winter gave us a pass this year. Pretty much temps mid 60's plus intense sun at high altitudes make it warmer during the days.... I start with a photo of my front porch (alas no snow on it)
I love photography and have continued to try art photos this week along my walks
many are brought to you by the color gray
 |
| insects are coming out already, hello miss Ladybug |
 |
| beloved donkeys taking advantage of another warm day |
 |
| these two rode by in the nature preserve while we were there... |
 |
| icy creek view along the golf course from when we had 3 days of cold |
 |
| this little fellow scampered right past us with no nod at all |
 |
| this tree is trying to escape the fence... |
 |
| ouch |
 |
| gray clouds look heavy, and the mountains have no snow |
our conversation starter this week is
"remember in elementary school, exchanging Valentines with classmates, did you? It was a big deal, which tiny card to give to which child. We had to give everyone one... we decorated the box too.
remember those little cards and the tiny envelopes?
 |
| no surprise, I always loved whimsy! |
That was in Tampa.... did you also do it in your area?
A happy moment was connecting with one of the I Like people, Angela, via FT.... she's a real kindred spirit to me and it meant so much to chat with her and see her studio. Thank you my friend!
Time and Acceptance are the biggest gifts one can share
in these unhappy times I have to watch fun videos... to remind me one day I'll have a dog again
happy? the basics link to talking dogs ( sorry the video won't appear here)
I do love a goofy baby
I'm looking forward to the start of the Olympics... ice skating and curling, opening ceremonies
Might watch the puppy bowl, but why run it during the olympics?
trying to keep up with my sewing challenges... from this week
please visit these folk to see their likes, and if they gave out kid valentines too
let me know if you wrote a post to be included... I'll add in your link!
Oh yes, we did Valentines at school too back in the 1960s, same rules as you had, decorated box, one card for every kid so no one was excluded. I wonder if they still do that in school? Love the baby elephant video! And I'm looking forward to the Winter Olympics too. Canada usually does pretty well at winter sports.
ReplyDeleteTime and acceptance - so important. Why do people have so much trouble with acceptance these days? The Valentines and decorated boxes were definitely a memory from elementary school. My favorite part was decorating the shoebox or oatmeal box. My girls had fun decorating Valentine boxes too. BTW - winter has mostly missed us too. We can't even blame high altitude and sunshine for our warm temps. High of 58 predicted for today. Sigh!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! It was lovely to connect with you! I look forward to doing it again!
ReplyDeleteThose are all nice photos. I remember doing the Valentine thing in elementary school too. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to see the horseback riders on your walk! I loved the cute baby elephant video, too. Your SAHRR is coming along beautifully - I love those soothing blues! Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteBig thumbs up for that reel on Buddhist monks and Aloka. Your photos are great - that blue pot almost makes the mortar in the brickwork look a shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Winter Olympic events are the ice skating events. I loved ice skating when I was young! Making and receiving Valentines brings back memories. Now I bake some brownie hearts in a cast iron mold that I have for my grandchildren as a treat.
ReplyDeleteMom loved Valentines Day in grade school. They brought a shoe box to school and decorated them in art class. On the actual day everyone put Valentines in all the other boxes. It is sad now as it is not allowed because some kids might not be able to bring a box or buy those cheap Valentines. It is a really fun memory for our mom, though.
ReplyDeleteYour blog makes me happy! Thought you’d like to know that. Here’s praying for an amazing healthy week for you!🙏🏻
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your photos. I’m so bad at remembering to use the camera. I know you are disappointed in the lack of winter in Colorado, and the moisture is needed desperately. But the cold and barometric changes make me hurt all over, so I’m selfishly glad it’s been warmer with sunshine. The challenges this year are very challenging! Can’t wait to see yours.
ReplyDeleteYes, I exchanged Valentine cards and always made a decorative box that I took to class. This tradition is alive and well in the elementary grades, though the boxes have become more elaborate. Here in Kentucky, we seem to be getting your winter weather. I wish we could trade! Thank you for linking up.
ReplyDelete