Water can be in a good place

 

And old stone wall looks over Lake Tomahawk with some flowers.

North Carolina skies at the apartment complex.

Yesterday when I opened the windows at 6:30 am to the cooler air (70 degrees) I heard and saw two Canada geese flying from east to west. Probably just going out for breakfast, as Lake Tomahawk is east of me, where most of the geese congregate daily.

Another summer view of Lake Tomahawk.

Sharing with Skywatch Friday and Sepia Saturday

Sepia Saturday shows an Alaskan fisherman, in some kind of Alaska Task Force Master File of the National Parks

Today's quote:

Seven blunders of the world that lead to violence: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice, politics without principle. -Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

An old photo:

The city of Asheville receives its water from Burnett Reservoir, the formation of which inundated the original location of this little church. 

Burnett Reservoir, near Asheville NC.

An old photo of Black Mountain:

On Cherry Street, Black Mountain, no date. I'm guessing it's looking down hill since the top end of the street would have had the buildings on State St. Thus the railroad tracks are at the far end where trees and bushes are on the other side.

Another old photo:

Myself and my husband, Doug on the USS Constitution in the 60s.

In the style of...

From Art in Bloom 

I apologize for not capturing the name or description of the florist's work.

This painting seemed very familiar. The artist, Cheryl Keefer posted a similar reproduction on her web page

Cheryl Keifer works in Black Mountain. But the reason both my friend Helen and myself said "we'd seen that painting" is that Cheryl posted it on Facebook, and she's a FB friend of another Black Mountain friend artist, Robert Tynes. Robert has retired now from being the painting professor at UNCA (University of North Carolina Asheville.) He definitely had a different style of painting.

But let's jump into the art at the Asheville Museum again.

This super realism painting reminds me of Robert Tynes' work...who did a lot of trompe l'oeil. I saw a retrospective of his work in 2021, and shared some on my "art blog" Alchemy of Clay.

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Good day yesterday...met with Doc and accepted that meds aren't the answer to the finger shakes. I suggested chiropractor for my neck pain, and he agreed. I brought it up mainly because that had been the major symptom that I had prior to (or result of) my heart attack 5 years ago. Now my neck pain is mainly from bending my head forward reading in one position (like the iPad) at this time. Hopefully that's all. It does respond to Tylenol!

I had lunch with an old friend who'd recently been to a "celebration of life" for her ex-father-in-law. He had been 90. It was good for her to see so many old friends/family...as well as her son who's stationed in Australia with the US Navy...near Ayers Rock. He had traveled 35 hours to be at the family gathering for just a couple of days, then turned around and returned to duty. He used to be stationed in DC, so she had seen him several times in the last year. It reminded me how glad I had been to have talked with my sons over last weekend by phone.

I continue to feel better daily with the cough still a constant evening companion. But I'm aware of the preciousness of each day. I'm determined to live a life, rather than "waiting around to die." I noticed the Doc looked at me intently as he said good-bye, a similar look I've had just a few times. It's as if they are thinking they won't see me again. Perhaps that's true. The next time I notice it I'll ask someone.

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Today's quote:

Ride the winds of change, unafraid.

Dr. Larry Ward ----------- Rabbit rabbit for a great July everyone! by Elena Shumilova --------------------------- Old Photos: And happy birthday to the father of my 2 eldest sons...who is celebrating completing his 86th journey around the sun. Who would have thunk it! Doug Heym in 1973. Sharing with Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday (well almost!) ------------------- Happy Canada Day to my friends who celebrate it!

Mish mash of critters

 Looking through my collection of critters, I will offer what's already on file. Haven't met many new ones this week

Brown bears with salmon run

  

Llama  and Inca wall

Some rabbits for vernal equinox

Mandarin Duck

Sharing  with Eileen's Saturday's Critters.

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Today's quote:

Life should not be lived through a series of mind games, but instead with truth and self-reflection.

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Today's art:

By Carol Long

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Family  album:

A birthday gathering for my ex-hubby in 2023 for his 84th, with son Marty standing behind him, then my grandsons Michael and William, with ex's cousin Margaret and her hubby behind them. 

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Smoke continues, so I wear my N-95 mask when going out. It's no fun having my windows with curtains and blinds down...but by evening, I start to cough without that precaution, just sitting near the windows. Fires continue in the mountains within a few miles, and we're sure hoping for rain soon.  Forecast for tomorrow now (originally said Monday.) I'll take it, any time possible. Poor fire fighters from all over have been working so hard.

Happy Birthday Doug Heym

Many years ago I was married to Doug. And many years ago we divorced.

I'm so fortunate to have 2 sons with Doug as their father.  They are super men, and a lot of their character was molded by their father.  They lived with me as a single mom for a few years, then with their father and a step mom for a few years...then were grown up. 

Doug is now married again.  He's celebrating his 75th birthday today.

Doug has always been a really nice guy, with high intelligence, a weird sense of humor, and a caring streak that's deep and wide.

May you have many more happy birthdays, Doug!