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Monday, August 30, 2010

That's My World!


That's My World is hosted each week by Klaus and the My World team, Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me. Click on the icon and share your world with others from all over Our World! So! How is your world this week? Have you taken time to see the beauty there? What is it about your world that makes you smile or laugh or feel grateful for? You can click on the photos to embiggen and get a better look!

Fall is definitely in the air here in Seattle. Hard to believe that yet another year is drawing to a close -- I'm quite sure since I turned 70 seven years ago that I've been having two birthdays a year! How else could I have possibly gotten this OLD??? Ah, well, it could all be so much worse, I have my health in spite of crappy knees, I still only need glasses to read or work on the computer, I haven't lost my sense of humor, my kids are doing well and I have all of you wonderful blogging friends to help me fill the days/nights with so much fun and laughter. And, no, that's still not all there is to my world and looking back I'd thought I'd share a few things from the last year in my world! Jeez! where did all of this come from? More proof of my big mouth!! And as for humor, well, no one does that better than Mark Twain!

History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme. — Mark Twain


Mojo on Whidbey Island, fetching her "stick"??????

Education: the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty. — Mark Twain


And our deck, where I spend so many wonderful hours!

There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.
— Mark Twain


The harbor from the overlook and a beautiful Fall day!


Why waste your money looking up your family tree? Just go into politics and your opponent will do it for you. — Mark Twain


I'm sure you recognize my friends here!


Ah, smell that fragrance? The Lavender Festival!!

If we were supposed to talk more than listen we would have been given two mouths and one ear. — Mark Twain

56 comments:

Anonymous said...

Since I have never smelled lavendar, I have no idea what the field of it is like! And, yes, your deck looks so inviting and wonderful. Nice pics!

Splendid Little Stars said...

wonderful! wonderful!
I CAN smell the lavender! mmmmmm
Try what my friend does. Every year on her birthday, she gets a year younger.
love your photos, love your quotes, your writing, your humor (the dog and stick are great!)! Your blog is always a joy to visit!

Anonymous said...

That huge stick is something! Dogs always make me laugh... Lovely memories! Keep well - and keep on creating new ones too.

Anonymous said...

These are all awesome. I love the one of Mojo :) Hey, I've sat at that table on that deck :) Have a great day :)

Unknown said...

Sylvia, i keep repeating myself but i will say it again.
I just adore your beautiful world. Your wise thoughts.
And love your photographs.
...And.. dont forget.. age has nothing to do with the years one has on his back. ..
It has to do with how old or how young one feels...
You will always be young and fresh to share your world with us, to makes us smile.
Have a great week.
Costas

Jo said...

You are the most wonderfully cheerful and positive person, Sylvia. I'm so glad to have "met" you online. And THANK you and the team for this meme. I love it. And I love your photos. Is that REALLY Mojo carrying a pole? Your deck sure looks inviting. Thanks for more beautiful photos of your world. The lavender field is STUNNING. Have a blessed day. Jo

Pietro Brosio said...

Really beautiful views, Sylvia, and another clever quote by Mark Twain!
Happy week!

EG CameraGirl said...

I find it hard to believe you are 77 because you seem so young! You have a fabulous sense of humour, that's for darn sure!:)

The views in your area are beautiful indeed!

Maude Lynn said...

I love your deck!

JTG (Misalyn) said...

Wonderful pictures that goes well with the thought provoking quotes. I feel like I want to go to your place and spend a day watching the beautiful sceneries. What a beautiful place on earth!

Carver said...

What a beautiful world you live in Sylvia. Time definitely accelerates. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

Kay L. Davies said...

Oh, the ducks and turtles on the log!! How indescribably wonderful. Surpassed only by Mojo and her "stick"!! Gotta love a dog like that.
K

Carol said...

Your world looks so inviting, Sylvia. I love the shot of your deck, and the lavender.....

Penelope Notes said...

Your youthful spirit outshines your surprising age. Looking at the dog photo, I can see that he thinks BIG! As for the wide brush of lavender … I can almost smell them through my monitor! :)

Mojo said...

Wait. What? Your dog's name is Mojo?

Cool!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful images from your world. Great stuff.

Ebie said...

Your energy does not show your age! Your porch has a nice view of the ocean and the sialboats! Ah, a nice ambiance for blogging!

Xavi said...

Hi Sylvia,
I like all the pictures but especially that of your deck and lavender, it seems I smell their fragrance.
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a great week!

Dr. Chandana Shekar said...

Awwwww!!! That was my reaction when I saw the pic with your deck!!! I so loved it. I stidy for around 12-13 hours a day and I'm supposed to do this for 9-11 months for my Residency exam. All this sitting at home, alone. I just wish I had that deck to study at. It would have made such a difference. Its the best I've ever seen. Its cute and cosy. Loved it.

The other pics were good too..

Have a nice week. :)

giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•. said...

Bella questa veranda dove mangiare con tutta la famiglia nelle sere d'estate !!
Perchè non ci fai vedere anche l'interno della tua casa ?
Mi piacerebbe molto conoscere qualcosa di più di te !!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Sylvia: Neat post with all the remembrances. I do not think of you as 77. You seem so much younger.

Anonymous said...

The last quote really made me smile.
You are so right Sylvia. The older you grow the shorter a year seems to be. Awsome pictures you show. The lavender is beautiful, I can almost smell it.

Anonymous said...

You had a birthday? A milestone one at that. Congratulations.

I am so envious of you being in the lavender field.

Reader Wil said...

Hi Sylvia! I always find it wonderful to visit your blog and read your wise words. I didn't know we are the same age. I will be 77 in December. I am also grateful for many things.

DeniseinVA said...

I thoroughly enjoy reading your fun posts Sylvia. Loved all your photos and those mark Twain quotes. Happy Birthday!!!
An English Girl Rambles

Jenn Jilks said...

Beautiful post! I'm up to my neck in boxes, cleaning up and packing. SIGH. Can't wait to move. It's getting closer.

Carolyn Ford said...

What a beautiful deck! I'd camp out there for many hours/days too! And, the lavender field really caught my eye. Wow, how lovely that is! But, I'm sure it's just one birthday a year...trust me!

Anonymous said...

It is most impressive, that you are able time and again, to provide nothing but peace and beauty.
Please have a good Tuesday.

daily athens

eileeninmd said...

Sylvia, I have to agree with Jo. You are a very positive and nice person. Love the shot of Mojo and the big stick and your deck looks very nice. I wish I could smell that field of lavender. Wonderful post and photos.

ksdoolittle said...

Lavender is my favorite! Sylvia, in your picture you don't look a day over 60! ~karen

Linda Reeder said...

I sat out in the sun for a while this afternoon, wondering when I will get to do that again. Hopefully I'll only have to wait for this coming storm to pass, but in late august you never know.

We do live in a wonderful world.

SandyCarlson said...

That lavender is gorgeous, Sylvia. I would love to see it growing. It is my favorite fragrance. These are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the joy of your 77 years!

Al said...

That looks like a wonderful year, Sylvia. The photo of Mojo and her "stick" made me laugh - aren't dogs wonderful? I hope you have a great week.

Barb said...

Sylvia, You are amazing! Love the photo of Mojo with her "stick"! That lavender is a treat for the eyes, and I can just imagine the smell.

Unknown said...

Love Mark Twain. He was so clever

Indrani said...

Wish you many more years of happy blogging. Feels really good to see your shots and the quotes you associate them with. Have another great week ahead. :)

magiceye said...

gorgeous captures and lovely selection of quotes to match!!

Regina said...

Wow you are a blessings Sylvia.
I can smell the sweet scent of lavender. Such beautiful world..
Cheers.

Susan at Stony River said...

You know, Sylvia, after visiting you, a deck has become a top priority in my home renovations! But Mojo's photo is my favorite in this set, definitely.
:-D

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

You are my heroine Sylvia. You manage to stay interesting and interested and curious and creative. Keep on going.

Arija said...

My dear, the years have whizzed by until the person looking at us from the mirror no longer reflects the person we feel inside.
For every ailment including age, laughter is definitely the best medicine.
Thank God I can rely on my progeny and bloggy friends for that!

I wish Mark Twain had been my brother.

I wish you a wonderful week with lots of laughs.

Hugs . . . Arija

Cherry said...

looks like your world is a paradise in my language. :)

BraCom said...

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos

Have a nice week,
Greetings, Bram

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Unknown said...

Ooh! A lavender festival, I can smell it here already. And a whole field of lavender, I would just love that.

Your deck looks beautiful bathed in what looks like late afternoon sun..

NatureFootstep said...

lol, that was a big stick for Mojo to handle. Made me smile.

Jim said...

I've never seen lavender fields like that. Beautiful harbour scene too.

soulbrush said...

you don't look a day over 60! crappy knees or not. wonderful views of your world mixed with wonderful quotes as always.

jabblog said...

Mojo and the stick made me smile. Cariadd used to carry what looked like telegraph poles! The lavender fields look wonderful and if my garden looked as inviting as your deck I'd be happy indeed :-)

George said...

I just want to know who threw that stick that Mojo is bringing back!
Thanks for sharing parts of your world with us. I really like your deck.

Walk in New York said...

une belle serie bien accompagne par Mc Twain, bravo

Gattina said...

When I look at your world and mine, I think we are lucky girls !

Jay said...

Sylvia, I simply don't believe that you are 77, and neither should you. ;)

I LOVE the photo of Mojo with her 'stick'! What a determined little soul she is! How sweet!

And the Mark Twain quotes - well, nobody does it better, do they? Two of those made me laugh out loud.

Pietro Brosio said...

So beautiful the "Lavender Festival" picture, Sylvia! And the last quote by Mark Twain is very true!
Have a nice day :-)

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

on our Island Waiheki, some one has a filed of lavender. When it is time to harvest, many of the islanders chip in to help.

Unknown said...

Your deck is lovely, Sylvia! I love wood.

Kay said...

I love Mark Twain's quote about politics. It's more true than not, these days. I would love to see a lavender festival. That looks so pretty.

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