2/29/16 - Thinking Outside the Box - Twig - Quote - Julia Cameron - Mystery

"Mystery is at the heart of creativity.  That and surprise."
~ Julia Cameron

2/26/16 - SkyWatch Friday - Fence and Sky - Quote - David Hockney - Mysterious

Greetings and Salutations from Illinois!   If you would like to view skies from all over the world click here: http://skyley.blogspot.com/.  Our SkyWatch Friday hosts are:  Yogi, Sylvia and Sandy.

What does the sky look like when shooting through a fence?

"If you see the world as beautiful, thrilling and mysterious, as I think I do, then you feel quite alive."
~ David Hockney

2/24/2016 - Outdoor Wednesday - #372 - Lake Michigan - Quote - Chinese Proverb - Adapting

Howdy Folks!   If you would like to view outdoor themes click here: http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/.  Thank you Susan for being our hostess.

Saturday the area had 60 degree weather; but included strong winds.   Our rose trellis and the rain barrel fell over.  The wind was strong and sounded like a train when I opened the front door to get the mail.  It melted the ice on the streets, alleys and yards.  Now more snow is predicted for today or tonight.

Quote:  "The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water molds itself to the pitcher."
~ Chinese Proverb

2/22/16 - Thinking Outside the Box - Quote - Julia Cameron - Paying Attention

"The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention."
~ Julia Cameron

2/18/2016 SkyWatch Friday - Lake Michigan 2182016

Greetings and Salutations!   If you would like to view skies from all over the world click here: http://skyley.blogspot.com/.   Our SkyWatch Friday hosts are:  Yogi, Sylvia and Sandy.

Lake Michigan 2182016.

2/16/2016 - Outdoor Wednesday - #371 - Wilmette Coast Guard Preparing for a Rescue Mission

Greetings and Salutations!   If you would like to view Outdoor Themes click here: http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/.  Thank you Susan for being the hostess.

Person has fallen into the water.

Others are beginning to relieve person from his problem.

Here another person broke through the ice and cried out "HELP!"

Others are practicing a rescue mission.  


Wilmette Coast Guard preparing for a rescue mission.  The skies are blue.  It is a sunny day but very cold out.  Several days before Lake Michigan in this bay had melted all the ice and now this is all new ice forming. Some areas a person could safely walk but other areas a person would break through the ice into the frigid water.   Both my husband and I have never viewed this exercise before.   What a surprise!

2/14/2016 - Quote - Charles M. Schulz - Love and Chocolate

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

"All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."
~ Charles M. Schulz