Simple Life On Vacation

Life in the summer can scream relax slowdown! Yes... Definitely enjoy each moment we breathe. The intake of warm air when you open the screen door or the drops of rain off the rooftop, to the dewdrops on early morning sunrise wildflowers.



I retired last October and find I still feel as if I'm on vacation!
Loving each moment of waking up to the thoughts of seeing what the day will bring...
I've rediscovered more stitching .... And reading about other bloggers who stitch.



But even with more time on my hands..👐. I feel life can be simpler. More clearing of clutter. Less is more for sure.
Reduce.
Reuse.
Recycle.
While I enjoy each day,
I may ponder what can be cleared away...
But maybe just some days I'll just enjoy those moments.



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August Beautiful Days

You can't beat summer days when the temperature is 75 degrees and sunny skies!


Have you ever noticed how on the flowers of Queen Ann's Lace seems to have a spot of burgundy in the center?


Each month of summer brings different foliage and flowers to enjoy.
I have much gratitude of the many Oak trees that surround the land among the wildflowers!
Blessings to everyone and enjoy the weather.
Or the your State Fair!



Iowa State Fair photo with the sculptor of the butter cow...
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Celebrations for the USA! Such a great time of year to celebrate together with family and friends!
The above needlework of the flag is a reproduction of a civil war soldier needle book.
A stitch along from Nan Lewis at Threadwork Primitives.http://threadworkprimitives.blogspot.com/2014/05/civil-war-needlebook-kit.html
It was a fun patriotic stitch. Her projects are super and love the primitive look.






What are you stitching this time of year?
Maybe today more stitching for me as rain is coming down and makes for best to stitch!
Enjoy the holiday weekend everyone and keep safe!

Location:Happy Celebrations

Summertime

- Summer has arrived with our longest day or summer solstice.
As I walk the evening the sounds I hear are these cicadas. It is their 17 year breeding time and come with calls whistling through the trees.
I am searching for the 7 different wild flowers to lay on my pillow for all the spirit of summer and health. On my walk, I also came upon some wild Yarrow. This is believed to bring good health when placed with my flowers this night.
It has been a very warm humid day... So no bonfire for us tonight! Another tradition practiced in many places around the world. Maybe even one around Stonehenge.



(Time)


(Photos from Time magazine.)

Blessings are always abound when experiencing the joys of summer and health.


As the sun sets and the sounds of the cicadas grow silent ...
I tuck my flowers on my pillow.


And fall asleep with all the gratitude of enjoying this beautiful day!
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Summery Days give way to gardening.

I'm finding joy in planting the miniature gardens and...


- My antique birdcage...
Sunday the cicadas arrived here. Which only happens every 17 years! They live to mate then die once again after 6 weeks. The amazing nature around me.






This is one that landed by me. The coloring of it are magnificent!
Much gratitude I have in sharing these wonders.
What have you witnessed?
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Time to Plant

Happy May Day 2014

Happy May Day. Very chilly and rainy here... So find I'm looking through some other May Days. I still remember the fun May Day celebrations in Hawaii.






- Here I find I'm enjoying the beautiful daffodils. I do have much gratitude for the beauty even through the misty cold rain.



Enjoy the the springtime around you.
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