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
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50 comments:

  1. Martha ZDecember 20, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    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?

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  2. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 10:05 AM

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

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  3. KcalpeshDecember 20, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    I love beaches & These really are awesome captures!!



    Pixellicious Photos

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  4. CildemerDecember 20, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    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)

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

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  5. EG CameraGirlDecember 20, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Your photos are lovely reminders of beautiful days!

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

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  6. RajeshDecember 20, 2010 at 12:02 PM

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

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  7. SistertexDecember 20, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful, warms my bones! Thanks!

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  8. Penelope NotesDecember 20, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    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.

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  9. Joe ToddDecember 20, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Love the blue blue water.. Wishing you the best

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  10. Photo CacheDecember 20, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    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!

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  11. KayDecember 20, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    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.

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  12.  gmirageDecember 20, 2010 at 12:52 PM

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

    http://kitchenmaus.gmirage.com/2010/12/ph%E1%BB%9F-bo-vietnamese-beef-noodles.html

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  13. BarbaraDecember 20, 2010 at 1:30 PM

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

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  14. NatureFootstepDecember 20, 2010 at 2:15 PM

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

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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  15. Maude LynnDecember 20, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  16. XaviDecember 20, 2010 at 2:43 PM

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

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  17. marcia@joyismygoalDecember 20, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    that was such a tease:)

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  18. LifeRamblingsDecember 20, 2010 at 3:18 PM

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

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  19. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 3:27 PM

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

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  20. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Thank you for your always happy world photography !

    Please have you all a good Tuesday.

    daily athens

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  21. DDecember 20, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    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. ;)

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  22. lotusleafDecember 20, 2010 at 4:51 PM

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

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  23. DianneDecember 20, 2010 at 4:57 PM

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

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  24. AlDecember 20, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    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!

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  25. alicesgDecember 20, 2010 at 5:19 PM

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

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  26. KBDecember 20, 2010 at 5:49 PM

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

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  27. Linda ReederDecember 20, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    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.

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  28. magiceyeDecember 20, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    incredibly beautiful pics from your world!

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  29. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 8:32 PM

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

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  30. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful photos as always. Merry Christmas Sylvia.

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  31. Tarun MitraDecember 20, 2010 at 9:11 PM

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

    Loved that cloud shot :)

    And Merry Xmas :)

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  32. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 9:17 PM

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

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  33. Kay L. DaviesDecember 20, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    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

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  34. GrayquillDecember 20, 2010 at 10:11 PM

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

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  35. ArijaDecember 20, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    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.

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  36. BraComDecember 20, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    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

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  37. HazelDecember 21, 2010 at 2:17 AM

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

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  38. Reader WilDecember 21, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    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.

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  39. eileeninmdDecember 21, 2010 at 2:25 AM

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

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  40. FranciscaDecember 21, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    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.

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  41. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    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?

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  42. JoDecember 21, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    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

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  43. YoshiDecember 21, 2010 at 6:17 AM

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

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  44. jabblogDecember 21, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    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 :-)

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  45. SandyCarlsonDecember 21, 2010 at 5:31 PM

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

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  46. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 21, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    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!

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  47. WolynskiDecember 22, 2010 at 5:54 AM

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

    Merry Xmas!

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  48. JamesDecember 22, 2010 at 7:39 AM

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

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  49. UnknownDecember 22, 2010 at 8:50 AM

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

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  50. JayDecember 22, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    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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