Welcome to Small Reflections


"Nothing is ever achieved without enthusiasm."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Duck photo source: Lisa's Chaos
I hope you enjoy your visit. If you're looking for something specific, check out the links to posts by category in my sidebar and down a ways. They'll assist with tracking down different types of posts found on each of my three blogs. You might also enjoy checking out the other sites: Sacred Ruminations, Blog Rolls, Bling & Blurbs, and Happily Retired Gal.

I hope you'll look around & leave comments
then visit me at my new blog ...

Giraffe Journal

and/or website ... Labyrinth Journal
both self-hosted at WordPress
where I publish as myself
rather than under a
pseudonym.

I've not had much time for posting or blog visits, but if you're interested I hope you'll find time to check out my new blog, Giraffe Journal or my Labyrinth Journal website ... both self hosted at WordPress.

Thanks for your visit and have a delightful day ;--)
Hugs and blessings,

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Springtime Arrives Early in Southern California

Make Time for Small Reflections
Scroll down for Camera Critters & Pet Pride

but first, belatedly ...



the week got away
from me celebrating my
birthday with my sis


but I've decided
to participate in these
three memes anyway

1. It's still February and much of the nation is experiencing more snowy weather, yet (much to my surprise) purple iris and yellow crocus (Ooops ... methinks they might be FREESIA rather than crocus) have burst forth into bloom already in my front yard ...




2. My recently cut back rose bushes are already coming back with new growth.




3. The amaryllis bulbs are beginning to put up shoots ... and one gladiola too.





4. My neighbor's well-established potted cactus provides a preview of what's to come ...


with my own below ...




5. Although some of my newly planted pansies are struggling in all the rain we've had recently, others are doing well ...


Sassy relaxing
in the sun on the parkway ...
too tired to play


Click for others participating in Camera Critters,
Shadow Shots, & Pet Pride too
Small Reflections ... Smile Back

Thought for Today
"
If you've never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul by a flower in spring bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom." Audra Foveo

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Celebrating a Milestone in my Life ...

Make Time for Small Reflections
This is my beach world
Southern California
a delightful place!






Click for others participating in My World,
Outdoor Wednesday, and
Watery Wednesday.



Sixty-five today
don't feel more than forty-four
on most sunny days ;-)


Last year
a rainbow
started out my special day ...
This year my sister



is in town and we'll
get together after my
morning class to walk

with our cameras
beach & pier ... snapping photos
(weather permitting)




ending up at Duke's

'Barefoot Bar' to celebrate
late this afternoon ...



yummy fish tacos
Margarita on the rocks
Hula Pie to share

Photobucket

Did I mention how

much I love to read, write and
share my photographs?

Small Reflections ... Smile Back

Thought for Today
"The whole world opened up to me when I began to read."
Mary McLeod Bethune

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Molly & Ms Kitty enjoy sunshine after rain ...

Make Time for Small Reflections

computer issues
once again have limited
my blogging visits

but hopefully I'll
be able to catch up with
most of you today


Scroll down for Today's Flowers,
Mellow Yellow & Mosaic Monday too


after Friday's rain
both fur-kids enjoy the sun
before rain tonight



SOOC above ... Poster Edges below


Click to embiggen for better viewing and for others participating
in
Camera Critters, Shadow Shots, Pet Pride and Blue Monday



Nasturtiums in bloom
already (a little bit)
and Johnny Jump Ups




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and for others participating in
Today's Flowers, Mellow Yellow, and Mosaic Monday
Small Reflections ... Smile Back

Thought for Today
"While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us." Benjamin Franklin
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