Monthly Archives: July 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge – Masterpiece

Posted on July 26, 2013 by princessdeloso

Masterpiece. No matter where you are (and where you’ve been), I’m certain you’ve stumbled upon something extraordinary: a place that blows your mind; a work of art or object that speaks to you; or even a location or scene that’s … Continue reading →

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If Charlie Brown Had A Garden . . .

Posted on July 25, 2013 by princessdeloso

. . . it would look a heck of a lot better than this poor excuse.  I am so embarrassed.  My gardens in the past have never been pretty, but they were always productive.  This year the only things to … Continue reading →

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Word A Week Challenge – Curve

Posted on July 24, 2013 by princessdeloso

Once a week I dip into the dictionary and pick a word that the page falls open at, the challenge is to post a picture or use whatever genre you prefer to share what your take on the word is. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Fresh

Posted on July 19, 2013 by princessdeloso

Fresh. The definition for fresh has a bit of a fork in it – it’s a state (new, recent, previously unknown) and it’s a taste or sensation (cool, sweet, invigorating, refreshing). Fresh is definitely this cantaloupe (“melone”) granita I enjoyed recently here … Continue reading →

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Book Review – How To Be Idle

Posted on July 19, 2013 by princessdeloso

The pendulum is starting to swing back to where I have more time on my side.  I am able to take my morning walks again and to sit down and read.  For me, there is nothing more luxurious than to … Continue reading →

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A Word A Week Challenge – Unexpected

Posted on July 16, 2013 by princessdeloso

I’m not sure where the “unexpected” is at; the doe and fawn in the driveway in the morning, or me photographing the deer, or Ginger photobombing the photo of the deer.  The pictures are not the best, but I think … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – The Golden Hour

Posted on July 13, 2013 by princessdeloso

  The Golden Hour. In photography, the “golden hour” is the first and last hour of sunlight of the day. Photographers venture out on sunrise hikes or sunset treks to capture a magical shot, due to the quality of the … Continue reading →

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A View Off The Porch

Posted on July 11, 2013 by princessdeloso

This week Poncho and I got off the porch and into our back yard, figuratively speaking.  As we are children of western North America, anything within 200 miles (322 kilometers) is our backyard.  We are located a relatively short distance … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Anonymous Sources

Posted on July 10, 2013 by princessdeloso

I have been debating whether or not to write this book review since it is less than flattering, and it is after all my first blogging review.  But I’m going to throw caution to the wind and hit publish. If … Continue reading →

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My Morning Walk

Posted on July 7, 2013 by princessdeloso

Since we have moved back onto the estate I’ve been able to renew a routine I’ve quite enjoyed in the past; taking a walk.  To be honest, this is pretty much the only exercise I get.  I walk about forty-five … Continue reading →

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