Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Irish Shamrock (Trifolium dubium)

"May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go." An Irish Blessing

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Everyone's Irish today.

The Official Irish Shamrock is Trifolium dubium. It is pictured in an Irish Belleek bowl planted in genuine Irish dirt.



Tulips In Jars

Such a nice still life with tulips in vases and bottles and jars. This should brighten your day.


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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

English Mansion With Sundial

Dudmaston Hall in Shopshire, England
Late 17th Century mansion with art collection, lakeside garden and one of Britain's most important collection of contemporary art in a country estate house setting. Maintained by The National Trust for ever, for everyone.



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Lone Tree In Spring

So beautiful. A lone tree in a field full of wildflowers.


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Paradise Contained (Flower Bulbs)

I pick up this book all the time lately. I've posted several photos from it too. It is a little early to think of anything except bulbs. Actually the best time to think about bulbs was last fall.

Paradise Contained. Growing and Decorating with Flower Bulbs
I love the twig stand on the cover, don't you?



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Taucherglocke (Diving Bell)

Taucherglocke. This is one of my early lithographs representing an open diving bell with air supply. It looks very imaginary to me. Lithographer: M. Listemann. I wish I new more...I bought a box full of these mysterious prints years ago. Please advise if you can provide additional information. Thanks, Rosemary


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Peek-a-boo

Peek-a-boo I see you. The sun is shining brightly and the sky is blue. Is it spring yet?



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Monday, March 15, 2010

Rielle Hunter Photo Shoot in GQ

Hello, America, My Name Is Rielle Hunter: Politics: GQ
Does anyone tell the truth in Washington? I must admit I read the whole article.



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Fancy Calligraphy with Deer

Oh Deer, isn't this wonderful? Now that handwriting is officially dead, we won't be seeing anyone practice this wonderful art. Say it isn't so.


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Helen Hayes Illustrated Quote

This is so true.
And maybe the years before and after as well.
Helen Hayes



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Getting Fired

"The term 'to get fired' comes from when clans of long ago wanted to get rid of unwanted people without killing them, so they would burn their houses down instead." Wow, I did not know this.

Source: OH YEAH FACTS

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Sliding Barn Door Inside The House

One day I too will have a sliding barn door inside my cottage. They make such good sense when you can't do a pocket door. The room is so spacious without a door opening into it.


sliding barn door

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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Goodnight

See you in the morning.


Twig Hutchinson photo

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Mother Owl

This mother owl looks a little frazzled, doesn't she? I can't imagine why.


mother owl

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Another Photo Of An English Squirrel

I'm always drawn to photographs of English Red Squirrels which continue to decline sharply, despite various campaigns to help them. I think the grey squirrels are taking over.


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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 3





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Zebra Cleans A Hippopotamus's Teeth

This hippo had no intention of having the zebra for lunch - it was having its teeth cleaned.

The hippopotamus is regarded as one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and has a bite that can cut a small boat in half. Nobody told the zebra at The Zurich Zoo. The hippo held her mouth wide open for a full 15 minutes while the zebra played dental hygienist and cleaned her teeth. Really! Read the entire article @ BBC News
Photo by Jill Sonsteby



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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Set Your Clock Forward | Daylight Savings Time

Tomorrow (March 14) is the first day of Daylight Savings time. Spring FORWARD one hour. Set your clock ahead before you go to bed tonight. Computers, cable boxes, DVRs and other devices will automatically reset. Don't forget. Luckily they always give us a Sunday to adjust so everything will be back to normal on Monday for the work week. You will lose an hour of sleep tonight so you might be cranky tomorrow.


image: Twig Hutchinson

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