As If One . . .

isn't enough!

On a shelf at The Shady Valley Country Store

after driving The 421 Snake Highway.

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Out and About . . .

Our countryside . . .

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Just Couldn't Resist . . .

Grandma's perogative.

Two of our grandchildren

are in this video

Too many miles . . .

Can't wait to see them soon.

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Heart, Ears, Butterfly . . .

Mushroom

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Testimony of Age . . .

its foundation.

PA Dutch influence

yet another red barn.

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There is a season . . .

To everything

death - seed - new life. 

Butterfly bush seeds; so soft and downy.

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Sunday Scripture Blessing

Scripture and a Snapshot

Arachnid Warning . . .

Looks like an alien descending

Can someone identify it?

The RG says it stays

because it's eating bugs.

He may be surprised

how soon it  moves along.

Our 11yr old grandson commented on Instagram
"that's disgusting" 

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This Time of Year the Growing Season . . .

produces fruit in Western P A.

Today I am thankful for 

the beauty of the fruits;

both on the trees and the spirit

of family, friends & acquaintances

Kousa Dogwood at Sunrise

Kuosa Dogwood Fruit

Fruit of the Spirit

love, joy, peace, forbearance, 

kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 

gentleness and self-control. 

Against such things there is no law.

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Along the Way . . .

in Western P A

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After Ten Inches of Rain . . .

I'm sure this cactus said 'enough'

From Sunday the 9th thru Tuesday the 11th

we had 10 inches of rain atMuldoon

(and that was before Florence)

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The Vastness of the Skies Often . . .

renews my perspective.

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Sunday Scripture Blessing

Scripture and a Snapshot

Along a Western PA Highway

Our skies were beautiful today

It will be nice when the southern coastal states 

can say the same.

Ventilation for stored hay, I suspect.

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Not In The Plan . . .

but a pleasant surprise

I was working on a profile pic

and noticed this reflection.

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The Allegheny Mountains . . .

seen here in central Pennsylvania

Allegheny Mountains, also called Alleghenies, mountainous eastern part of the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains, U.S. The Allegheny range extends south-southwestward for more than 500 miles (800 km) from north-central Pennsylvania to southwestern Virginia.

---Brittanica

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It's Been A Long Week But . . .

Life is Still Good.

A welcome alternative

from time to time.

We know we're getting close to home

when this horse appears.

A Motel's attempt to settle the debate I guess.

Hibiscus

Milkweed getting ready to burst.

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Maybe a Little Trite . . .

but it's still the little things that count.

After returning home 

from an out of state funeral, 

The RG went outside for a walk around.

Then I found this rose on my desk.

He's the best.

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Thankful for the Support of Family and Friends . . .

as we mourned the loss of my brother

We returned from Maryland on Tuesday. 

The four hour trip on Sunday was torrential rain all the way. 

The service and time with his family were a blessing. 

The trip home was comforting.

As the fog lifted  

we had the hope of a brighter tomorrow when we headed home after several days of rain and tears.

With a reminder of 9/11 along the way.

And moments of joy still exist. It would take a lot to beat this welcome home from Lucy. She was yet another dog David made a fuss over when he visited 'back home'.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
---Romans 8:28

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The Psychology of . . .

'Branding'

Create something 

your potential customers

will recall.

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Next Door . . .

For Sale

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Continued Fascination . . .

I continue to be fascinated 

and finding beauty in theses leaves.

Fortunately the beetle damage

only struck a small portion of this tree.

The Japanese Beetles were quite active

here in Western PA this year.

Our Apple Trees and Japanese Maple 

suffered the most.

What trees do Japanese beetles attack?

Most favored by adult Japanese beetles and more susceptible to destruction.

• American linden.
• Apple.
• Apricot, cherry, peach, and plum.
• Birch.
• Crab apple.
• Crape myrtle.
• Japanese maple.
• Norway maple.

---Almanac.com

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Pictorial Tuesday

Our World Tuesday

Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday)

Tools of Labor . . .

Will they rest today?

USA Labor Day 2018

Be Safe

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Pest Damage or . . .

Tatted Lace?

I choose to see a lacy leaf.

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https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2018/09/02/macro-monday-2-new-growth/

Do Chipmunks Eat . . .

Frogs?

The RG had mentioned 

seeing three frogs in the garden pond

So one morning I headed out 

with my camera for a count.

 #1 - a usual place to spy one

#2 - sunning on a lily pad

#3 - cooling below the surface (eyes in the center of the photo)

But wait - there was one more.

#4 out of hiding in the rocks (suddenly gave a panicked yelp and leaped into the water.

The Reason for the panic

New knowledge to me

Chipmunks eat frogs.

Chipmunks have an omnivorous diet primarily consisting of seeds, nuts and other fruits, and buds. They also commonly eat grass, shoots, and many other forms of plant matter, as well as fungi, insects and other arthropods, small frogs, worms, and bird eggs.

Chipmunk - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipmunk

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