Signed top left: Edward Penfield ~ Woman in green rocker, reading.
That's what summer is for isn't it? Rocking and reading.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 14
Grow it yourself: Plan a farm garden now.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
DIY Origami Seed Starter Boxes
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Hollyhocks Are Such Country Flowers
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A Book Is A Present You Can Open Again and Again
Monday, June 14, 2010
Bolingy Cottage Cornwall UK
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Beautiful Stone Church in New Zealand
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I've never been to New Zealand but this beautiful photograph makes me want to go Down Under. Two readers send the following information: "This church was built on the lake shore as a memorial to the pioneers of the MacKenzie Country, nearby stands a very touching memorial to the dogs who worked this country as well. A stunningly beautiful spot. Just beyond the church is a lake with a color you have to see to believe." Now I really want to go.
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World's Best Dollhouse
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Baby Bluebird Rescue Day 2
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Dogs In A Perfect World
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Adopt A Shelter Dog
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 13
High Tide Cottage
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Baby Bluebird Rescue At The Cottage
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When I woke up this morning I looked outside my bedroom window and saw a blob that wasn't moving on the lawn near the Eastern Bluebird house. It looked like a baby bird and it was. The bluebird parents weren't at all upset and every once in a while they would fly down and shove something in its mouth. I was very concerned because it was almost time to let Webster out and this little bird clearly could not fly. I got my camera and a big stick. As I was shooting baby bluebird portraits the parents were dive bombing my head. Then I got my stick and tried to make this little one perch on it so I could put him back in the house. That did not work. So I picked him up and poked him back inside so he could tell his juvenile brothers and sisters about the outside world and the giant who helped him. I hope he stays inside until his little wings are stronger. All is well now. You know how much I love my bluebirds and I don't want to lose a single one. Here's hoping you have some excitement too this weekend. xo, Rosemary
My camera ~ Nikon D40Friday, June 11, 2010
Yellow Poppies
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