tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47426039233241820762024-03-12T20:03:04.181-04:00Photos by CindyCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-47487722896203552452018-05-14T21:39:00.000-04:002018-05-14T21:39:21.330-04:00Small Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Carolina Chickadee drinking from the backyard bird bath.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just wanted to share a few photos with all of you. I've been ill and posting hasn't been something I've really been interested in doing. I'm feeling much better now and thought while I was in the mood to post, I should. The photos aren't anything special but I like them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first photo is of some wild grass or weed. I thought it looked rather pretty with the sky and evening light behind it. The other flowers are Mexican Petunia's taken this morning. I love how the light shines through the blooms.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-77868549764524798492013-06-07T23:59:00.000-04:002013-06-07T23:59:16.357-04:00Feathered Friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart." ~Eleanor Roosevelt</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a few feathered friends I thought I'd share. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a great weekend everyone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Annie update: She ate her breakfast a little slower this morning because she's still a little drugged. Also I think her throat might be sore from the breathing tube they had in her during surgery. She's been crying off and on since just before breakfast. I'm pretty sure she needs to go outside but it hurts her to go down the ramp, which is the only way for her to get out. She goes back to the vet at 3:15 for a clean bandage and possibly a pain shot. Clean bandage wasn't due until Thursday but it got wet when she went out earlier. We sure don't want her paw to get infected. A big thank you to all of you who have asked about her and sent prayers and well wishes. Annie and I really appreciate it. <i> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my favorite buildings in St. Pete (Snell Isle). </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I believe it was built in 1962.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been here a few times in my life. It's a nice way to spend some time and it's on the water so you can't beat that. This pier is set to close soon and a new one built. If you're interested to see what the new pier will look like watch the <a href="http://youtu.be/5_DoSzyZcDo"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">video here</span></a> or visit the <a href="http://www.thenewstpetepier.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">photo gallery</span></a> here and look for the gallery link at the top of the page. The inverted pyramid pier seen here opened in 1973 but the pier has existed in some form or another since 1889.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of the day was spent right here around this spot. My sister and BIL fished while I took photos. I like to fish but my main objective was to take photos. So while they messed around with smelly bait and fish I sat back, took photos and got sunburned. Overall it was a great day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-52245222193904284382013-06-01T21:44:00.000-04:002013-06-01T21:44:49.615-04:00Pretty in Purple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The search for happiness is unlike any other search, for we search last in the likeliest places." ~Robert Brault</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mexican Petunias planted by my sister a couple or so weeks ago. The blooms are very pretty but they don't last very long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing everyone a super Saturday night and a wonderful Sunday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-77426162039352247412013-05-31T22:11:00.001-04:002013-06-01T07:43:17.327-04:00In Sweet Remembrance of Mama<span style="font-family: Arial;">I've had my Mama on my mind all day and I've worked on this post off and on all day. Not sure what I really wanted to say but knowing that I wanted to in some way make it about her. So as I sat here wondering what to write it occurred to me that flowers have special meanings and so I set off in search of the meaning of Periwinkles. After a short search I found out they can represent, fidelity, spiritual harmony or <span style="color: black;"><em>sweet remembrance</em>.</span> So, I post these simple but beautiful Periwinkles in remembrance of my Mama who passed away eighteen months ago this past Sunday May 26. It's hard to believe it's been that long. She was an amazing Mother and friend and is loved and missed beyond measure. I wish there was something more (meaning better) that I could do for her than just post some flower photos. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This little guy got himself caught up in the Oak tree by Annie. She wasn't about to let him come down and get away. He made many attempts to get to one of the feeders but Annie was always there to run him back up. I eventually felt sorry for the little guy and took the dogs in.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I'm sure he feasted after we went inside.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Isn't he a cutie?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Annie is so determined to catch a squirrel. She can sit and watch the tree all day. Thankfully she's never caught one. Isn't she a beauty?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">~Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-87944900252903646792013-05-20T00:00:00.000-04:002013-05-20T00:00:01.897-04:00Zebra Longwing (I think)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found this little butterfly on the Lantana growing next to the fence. I think it's called a Zebra Longwing, also known as the Florida State Butterfly (not the university). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-69577874723559088762013-05-19T20:05:00.000-04:002013-05-19T20:05:13.052-04:00The Young Ones<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mornings are spent outside in the backyard with the pups. While they roam and explore the yard, I sit back, relax and do a little bird watching. Lately, we've been getting outside around 7am. The sun is just barely up and so there is plenty of cool shade to sit in. The birds are extremely active at that time of the morning and I get quite a few different visitors to the feeders.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past Thursday I had four visitors. A Cardinal pair and their three fledgling babies. They tried eating seed on their own but unfortunately they weren't very successful. I did manage to get a couple of shots of Dad feeding them but they didn't come out very well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This baby looks comfortable sitting on this branch. I have noticed that the babies aren't as easily spooked as the parents. They didn't care if the dogs barked at them or if other birds landed near them.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a more recent photo. All three of them have started to exhibit a little more red in their feathers. At first I thought they were all female but now I'm not sure.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been trying to get a good photo of a butterfly for a week or so now but this is the best I've gotten. I like the subtle difference in its color from one photo to the next. That's a leaf in the background but it looks like something else or at least it does to me. What do you think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I took these early evening yesterday while sitting in the backyard. I love the bokeh effect. I used the iPad app PhotoToaster to add the white vignette and the soft white frame. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Tuesday everyone and happy blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I discovered this little guy/gal flitting between two trees one evening this past weekend. As far as I can tell it's a Palm Warbler. I used my iPad app PhotoToaster to add the stone texture, a white vignette and a soft white frame. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a great week everyone. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time happy blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-86513711396937423492013-04-05T14:32:00.000-04:002013-04-05T14:32:45.432-04:00Wings<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had no idea I had gotten this shot. Unfortunately, it's not very clear and sharp. I used an iPad app called PhotoToaster to add a texture to help hide some of the flaws. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time happy blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-2287298859509175052013-03-31T23:12:00.000-04:002013-04-01T22:09:59.338-04:00Remembering Mama<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ~Romans 12:12</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been thinking about my Mama a lot lately. She's always on my mind but the last few weeks she's been there more and more. I love remembering the times we spent together and talking on the phone as I drove home from class or work. She was always interested in my day. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">It seems that there isn't anything that doesn't make me think of her. She's everywhere. She loved spring time and Easter. This is my second Easter without her and although today is a joyous day it doesn't feel the same without her here. Nothing does. </span><br />
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I am so thankful for the time I had with her. She was an amazing Mom. I love you more than I can say Mama and I miss you more than anything. I will see you again one day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a small Oak tree that appeared to be dead. However in the past couple or so weeks it has developed buds which you can see in the photo. The Mockingbird seems to enjoy its perch here because I've seen it sitting in this tree before and often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This post would have been up sooner but I heard a terrible noise around 10am and realized it was my Dad. He had fallen in his bedroom. My sister and I tried to get him up but we weren't able to. No neighbors around to help so I called 911. The EMT's came, picked him up and checked him out. He's okay! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the way he's standing. I think he was disappointed because there were no Sunflower seeds on the post for him. I've been purposefully neglectful in putting them on top of the post because I want them all to feed from the feeders. Happily I can say they are but on ocassion they still visit the post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing everyone a wonderful week. Until next time, happy blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-58609177271116887052013-03-16T00:02:00.002-04:002013-03-16T00:05:46.590-04:00Grace<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>"No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings." ~William Blake</em> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are amazing birds. Per my iBird South app they are considered the most adept and acrobatic flier of all the raptors (Audubon does not consider these birds raptors). It also says that in some nests two eggs are laid but the first chick to hatch kills the younger chick. Ornithologists refer to this as obligate siblicide. I think that is sad but I understand it's the nature of these beautiful birds. I wish I could have gotten a better photo and one of the face but it was flying high and I wasn't able to get in a good position due to trees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time...happy blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Cindy</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178210940645049009noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742603923324182076.post-87931286205236486582013-03-13T18:47:00.000-04:002013-03-13T18:47:31.184-04:00Songbirds<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This post was meant to be posted early this morning but due to interruptions I've had to put it aside quite a few times today. I thought about just posting it tomorrow but I wanted to post something today so, here it is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After yesterdays little bit of rain the weather here has turned a little cold but supposedly for only a short time. The forcasted low for the morning was 39 and our high today is about 74. I really thought that winter was over but I keep forgetting this is Florida. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> believe this is called a Chipping Sparrow. I've been seeing this little bird for quite some time now but haven't been able to get a really good photo of it. This is the best I've gotten so far. It loves to forage around the bottom of the tree where two of the bird feeders are hanging. It blends so well into the brown grass that it's hard to spot. Luckily for me it decided to perch in the tree this time. Cute little thing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This beautiful male Cardinal decided to grace me with his presence this morning as I sat near the feeders. He sat on the fence for quite a while. I think he was contemplating whether or not to visit the feeder. After a short while he decided against a visit and flew off...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was taken a few days ago but I wanted to share it with you. I love Blue Jays! I think they're such beautiful birds and I really enjoy hearing their musical "queedle-queedle" call. </span></div>
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<span class="line line-s hover"></span><em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="line line-s hover" id="line_8">I love you like never before</span><br />~ Eva Cassidy</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">~Cindy</span></div>
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