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Monday, June 21, 2010

That's My World!


It's time once again to share some of the many things that make up your world! That's My World is hosted each week by Klaus and the My World team of Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me. Click on the icon, sign up and show us your world.

The rain and gray skies have returned and it's been difficult to find anything very new to photograph in my world for right now. Have to admit that the gloomy weather has gotten to me this time. I did have a reason to take another look at how much our friends contribute to our lives, to our world. So, forgive the repeats of any photos and enjoy the words about friendship.



The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart. - Elizabeth Foley



If one is estranged from oneself, then one is estranged from others too. If one is out of touch with oneself, then one cannot touch others. - Anne Morrow Lindberg



What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?
- George Eliot



A sense of duty is useful in work, but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not be endured with patient resignation. - Bertrand Russell



True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value. - Ben Jonson



Friendship is a sheltering tree. - Samuel Coleridge

52 comments:

Arija said...

Sylvia Dear, I am so sorry for the loss of you friend. When we lose friends, we also loose a lot of our memories that they can no longer remind us of.

Superb photos and sentiments.

Hugs and good wishes . . .Arija

Nessa said...

Your lavender is spectacular. I love lavender bushes.

Mojo said...

You could have saved a couple of these for SkyWatch! Amazing sunset in the last one and the cloudscape in the 4th one is not only amazing, but unique.

You always do right by Your World Sylvia.

Rajesh said...

Very beautiful and charming shots. My favorite is third one.

mrsnesbitt said...

The quotations match the images beautifully Sylvia. Hugs to you across the big blue thingy! xxxx

Carver said...

Sylvia I loved this post about friendship and the shots are all so beautiful. I hope the gloomy weather will change but you have such great shots to pull from whether current or past.

eileeninmd said...

Sylvia, wonderful photos! Love the scenery, sky and the cute little dog.

Shannara said...

Lovely pics, I especially enjoyed the first one!

Anonymous said...

I love the lavender pix. I planted three lavender this spring and they are doing just as well as your plant is doing. They just make my day each time I see them. I can't wait to make a bouquet of dried lavender.

Have a lovely week.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful world! Your quotes and pictures tie in so well with the tribute to your friend a couple of posts down. I am so sorry for the loss.

giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•. said...

Hi Sylvia questa foto oggi sono bellissime...
La tua casa รจ in riva al mare ?
Buona giornata :-))

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

Your post was wonderful to read now when I am sitting and listening to opera music a perfect match :)
Take care and I hope the weather will change soon :)

EG CameraGirl said...

Your world in your archives is beautiful again this week, Sylvia. I sure hope the sun comes out soon.

We have sun and NEED rain. How about if we trade?

Anonymous said...

Being a mad lover of rain it surely did sound nice to me ;) The tree quote reminded me of the German saying, that "old trees don't allow anything/-one to bend them.". Please have a nice Tuesday.

daily athens

Barb said...

Great photos illustrating your friendship quotes, Sylvia. I especially like your Doggy Friend! Hope your skies clear soon.

Petrus said...

The white rose is so beautiful - you have some lovely photos.

Marites said...

I hope you're feeling better now. Such beautiful photos with very nice quotes. My World entry is here.

maryt/theteach said...

Great friendship quotes, Sylvia! And your shots are perfect! :)

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Sylvia: You got some great shots to show even with the bad weather.

Al said...

Sylvia, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Your quotes this week are perfect. Repeats or not, your photos are wonderful - please send some of your rain this way, we need it to quench the wildfires.

Lindz said...

Hi Sylvia, I'd just lost a friend too just few weeks ago and I k ow how you feel... I like your quotes, the first pictrues is just perfect love it.

SandyCarlson said...

Sylvia,
That first one cooled me off on this hot summer day. When I think of your blogs, I think of soothing shades of blue and peace. Your posts are always so wise and inviting and beautiful.

Jim said...

Beautiful post.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

DeniseinVA said...

Always fun to see your part of the world Sylvia. Your photos are lovely.

Indrani said...

Beautiful shots Sylvia, such perfect quotes to match with them.

Pat said...

I, too, loved each of the friend quotes, Sylvia, and also the doggy photo--so cute. Gorgeous sunset. Thanks for being so faithful in commenting on so many people's blog posts.

marcia@joyismygoal said...

It was worth the effort to find those beautiful flowers

Anonymous said...

Lovely photos indeed! Love the mountains in the clouds and that gorgeous white flower.

Hope the grey skies disappear and the sun puts a big smile on your face.

chrome3d said...

My World and wisdom combined is a good idea. I like to read those wisdoms as they always give me something to think. Bertrand was the one for me today.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue ้™ˆๆด้›ช said...

The snowy mountians tell me that soon it will be skiing season, and my son will be asking, can I go?

I like that pure white rose.

Unknown said...

i love the George Elliot quote and the purple flowers. the tree is awesome, too.

Grayquill said...

George Elliot has was spot on, on that one. Good job! I fall way short on everyone of your quotes but I still like the reminders.

alicesg said...

Oh I love those Lavenders. The rose is indeed very huge. Flowers can make one happy and cheerful.

Ebie said...

Love the first shot. The golden rays glowing on your clouds, made the day look so lovely!

Nice world you live in!

magiceye said...

the 1st pic is breathtakingly beautiful!!

Unknown said...

A great post again Sylvia.
Dreamy photographs and wise quotes.
Costas

Mridula said...

Snow capped mountains always take my breath away! And the flowers are so beautiful.

Kay said...

Oh Sylvia, I just love all your photos. I've been enjoying your quotes about friendship, especially since I've been talking to my daughter about it. She's trying so hard to be a good friend to somebody who keeps hurting her. Sigh... Hard for me to listen to.

Carolyn Ford said...

I love every single one of these, but, that top photo is something very special! Wow! That sky is so intense and really grabs your attention...and, the sunset...another big wow, Sylvia!

Gattina said...

Despite the fact that "Global Warming" is missing, your pictures are very nice !
I send you some raindrops from here, lol !

penny said...

A beautiful display of the awesome world that you live in.
Puppy is a precious friend, isn't he Sylvia.

Have a great day ;)

Dani said...

this is magnificent collection of photos!
Great post indeed! I like Bernard Russel quote.

Happy Tuesday!

soulbrush said...

it is becoming my weekly treat to pop over and read your wonderful quotes.

lv2scpbk said...

Beautiful flowers, lovely dog, and wonderful new badge at the top of your blog. It sure does look creative.

NatureFootstep said...

great photos as udual Sylvia. Your surroudnings is very nice. :)

Joyful said...

Sylvia, you have so many beautiful photos and beautiful thoughts to go with them. I love the new header your friend designed. Simply great!

Janie said...

Beautiful photos and quotes. My favorite is the snow-covered mountains peaking out over the clouds.

Carolyn said...

Thank you Sylvia, have a wonderful week.
Smiles

Wolynski said...

Love that sunset and living between the mountains and water must be constantly wonderful.

Eden said...

Beautiful photos and words as always, Sylvia. You captured them wonderfully. I love your place. It is so beautiful. And Sam is such a cutie..

Thank you for your sweet comment in my post.

Susan at Stony River said...

Those photos are gorgeous - as always! You're lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world Sylvia (even if it is cold LOL)

Catherine said...

what a lovely sequence of shots - especially that first one....

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