Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sky Watch Friday!

Time to share your skies, the beauty over your world, the clouds, the colors! Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch team of Klaus, Sandy, Wren and me. Join us and the many people from all over the world who share theirs with us each week! Click on the post title to be taken to the SWF website where you can sign up.  The skies for today are to help me remember what blue skies in Seattle look like!!  Oh, I know! There I go whining about the weather again!  Well, not another word from me, I promise -- not another one today, but tomorrow is another day!!
All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.
Harry S. Truman

America's present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums but normalcy; not revolution but restoration.
Warren G. Harding

Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote.
William E. Simon

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.
John Stuart Mill
 
If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal.
Emma Goldman

Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.
Doug Larson
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67 comments:

  1. PatMarch 31, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I really like the third photo with the rays of sunshine radiating out from the clouds--lovely!

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  2. Maude LynnMarch 31, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    We're having gray skies, too, so I really enjoyed these!

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  3. http://graceolsson.com/blogMarch 31, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    the second one is simply magic.
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2011/03/slice-piece-of-myself/

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  4. CarverMarch 31, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Sylvia these are all gorgeous. You have such wonderful clouds against the blue sky. I don't think you are whining when you mention the gray. Too much gray gets old. We've had some nasty weather lately too.

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  5. RajeshMarch 31, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Amazing views of the sky. Second shot is my favorite.

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  6. LauraMarch 31, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    a glorious variety of skyscapes this week Sylvia as always!

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  7. Pearl MapleMarch 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    pretty collection of photos Sylvia, you have caught the clouds dancing all over the sky

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  8. SteffiMarch 31, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Very nice set of SWF photos,Sylvia!It´s always great to see every week the different skies around the world!Thank you for sharing and enjoy your weekend!

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  9. B i r g i t t aMarch 31, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Looks like great weather Sylvia - here it is the most dull and grey today.
    Hope you have a great week!

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  10. HildredMarch 31, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful clouds and great political comments!

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  11. clairzMarch 31, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I was going to say that the second photo was my favorite, but then I saw the third, and then the fourth! Beautiful, Sylvia!

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  12. magdaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Wonterful photos and words !!!
    Warm regards

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  13. jocoMarch 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Still chuckling over the Conservative quotes.
    You have this endless supply of perfect skies giving us perfect sky pictures.
    Thank your for hosting and all your comments.
    Do you ever sleep :-)?

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  14. IreneMarch 31, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Fantastic sky shots! Love them all!

    Wish you a great weekend .. take care!

    Irene

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  15. Mike's Travels March 31, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I love the 3rd one with the clouds and rays behind! Beautiful :)

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  16. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Great quotes and skies!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. VioletSkyMarch 31, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    It is grey and rainy here, so glad to see your dreams of blue sky
    (and as we head into an unnecessary election, your quotations could easily be transferred to Canadian politics!)

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  18. My name is RietMarch 31, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia and before I read any comment I also picked the third as my favorite. Have a great weekend.

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  19. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensMarch 31, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Dear Silvia,beautiful skis and lakes, ready to fly or to sail away...ah dreams...
    Like your political quotes. H.S.Truman, he knew what he was talking about.

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  20. genieMarch 31, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Fantastic series...Can’t wait to get out there this summer. My choice is the last shot in the group with the swirling clouds. It’s an awesome shot. Your political quotes are the best. You really outdid yourself with your selection.They all make lots of sense. Take care and have a great weekend.

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  21. jooMarch 31, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    So much space, so much air, such a beautiful sky!
    Happy SWF Sylvia:)
    Joo

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  22. NatureFootstepMarch 31, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    the third shot with the beams are special.

    Have a great weekend. :)

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  23. Light and VoicesMarch 31, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Impressive cloud series! See you next week.
    Joyce M

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  24. London Is CoolMarch 31, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    There is something magical about cloudy skies. I espcially appreicate the pictures with the water and the sky, which I find kinda soothing.

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  25. Pretty Life OnlineMarch 31, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    wow! perfect shots for the day! Have a great weekend!

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  26. Mary Howell CromerMarch 31, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Lovely skies Sylvia. Have a happy and safe weekend. Mary

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  27. Ms. BeckyMarch 31, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    WOW, your skies are gorgeous Sylvia. lots of silver lining in that second photo. all are lovely. have a great weekend!

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  28. syelMarch 31, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    lovely set of photos Sylvia! i love your positive thinking about the weather as i feel the same way too :) enjoy your weekend! :)

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  29. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyMarch 31, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hi Sylvia,

    Oh, your clouds are so pretty! I especially like photo #3 (Jesus Clouds). And yes, I'll be happy when we get more sun. Today is pretty here in La Pine though.

    Thanks so much for stopping by to say hi.

    Take care,

    Kathy M.

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  30. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    after a long stretch of gray skies, we are basking in the blue above. hope you'll have the blues (skies, that is) soon.

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  31. AlMarch 31, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Lovely shots, Sylvia - the third one is incredible with those rays of sunshine. I wish we'd have a few more clouds here - I saw smoke from yet another wildfire driving home this evening!

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  32. EbieMarch 31, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Poetry & beautiful clouds go hand in hand! I am back after a long silence. Been busy exploring nature and wildflowers!

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  33. forgetmenotMarch 31, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful clouds and blue sky--that's hard to beat sometimes. Love the last quote(change the locks)!!! Have a terrific weekend too. Mickie :)

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  34. WandaMarch 31, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Great skies, and love the quotes. Thanks for your faithful comments on my blog.

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  35. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Sylvia, you always have the most beautiful and clever shots - both visual and written. :-)

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  36. JackMarch 31, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Sylvia, my vote today is for the second and third images. Nice.

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  37. edenMarch 31, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful sky photos. Love all of them. Great shots.

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  38. JanieMarch 31, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Great political quotes, especially the first and last.
    The sky photos are inspirational.

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  39. Linda ReederMarch 31, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    It was so dark yesterday and today. I look forward to more light.

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  40. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 31, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    What an exquisite series of photos and words... I have a book about clouds that you would love. I can just get lost in a sky filled with clouds!

    Bises,
    G

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  41. Kim, USAMarch 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Awesome skies!!
    Moon shots

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  42. AngieMarch 31, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Super, super skies!!!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    What wonderful light! And charming puffy white clouds. I do see the blue peeking out in these gorgeous shots. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  44. magiceyeMarch 31, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    all such stunners!!

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  45. Splendid Little StarsMarch 31, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Of course your photos are lovely! So fun to read those quotes. It always amazes me how thing just never change. (Harding's comment)
    must share...

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  46. Victoria TsavdaridouMarch 31, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Great photos Sylvia!!! Cloud formations are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. Jidhu JoseApril 1, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    lovely shots

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  48. LakshmiApril 1, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    amazing views and loved the peaceful feel in the shots

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  49. KayApril 1, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Absolutely excellent skies, Sylvia! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  50. IngridApril 1, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Gorgeous pictures and I really had to laugh about some quotes !!

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  51. IndraniApril 1, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Each of the shots are terrific!

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  52. eileeninmdApril 1, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Wow, Sylvia you skies are looking beautiful. I love this clouds series. The second shot is one of my favorites. I have you have a lovely weekend.

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  53. Yogi♪♪♪April 1, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Nice big old swirly cloud sky pics Sylvia I love them. I love your selection of quotes. The John Stuart Mill quote gave me an early morning laugh.

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  54. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    You know I'm a big fan of your skies, Sylvia. I especially like the rays of light in the third pic.

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  55. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    You're presenting a wonderful series again, Sylvia.
    The third shot is my favourite this time with those nice rays in the sky.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  56. DianeApril 1, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Howdy!

    Starting a new feature at my blog called The MicroFiction Muse! Please pop in and take a look and hope to see you next week! :O)

    http://dianeestrella.com/?p=5099

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  57. Louis la VacheApril 1, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    What a fine series of SWF images, Sylvia!

    hee hee...The antidote to Mill's quote about Conservatives (he was writing about the British version, 19th century...) is Reagan's "It's not that liberals are ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't so."
    ;-D

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  58. MaritesApril 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    my faves are the 2nd and 3rd photos. very lovely. have a nice weekend, Sylvia!

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  59. Lina GustinaApril 1, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Stunning sky shots!
    Have a nice weekend, Sylvia...

    http://www.womenandperspectives.com

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  60. Pat TillettApril 1, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Another great group of photos Sylvia!
    I also really like the quotes you post!

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  61. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    i love the 3rd photo...what gorgeous clouds!

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  62. SandyCarlsonApril 1, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I love that halo with the rays streaming!

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  63. VinniApril 1, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Wow!fabulous pics. The sky seems to be so quiet and still conveying a message.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  64. JoyfulApril 2, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    You've managed to capture quite a variety of clouds.

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  65. TaniaApril 2, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    You have the dreamsky! Nr 3 is my favorite, just so wonderful .
    Wish you a blessed weekend, hugs from Tania

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  66. cloudbusting2April 2, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    There was plenty of healing and restoration in the clouds today. 3rd one was most splendid. The light that came from the mouth of the cloudman.

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  67. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Lovely photos, my dear. I'm late getting around to blogs this week, but I'm now enjoying both the beauty of the skies and humor of your quotes. Thanks for both!

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