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Thoughtful Sunday

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(Photo taken at sunrise on Wind Rock - near Blacksburg, Virginia)

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”

Rachel Carson

Outside

Since it's not so bitter cold this winter I'm trying to get out more. This weekend we walked up to the park and saw a rafter of turkeys. (Did you know that was the collective name for a group of turkeys?)

It was really snowy while we were out. My glasses were covered and I had to take them off and put them in my pocket for the walk home. It was blizzardy - but just while we were walking home.

Today it was warmish and sunny. The fresh air felt good.

I would probably get more exercise if I left my camera at home but taking the camera along makes it more fun!

Also, it has been so warm lately that I've started pondering what new things I want to plant in the garden this year. My neighbor had some really good cucumbers last year that I'd like to try. 

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Thoughtful Sunday

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(I took my nephew's senior portraits)

“If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart.. i'll always be with you.”

Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne, 1926.

Crafturday

We had more snow. I went out long enough to take a few pictures and spent the day in the sewing room.

It was a real Crafturday. Four people sewing!! D worked on some button fly jeans from the thrift store; he removed the buttons and inserted a zipper. His girlfriend finished making a skirt. P worked on her valentines and I did some custom quilting.

It is a good thing I have multiple machines!

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How'd That Happen?

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Time sure flies. It is hard for me to believe that M will be a senior in high school this year.  We had a little senior portrait photo session this week. I think they turned out pretty good but I think I could do better. He had is wisdom teeth out yesterday so I'll have to wait a while to try again.

But really, how did this little squirt on the left

turn into this so fast?

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