Monday, May 3, 2010

That's My World!


Time once again to share our worlds! What is wonderful, lovely, funny, interesting, sad, different about your world? That's My World is just the place for you to do just that. This fun meme is hosted each week by Klaus and the My World team of Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me! Click on the icon, read/follow the directions and sign up to play! You'll be glad that you did!!

We really haven't had any weather to inspire me this week, I have to admit. It's been very rainy, very windy, very gray, but I did manage a few to share with you today. Hopefully, over next week we'll have some sun and I can get some better shots!

The poetry of the earth is never dead. ~John Keats



Earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson,



To be overcome by the fragrance of flowers is a delectable form of defeat.
~Beverly Nichols



The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks. ~Tennessee Williams



If you've never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul by a flower in spring bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom. ~Terri Guillemets



Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul. ~The Koran





And this is My World today and everyday!
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59 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪May 3, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    I always look forward to your world.

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  2. bobbieMay 3, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    I too always look forward to your pictures. So beautiful!

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  3. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful photography, Sylvia!!! Love the flowers.

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  4. BLOGitseMay 3, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Your world is so much better than mine!
    This would be a good meme for me today when everything here in Casablanca seems to be against me.
    I want out of this flat a-s-a-p!
    This is noisy, people are pushing furniture instead of lifting them, slamming the doors, shouting...argh!
    I want my life back!

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  5. GrayquillMay 3, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I almost hate to tell you the weather I am enjoying - It makes me want to move out of Seattle. Maybe the sun will come out when I make it back.
    Great pictures - the Lilacs are awesome,

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  6. RajlakshmiMay 3, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    wow your world looks so so beautiful and the quotes are lovely...
    wonderful post :)

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  7. KayMay 3, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful quotes and beautiful photos. I certainly agree that flowers are food for the soul.

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  8. robin andreaMay 3, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    As always, Sylvia, your particular perspective is so lovely. Nice to see that lilac blooming. We just planted a little one yesterday, and won't see any blossoms until next spring. I can't wait!

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  9. Bradley HsiMay 3, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    You sure live in a very beautiful world. The weather has not been too good in DC. Last weekend was the first time I could took out the short sleeve that I brought with me from Taiwan. But then it was too hot and humid.

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  10. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    lovely of everything!
    nice to meet.

    http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/05/03/jingles-may-awards-week-1-awards-4-u-all/

    Happy May!

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  11. PerryMay 3, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Well, if these were taken between gray & wind, you did dang well! All very good shots! In fact, where are they of? You live in Washington, correct? They all look quite familiar..... :-) Thanks for sharing!

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  12. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    What a beautiful world you have my friend. Love it. Have a wonderful day :)

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  13. CarverMay 3, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Your world is so beautiful Sylvia. I love the flowers, changing sky and always love the ocean and sand.

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  14. My name is RietMay 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Wow, Beautiful blooms and pictures. have a nice week.

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  15. RajeshMay 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Quite a scenic shots. The flowers are beautiful and very colorful.

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  16. ShannaraMay 3, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Lovely pictures!

    I really like to look around like this, but very often I don't have time to leave comments, but today are all six kids asleep at the same time. =)

    Have a nice week!

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  17. SandyCarlsonMay 3, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Gorgeous colors and views!

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  18. EG CameraGirlMay 3, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    The flowers are so cheerful that they brightened up your grey days. I especially love the photo of the surf pounding on the beach.

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  19. EbieMay 3, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Ms Sylvia, you have wowed me again with those beautiful weather and blooms.

    I missed visiting the botanical gardens, early part of spring.

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  20. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Your world is laughing in flowers. How delightful are your floral photographs.

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  21. annalarssonphotographyMay 3, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Beautiful captures Sylvia!!

    Love the flowers :)

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  22. MojoMay 3, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Your world is always breathtaking and you always present such stunning views of it. The first shot alone would be enough to make anyone want to see it. It should be a postcard!

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  23. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 3, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Sylvia: How I do love your views of the Pacific NW, those flowers are just precious.

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  24. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Loving the colourful flowers, b ut that first shot with the snow capped mountains in the background is a really awesome shot. Have a great week and hope it clears up soon.

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  25. Carolyn FordMay 3, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    The top photo takes my breath away! The water the clouds, the mountains and the snow...wow! That is beautiful!

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  26. eileeninmdMay 3, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Awesome scenery and photos, Sylvia! The flowers are gorgeous too!

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  27. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Beautiful flowers, Sylvia. Ours aren't quite as much in bloom yet. I'm enjoying living vicariously through your photos.

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  28. Jack and JoannMay 3, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    This is how I remember the northwest. Beautiful pics. And again some amazing quotes. Great job, Slyvia, as always.

    Take care and thanks for stopping by my VA neck of the woods.

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  29. clairzMay 3, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Sylvia, that first shot is breathtaking. It's always so hard to remember that those mountaintops are so high that they sometimes look like clouds. Beautiful photos, thank you for sharing.

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  30. AlMay 3, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Rainy or not, you certainly found some nice pictures to share.

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  31. CarlyMay 3, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    how neat, it looks like the mountains are floating!

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  32. VioletSkyMay 3, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    these are all gorgeous. but I really love the riot of colour in the second one!

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  33. IndraniMay 3, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Lovely shots. Your world looks beautiful. :)

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  34. alicesgMay 3, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Wow your part of the world is filled with many colours. I love the beautiful colours of the flowers blooming.

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  35. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    That first shot is stunning... the mountains look as if they are floating in the sky.

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  36. magiceyeMay 3, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    marvelous captures all!!

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  37. PatMay 3, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    You are blessed to live in a world of great beauty, Sylvia. Thanks again for sharing your world.

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  38. LarryMay 3, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks for the visit and the comment you left for me I appreciate them I'm glad you liked the roman soldiers.
    Larry.

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  39. diane bMay 3, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Your world is full of beauty and poetry. I love the first shot where the mountains appear to be in the sky.

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  40. JoMay 3, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Sylvia;) your world is beautiful and your words enhance the beautiful photos. Have a beautifully blessed day. Jo

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  41. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Wow! what lovely pics! Wish I could visit any one of those places!
    And great of u to share them with ur blogger- friends!

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  42. January ZeleneMay 3, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    lovely pictures Sylvia..Lovely side of the World..

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  43. WolynskiMay 4, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    The snow capped mountains in the distance are so beautiful.

    If it's gray and miserable, maybe you should photograph that, otherwise everyone will think you live in paradise.

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  44. pennyMay 4, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    Sylvia, I am always in awe of the beautiful areas in Seattle. My eye is drawn to the magnificence of the mountains.
    Have a joyous day :)

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  45. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 2:18 AM

    Your world is a fantastic place to live. The second photo is striking.

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  46. elvira pajarolaMay 4, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    Cara Sylvia, The brilliant colours of splendid flowers and blossoms....the beautiful garden....but your most wonderful place certainly is the magnificient beach; inviting for long walks and wonderful, peaceful and regenerating times!!!

    GORGEOUS!!!!
    ( we are a little "lost" in Tuscany; it's raining and raining and we are just not used to it; I even think "seriously" to by an umbrella...!!!)

    I wish you a wonderful, sunny and happy week, cara Sylvia!
    ciao ciao elvira

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  47. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪May 4, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    what's those red flowers? They look so brilliantly red.

    The beach, it looks like an Auckland beach.

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  48. Rinkly RimesMay 4, 2010 at 3:38 AM

    Beautiful shots and quotes.

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  49. SerlineMay 4, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    I can always count on you for a refreshing floral uplift!

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  50. Jenn JilksMay 4, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    Beautiful, thoughtful quotes, as always! Love your posts.
    Thank you for visiting My Muskoka !

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  51. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Sylvia
    THe flowers/plants in the 2nd photo are stunning. The colours are so bright - I dont think I've seen anything like it before!

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  52. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaMay 4, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    It sure is beautiful where you are! Nice pics and quotes.
    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  53. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful pictures Sylvia, I really liked the first one with the Mountains and the Water, with the clouds. The Lilac Bush photo, I could almost smell the scent.

    Thank you for sharing.

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  54. Reader WilMay 4, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    How different the world looks when the flowers of spring show themselves in full colours! Lovely!! Thanks for your visit and kind comment!

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  55. MaritesMay 4, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    oh gosh! such beautiful flower pics you took! really pleasing to the eye and never fails to make me smile. hope your week is going good.

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  56. IngridMay 4, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    You probably had to do what I have to do too, each time the sun is coming out I jump outside to take a picture, lol ! Your results are very nice, love the flowers and the sky !
    Here too it rains and it's all grey !

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  57. Johnny NutcaseMay 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    so beautiful, Sylvia. I love the colors in the second photo - they really pop! and gorgeous peaks and skies. (thanks for sharing my thoughts on the oil spill...)

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  58. maryt/theteachMay 4, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    How lucky you are Sylvia, to have all these things to look at! The mountains look like they are floating in the air in the first shot! :)

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  59. EdenMay 4, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    These are beautiful photos, Sylvia. What a wonderful world you live in. The first photo is my favourite. Thanks for sharing

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