Gleaming -SkyWatch Friday

It was a lovely surprise to emerge from the kitchen door on the alley, to see this extraordinary sun and cloud over the back fence.  I was filled with awe, and was so grateful I had my camera in hand.  

Happy sky watching!  If you love clouds as much as I do--join SkyWatch Friday to see all the amazing things to be found by looking up.  Happy SkyWatch Friday and have a lovely weekend.

Heart in Ripples -Guest Heart Thursday

I was out for a walk to the park with my darling little niece, when she pointed out this heart in the ripples of the Willamette River.  In the sparkling sunshine--the heart made quite an entrance!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

T-Rex Cloud -SkyWatch Friday

When one of our recent thunderstorms rolled through I caught this cloud striding across the horizon.  This cloud could be many things.  I think he looks like a T-Rex, but also, as I was typing away here--I realized this cloud could also be a kindly profile of a man.  He has huge eyebrows and a very odd nose.

I know...I have a GREAT imagination!  Happy sky watching!  If you love clouds as much as I do--join SkyWatch Friday to see all the amazing things to be found by looking up.  Happy SkyWatch Friday and have a lovely weekend.

Hearts and Fences -Guest Heart Thursday

This is a home near where I live.  I call it the curly house--I've loved it from the first time I walked by.  I finally met the man who once owned this place.  He lives next door now.  All the intricate wood work on the house, fence and archway were hand cut and put into place by this extraordinary artisan.  If you enlarge the picture, you can see a heart right over the front doorway. 

To see more wonderful fencelines, visit TexWisGirl at Good Fences.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Red Brilliance -Guest Heart Thursday

Sissy has injured a nerve or bone in her neck, which affects her ability to move.  She can't sit at her computer for more than a few moments.  Because of that, she also was not able to come down for the Fourth of July this year.  So, of course, I watched for hearts to share--this is a heart from the fireworks display in our town.  (This one's for you, Sissy!)

It was a lovely time, but I must admit to missing my darling Sis.  I know, though, that Clytie was there with us in spirit!  Please pray for her quick recovery.  She does so many things for so many people, I know she must be incredibly frustrated.  Thank you in advance for the gift your healing prayers!

Happy Guest Heart Friday!  

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Firework Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

This is one of the firework hearts I caught with my camera last year.  I'm so excited about this year's display.  Our hometown celebration is so perfectly marvelous.  Every year thousands of people flood into town for the festivities.  There's a lovely waterfront with food, craft booths, live music--and then in the evening fireworks over the river.  It is spectacular!  

Have a great weekend, happy Fourth of July and Happy Guest Heart Thursday!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Onion Ring Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

I was working very hard outside, when my darling husband brought me some lunch.  Notice the heart?  What an unexpected surprise!  Just perfect for Guest Heart Thursday!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Gorgeous Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

We were climbing the rocks along the bottom of the cliffs.  It was an especially low tide, so I'm sure that is why I found this vibrantly beautiful heart--the sun was in just the right place.

The waves were amazing--though this was taken at the same spot a few years ago, it brings back memories of this year's lovely time at the beach.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Heart in the Sand -Guest Heart Thursday

Where the sea had carved a cleft in the cliff, the rocks spilled forth.  And there, sitting sweetly in the sand, was a rock heart.  Ah, just perfect for Guest Heart Thursday!
 
For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Leaves and Bees -Guest Heart Thursday

I was on my way home from the Historical Preservation Commission meeting, when my fellow commissioner and I noticed a ball of honey bees in a tree in the parking lot.  They were swarming, and a bee keeper was on his way.  I took some very interesting pictures.

Yes, there is a heart in this photo--its sides are kind of pointy--but it is a heart just the same!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Heart of Rust -Guest Heart Thursday

To celebrate our 31st anniversary, we spent time in Oregon's spectacular Pacific City--a lovely jewel of a city snuggled into a perfect little bay area where the dory boats slide up the beach in the late afternoon.

The cliffs here are of a rusty orange with flecks of sparkles.  I found this heart just lying on the bare rock next to where the surf pounds its heart against the cliffs.

Above you can see the amazing orange color of these gorgeous sand cliffs.  For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Hole in Heart -Postcard Friendship Friday

We were gone for the weekend.  Such beautiful clouds--I am so sad, because somehow when I transferred all the photos from my camera to my computer on the road--they were lost.  This cloud heart, with the amazing circle in the middle, was not lost.  So I can share it with you today.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Exquisite Flower Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

On a recent trip to the Columbia Gorge, I went for a hike with my sis-in-law, niece and nephew.  What a delightful time we had.  One of my favorite places was the secret cave the kids showed me--so skillfully set into the side of the rocky hillside.  This is where I found this magical heart flower.

It was perfect for today's Guest Heart Thursday!  

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Happy Daisies

I love daisies--the big ones are fun, but the best daisies are the size of my thumb.  Here you see them cuddled in a puddle of sunshine.

Sometimes it looks like a happy gardener scattered them across the lawn with a joyous hand.  They look like starry constellations in a sea of green. When it comes time to mow the lawn, I have a hard time losing them to the mower.  (grin)

Up close, they seem to smile.  They are such a happy little flower.

Have a lovely Spring daisy day!

Tossy Heart Cloud -Guest Heart Thursday

To me, this looks like a little cloud cherub, tossing a cloud ball--which has a heart on it!  I know, I know--I have a GREAT imagination.   The heart is in the middle of the little round cloud in the upper right hand corner.  (grin)  

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Poster Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

I was in the doctor's office recently.  I saw this poster--and yes, I found a heart--can you see it?!  I was just amazed.  So I took a picture of the poster.  This is NOT my own work. But it is wonderful, just the same.

Have a lovely day, dear friends and Happy Guest Heart Thursday.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Rainbow Sun

I took this spectacular photo several years ago.  With all the disturbing and terrifying news we're hearing all across the world--including our own nation...I had to remind myself that there is hope.

There will always be hope.  Hope is my heart's cry for every person who feels helpless and afraid.  You may live worlds away, or you might be my next door neighbor.   Wherever you are, know you are not alone.  The God of Hope walks with you. 

I don't know what it is like to walk in your world, to savor life from your viewpoint.  But God knows.  He is with you. 

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, 

My God, in whom I trust."  

A Psalm of David.  

(Psalm 91)