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Monday, May 10, 2010

That's My World

What do you find beautiful, interesting, funny, moving about your world? Join us this week and every week and share your world with us! My World is hosted each week by Klaus and the My World Team, Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me!

We have had some gorgeous weather the past few days and I resumed my quest for lovely things to share with you today! It was wonderful down at the harbor, lots of sun, colorful sailboats!



We are each responsible for our own happiness.
Dr. Lee Jampolsky



Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them? Rose Kennedy



Nature can do more than physicians.
Oliver Cromwell



To the artist there is never anything ugly in nature.
August Rodin



And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
Anais Nin



Earth laughs in flowers.
Ralph Waldo Emerson



Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.
Gerard De Nerval



Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

58 comments:

bobbie said...

Those colored sails are wonderful, as are the flowers. Glad you're having sunshine.

Kay said...

You have THE MOST spectacular skies and rhododendrons I've ever seen.

Jenn Jilks said...

Great post. We are in our old city, visiting, and my old garden isn't doing all that well.

Anonymous said...

I love the one with the sail boats. It's just wonderful my friend. I love them all. Can't wait for next month. I leave a month from today :) And then I can enjoy your world in person :) WOOT!!! Have a great day :)

Martha Z said...

Beautiful shots today, I love the azaleas and Rhodies. As usual, your quotes hit the mark, the Anais Nin made me smile.

Unknown said...

Always love your posts Sylvia.
Both the photographs and the quotes.
Costas

Unknown said...

Great post with wonderful pictures and quotes...
thank you for sharing...I LOVE THE ONE WITH SAIL BOATS...like a postcard!
hugs
shakira

Rajesh said...

Beautiful shots. The images of the boats in the sea are very scenic and those flowers are lovely.

Mojo said...

Fantastic photos and I love the quotes in between too. Especially the first two. And the wide shot of the sailboats. Excellent work!

SandyCarlson said...

The harbor views are gorgeous, Sylvia. I feel refreshed just looking at them.

antigoni said...

You always make my day prettier and happier. Your words and photos are a small heaven in our world.

Random Treasures said...

Clouds and flowers in your world just rocks!! Thanks for sharing those pictures.

VioletSky said...

A family of sailboats out in their sunday best!

Ebie said...

Oh, look at those sailboats! They look like musical notes!

Enjoy your week!

B i r g i t t a said...

Sylvia you certainly found the right photo to every true & wise words :) This was a wonderful "walk" in your world - thanks!
Have a wonderful week!

Carver said...

What beautiful sights for the senses and as always great quotes too. I love the colorful sailboats.

My name is Riet said...

Such beautiful photo's every time Sylvia and I love the quotes in between them.
Have a nice week

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Sylvia: The beauty of the Pacific NW is shown through your photos. Wonderful post my friend.

Anonymous said...

Wow Sylvia, such beautiful photos! It's hard to pick my favorite, but I think I'll go with the sailboats as my #1.

Anonymous said...

Sylvia my dear, I hoped your Mother's Day was as beautiful as these images you share.

Anonymous said...

Good to see the varied skies only matched by the beauty of the blooms that colour your World. And that pic of the boats with the coloured sails is fab-u-lous!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

The Pacific Northwest -- your world -- is beautiful! Especially on bright and sunny spring days. Thanks for sharing it.

Anonymous said...

What a kaleidoscope of peace, indeed beautiful and one can only be glad to know that you are living in such a nice environment. Please have a Tuesday just alike.

daily athens

Snap said...

Lovely post. Beautiful flowers. Really enjoyed all the different colored sails!

Anonymous said...

Your world is wonderful this week. The colourful flowers make me happy.

Mare said...

Wow! You capture the beauty of the flowers so amazingly! Awesome.

Carolyn Ford said...

Those scenes would keep me happy too. Colorful sailboats, beautiful skies and fabulous blue water...what's not to love?

Al said...

I love the sailboats, it looks like a perfect day for sailing. There's more snow on the way in my world.

penny said...

Your photos are all so beautiful, Sylvia. My favorite is the colorful sails of the sailboats... although the flowers are stunning also.

Indrani said...

Lovely pics, everything so beautiful around you.

Joe Todd said...

Your photos,quotes and commentary always have a wonderful calming effect. Thank you

Rinkly Rimes said...

Lovely shots, as usual. And I never realised Oliver Cromwell was so up-to-date!

EG CameraGirl said...

Beautiful, Sylvia! And you always find the best quotes to go with your photos!

Anonymous said...

What gorgeous, sunny scenes! We're still huddling in our winter jackets over here, so this is very nourishing for my soul. Have a great week!

magiceye said...

that indeed is a gorgeous world!

Charlene Amsden said...

All of your photos reveal why I love the Pacific Northwest.

Japa said...
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Japa said...

Beautiful photos with quotes always relevant and full of wisdom.

Thanks for the visit. Still learning how to post comments after my transfer to a new site here: cbanga360.net

Unknown said...

fabulous photos! the flowers are gorgeous, the sailboats are simply spectacular! thanks for sharing your world.

Strawberry Jam Anne said...

Lovely selection of photos Sylvia - I particularly like the row of trees. A x

Wolynski said...

Love the all the sailboats photo.

I think it would still be beautiful in gray drizzle and mist. Like the man said, there is nothing ugly in nature.

eileeninmd said...

Awesome photos and quotes, Sylvia! I love the colorful sails. The flowering bushes are gorgeous too. Have a great day!

Lindz said...

what a beautiful shot of the sky, the sailing boats are great too.

diane b said...

Lovely shots of your world. I love the harbour shots.I have shots of the other side of the Pacific.

Regina said...

Totally gorgeous. The blooms are lovely and the harbor is one of my favorite view.
Such beautiful world Sylvia.
Thank you for sharing.

Unknown said...

your photos are always enjoyable... thank you for sharing your world.

DeniseinVA said...

A delightful series of photographs Sylvia. How beautiful the Seattle area is.

Frostbite and Sunburn said...

Awash with colour - I love the sails on the boats - glorious!

Euroangel said...

everything here is great! love all your photos Sylvia!

NatureFootstep said...

isn´t spring just lovely?

maryt/theteach said...

Sylvia, I just need to ask you where you find your magnificent quotes? If know where you get your wonderful photos... :)

soulbrush said...

always look forward to your quotes, tee hee it was so funny how many people came over to see my 'can' i had to giggle again at how many left indignant comments. lol isn't blogging just great!

Unknown said...

What beautiful skies! We've been having some interesting ones lately as well, but ours have been mostly filled with thunder clouds.

Gorgeous flower photos - so much color!

Eden said...

Wow, beautiful set of pictures as always, Sylvia. I always enjoy your post. You are living in a wonderful place. And thank you for always taking us there.

Have a great day always!

alicesg said...

Very beautiful flowers. Love the full bloom of them. Have a nice day.

Unknown said...

Hi Sylvia
A lovely set of pics. I love those colourful boats, and the beautiful flowers :).

Lew said...

Your world is full of beautiful words and images! Thanks for sharing that beauty with us.

Gattina said...

I love a colored world, it's just beautiful !

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