Author Archives: anniedm778

Black & White Photo Challenge – Nature

Posted on June 20, 2013 by anniedm778

Leaf ladders climb gracefully in gray green serrations …… This is my entry for the Black & White Photo Challenge – Nature http://sonelcorner.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/black-and-white-photo-challenge-nature/

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Fiddler’s Gathering June 28 – 30, 2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by anniedm778

Each year in this area, and coming up soon, there is the most wonderful musical gathering near here called  ‘The Fiddler’s Gathering.’  Bluegrass and folk musicians come from around the world to perform in an outdoor arena.  Most of the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Curves – Solomon’s Seal

Posted on June 16, 2013 by anniedm778

I love the gently undulating curves of a Solomon’s Seal wild plant glistening on a            dewy summer’s morn…..                                                                                                         There’s rarely such a delicate plant in the forest as beautiful as this one . . .                                                                                                                                                  Blending into … Continue reading →

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French Blue Shutters

Posted on June 8, 2013 by anniedm778

As I love all things French, I love so much the colors of blue French shutters on the houses in France.  So, I’ve decided to paint the shutters the same color on my house.                         I tested one last night and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting

Posted on June 8, 2013 by anniedm778

Up on a 24 ft. ladder, I am reminded, quite bluntly, how fleeting life may be.                    One wrong move and down I would go. Now, who knows if I would survive, and in what capacity?  Yes, life is indeed … Continue reading →

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The Whole Dove Family Is Here

Posted on May 28, 2013 by anniedm778

I have been outside gardening today, pulling weeds and trimming shrubs.  Looked up and saw that Mr. Dove has joined the Mrs. & babies.  They sat quite patiently and let me snap a photo.

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View From My Back Door Challenge Via thekitchensgarden

Posted on May 28, 2013 by anniedm778

Here is what I see when I look out my back door: I have an upper yard (considered ‘in town’) and a lower yard (considered ‘county’).  Go through the gate and down the hill and over the far fence and … Continue reading →

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Indy 500 Motor Speedway

Posted on May 25, 2013 by anniedm778

Are you attending the Indy 500 race this weekend and want to know more about the Indianapolis area and surrounding counties?  Here are some links to popular attractions: Indy 500 Race & Ticket Info   http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/ Indianapolis Art Museum & Oldfields … Continue reading →

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Dove of Peace in My Backyard

Posted on May 23, 2013 by anniedm778

I have a little dovey visitor in my backyard: In actuality, she has returned from last year.   In the Spring of 2012, I was preparing to put some flowers in these hanging pots on my garage.  Imagine my surprise … Continue reading →

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Cherry Clafoutis

Posted on May 16, 2013 by anniedm778

Clafoutis or clafouti is a classic flan-like French dessert that originally came from the Limousin region of France in the 19th century.  Any kind of fruit can be incorporated into the recipe.  It has a texture described as half cake … Continue reading →

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