After the Rain

Sunrise after rain

Morning dew upon the grass

Misty morning joy

After the rain fell

Blossoms appear to have wept

Not in sadness, joy

~~~^j^~~~

Cathy

Springtime on the Ohio

It's been a wonderful weekend and as I was sitting at the computer I thought I'd just take some time to play with some photos!  Yesterday we took a walk to the river.  It was about 3:00 in the afternoon and the weather was incredible.  I got this photo as we were walking back home.   I'm not sure why, but there is a beautiful orb in the lower left.  Thought it was a problem with my camera or lens, but none of m other photos taken at that time have the same artifact.  At any rate, it was just the most wonderful day to walk!

So I took the above photo and thought I'd play with PicMonkey to see what I'd get.  Well, there is a new effect called Edge Sketch and the result is below.  That is the closest I will every get to "painting" an abstract picture.  And, it was fun!!

Along the way, I took some other photos of the Spring that has finally arrived here.  All of nature's most beautiful colors were on display!  Indeed, it was grand!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Sunlight and Serenity

Quiet and serene

A single beam of sunlight

Gives rise to comfort

Quiet and serene

Basking in its warmth and glow

Gives rise to comfort

~~~^j^~~~

Thank be to God!

Cathy

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Roses In Bloom

 When we were in Baton Rouge a couple of weeks ago, we went to the Botanic Garden at Independence Park.    It was cold and not much was in bloom.  There were a few iris budding but not many in bloom.  And then we came upon the Rose Garden.  Bushes were in bloom everywhere.  Just being in the midst of this color and fragrance of the roses diminished the chill.  

My dad loved roses and took a great deal of pride in his garden.  I guess that is where I learned to love them, though I do not claim to be an expert in their growth and care.  There were so many varieties in the garden that day that I could not possibly know which was which.  All I know is I really enjoyed my walk through them that day. 

And so I ascribe to William Shakespeare's quote, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet."  Is it enough to appreciate a rose and not know if it is hybrid or English rose?  I hope so.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

Today, I share this post with Mersad.  I invite you to join Mersad at Through My Lens.  There are wonderful posts there.  

Please visit Judith at Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday and share in the beauty offered there.

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Before Spring in Paris

Paris, before Spring

In the distance a tower

The Eiffel Tower

A panorama

Blue skies and people watching

A joy to behold

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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The Saga of Super Pup

The Saga of Super Pup began with our trip to Italy in November. His traveling companion at that time was Buddy, already a world traveler and companion to my sister-in-law, Linda.

With our arrival home and the knowledge that Buddy could not stay forever I found that Super Pup had a cousin called Vagabond.  He too had been a traveler and would be a terrific companion for S-Pup on our next travels to France.

Meet Vagabond.

We were so excited as we began our adventure to France.  They enjoyed their flight from Evansville to Detroit and were super excited to be in a big airport like Detroit.  They napped all the way to Nice, France, and were ready willing and able to begin the tour.  They enjoyed the view of the Mediterranean from  the heights and they had a ride on the Yellow Submarine.  

I think the best part of the tour was when S-Pup and Vaga met their Monte Carlo cousin Jean.  They got on famously.  We even toasted the day. . .with water.  

The pups became the highlight of the tour as everyone looked after them, and delighted in their tales.  There is more to come with a twist in the story.  

Stay tuned.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God,

Cathy

Today, I have a frivolous post to share with Mersad.  I invite you to join Mersad at Through My Lens.  There are wonderful posts there.  

Please visit Judith at Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday and share in the beauty offered there.

I think you should take some time to visit Imagin-in-ing.  You're sure to enjoy it!

In Praise of Creation

When beauty arrives

Exquisite in its being

Praise the creator

Beauty is present

Precious is the life it shares

Praise the creator

Beauty is captured

Creation is of your God

Gentle on the eyes

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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

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Antonia Plantation

Live oak trees, azaleas

The majesty and color

Beauty through ages

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"God is the experience of looking at a tree and saying, 'Ah!'"

Joseph Campbell

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There was a beautiful wedding here last night.  The glory of God's creation and the beauty of man's handiwork were ever present. Oh, the joy we all felt!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God

Cathy

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I think you should take some time to visit Imagin-in-ing.  You're sure to enjoy it!

Holy Is His Name

Holy is His name

He is compassion and love

Always merciful

Holy is His name

He is father and brother

The family of God

Holy is His name

I must honor him in love

For he first loved me

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Cathy

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On the Rock, Mont Saint-Michel

Panorama from the heights of Mont Saint-Michel

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Looking toward the monastery from the cemetery. 

There are 300 steps to the abbey.

The Cloister

The tide is out.

And, oh, so many doors.  They were all very different and all works of art in their own right.  I can only imagine how many hours it took to build a door without power tools.  The sweet beauty of them all created by hands that loved and caressed the wood.  And what is behind each door, a laundry, small chapel, a monk's cell?  They are treasures all.

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Cathy

 I'm here to play and invite you to join Mersad at Through My Lens.  Should be fun!

Please visit Judith at Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday and share in the beauty offered there.

I think you should take some time to visit Imagin-in-ing.  You're sure to enjoy it!