Weds and Thursday Delights ~ Photography and Haiku


Cape Ann MA lighthouse for Water World Weds link


Cape Ann MA granite rock for BW My Memory Art link




haiku for Carpe Diem Haiku link for 'enthusiasm'



Smooth Sailing on Cape Ann MA Harbor for Outdoor Weds link



A Jaunt on the Cape Ann MA Boulevard for Alphabe 'J' Thursday Link



Path to Woods on Cape Ann MA for Rural Thursday Blog Hop Link


Love technology yet for me it can create feelings of complicating my energy. Now and again I am trying to keep my life simple. Photography helps me to do that ~ to center and focus to avoid 'multi-tasking' and be in the now. 'Online' is like being caught by the 'mid way' at the carnival with each 'barker' vying for your attention. Social Media are the 'barkers' and I need to ignore them. I am grateful for my followers and my creativity in writing, photography and sometimes painting. Special pleasures in life that give me great joy that is what I would like in my life.

We are linked to the following creative bloggers:

my memory art
water world weds
carpe diem haiku
outdoor weds

rurality thurs blog hop
alphabe thurs

Wishing you the best in the day. xxooo

Your posted comments are a treasure to us.





QUOTE FOR THE DAY: 'Go confidentally in the direction of your dreams. Love the life you have imagined.'
~ Henry David Thoreau

Comments

  1. Minoru SaitoJuly 23, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Nice captures. Your ocean photos are very beautiful. Your Haiku is very nice just fits for summer. Wishing you a wonderful week.

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  2. RajeshJuly 23, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful images and words.

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  3. Fun60July 24, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    That sailing boat is a joy to watch. I can imagine the sounds of the wind billowing in the sails.

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  4. aspiritofsimplicityJuly 24, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    love your J shot and the outdoor wed one as well.

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  5. Seams2BeJuly 24, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Lovely summertime pictures. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. EdenJuly 24, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    What a beautiful place! Love the photos.

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  7. Icy BCJuly 24, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful photos, Carol! Love seeing the water at this time of year..

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  8. BrandiJuly 24, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    I agree! Online activity can be a zapper! Lovely pics! Wonderful quote!

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  9. shirleyJuly 24, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Love these photos and today's quote - It's like being right on the ocean. Wishing you a lovely day!

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  10. mail4roseyJuly 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    All perfect pictures!

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  11. Rocky Mountain WomanJuly 24, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Lovely shots!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    These are amazing photos. I do agree that technology is a mixed blessing. I've met so many wonderful people, but I do feel it vying for my attention.

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  13. LeaJuly 24, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Lovely photos!
    My favorite is the flags around the curve of the harbour.
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  14. MarkJuly 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    May your enthusiasm grow and grow!

    Enthusiasm

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  15. EG CameraGirlJuly 24, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Wonderful Thoreau quote! Cape Ann is beautiful this time of year!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    After days of rain, getting to see the sky blue did fill us with enthusiasm!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I'm always enthusiastic about blue skies! :)

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  18. ChèvrefeuilleJuly 24, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Your enthousiasm is so enormous ... as I read and see your every day post you must have a lot of energy. This post is wonderful, and that haiku fits so well with the other photo's. Thank you Carol for your daily effort to share your art and haiku with us all at Carpe Diem. Namaste

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  19. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Blue skies are sure to trigger the Enthusiasm

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  20. MayJuly 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    That black and white shot could be used as a "story starter". I can imagine I am seeing so many different things in that photo. The water shots make me wistful. Simply lovely. And....yes, the barkers weary me too.

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  21. MayJuly 25, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    That black and white shot could be used as a "story starter". I can imagine I am seeing so many different things in that photo. The water shots make me wistful. Simply lovely. And....yes, the barkers weary me too.

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  22. J CJuly 25, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    I love coming to your blog and seeing your wonderful photos. It's like you are taking me on a vacation to places I will never get to go. Thanks! :)

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  23. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com July 25, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    BEAUTIFUL pics! :) I just worked up an appetite after being on the water :)

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  24. fredamansJuly 25, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Love the sailboat shot. That's where I would rather be! :-)

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  25. storybeaderJuly 25, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    love your pics of Cape Ann! Reminds me of my youth... {:-Deb

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  26. 21 WitsJuly 25, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Oh yes, captain my captain..... what a smashing way to live!

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  27. PondsideJuly 26, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Well put - the Haiku made me smile as it so well describes how I feel at the shore. As for social media - absolutely!

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  28. Lina GustinaJuly 26, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Wonderfully captured!
    Thanks for dropping by :)

    www.1sthappyfamily.com

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  29. AnonymousJuly 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    What gorgeous summertime images! My personal favorite is the jaunt on the boulevard; love all those American flags. :-)

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my rurality blog hop post. Hope you have a great weekend!

    ~Lindy

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  30. Pam Beers.July 26, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    We can all get sidetracked by "junk". I love the creative process and sharing my blog posts with those who do the same. It's nice to make positive connections; they are inspiring and educational. I really enjoy this blog. ~Pam

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  31. LmkazmierczakJuly 26, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Really liked the flag shot, but as always your whole blog is great♫ Thanks for stopping by my Rurality AND my Letter J♥

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  32. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    love your first shot of the lighthouse! Also the granite rock - the texture, the severe look! Have a great weekend!

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  33. Maggie GraceJuly 28, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    So true how the weather can impact our moods. Blue sky can evoke enthusiasm for sure!

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  34. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I found this to be a unique haiku. Just lovely, with your usual stunning photos.

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  35. JennyJuly 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I like the picture with the flag!

    And the haiku!

    And your ending quote.

    And just...well... ummm... pretty much the whole post!

    Thanks for linking to the letter "J".

    A+

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