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Tag Archives: Rural Life
First touch of Winter
The long drought has ended. Rain, day of rain have soaked the soil leaving us with a shortage of around nine inches more to make up for Gaia’s stinginess. What can one expect when there are hordes of misfits torturing … Continue reading
Posted in Pen/Brush & Ink
Tagged Art, Flora, Landscapes, Memories, Mountains, Rural Life, Seasons, Snow, studio Work
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Floral lure
One of the flowers that attract both humming birds and butterflies is Buddleia, the butterfly bush. I planted fifty feet of them along the fence and they with a small place need pruning every year. there are many varieties, some … Continue reading
Late August Garden
The days are still hot with nights around 70° or a bit higher and the humidly chasing that up the scale. One never knows which will win that race; one only hopes it’s the AC that comes in first place. … Continue reading
The Little Patriot
When I made this photo I was taken by the enthusiasm of this kid, sitting off by himself, thoroughly enjoying the parade and his chance to join in the festivities. Every passing fire truck, band and marching unit was cause … Continue reading
Posted in Lagniappe
Tagged Community, Editorial, Holdays, Kids, Memories, Passtimes, Portraits, Rural Life, Small Towns, Social Life, Street Views
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The Sun peeping…
… through the leaves, causes the birds to chirp, the bees to hum, flowers to open and the dew to start to evaporate. However you have to be up, have your camera in hand and the omnipresent cup of coffee … Continue reading
The Vacation bump in the road
Do you remember those days as a kid… The day finally arrives when your vacation starts. Into the car, getting on the road and someone, don’t know who, told the Transportation Department that you were Leaving today taking this road … Continue reading
Posted in Lagniappe
Tagged Childhood, Kids, Memories, Rural Life, Seasons, Street Views, Workers
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Memorial Day and Memories
Photo was taken on Rte 22A just south of Vergennes in June 2007. Some of you may be old enough to remember as kids, buying a roll or two of red, white and blue crepe paper with which we decorated … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Childhood, History, Holdays, Kids, Landscapes, Memories, Rural Life, Street Views, studio Work
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A pastel patch
Never miss a chance to brighten p an area that needs some color. It makes a difference when sitting in the afternoon, enjoying a beverage of choice, or the sunrise caffeine jolt some favor. I just purchased a set of … Continue reading
Just bathing in the sun
As the days go by these blooms will fade and the new ones now tightly furled and small will open up to take their place. I noticed out in the front of the house, the lavender is making its presence … Continue reading
A garden favorite
Any garden, flower bed or hanging basket that doesn’t have a selection of different colored Petunias, is just not a garden. A surfeit of colors makes this flower one that brightens up any border or porch. Easy to start from … Continue reading
