half-moon beach

shady small lagoon 

local sand and sea setting

shape and name half moon

linked to outdoor wednesday
      and   NF Waters

bio-ma

Everyone is probably sick of seeing day lilies, but I think this star-centered beauty is a marvel.  Some of the surrounding plants have crisped up, but she goes on without a care - needing only sunshine.

linked to NF Bio-ma

railways

Not only is Gloucester the oldest working seaport in America, but it is also home to the oldest working shipyard in America - the Gloucester Marine Railways Corp.  And I have the unique privilege of being a shareholder, and clerk on the Board of Directors.

This fishing vessel is 'hauled up on the rails' for servicing, which entails using a huge chain to pull ships up and onto a wooden dry dock. In this particular type of stern trawler, the net is lowered and raised up using the winches seen in the rear.   The 2 tall white 'spires' are then lowered out to the sides of the boat for stabilization.

Next to this boat is a wooden schooner on the second 'rail'. We are one of few remaining boatyards to maintain the skills to build and repair these older boats. In fact, one of the  three Boston Tea Party boat replicas was built here this past year, and is on display in Charlestown, Ma., near the USS Constitution.  The third will also be built here this coming year.

And here's another view from across the inner harbor....

linked to tinaspicstory; prompt: azure

holy isle

sacred atoll monks revered

near Scotland it lies

 spirits of ancients

venerable goats

horses sheep welcoming all
retreat of Buddhists

link to tackle it tuesday; prompt: holy isle

carry on

twists and turns of prayers

circular installations

we stand at crossroads

without direction

link to carry on tuesday; prompt: standing at the crossroads

take me away

prototype cruise ship

designed to go the distance

book my voyage now

linked to sunday scribblings

          and blue monday

my city

The oldest working seaport in America, my town is one of 'water, water, everywhere'...I am an unofficial ambassador of this beautiful place...

linked to sunday in my city
       and  blue monday

one single impression

cowboy strides along

rizzo lumping behind him

no direction home 

After her stroke, my mom said she felt like Ratso Rizzo, 'lumping behind' everyone......

linked to OSI

haiku heights

given a bouquet

sating hunger for such things 

would you remember

linked to haiku heights; prompt: forget-me-not

6 word saturday

Thinking about snorkeling in the Caribbean....

Can we go on another cruise?

Or should we rent a condo!

linked to 6 word saturday

camera critters-repost

life-long mates pausing

with their quacking entourage

graceful morning swim

linked with camera critters

pink saturday

Bird hi-rise

linked to pink saturday

NF Wings

Although he's a common bird in the Northeast U.S., my backyard goldfinch has such vivid, tropical colors 

Seeing him and his wife always makes me happy!

linked to NF wings

3WW

hazardous gases

cause melting cut short winter 

endangering life

linked with 3WW; prompts:  cut, hazard, endanger

NF waters/share the joy

rocky atlantic coast

buffeted by wind and sea

home to my people

linked to Natures Footstep - Waters
       and  Share the Joy

haiku sensational/hump day

found glass and marbles 

middle of boulder collects

my attempt at art

linked with haiku sensational; prompt: middle
           and  hump day haiku

midweek blues

I am so fortunate to see some spectacular summer sunsets from my deck (you'll see more!)....There's a bit of reflection off the river below.

linked with midweek blues

outdoors

bubbles of mushrooms

with lichen attached as glue

 wooded connections

linked with outdoor wednesday
           and  theme thursday; prompt: connections
           and  rural thursday

another mystery

I'd love to give a name to these plants in my garden.....A friend calls them 'California Roses'......The strange emanations from the mother plant are amazing......

linked with bio-ma;  prompt:  unknown

blo-ma

What a great idea - Unknown....so many unknowns in this life.....Like these! 

My sister took this photo on a cross country trip.....I know it's not macro, but still -what in the world are they??

linked with blo-ma;  prompt: unknown

red

 red dance of passion
   proud carriage intensity
stomping emotion

linked with tackle it tuesday; prompt: passion

           and ruby tuesday2

tina's picstory tuesday

Living on an island (connected to mainland by a bridge), I see 'Wet' at every turn....

linked with tina's picstory tuesday; prompt: wet

mellow yellow

This tiny bicycle-driven school bus in India must have held 12 kids or more!

linked with mellow yellow

magical monday/blue monday

I thought this was a so-so pic of the Rockport, Mass. icon, Motif #1.  After enlarging it, I decided it was  pretty darn good.  So, go on and enlarge my photo and see what you think.....

linked with magical monday
           and  blue monday

one single impression/sunday scribblings

sunning warmth 

picture-windowed dog house

treasured winter niche

linked with one single impression; prompt: niche

        and  sunday scribblings; prompt: treasure

haiku heights

been meaning to say

you talk too much my pretty

 now keep your beak closed 

linked with haiku heights; prompt: meaning

my critter friend

Overlooking my gardens, I am privileged to be able to watch not only a myriad of birds (which you'll get to see, too, in future posts), but also 2 separate groups of chipmunks.  My bird seed isn't just for the birds!

linked with camera critters 

pink saturday

Indian pipe mushrooms

a woodland phenomenon

 music of pink tubes 

linked with pink saturday

6 word saturday

I wanna live in a tree!

linked with 6WS

haiku my heart/green day

ripples spread wider

green shoots connect with shower

waterhole rising 

linked with haiku my heart - summer rain
           and green friday

joyful flowers

The flowers in my yard, blooming from spring to fall, are one of my great joys.

linked with share the joy and floral friday

rural thursday

Annisquam:  A tiny village enclave, which is a lovely part of my town....I love the water reflections

linked with rural thursday

theme thursday

driving distraction

prioritize your needs

better to crash looking good

linked with theme thursday; prompt: distraction

Liebster Blog Award

I am so very flattered to be nominated for this prestigious award by a fellow blogger, Melissa, at dreamweaverswife.

here are the rules to receiving this blog recognition award. 

1. Post 11 random facts about yourself

2. Choose 11 deserving other bloggers

3. Let them know they have been chosen

4. Answer the 11 questions the nominator has asked

5. Now give 11 questions to the ones you have chosen. 

NO TAGS BACK

ok.......

Time to share..About me....


1. I can sit in the house for days on end without leaving. I read, play games, blog, watch (quality) TV, connect with friends.


2. As a teen I wrote poetry, expressing angst and depression. 


3.  I have been in recovery for 20 years, and glad of it.  Had a bad run for too many years.


4. I am still grieving over the loss of my mom and sister to cancer, in 2006 and 2010, respectively. I still talk to them. 


5. I love foreign foods, but only in restaurants.  


6. I have become a lazy housekeeper; actually, I am no housekeeper at all.  Prefer not to even cook, and wouldn't if it wasn't for my guilt about not working while hubby does.


7. I love all animals, espec. my pup, and I cry at homeless dog commercials. But some reptiles, like snakes or crocs, have no good reason to live, in my book.


8. I am a true Libra - indecisive, but can always see both sides. Some may call me wishy-washy.


9. I love to travel - hubby hates to fly but will do it, with 
medication! We've been on about 10 cruises, too.


10. I hate getting older (60 in October). Why did we all want to be older when we were teens?


11. I am truly stunned at man's cruelty. The news has me shaking  my head in disbelief, but I can't keep my head in the sand. No one should.  




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Now here are the 11 question I was asked:

1. Did you enjoy your childhood?

I have some amazing and fun memories of my youth, and some less so....I was very shy, and felt only my family loved me unconditionally. We were very close and traveled a lot.

2. Where would you like to live if you had your choice?

I love where I live - a beautiful coastal town in Mass....However, I would love to snowbird somewhere else in winter.

3. Would you rather have all the money in the world or be right where you are? (its okay to tell the truth :-))

I'm ok where I am, but becoming a jet setter wouldn't be so bad.

4. What did you want to be when you were growing up?

An English teacher....I loved to play school, although I was usually both the teacher and the student! 

5. Whats the biggest mistake you have ever made?

Can't pick just one...But all the mistakes I may have made have brought me here, and that's a good place.

6. What is the best thing you have ever done?

I loved and cared for my mom, dad, and sister, when they were well, and when they were sick.  They are all gone now.

7. Do you ever feel like you just don't like your kids or spouse?

I have no children. That takes care of that. But since I am on hubby #2, I guess I didn't like a lot about #1! I have become so much more accepting of behaviors that bug me.

8. What is your favorite color?

Caribbean blues...all shades.

9. Do you have an obsession?

Yes, obsessed with happiness and joy. Sometimes it's not so easy.

10. Do you have a confession?

I confess to being lazy and unmotivated. 

11. What is your thoughts on this liebster blog award?

At first I was leery. Then I polled more experienced bloggers who, just like Nike, said, "just do it".

Here are the 11 blogs that I believe deserve this, because they are my favorites.  Please check them out and show them some love.

magicalmysticalteacher
walkinmyheart
becca givens
tinaspicstory

mummyjam

morningtonpeninsuladaily

rinklyrimes

gemma

kendall

cheryl

unfetteredbs

I have so many more to add, but am limited to only 11, I guess.
And now, the moment we've been waiting for - 11 (nosey, prying) questions for my chosen to answer:


1.  How many hours a day are you on your computer?
2.  Given a choice, would you rather travel to Afghanistan or India?
3.  What was the worst moment of your life?
4. What was the best moment of your life?
5.  Do you really read the blogs you visit, and do you make thoughtful comments, or just B.S.?
6.  What is you best hopes for the future?  
7.  Do you think it's too late to save what's left of our planet?  If not, what's the plan?
8.  How would you describe your siblings?
9.  Where would your ideal place to live be?
10. If you won lots of money, name the first  5 things you would do?
11.  Can you believe how involved it is to receive this Liebster Blog Award?