Thornton Wilder One of my treasures is keeping an eye on the sky for views to share with fans of Sky Watch Friday, click the link to see what 100s of bloggers from around the world have going on in their patch of the sky.  Am off in search this weekend for treasures for a Petite Bead Swap in shades

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-13697144759753106792010-06-17T09:29:00.005+10:002010-07-11T11:47:14.335+10:00

"Hope is the thing with feathers. . . ...that perches in the soul" Emily Dickinson Blogging for my friends and fans of Sky Watch Friday   a blustery start to the day but sure makes for interesting photo opportunities. The blog party "Where Bloggers Create" is on this weekend, start with my sweet friend Jill of Bittersweet Soap she always has nice things going on there and link through to the

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-3311273573380767792010-06-09T20:01:00.011+10:002010-07-11T11:47:32.157+10:00

“Keep your face always towards the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.” Walt Whitman Thank you to our wonderful hosts of Sky Watch Friday, where hundreds of bloggers from all over the world come together each weekend to celebrate the simple joys of watching the always changing show going on up in the sky.    Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit us at Brisbane’s Scrapbook Expo,

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-27751878820858731112010-06-03T16:38:00.009+10:002010-07-11T11:48:10.105+10:00

Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy Sky Watch Friday everyone, click the link to see what 100s of bloggers from all over the world have found in their sky this week.  A little sneak peak of some of our recent Tattered Angels projects. Click here to see more or email me about teaching classes. Thank you for everyone who has stopped by to ask about

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-7772873570489604962010-05-27T09:03:00.005+10:002010-07-11T11:48:47.349+10:00

"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." Ralph Waldo Emerson    Thank you to our wonderful hosts of Sky Watch Friday, where each week we find 100s of bloggers from all over sharing a peek into their view of the horizon.  Another peek into some the recent Mistified learning all the fun techniques with glimmer mist. See the Tattered Angels web site for

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-56021018710830986952010-05-20T19:57:00.009+10:002010-07-11T11:49:10.389+10:00

"A better world shall emerge based on faith and understanding."  Douglas MacArthur Happy Sky Watch Friday when the world feels a bit smaller and friendlier with 100s of bloggers from all over sharing a peek into their view of the horizon. Quick to date with links to give-aways for great books hosted by fabulous bloggers at Katherine's Old Boat Shed Woolloongabba and Sarah at the Beach Cottage.

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-32959220017683368192010-05-12T12:46:00.006+10:002010-07-11T11:49:33.495+10:00

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, if one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams and endeavours to live the life which one has imagined one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours” Henry David Thoreau Modern transportation requirements will see the end of this little bridge shortly. It is a much loved little local landmark on a back road short cut that

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-2967432763908080822010-05-06T20:20:00.004+10:002010-07-11T11:50:05.575+10:00

"Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace." Buddha Happy Sky Watch Friday and Happy Days to everyone celebrating Buddha’s birthday. Sky Watch Friday is great fun with 100’s of bloggers from all over sharing their view of the horizon, peaceful or stormy, always interesting.   And just because we know you like the koalas. Thank you for everyone who stopped by to say

Pearl Maplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31973264.post-23789455583326770282010-04-28T20:55:00.004+10:002010-07-11T11:50:36.090+10:00

'If one really loves nature, one can find beauty everywhere.' Vincent van Gogh  So very true for the fans of Sky Watch, the sky starts to become a whole lot more interesting when you take the time to notice what is going on up there. Check Sky Watch Friday and 100s of bloggers with their own view of the horizon.  And because we know you like a little local colour and wildlife And a page from my

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“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Lovely weather we are having this time of year, perfect for long walks outdoors enjoying the sunshine and views to share with friends in Sky Watch Friday. Check the link for 100s of bloggers from all over the world sharing a peek into their view of the horizon. A blogging friend recently

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“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn” Harriet Beecher Stowe Yippie Skippy it is another Sky Watch Friday, got to love the concept of enjoying the simple pleasures of seeing what is on show in the sky from different parts of the

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"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about." Albert Einstein  Thank you to our hosts of Sky Watch Friday, their weekly blog party brings together 100s of enthusiastic bloggers from all over the world with their own view of the horizon. It is a simple concept that really catches the

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“Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be, how much you can love,  what you can accomplish, and what your potential is."  Anne Frank Happy Easter everyone. Posting a few new altered books and creative projects from the weekend. Mixed Media Monday is hosting a challenge this week on the theme eggs.  Recently I signed on as part

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"Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination." Diane Sawyer   Many thanks to our hosts of Sky Watch Friday, who organize for us to visit hundreds of views from all over the world each week. Blogging for Alphabe-Thursday, Jenny is hosting weekly parties working through the alphabet and lucky me, this week is P, Pretty, Paris, Postcards sytled into

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science.” Albert Einstein Many thanks to our hosts of Sky Watch Friday, who organize for us to visit hundreds of views from all over the world each week. My contribution to Mixed Media Monday on the theme of "I feel pretty" complete with a little glimmering bug found in the garage.

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"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." Marcel Proust. Many thanks to the kind hosts of Sky Watch Friday who manage to get hundreds of bloggers from all over the world clicking in every week with their own view of the horizon.   A new altered book project.

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Looks like the hotmail address linked to my blog has been hacked I apologize for anyone who’s gotten junk mail, please just delete it Trying to sort how bad this and may have to get a new hotmail to shut them off I’ve got the latest Nortons and all that stuff at home but it all started when I used an office computer to check my mail, silly idea

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