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Monday, December 20, 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. Join us and share your world with others from all over Our World! Just click on the post title, read the rules, sign up and play with us! 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?  As the end of the year draws closer (and the weather remains crappy) I've looked back at some of the really fantastic views of my world!! AND I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Live, Love, Laugh and Enjoy!
Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.
Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.
Will Rogers

I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.
Will Rogers

I bet after seeing us, George Washington would sue us for calling him "father."
Will Rogers

I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
Will Rogers

50 comments:

Martha Z said...

Nice shots of more clement weather than we have had this week. Oh well, as they say, "we need the rain". But does it always have to be all or nothing?

Unknown said...

these are lovely captures of you world. the sunset photo is captivating. have a wonderful day [despite the crappy weather ;P]!

Kcalpesh said...

I love beaches & These really are awesome captures!!



Pixellicious Photos

Cildemer said...

Coucou Sylvia!
Loved your post! The pics are so beautiful and the quotes by Will Rogers made my day! I totally agree with the two first quotes;o)
And my favourite pic is the first one! Love the sea and I'd love to walk along that shore;o)

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Hope you are having a great time and I wish you a merry and lovely Christmas****

EG CameraGirl said...

Your photos are lovely reminders of beautiful days!

Wasn't Rogers a wise, wise man? And funny too!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful shots, very scenic. I loved the shot of golden sky most.

Sistertex said...

Beautiful, warms my bones! Thanks!

Penelope Notes said...

I love the Will Rogers quote about taking comedians seriously and politicians as a joke. That is the way things seem to be going. Your photos are magnificent as ever. The sunset picture is awe-inspiring in its beauty.

Joe Todd said...

Love the blue blue water.. Wishing you the best

Photo Cache said...

i am repeating myself each time i come here, but i do enjoy your wonderful photos every week along with the witty and true quotes.

happy christmas!

Kay said...

Fantastic photos, Sylvia. I'm with Will Rogers. I was going to call myself an Independent, but now I see I can stick with Democrat.

 gmirage said...

Gosh that fourth foto is a stunner! I hope you get it printed! :D Love it!

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Barbara said...

Lovely shots of your watery world. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

NatureFootstep said...

it looks so nice with that beach. Would not mind changing my world for a while.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Maude Lynn said...

Beautiful shots!

Xavi said...

I wish you a Merry Christmas, Sylvia!!!!

marcia@joyismygoal said...

that was such a tease:)

LifeRamblings said...

love all your photos Sylvia. the sunset shot is so beautifully captured. hope you've a wonderful week. Merry Christmas.

Unknown said...

Great series of photos!!! Boom & Gary of The Vermilon River.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for your always happy world photography !

Please have you all a good Tuesday.

daily athens

D said...

Sylvia, all such beautiful and inviting photos. We were teased with a few hours of sun and blue sky down here in the valley, and hopefully we can have a clear one tonight.

I wanted to be sure and wish you a joyous and blessed holiday season and say thank you for what you do. See you in the New Year. ;)

lotusleaf said...

The seascapes are lovely. I always enjoy the accompanying words.

Dianne said...

the water looks so different in each shot and that's wonderful!!

Al said...

Gorgeous shots, definitely worth looking back on, Sylvia. The first one with the beach, and the snow-capped mountains above the water, are both exquisite to me. Have a great Christmas!

alicesg said...

Lovely photo of the beach. Reminded me of my trip to Ocean Road in Melbourne Australia.

KB said...

I could do with a dip in the water at the mo. Beautiful.

Linda Reeder said...

Ah, yes! Was that blue sky day just yesterday!
I have never really read Will Rodgers and Mark Twain, except for a few of twain's novels, but their quotes are amazing, and obviously, timeless.

magiceye said...

incredibly beautiful pics from your world!

Anonymous said...

So many wonderful (and warm) memories of the year. Here's wishing you a wonderful Christmas!

Unknown said...

Beautiful photos as always. Merry Christmas Sylvia.

Tarun Mitra said...

Sayings going wid photos ...um no...but why take life so seriously :)...

Loved that cloud shot :)

And Merry Xmas :)

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning my friend. So well done and the quotes are fabulous. Happy Holidays to you and your family :)

Kay L. Davies said...

Beautiful photos, Sylvia. I always love your posts, and it's hard to decide who is better, Will Rogers or Mark Twain!
Wishing you the very best during the Christmas season,
-- K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Grayquill said...

Sweet pictures and some good quotes.
I actually reconized a few of those pictures
Good work

Arija said...

I have driven through Seattle so I know a little about how beautifully situated it is but you always manage to photograph it as though for a tourist brochure. Great pictures

Our son and family are arriving today, 5 extra beds etc. to organise in the house on the mountain as well as all else and the Prof's up coming 75th birthday on Thursday. I'm just too old for all the doing at this time of year.

I just long for a quiet Christmas time without stress.

Happy days my dear. I'll just think of your calming sunset.

BraCom said...

Beautiful My World Tuesday posting

Merry Christmas and have a nice week,
Greetings, Bram

Link to My Word Tuesday post!

Seen on My World Tuesday

Hazel said...

Lovely scenes and Will Rogers's thoughts cracked me up. Merry Christmas, Sylvia!

Reader Wil said...

There can't be a greater contrast between your photos and mine! Yours are showing a much milder scenery than my snowy photos. I like yours very much and the one with the red moon ( or sun?) is stunning! I have never seen either of them. Your qoutes are to the point. I shall quote the one about everybody's ignorance often, but then in Dutch.

eileeninmd said...

Sylvia, gorgeous shots. I especially love the water shots. The scenery is just beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Francisca said...

I think you've made lemonade out of your lemons, Sylvia... and sweet it is! Have I told you how much I like your Holiday header? What a nice and talented friend you have! I hope this holiday season is what you'd want it to be, Sylvia.

Anonymous said...

Sylvia, I can't ever decide which I enjoy most: your lovely photos or the pithy quotes that accompany them. So I guess I'll have to have two favorites.

Best wishes and happy new year!

PS Isn't it amazing how relevant Will Rogers is to the present state of politics in the US?

Jo said...

Hi Sylvia;) what STUNNING photos of different scenes, I keep going back and looking again. This is the first time I hear of Will Rogers, and love the sayings! Thanks for another year of being part of memes such as this one. May you, your husband and precious family and pets have a wonderful Christmas. Greetings from Jo, South Africa

Yoshi said...

The third quote and the last photo are my favorites. Stunning photos showing your world!!!
Have a wonderful day.
Yoshi

jabblog said...

When it's cold and grey it's so good to look back to the warmth and colour of the summer.
Hope all is well with you and yours. I wish you a happy Christmas and a healthy and fulfilling New Year :-)

SandyCarlson said...

I love the name of that yellow boat! Beautiful, heart-filled post. Thanks, Sylvia.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful post Sylvia -- that golden sunset reflection is absolutely heart-stopping.

Thank you for the year-long gift of your beautiful posts and have a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Wolynski said...

Is that your weather now? It's been pouring in Vegas for days.

Merry Xmas!

James said...

I guess there is not much more to add other than thanks for posting these great pics!

Unknown said...

All are great but the 'golden pic' is outsanding!

Jay said...

Hahaha! I LOVE that first quote. Perfectly true! Lovely pictures too .. hard to believe the sea can be that colour when you look out of the window at snow and ice.

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