Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Deck views





Where I spent my 4th of July. On my patio reading, relaxing. Away from the frenzied crowds of parks, beaches, shopping malls and parade grounds. These were my quiet views. Grapes hanging overhead. Reflections of green. A curious dog. The fragile bloom of a passion flower. Simple joys. My life is good.
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12 comments:

  1. LeslieJuly 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    i LOVE passion flowers! do you get zebra longwing butterflies? we used to have a blue passion vine, and i miss the zebras we used to see flying around it.

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  2. stregataJuly 5, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    The passion flowers are gorgeous - and sounds to me like the perfect way to spend a holiday weekend...

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  3. SarahJuly 5, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Sounds lovely! I like the picture of your dog looking out of the flap.

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  4. Holly Loves ArtJuly 5, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    What a lovely post. Nice pictures! Phoebe got to come with us to a fun 4th party and play with two other small dogs. She had a ball!

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  5. Silke PowersJuly 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    What a perfect way to spend the 4th! We did the same - much time on our back porch reading and relaxing, good food, and quiet! Love those photos and I sure miss passion flowers here... Hugs, Silke

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  6. BeccaJuly 6, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Oh I LOVE this, and that flower is so beautiful, I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. What a lovely way to spend time.

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  7. DianneJuly 6, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I'm still waiting for my passion flowers to bloom. This is the first time I've planted them. Yours are gorgeous! And the grapes look great... Lovely deck for a lovely day...

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  8. Dreamcicle JourneysJuly 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Glad to hear you're enjoying the lazy, quiet days of summer, too.

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  9. Lori annJuly 7, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    a lovely way to spend the day, i had a quiet 4th too, i walked to the beach and actually found a kind of empty spot near the water. bliss!

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  10. A time to danceJuly 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    It makes me happy to read that life is good for you my friend ... Your photographs are so beautiful have you thought of making them into cards and selling them ?

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  11. OlgaJuly 9, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I really loved the photo with the curious dog. Our cat also needs to be in the middle of all the events, and well informed of what's going on. Excellent photos.

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  12. Renee TroyJuly 10, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I always feel so peaceful when I come to visit your blog. You have such a wonderful calming nature. I also get inspired to relax. However, I fear I'm bit more like Julie in the way my mind works. I'm glad you enjoyed the 4th.
    Hugs

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