Red Rose and Yellow Sunflower

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In my neighbor's yard
grow these lovely blossoms that
I have photographed

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New to my yard ... these
potted blossoms came my way
when somebody moved

leaving them behind.
Yes, that is my bare foot print
on my patio

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Today's Flowers
Mellow Yellow Monday
Ruby Tuesday
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Thought for Today
"Where all men think alike, no one thinks too much."
Walter Lippman

Molly & Layla - Relationship in Transition

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Layla lives next door
and plays quite aggressively
when she meets Molly

When she was little
it was not a problem but
now she's almost grown

so they often meet
one another through the fence
or 'above' on the

stairs and deck instead
especially when the pup
Aloha is near.

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note the picture on the lower right especially.

Fortunately the
neighbor has hired a dog
trainer to help out

because we would both
like the dogs to learn to play
less aggressively.

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Poster Edges - Pinched


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See also a ...
Monochrome Review of Molly's Recent Adventures
today at Sacred Ruminations

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Thought for Today
"Outside of a dog, a books is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." Groucho Marx

What an UPSET at the US Open in New York!

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Yes, I know I'm late
with my Monday post, but it's
been a BUSY day.

Power Point Class this
morning and this afternoon,
two tennis matches!

First women's doubles
where the Williams sisters won
their match easily

then the men's final ...
Juan Martin Del Potro and
Roger Federer

battled for five sets
with momentum swinging from
player to player

as unusual
things occurred ... at first it seemed
Roger would prevail

but the young 6th seed
lucked out on a late challenge
ending with a win!

I confess I am
feeling just a wee bit blue
about this upset ;--(

Photos collaged with images from the official US Open Photo Gallery
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Alas, they didn't wear red, yellow, or blue
but they do have big smiles ;--)

Thought for Today
"If you surrender to the wind you can ride it." Toni Morrison

Molly & Aloha - The Friendship Grows

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If you missed earlier installments, click here to catch up ;--)

The Dalmatian pup
Aloha grows bolder each
day ... She ventures out

of her yard to find
Molly ... sharing balls and toys
running merrily.

Play is different
because the pup is so small
but when she grows up

I suspect they'll be
best of friends and vigorous
playmates ... happily!


Straight out of the Camera
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Thought for Today
"Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights." Pauline R. Kezer

Ruby Tuesday - US Open TENNIS in New York

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Mosaic Monday, Pet Pride, & Camera Critters
are in the NEXT post ... Ms Kitty's Favorite Hang Out.

I confess ... I'm a huge tennis fan
grateful for television coverage my my DVR!

How about the 17 year old Melanie Oudin making it into the Quarter Finals ... defeating Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova, and Nadia Petrovia to get there? She's quite something but since she's not wearing RED to play, I've shared Kim Clijsters (who's coming back from retirement to get married and have a baby 18 months ago ... managed to 'take out' Venus Williams in the round of 16 yesterday) and Roger Federer who ARE wearing red. Leyton Hewitt's there too with a touch of red on his racket ... just because.

It's hard to believe none of the American men made it to the Quarter Finals ... first time EVER in the history of the tournament! Of course it's equally hard to believe NONE of the Russian women made it to the Quarters either. Strange turn of events.

Straight from the US Open
Official Website Photo Gallery

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Thought for Today
"Tennis is an addiction that once it has truly hooked a man will not let him go." Russell Lynes

Ms Kitty's Favorite Hang-Out

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Straight out of the camera ...

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and my favorite ...
Poster Edges

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Here's an update on Molly shared in yesterday's
Camera Critters.

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Thought for Today
"It's not enough to be busy ... the question is: What are we busy about?" Henry David Thoreau

Aloha and Molly - A Budding Friendship

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Aloha the pup
follows Molly everywhere ...
Although Molly still

looks for Jenke, she
seems to have 'adopted' the
spotted little pooch

showing her 'the ropes'
how to stay out of the street
and 'rest' on the grass

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Straight out of the Camera below

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Thought for Today
"A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down." Arnold Glasow

Outdoor Watery Wednesday - Multiple Variations

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Mostly

Once again I share
photographs from my sister ...
Modified by Me ;--)



I don't know how they
manage sharing this small space
but somehow they do


South Bend, Washington
Straight out of my sister's camera

Modified by me
PSE6 filters used
then 'labeled' in blue.

These may look alike
at first glance but when enlarged
differences emerge.

If you have the time
I'd appreciate knowing
which ones you prefer.

Rough Pastels


Paint Daubs


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Adjusted for Brightness

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Wordless Wednesday

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Thought for Today
"The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it." Daniel Webster