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Schooner Festival on Cape Ann



Sunday morning spent drinking chai tea on the deck and watching the impressive views from the Schooner Festival on Cape Ann MA. It was a cool morning, yet, delightful after all the humid hot weather. For fleeting moments it felt the harbor was looking like it was the 19th century instead of the 21st. 

The photo below is a semi macro of my geraniums that I thought were gone for the season. The are making a come back and looking rather lovely. My weekend creativity for my spirit was focused on photography and seeing the beauty all around me.






Geraniums make come back for Labor Day




We are linked today to:

Macro Monday

Creative Everyday

Our World Tuesday

Tackle It Tuesday


haiku
(prompt was 'despair)

thoughts turn sad today
changing thinking around now
no need to despair.

-o-

many feel despair
reason to be, loss, lonely
time passes, soul heals.
-o-

round and round thoughts go
monkey mind controlling thought
stop, change, look for good.
-o-

Well, there it is. Hope you had a great weekend and wishing you a lovely and loving week.

Hugs and namaste,

and




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QUOTE FOR THE DAY: 'The best and the greatest is breath.'~ Brihad-Aranyaka-Upanishad


Comments

  1. StephanieSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    I hope you were able to calm your monkey mind...what a beautiful place you live in, I could sit there with you sipping chai and looking out over this view!

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  2. RitaSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Wow! What a lot of boats out there!
    Your flowers are beautiful.
    Hope your holiday weekend is going well. :)

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  3. RitaSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Wow! What a lot of boats out there!
    Your flowers are beautiful.
    Hope your holiday weekend is going well. :)

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  4. KateriSeptember 2, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    I love the photo of the sailboats in the harbor. Just lovely.

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  5. foxysueSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Lovely images Carol, you do live in a very beautiful area. My dream is to live by the sea, I love my home but the ocean is always calling.....

    Have a good week,

    Namaste x

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  6. foxysueSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Lovely images Carol, you do live in a very beautiful area. My dream is to live by the sea, I love my home but the ocean is always calling.....

    Have a good week,

    Namaste x

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  7. Green SpeckSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Another week starts :-)

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  8. Hanne BenteSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Nice pictures you show.
    Hanne Bente

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  9. Hanne BenteSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Nice pictures you show.
    Hanne Bente

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  10. CarverSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    The first shot looks like a painting to me. Words and photography are wonderful.

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  11. Jan n JerSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    What an awesome view you have! The first shot would make a great postcard!!!

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  12. GattinaSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    The first picture makes me want to go on holidays !!

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  13. bailey-road.comSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    What a great view you have from your deck!

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  14. Tery LynneSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Gorgeous Pictures! Great blog and love the background!

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  15. ginaSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Your schooner festival image is so lovely -- what a treat to watch it from your deck! I like your quote for the day. Have a creative week! Namaste.

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  16. CarlettaSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    That first shot is idyllic!
    When I lived in Virginia I had geraniums sometimes up until Christmas - very resilient flowers.

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  17. CarlettaSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    That first shot is idyllic!
    When I lived in Virginia I had geraniums sometimes up until Christmas - very resilient flowers.

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  18. EG CameraGirlSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Oh, how I would love to be watching the schooners!

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  19. Vicki HoldwickSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    The Schooner Festival looks like loads of fun. Have you ever been out on one?

    xoxo

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    1. ArtMuseDog and CarolSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:46 AM

      Have been out several times on the Schooner Lannon but not during the Festival ~ too crowded for me ~ ^_^ ~

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  20. Vicki HoldwickSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    The Schooner Festival looks like loads of fun. Have you ever been out on one?

    xoxo

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  21. emzSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    that is a very beautiful view. if its me i would probably hanging out there all the time. =) thanks for sharing..

    here is mine for MM
    http://www.myphotomeme.com/2012/09/03/a-childs-imagination/

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  22. CherylSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Your photograph of schooner fest is unbelievable. To me, it's like a dream. The quaint village surrounding the water. I would love to visit there one day.

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  23. Amiko PierisSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    beautiful view!!
    the haiku is lovely (^o^)/

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  24. Amiko PierisSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    beautiful view!!
    the haiku is lovely (^o^)/

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  25. Introverted ArtSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Oh wow, these are amazing!

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  26. JaniceSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Nice! There's so much to enjoy on your blog.

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  27. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Wow Carol (and ArtMuse Dog, too),

    What a simply amazing photo of a gorgeous place, a stunning view, and a vintage feel. You have truly captured the essence of this weekend. Of course, the geraniums were an added bonus!

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  28. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Wow Carol (and ArtMuse Dog, too),

    What a simply amazing photo of a gorgeous place, a stunning view, and a vintage feel. You have truly captured the essence of this weekend. Of course, the geraniums were an added bonus!

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  29. GinnySeptember 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Carol, you live in such a beautiful place. How wonderful to be able to sit and view such an awesome sight. I am so glad that you shared it with us. Your Haiku was beautiful and again gave me something to think about.

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  30. ❀~Myrna~❀September 3, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    What a wonderful view! The geraniums look great! I love your poem !

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  31. Penelope PostcardsSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I imagine Cape Ann looked just like it does now in earlier times as did the sailboats. The one thing missing would have been you on the deck overlooking this beautiful view. :)

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  32. Pieces of SunshineSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    The buildings, shoreline and schooner all invite exploration....

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  33. Lisa Isabella RussoSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Wow! I love that first shot, I think I'd just be lost in a daze watching it. Your flowers are quite lovely as well and I also liked your haiku!

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  34. mickSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Great photos of a beautiful seaside town. The schooners are magical! My Dad used to tell us stories of sailing in ships like that when he was a small boy.

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  35. A wondering starSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    Very beautiful post!
      Amazing what you have spent the weekend.
    Lovely images and words from you!
    Thanks for sharing

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  36. A wondering starSeptember 4, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    Very beautiful post!
      Amazing what you have spent the weekend.
    Lovely images and words from you!
    Thanks for sharing

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  37. Fun60September 4, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    The view is magical.

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  38. eileeninmdSeptember 4, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Wow, a lovely view. Very nice you are able to watch the schooner festival from your deck. Your geraniums and haiku are lovely. Have a great week ahead.

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  39. Stewart MSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    I think there is something restful about watching boats like that! Assuming that its not blowing a gale of course!

    Stewart M - Australia

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  40. Stewart MSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    I think there is something restful about watching boats like that! Assuming that its not blowing a gale of course!

    Stewart M - Australia

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  41. Kristjaan PannemanSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Love this set of haiku ... well penned on despair. Great pictures also. Thank you for being part in Tackle it Tuesday.

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  42. Hanne BenteSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Nice pictures you show.
    Wish you a good Tuesday :)
    Hanne Bente

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  43. Hanne BenteSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Nice pictures you show.
    Wish you a good Tuesday :)
    Hanne Bente

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  44. Paula MillerSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    It is always so calming to sit by the water, and you live in the perfect place to do so...

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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  45. Paula MillerSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    It is always so calming to sit by the water, and you live in the perfect place to do so...

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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  46. RietSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    What a beautiful photo of all the boats. Wonderful to be able to see it this close.
    Riet

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  47. RietSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    What a beautiful photo of all the boats. Wonderful to be able to see it this close.
    Riet

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  48. Carolyn DubeSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    What a great way to spend your weekend! I need to remember that! What a great gift- to have the geraniums return!

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  49. Lindsay DryaSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Your haiku is really something to think about. Thanks for reminding us! :)

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  50. IndraniSeptember 4, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Terrific captures and a nicely worded haiku.

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  51. edenhillsSeptember 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    The geranimums are beautiful! As always I love your pictures from the harbor.

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  52. AlSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I love all those boats - that's not something I'll see where I live!

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  53. Karen SmitheySeptember 5, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    How fun to sit on the deck and watch the boats! And yes, it does look very old-fashioned...

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  54. Judy SheldonWalkerSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I love your haikus. Usually I don't really care for them, but yours make sense and some even rhyme. lol

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