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As some have hinted at, after the busy and crazy days of the December celebrations,
I too feel the need for contemplation. See where I stand; if my heart is really as white as I think it is. THE GOOD
More than chatting about it with others, I like to gaze at the reflections and see how much my introspection meets up with reality. THE RANDOM
What do I want to happen this year? One of the ways I like to discover this, is to journal.
and read the journal of last year …
Wished I had bought a few of these in Lucca, Italy. I have an Affinity for handmade paper !
THE FUN – Tue Texture – Tue Travel
The painting process: originally inspired by a poet who was in the art group (So. Calif). Somehow she stood out to me. In a dream I once saw pieces of paper flying out like this. The size of the feather and the angel looking on, symbolizes the unmistakable inspiration of the Holy Spirit in her work, who gave her an open door.
(Oil 24 x 24 inch, © St Germain) Remember copy right!
WARM HEART: when I had Pink Eye last week, as well as a cold, and a slight burn on my hand, hubby started cooking and doing the dishes, chased me out of the kitchen. ‘t Was nice not to have to worry about having to work around the contagious pink eye and cold!
With this painting I imagine the possibilities
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Doors opening
(16-17th century houses along the canals in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
for Tue. Treasures)
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Dream of horses and hills behind the fence
hubby’s first photo trip assignments
this horse was far from Aloof!
By all means, don’t let your circumstances minimize or dismiss big dreams. The sky is the limit!
Travel in my mind above clouds
(Six Words Sat.)
Thanks to All the Hosts
Blue Monday * Randomosity *
Our World * Nature Notes * Tue Texture * Tue Travel * Trees and Bushes * Tue Treasures *
ABC– Wed.- A * Water World * Outdoor Wed.* Wordless Wed. * Communal Global *
Little Things * Thurs Door * Good Fences * Warm Heart *
Sky Watch * Floral Fri Foto * Todays Flower * Fri Greens * Weekend Reflections * Fri Photo Journal *
Sat. Critters * Pink Sat. * Maleviks Rosen * Six Words Sat. *
Thanks for visiting my blog @outandaboutglobal. We are not from Utah, but we attended BYU and now our daughter is there, so Utah ends up being a landing place for us. We love Southern Utah, it is so beautiful!
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Good spirit, good intentions – no doubt! 🙂
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oh…loved that skyscapte
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scape
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Hi Jesh,
Even your dreams are works of art! Isn’t it fun finding blues to share?
Happy Blue Monday!
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Loved my visit to your blog. Enjoyed all of your pictures, but the shot of the Italian journal reminded me of my trip to Florence where I went into a handmade paper shop. My daughter was upset with me buying so many papers because we were going to have to get them home. I have used them to cover journals and they are wonderful. This design is especially nice. And your past pictures…yes, the sky is the limit. It’s gorgeous. Happy Monday and I hope you have a wonderful week.
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Yes, a new year invites reflection, introspection and dreaming big. I’ve enjoyed all your photo illustrations – the last has such depth.
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If we don’t have dreams we have no future.
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Beautiful scenes and reflections! Thanks for linking up!
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Lovely series. That painting is amazing!
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Best wishes to you in the new year! Hope all your dreams come true. 😀
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Hello, wonderful collection of images. Your artwork is just lovely. Happy Tuesday, enjoy the week ahead!
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The sky is the limit indeed. Thank you for this beautiful inspiration. I feel I’ve run out of fuel, and I’m searching for fresh inspiration. It’s good to connect with kindred hearts. Your artwork is beautiful.
Thank you for visiting, and for the encouragement. Empty nest is the latest beast I’ve encountered in ever after forest. Not even sure where to begin, but your words are comforting.
xoxo
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Impressive sky photo, and I like your paiting.
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The blue skies in the last photo, with the white puffy clouds — looks like a lovely painting, so artistic. I enjoyed this group of photos!
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Love how your mind works and love the photo of the “aloof” horse.
Leslie
abcw team
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Gah! Beautiful handmade paper! Once upon a time I thought I was artistic and did all sorts of things like handmade paper with which I sowed books and then I journaled with watercolors and calligraphy… yeah. I love paper 🙂
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You’re my kind of artist:)
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Doorways have always interested me…but I would hate to move a big object through that narrow looking door. The architectural details are a lovely treasure. I hope that you life is always fill with treasures.
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Thank you, Tom. Many things in Holland are narrower than in the USA, since there ‘s less space! I’ve seen piano’s or other big objects being moved through windows with cranes:)
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Such a lovely post…so many wonderful images! I know what you mean about being contemplative. I am there as well. That creative paper is really lovely!
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I love your painting..I had an eye infection with this current bug.. Hubby never gets what I have..which is a good thing…Michelle
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Beautiful shots! The photo in the Our World meme is one I took on my phone… So yes – please feel free to use it.
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Thanks so much – I appreciate it!
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What ever we want and plan…. life comes it own way doesn’t it… we just have to take it that way and make the very best of it.
Have a nice abc-day / week
♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
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Hi ya Jesh! I have enjoyed my little trip around the world with you today, your Aloof horse is awesome!! What a cute nose 🙂
May all your skies be blue.
Wren x
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Wonderful collection of thoughts and photographs.
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Those old doors are great for Tuesdays treasures and Aloof horse great for ABC Wednesday!
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The paper looks like the mulberry paper sold in Thailand. I love it!
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I never think of YOU as aloof!
ROG, ABCW
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Lovely post!
http://webcroft.blogspot.com/
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Hi Jesh
The New Year is a good time to reflect and feel reinvigorated. I hope you enjoy journaling through 2016. Horses are such beautiful animals–lovely photo!
I hope your conjunctivitis is completely cured–my granddaughter also came down with that last week, and I could not take care of her because I’m still recovering from eye surgeries.
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Once again, a whole bunch of lovely shots, Jesh!
http://nixpixmix.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Saturday_Silhouette
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PS: Many thanks for joining us at Floral Friday Fotos!
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Beautiful pictures! I love the journal cover! And that photo of the landscape and sky — I could get lost, wandering around in that photo. ~sigh~ Thanks~
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sorry for the illness! better days ahead await! love the sweet horsie!
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A good week in spite of the cold and pink eye — your hubby is a good guy. Be well and keep on taking good pictures (both of you).
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hello, I’m here again for good fences and that shot of the horse behind that interesting designed fence is great! Happy Fences to you and happy weekend, too. That was nice of your husband to take care of you last week. I hope by now all is well!
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Beautiful.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
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Happy New Year Jesh! More meditations….I love that color and that composition of the horse!
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It’s good to have dreams to keep one motivated. Enjoyed your lovely beach shot, the pretty flower and that very handsome horse behind the fence.
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I love handmade paper, too. I love all sorts of paper, journals, and writing utensils. 🙂
janet
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I like your painting! Great sky shot, too.
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Wonderful photos! I LOVE being chased out of the kitchen, though pink eye is a fairly high price to pay…
😉
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Sweet pics and I love your artwork Jesh. Thank you for being such a good friend to Today’s Flowers. I have solved the linky problem and if you would like to visit the addy is: http://anenglishgirlrambles2016.blogspot.com/2016/01/todays-flowers-382-january-15th-2016.html
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beautiful post 🙂
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the horse/fence image is beautiful.
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Lovely images. The first flower is quite pretty.
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Beautiful photos and thoughts. I hope you’re feeling better now!
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Hello, I hope you are feeling better. I love the coastal shot with the gulls and the pretty horse. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
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Beautiful, beautiful offerings Jesh!
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What lovely thoughts and photos!
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