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Another blog week begins on Cape Ann MA ~ 
enjoy the links, photos, haiku, paintings and sketches from around the world. 




(Please scroll down for link you want ~ enjoy.)




'Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.' 
~ Albert Einstein



Our World Tuesday ~ 

Summer fading on Cape Ann MA ~ few boats out now.

Sharing with Our World Tuesday







ABC Wednesday ~ R
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(R) ~ Red Leaf and R ~ Roan Colors with Zoe and autumn on Cape Ann MA

Sharing with ABC Wednesday




Good Fences on Thursday ~ 

Good fences on Cape Ann MA

Sharing with Good Fences Thursday






Haiku My Heart ~ 

A haiku for you and photo of Cape Ann MA harbor in autumn

Sharing with Rebecca's Haiku My Heart






Paint Party Friday ~ 
An Asian style painting from my artist journal with cream color paper ~ hence the yellow tone to photo

Sharing with: Paint Party Friday






Saturday Critters and Camera Critters ~

All kinds of 'critters' at soccer game on Cape Ann MA

Sharing with: Saturday Critters and Camera Critters






Shadow Shot Sunday 2 ~ 
Little 'big men' casting giant shadows and learning soccer on Cape Ann MA.

Sharing with Shadow Shot Sunday 2





Sunday Sketches ~ 
A rough sketch from my artist's journal ~

Sharing with Sunday Sketches from England




We are wishing you a lovely week. xox

Your posted comments are a treasure to us. thanks ~ ^_^






Comments

  1. Your posts are always so uplifting. I love your sketches and all else. Have a great week.

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  2. Hari OM
    Yes, winter's bite is being felt this week - we're expecting the first snow tomorrow! Wags to Zoe, hugs to you! YAM xx

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  3. Wonderful colors you have captured in that first seascape. Thanks for sharing some autumn colors too.

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  4. I love all of your photos, Carol. Zoe looks so pretty with those fallen leaves. I love your sketches, also. I see raindrops on the steps....we are in a severe drought and I hope we receive rain soon. Have a blessed week.

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  5. It looks like a great week, and I hope this one's just as good!

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  6. First of all- I love the Einstein quote at the top. Zoe looks like she may need her fall sweater on very soon:) Really lovely sketches and haiku too. Yes, the season is changing and so are we...
    happy week to you and yours!

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  7. I love that first photo with the reds in the trees matching the red roofs.

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  8. Lovely shots. I like the pink pastel in the sky.

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  9. Dearest Carol; Oh, I loved glancing your life through photos. Especially the Haiku with gorgeous Autumn scene is inspirational♡♡♡
    Thank you SO much for your sweet comment, try visiting you more, Dear friend.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*

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  10. Lovely dog :) Great photos! Have a nice week!

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  11. As you are gearing down to colder days, our summer is awakening... have a happy day Carrie

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  12. Oh Carol. That quote from Einstein is just fantastic, me to a T. Go easy on those steps they do look so slippery.

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  13. Beautiful seascape....love the glow!
    Lovely sketches and Haiku and pretty Zoe connecting it all.
    Thank you Carol, have a great week!
    Ruby

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  14. The pastel colors in One World Tuesday photo is so pretty! And such lovely autumn colors! Enjoy beautiful autumn days and have a wonderful week xoxo

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  15. Love the colour of the sky in that first photo. Lovely sketches. Enjoy your week.

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  16. You're really talented, I bet life is so much better with an artists journal, a sweet pup and a haiku in your heart. LOVED the shot of the steps and leaves. Still beautious weather here in WI.

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  17. RED leaves are perfect for the letter R.
    Fall is beautiful and so is that sweet dog.

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  18. Lovely collection of photographs again... your dog is so cute!
    And far smaller than my 2 large gentlemans ;-)

    Have a wonderful ABC-day / – week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
    http://melodymusic.nl/a-b-c-wednesday-19r/

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  19. Carol your pictures are lovely and your little doggie is adorable, so pretty, a natural poseur !
    I enjoyed reading all about your interesting life in such a wonderful
    part of the world.
    Best wishes,
    Di.
    Abcw team.

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  20. You've a beautiful collection of photographs and artwork displayed here Carol. I especially love your robin... it's one of my favourite birds :D

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  21. cute little birdy :) the steps look really slippery 0.o careful!

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  22. I like the Asian-type drawings very much. Beautiful week at your ocean shore too!

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  23. nice to see you have soccer there, my dad played it for many years as did my brother, we're into rugby more in NZ though :-)

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  24. Hello, lovely views of the water and lighthouse. Your artwork is a treat to the eyes. Your furbaby is adorable. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead!

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  25. Good to see Zoe making sure someone polices up those leaves!

    ;-)

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  26. Wow! Such lovely photos! You capture a beautiful world.

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  27. Such wise words from Einstein, let alone all that you "see"...:)JP

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  28. Looks as though Zoe brought the red leaf especially for you. i like cream paper, love to see the robins at this time of year. . Envious that the summer is just fading with you, our first snow arrived this week, brrr.

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  29. i love your bay views. and sweet zoe. thank you for the fence with wet leaves on the stairs.

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  30. I wonder who Cape Ann was named after.

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  31. Lovely view of Cape Ann. Nice pictures of your furry friend and sketches.

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  32. Love your colourful piece for PPF!

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  33. Delightful post through and through.

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  34. Wonderful glimpse of fall in Cape Ann. Your sketches are delightful.

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  35. Your art is as wonderful as your photos. I love seeing the ocean. I am not too far away from the ocean but I wish I could see it every day. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs-Erika

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  36. Watch those wet leaves on the steps!!!

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  37. Your Albert Einstein quote speaks volumes, especially now. xo

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  38. dear carol,
    thank you for this voice of love and inclusion. i am uplifted and reassured by everyone speaking up for the highest and best good of all. xo
    'Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.'
    ~ Albert Einstein

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  39. Dear Carol, I'm thinking of how I have now watched for years... the changing of the seasons through your blog. Each and every post is new for me, as if seeing it for the first time. Today, I am fascinated by Zoe, and wondering what she is seeing and thinking beyond the lens... love those jeweled leaves. Have a beautiful weekend my haiku friend. XO

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  40. lovely little sketches and calming photos

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  41. awwww, i miss soccer!! both of my boys played and i always enjoyed it!!!!

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  42. Your Asian bird is wonderful! I love the yellow tones from your journal pages. Have a wonderful weekend! Happy PPF!

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  43. Love Zoe and all the critters so adorable...and your birdy is so sweet too...!

    Hugs Giggles

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  44. What a sweet bird painting and Zoe is charming as usual...

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  45. happy PPF, luv your week end serving. The bird brush work is my favourite

    much love..

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  46. Love the bird sketch. The style suits you. I love your dog photos!!

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  47. Hello, I just love your cute Zoe. Wonderful post and lovely photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  48. Every week is a good week, especially having seen so many beautiful scenes, and your sketches.

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  49. I love your little painting and sketch. And of course the cutest little dog.

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  50. Beautiful photos, drawings and paintings. I like the variety in your post!

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  51. A great series of photos!
    My favorite is Sunday Sketches
    Have a wonderful week-end!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  52. I like that pink tone in the first shot.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  53. Such beautiful shots. I like your bird painting and also the rough sketch. Wonder what it is going to morph into.

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  54. Cute sketch for SS! Creative touch with those eyes!

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  55. That first photo is so pretty and peacefu. Zoe looks adorable and the leaves/fence shot is very autumnal.

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  56. Hello Carol, I enjoyed your Asian painting. The colors are perfect!
    Irene

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  57. you have a good art director, pointing out that red leaf

    ROG, ABCW

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  58. Thanks for the beautiful photos ♥

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  59. Autumn is the loveliest time of year, and I hope you are able to savor it for a while longer, and that the winter winds and snowstorms are still a long way off!

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  60. I love that quote by Einstein, which I'd never read before. I also love your delightful sketch of the little boy. Blessings!

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  61. Looks like you've enjoyed some sunny days. It feels like it's been raining every day here. :-)

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