This year our neighborhood is not adorned with very many Christmas Lights or Festive Decorations. I did, however, manage to capture a few Christmas Lights and decorations within our walking pathways.
Dale host the weekly challenge The Cosmic Photo Challenge with a different theme each week. This week’s theme is Reflections.
“Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it.”
– Ernest Holmes
Here are a few Reflections from around the Carolinas …
Lake Crandall Anne Springs Close Greenway The Pond at Daniel Stowe Conservancy Crandall Bowles Children’s Farm South Fork Catawba River Lake NormanLake NormanLake NormanLake Norman
“Your life is a reflection of your thoughts. If you change your thinking, you change your life.”
Egidio from Through Brazilian Eyesis this week’s host for the Lens-Artist Photo Challenge with her theme of Longing. I took some time thinking about what I wanted to select to showcase a few things I am Longing.
Longing for times of bygone days, remembering the good times, the friendships made, the experiences I’ve had over the years are memories I treasure forever.
“Oh, how I miss the old days -those carefree moments, those unforgettable experiences, and those precious friendships that made life so incredibly beautiful.”
Longing for road trips, traveling to the mountains, beaches, and favourite places; recalling some of my favourite things.
Showcased in the above gallery are images of a rode trip where my eldest son and I drove through part of the Blue Ridge Parkway stopping at various mileposts to catch a glimpse of the magnificent views. A short distance from a section of the BlueRidge Parkway is where my maternal ancestors lived which emphasizes the significance and importance this area is to my heart.
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory”
— Dr. Seuss
Memories of bygone days are ones I’ll always cherish, but not all would be worth repeating. Memories of friendships that have stood the test of time are ones worth treasuring.
The above images are a small depiction of bygone days of wonderful events I miss from my childhood. Events of bygone days are lovely to remember, but learning from them and looking forward is extremely essential.
“Sometimes, I wish I could rewind back to the old days and press pause … just for a little while.”
Treasure Simplicity
Here’s to making sure the present are good ‘ole days filled with love, family, and happiness.
Dale host the weekly challenge The Cosmic Photo Challenge with a different theme each week. This week’s theme is Summer Fun.
The main Summer Funtime this summer that was different than most any other time were the Summer Concerts the Town of Cramerton held at the end of each month. This was a time to gather downtown to enjoy some fantastic music, visit with others within the community, and basically have a funtastic experience.
Chairmen of the BoardColemanColeman burning off energy before the ConcertRick Hubbard’s Great American Kids Show Coleman listening & watching Rick Hubbard entertaining the audience Attending Summer Concerts in Centennial Center Park
Another part of Coleman’s Summer Funtime is visiting different playgrounds. However, this activity is not reserved for just Summertime.
Coleman Swinging Coleman Sliding Coleman at the C.B. Huss Recreation Center Playground Summertime in the Playgrounds
How about some Water Funtime that was included in Coleman’s Summertime Funtime …
Coleman’s Backyard Water Playtime Funtime Coleman’s Backyard Water Playtime FuntimeColeman at Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Spillway Summer is a great time for Water Playtime
Now to we are almost to the end of our Summertime Review so let’s look at one of Coleman’s favourite things to do … Playing in the Sand.
Coleman Sandtime at Riverside Park and Greenway Coleman Sandtime at Goat Island Park and Greenway Coleman Sandtime at Riverside Park and GreenwaySand time is not just for Summer
And Finally last, but not least, Coleman’s ultimate Funtime activity all year long (not just Summertime) and that is hiking. He enjoys hiking out in the woods amongst nature anytime he possibly can get outdoors.
Coleman hiking at Daniel Stowe Conservancy Coleman tree climbing while hiking at Goat Island Park and Greenway Coleman hiking at Daniel Stowe ConservancyColeman tree climbing while hiking at Goat Island Park and GreenwayColeman takes a break from hiking to visit the horses at Anne Springs Close Greenway. Summertime Hikes
I do not really care for early mornings, however, that is beside the point. We all must do what we must do even if that means getting up early when we would rather sleep in a tad bit longer.
A few years ago we lived in the countryside and we were blessed with seeing deer in the early mornings.
Good Morning, Hope you don’t mind our passing through so early. Just wanted to stop by to say Hello.
We currently live in a small town and when school is in session it is still pretty dark outside. These are some of what we see while we are waiting for the school bus to arrive.
Early Morning Skies, Early Morning Passenger Trains, and finally the yellow school bus.
God Bless. Rise and Shine and Give God the Glory (even though we crave sleep). Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
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