For Paint Party Friday ~ Watercolor
( idea from book entitled If I Were A Dog)
by James M McKenna (no relation) and Senior Citizens at the Rose Baker Senior Center on Cape Ann MA
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| For Black and White Weekend ~ Winter on Cape Ann MA |
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For Creative Every Day
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For: Weekly Top Shot
last weekend on Cape Ann MA
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For: Weekend Reflections
Cape Ann MA ~ Wintry Scene
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For Cape Diem Haiku ~ prompt 'Spring'
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For Haiku My Heart
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For Haiku Friday
Guess the mass of snow finally got to me; been 'down' with the flu bug who is not very good company. Only likes flat pepsi, crackers and chicken soup. So glad and grateful to be back 'in the creative saddle' again. Hope you are all well and seeing signs of Spring.
Today and the weekend, until Sunday we are sharing with these creative bloggers. To see more just click on links below:
paint party friday
black and white weekend
weekly top shot
weekend reflections
carpe diem haiku
haiku friday
haiku my heart
creative everyday
Wishing you the best in each day.
Your posted comments delight us in every way.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY: ' If we surrender to earth's intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees.' ~ Rainer Maria Rilke
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Great pix!
ReplyDeleteStill too early for crocuses here.
Or maybe we can't see them through the snow.
Cheers!
JzB
I give thanks for every little crocus that greets YOU this spring!
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Such a wonderful page to fill up our senses today. Love the photography (reminds me of home) love the haiku that speaks to us of spring and memories. I hope you are fully well now,,,
ReplyDeleteSorry you came down with the flu, but glad to hear you are feeling better. Off to a great start with your creativity! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteAnd we will love mother nature right back when those crocuses show their little faces!!
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a better spring greeting than crocuses of all colors outside one's door!
ReplyDeleteOld Willow Woman
I love the impressionistic painting of your dog and the stunning black bird photograph. The vivid description of the crocus haiku also spoke to me. You and Muse dog have a blessed weekend, Carol.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, painting, and love how you present your haiku! They are very lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome post Carol, lovely images you share here with us. Your Carpe Diem haiku is very well written and yes crocuses are the colorful entries for the coming of Spring.
ReplyDeleteAmazing painting. Could also be a fantasy landscape, remarkable!
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lovely sketch and poems! you take wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteSuch a soft and huggable puppy! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeletewow, so.many.of us doing crocuses
ReplyDeleteThe haikus are beautiful and from the photos, it looks like you live in a magical area. Lovely post and have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteLoving all your beautiful work Carol and pleased to hear you are on the mend.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF, Annette x
http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/
Love your little watercolor dog, Carol!! :)
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Lovely assortment!
ReplyDeleteFeel better ! Thanks for sharing all these treasures with us. I am on the look out for crocuses !
ReplyDeleteHappy March !
A very lovely painting, wonderful photos, awsome Haikus and a beautiful puppy. So much to see on your post.
ReplyDeleteThank you to be my newest follower.
Happy PPF
Your creative juices are flowing well Carol! Terrific haiku and I love that doggy painting.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet. Love your pieces and photos. Enjoyed your Haiku's, always spot on! Take care and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletelove your softly painted doggie. Your photographs are always so captivating and beautiful, and of course your haikus are really wonderful!! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLove all your pieces especially the dog painting
ReplyDeleteI love your black & white photo and the photo out your window. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour photography is beautiful as well as your art and haiku are. Always delightful visiting your blog, Carol.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are so busy with all of your link up participations. great for you. Your painting is just lovely and of course the Haiku poetry is fabulous as always.
ReplyDeleteYour bird shots are always beautiful !!!
ReplyDeleteAw what an adorable puppy! Love your pics, especially the black and white - my wild guess: blackbird! ;) Beautiful, beautiful haikus! <3
ReplyDeleteLoved the pics, the first and last haiku.
ReplyDeleteIts always a joy to visit, both for your pictures and the haiku.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and haiku. I like your watercolor. It is so delicate and sweet. Good to visit your blog again!!! have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove the connection between time in a bottle and Spring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography and haiku. Hope you are feeling better soon. Wishing I had crocus. Will have to spot one out in the wilds of the neighborhood ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove that crocuses bloom at your door....Spring is coming.
ReplyDeleteAlways lovely words and pictures. Enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteLove your reflections through the blinds!! Hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe black and white is a lovely composition.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great mix of pix and words today.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely lovely haiku, it ads sunshine to any day!!
ReplyDeleteNice post, lovely B&W!
ReplyDeleteLove your photographs. Sorry to read that you have had flu! Glad you are better. Spring nearly here :)
ReplyDeletei am glad you are feeling better, carol. i love 'thunder heartbeating'
ReplyDeletelove the crow shots - especially the b&w - and great reflections, too!
ReplyDeleteLindas...a imagem em p&b é a minha preferida. Um abraço!
ReplyDeleteOh, Carol, the lone bird in the wintry tree is my favorite. What a stunning image. I'm so sorry you haven't been well. Sounds like you are on the mend! Take care xo, janice
ReplyDeleteWonderful B&W picture and great haiku, Carol:)
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I love your little dog, the photographs and poems, you have so much talent, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures:) Hanne Bente
ReplyDelete'If I were a dog', my favoritest thing in the world must be most likely a belly rub! Great image and words.
ReplyDeleteCool collection, Carol! I never think to take photos of crows!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous light on a blanket of snow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and captures! Hope you're feeling 100% very soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the wintery sea scene out the window- lovely selection of shots Carol.
ReplyDeletebeautiful offerings Carol... especially loved the winter trees with crow photos.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in the Midwest, where thunderheads were part of the summer landscape. Then I read of your "thunderheart," and I can't wait to hear one beating!
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I like the B&W!!!
ReplyDeleteyour haikus are stunning! I am in love with the last one...you are so talented in this...when do you write a book? xox Conny
ReplyDeletelove the poetry and crows
ReplyDeleteOh, sorry you have been sickie. Hope A.M. Dog was taking care of you and snuggling to keep you warm. Even tho there is snow in the photo, I am especialy liking those crow shots.
ReplyDeletewhat a wondrous collection of marvelous images and words! my favorite photo was the wintry scene through the slats of the blinds.
ReplyDeletea wondrous collection of images and words! my favorite is the wintry scene viewed through the slats of the blind!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Top Shot effort....the birds in blue and white♫ My top Shot effort: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/02/fun-with-sundials.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice post. I love that reflection shot and the black and white one. Your painting is very nice.
ReplyDeletedear carol,
ReplyDeletei hope you are feeling much better, soon spring will come and melt all our hearts!
Thank you for coming by sharing your creative photography on Weekly Top Shot #72!
ReplyDeleteSo many goodies! That photo of the crows on the snowy limbs wins my first prize, however!
ReplyDeleteOh poor you.... glad to hear you are on the mend now :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post... I enjoyed the photographs very much especially the rooks (?) in the trees.
Karen x
I do hope you are feeling better. I have been trying to stay well drinking chamomile tea. The whole office is sick. I love the way you present you haiku.. the words are lovely, the backgrounds delightful. You are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThe watercolor of the puppy is so adorable. Blessings, Janet PPF
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