Tuesday, April 16, 2013

"AFTER TAXES"

"Finally, I found the answers in my room: Roof said, "Aim high;" Fan said, "Be Cool;" Clock said, "Every minute is precious." Mirror said, "Reflect before you act." Window said, "See the world." Calender said, "Be up-to-date." Door said, "Push hard to achieve your goals." ~ Unknown Author

Let's continue to pray for the families of the victims and residents of Boston, MA; I was horrified at the tragic events of yesterday's bombing surrounding the Boston Marathon.

Pray prey; pray! "Prey" is NOT a typo.

Have a terrific, rather than a "spare change" kind of Tuesday.

***#5 photo of the day***

(photo taken 2/13/2013)
Saturday, April 27, 2013 

"DRESS CODE III"

"Individuality will always be one of the conditions of real elegance" ~ Christian Dior

I'll admit; I have an affinity for costume jewelry. Shown here is one of my favorite necklaces adorning a lime green turtleneck that I paired with a chocolate brown suit worn to work on the day this was photographed. 

Christian Dior, the legendary designer, proclaimed: "No elegant woman follows fashion slavishly. You have to consider your age, your body, your lifestyle, personality amongst other things. Just because it looks good on a model or in a magazine, it does not mean it looks good on you. Just because everyone is wearing it, does not mean you have to wear it too. Remember, individuality is not an excuse for eccentricity." Amen!!

Have a safe and fun weekend, and remember to be yourself; if you can't do that, nothing else matters.

***#11 photo of the day***

(photo taken 2/13/2013)
Monday, April 15, 2013

"TAX DAY 2013"

"He who has an opinion of his own, but depends upon the opinion and taste of others, is a slave." ~ Klopstock 

I had this one "in the can" until today. The caption and sign say it all.

Thanks for your comments on my "Beads and Bangles" photo yesterday; it was #1 for a while, but finished in the #2 spot; but I am not sweating the small stuff. Congrats to my friend Linda (aka Lgood) whose 1940 Ford "Copperhead" photo was #1.

 Have a "tax-free" day:)!

***#19 photo of the day***

(photo taken 2/13/2013)
Feb 13, 2013

Seen from my balcony in Clearwater Beach, Florida...
2/12/13
Day 43/365

Decided to try something new today...I'm so tired of feeling bloated and swollen in my hands and face. Don't know what is causing it but it's driving me crazy. I found this lovely stuff at Target this weekend. So far, it may have done nothing other than possibly giving me a migraine :-( Would be nice if it worked! We'll see!
2/11/13
Day 42/365

Ok it's a truly awful picture quality-wise but she looked soooo funny sleeping with her ears weirdly flopped out like this. I just had to snap a pic and all I had near me at the time was my iPod. Unfortunately, I didn't end up taking any other photos today so this I guess this is my pic for today! ;)
Feb 12, 2013

 Another wonderful Sunset...Clearwater Beach, Fl
Friday, April 19, 2013

"CHAIN REACTION"

"The mark of a wise person is being able to reach beyond the truth, to admit they can learn more than they already know. A wise person doesn't string together the beads of unrelated events into a necklace simply to have something they wish to see. A wise person sees the truth even if it is something unexpected. That is the most beautiful necklace to wear - the truth." ~ Terry Goodkind

SOOC, uncropped 

I placed a royal blue crinkled blouse underneath the necklace as a backdrop to accent its gold tone.

WOW! I am humbly appreciative of your comments on yesterday's "Snapdragons" photo; it landed (and remained:) in the #1 spot! You all are too kind. Also, I'd like to give another shout out to fellow SmugMuggers Katherine (aka KVEdisonNaturePhotos), John (aka John E. Enterline), and Suzanne (aka DreamCatcherPhotography) for identifying those beautiful blooms.

Oh Happy Friday!!

***#11 photo of the day***

(photo taken 2/11/2013)
2/10/13
Day 41/365

Today is the 4th anniversary of when we rescued our sweet little Layla! We call it our "Laylaversary"! I think we all adore this face a little bit more every day. Here she is, waiting patiently for a cookie :) She really is such a wonderful dog ♥
2/10/13
Day 41/365

Today is the 4th anniversary of when we rescued our sweet little Layla! We call it our "Laylaversary"! I think we all adore this face a little bit more every day. Here she is, waiting patiently for a cookie :) She really is such a wonderful dog ♥
2/10/13
Day 41/365

Today is the 4th anniversary of when we rescued our sweet little Layla! We call it our "Laylaversary"! I think we all adore this face a little bit more every day. Here she is, waiting patiently for a cookie :) She really is such a wonderful dog ♥
2/10/13
Day 41/365

Today is the 4th anniversary of when we rescued our sweet little Layla! We call it our "Laylaversary"! I think we all adore this face a little bit more every day. Here she is, waiting patiently for a cookie :) She really is such a wonderful dog ♥
See photo in original gallery.