Here are a few pics of Blanket Flowers from my garden. It always intrigues me whether the bloom will turn out perfect or not. I love them all, imperfect or not. Is it dependent on the amount of sunshine they receive? Windsor, Ontario. © Rita Jacques 2018.
My Father’s Gift
Originally posted on myowncalcuttablog.com:
“The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” While this quote by John Wooden may not apply to many family situations nowadays, it did apply to my own family. To love unconditionally with your whole soul sets a wonderful example to children. For…
Lessons & Memories of Dad!
Originally posted on myowncalcuttablog.com:
To celebrate Father’s Day, here’s some quotes from my Dad plus some of the best-loved memories from his six kids, thirteen grandchildren and now…six great-grandchildren! I hope I counted correctly. We all know Dad did math in his head. 1) “It will build character!” Usually announced when things didn’t go…
Thousand Word Thursdays #86
Sophie caught in the act of stealing raspberries. My Bichapoo has been known to help herself to cherry tomatoes and even hot peppers. Well, she doesn’t exactly finish eating a whole pepper, mind you! Windsor, Ontario. © Rita Jacques 2018.
Thousand Word Thursdays #85
I think this bus got lost on its route from school some time ago. Tilbury, Ontario. © Rita Jacques 2018
Poppies!
Poppies are fleeting…they’re in their prime for only a brief moment in time. These photos would’ve been better taken the day before, and on a calm day…but this was still better than waiting until next year. You can see the age in the petals yet the blooms are only a few days old. I only… Continue reading Poppies!
A Milestone Day!
Today’s a milestone day. Maybe, not so much for everyone, but I like to celebrate the milestones along the journey. To look at the Big Picture. Today is number 250. That sounds like a nice round number to be happy about, and so today, I’m going to celebrate. I haven’t given it much thought, but… Continue reading A Milestone Day!
