Friday, July 26, 2013

July

July has been hotter than a firecracker
but
in spite of the heat
filled
with the wonders of summer

lemon mint growing in a tub

Grandpa Ott blooming on the gate

iced coffee in a mermaid cup

doves cooing in the garden

coming upon a painting class while on an olive farm tour (The Lavande Farm)

 a twilight  moment driving home from the hill country






I have been storing as much summer magic in my heart as it will hold

to take out

on cold winter eves....
.
Dottie
♥
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12 comments:

  1. Lucy@heart and hearthJuly 26, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Beautiful, Dottie. Love the pictures and I've been storing too...

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  2. donna bakerJuly 26, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Can I borrow some this winter? We don't get along, winter and I.

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  3. gardenbugJuly 27, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Out painting in the field under "sunbrellas"! Love this shot in particular Dottie!

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineJuly 27, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Oh how wonderful and peaceful. What a great photo of the artists painting 'En plein air'.

    Have a lovely weekend ~ FlowerLady

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 27, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    What a spectacular sunset! I love seeing the artists, too. You just never know what you will find when you set out on an adventure! Enjoy your weekend!

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  6. Freckled HenJuly 27, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Reading your post is a beautiful way to start this day. Your words and pictures are always so uplifting! I hope you have a great weekend, it is right in the heart of summer--the best kind of weekend!

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  7. Betty SneeringerJuly 27, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    I love your writing style! You say a lot with a few interesting words. Nice pictures, too. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you find a lemon verbena plant.

    Betty

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  8. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysJuly 27, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Sweet memories for cherishing.

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  9. Tracy AltieriJuly 28, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Wonderful photos and thoughts. I am particularly fond of mermaids!

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  10. Patty July 29, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Lovely poetry and photos. The mosaic is stunning.

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  11. DeborahAugust 1, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    How beautiful Dottie!
    I know how much your heart adores summer ...and it shows!
    Love your photos and all your summer magic!

    All my heart,
    Deborah xoxo

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  12. GenevaAugust 3, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    What wonderful memories of Summer ... it's great that you are capturing such special ones before it all comes to an end. Time seems to be flying by!
    Blessings!
    Geneva

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