Monday, July 21, 2014

ROCK OF AGES


Rocks have a magic all of their own -- they support and naturalize 
their surroundings without effort.


18 comments:

  1. I remember those fountains. We're going to be in the Northwest in a couple of days. We won't be getting to Portland this trip but maybe in fall sometime.

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    1. Hattie, I noticed that Melissa (below comment) called this water fountain a Benson Bubbler. Not familiar with this unique name. Perhaps you are as you have spent so much time in the Northwest. Have a good trip -- barbara

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  2. Lovely complement of textures.

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    1. Florence -- thanks for the comment -- I do enjoy the textures in nature -- barbara

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  3. Absolute magic, Barbara. I love how you found it & expressed it so beautifully!

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    1. Rita -- I feel that mother nature's bounty can be like magic. We don't know so many things about how it all works. But her results do impact with our psyche, mostly in a positive way. thanks -- barbara

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  4. I took a picture the other day in which I could include either the bee hive or the rock, but not both. I chose the rock. They anchor the land.

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    1. Joanne -- I agree -- they do anchor the land. They play a part in our language, "be like a rock."
      We know what that means. thanks -- barbara

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    1. Birdman -- I remember one of your blogs where you stated you built with stone. I feel your heartfelt comment refers to your stone construction. thanks -- barbara

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  6. Love the layers, especially the moss. (Also like your new Benson Bubbler image on the title card!)

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    1. Melissa -- I did not know that the Portland fountains were called Benson Bubblers. Quite a unique name. Checked out your calendar on Amazon -- loved the cover! I am sure you have a winner with that calendar. thanks -- barbara

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  7. I enjoy how you always find the very best in the simplest of things. It takes a mindful eye, and heart, to see these things in life.

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    1. Michelle -- you say the nicest words. thank you so much! -- barbara

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  8. Grey and green with a few other "splashes". You make Nature come alive.

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  9. I have two rock gardens and every year I see new things pop up ... my kind of gardening!

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