Monday, June 13, 2011

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?

I seriously dislike shopping and avoid malls like the plague, however, one of our trips last week was to Redmond and I had never been there and hoped perhaps I would discover another lovely park like I did in Bellevue earlier.  Well, there was no park, but I have to admit the Redmond Town Center was a delightful place even if you don't like to shop!!  So, today I'm taking you on a tour of the Town Center! I did have a delicious, reasonably priced lunch and bought a book -- I do like Borders. The remainder of the time there was taking pictures. Hope you enjoy them!
Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.
Mark Twain 
A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes. Mohandas Gandhi

This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer. Will Rogers

We can't plan life. All we can do is be available for it.
Lauryn Hill


You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.
George Burns


Every government is a parliament of whores. The trouble is, in a democracy, the whores are us.
P. J. O'Rourke
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42 comments:

  1. Maude LynnJune 13, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    If you have to shop (I hate shopping, too), that looks like a lovely place to do it!

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  2. TexWisGirlJune 13, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    i do not enjoy shopping either.

    love the first quote. have plenty of laugh lines!

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  3. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyJune 13, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Hi Sylvia,

    I'm like you ... shopping isn't fun unless I'm really in the mood, and that is only about twice a year. But, I'm always in the mood for taking pictures.

    I love all these shots ... they are wonderful.

    Thanks so much for stopping by to say hi. I won't be blogging for most of this week (after tomorrow), so I'll miss some of our regular parties, and YOU!

    Have a wonderful week,

    Kathy M.

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  4. ArijaJune 13, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I really like the bronzes although shopping is not my favourite thing. Actually, it is my least favourite thing.
    Great architectural shots Sylvia.

    Have a great week!

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  5. TeamgsquareJune 13, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Lovely place ,

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  6. Penelope NotesJune 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Umbrellas always seem to grab my attention, Sylvia. I love the top photo with the series of table umbrellas and the single one at center of a photo over the witty quote. Although serious if true, I couldn’t help smiling imagining the baby with a hammer.

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  7. TaniaJune 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Lovely place and plants. I`m not so happy about shopping..
    Hope you have a wonderful week:-)

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  8. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I LOVE your new header today and those animal sculptures are adorable! Glad you had a good time, Sylvia!

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  9. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    What a delightful little shopping centre. (I don't like shopping either.)

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  10. Kay L. DaviesJune 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I don't like shopping, either, but this sure looks like a nice place to do it if it's necessary (and Borders makes it a whole bunch better).
    — K

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

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  11. Sushma HarishJune 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Lovely shots. The quotes are too good. Made my day.

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  12. IndraniJune 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Shopping malls provide plenty of opportunities to photograph though. :)

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  13. B i r g i t t aJune 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I like "shopping" also windowshopping but I don't buy much ;)
    Looks like a very nice area with these beautiful stoneworks to walk on.
    All the best Sylvia!

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  14. EG CameraGirlJune 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I hate shopping and avoid malls too, Sylvia. But it looks like you made the best of what could have been a bad day. :)

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  15. EveJune 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    My husband and I LOVE Redmond Town Center! It's one of the few malls that we enjoy shopping at and it's also a wonderful place to meet friends for coffee. In fact, we were just there about two weekends ago. :)
    I think being outside, but still sheltered makes all the difference. It's pleasant to shop with the fresh air all around you, rather than the cloying scents of perfumes and plastic that seem to override all other senses when inside most shopping centers.

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  16. CarverJune 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I don't like malls either but it is nice when they have incorporated gardens and fountains like this one. Love your quotes.

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Me too on the shopping, but sometimes ya gotta' do it and its better in a lovely place like this. Plus on the bus you don't have to worry about losing your car in the massive parking lot (Not that I would know anything about that personally of course ;>)

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  18. SivindenJune 13, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    They obviously tried to make this town center a nice place:)

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  19. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I am not a fan iof shopping malls also. They are far too crowded, but this one that you visited looks like photoghrapher friendly too.

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  20. My name is RietJune 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    That looks like a lovely place to shop Sylvia. I love shopping and am never too tired to go :)) Have a good week.

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  21. LifeRamblingsJune 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    i'm not too fond of shopping too but i do enjoy taking pictures of malls. Redmond does look like a wonderful place to wander around even if you don't like shopping.

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  22. AlJune 13, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    That looks like an attractive area, Sylvia - nice shots. I also hate malls, they're one of my least-favorite places to be.

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  23. Yogi♪♪♪June 13, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Town Center looks like my kind of shopping center. Mostly outdoors, interesting places, flowers, and fountains. I could do that.

    Great pics.

    Take Care Sylvia!

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  24. Jenn JilksJune 13, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Wonderful world. Well done.

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  25. TracyJune 13, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Sylvia,
    I love the quote, 'we can't plan for life, all we can do is be available for it' wow, so true!

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  26. SandyCarlsonJune 13, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Looks like a great place to hang out while the other people shop, too. What a well cared-for center. I like very much!

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  27. LesleyJune 13, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    This looks very pretty. I find I can walk more in outdoor mall than an enclosed one.

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  28. TesJune 13, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    What a lovely place! I love the young trees -all fresh and symmetrical. I love the decorative planters too. Geez, the gardener in me sees plants anywhere! :) Thank you for sharing! :)

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  29. Ugich KonitariJune 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    What an interesting place ! Is the same area where Microsoft has its HQ ? Just wondering .

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  30. magiceyeJune 13, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    that is huge!
    lovely images!!

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  31. stardustJune 13, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I like to stroll around new mall to see its design, how nature is incorporated into it, or if there's nice restaurants. Through your photos, I, too, think it is a delightful place. Sylvia, maybe you added potential wrinkles on my face. (Smiles.)

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  32. snowwhiteJune 13, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Great Mark Twain! I do love this saying, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been."
    Many seasonal flowers and plants please the eye. Thank you for your delightful tour and great photos.
    Sylvia,Have a wonderful week!

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  33. IngridJune 13, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I am not a shopping lady either ! this place looks very inviting for a walk !!

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  34. alicesgJune 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Nice place to relax and enjoy the day. Your header photo never fails to impress me. Very cute. :)

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  35. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪June 14, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    This new header is the best so far.

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  36. Cezar and LéiaJune 14, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    This mall looks very interesting and it was not so crowded, good for easygoing shopping!I like a lot your pictures and this mall is beautiful!
    Léia

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  37. lotusleafJune 14, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Your world is very neat and orderly! It must be a fun place to visit.

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  38. Stewart MJune 14, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    More wisdom from PJO'r! I think that shopping is some form of capitalist torture (unless it’s for books of course!)

    Hope you have a good week.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  39. RajeshJune 14, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Wonderful shots of the place. Best part, it is not crowded.

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  40. CildemerJune 14, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Would love to shop there!
    Thanks for sharing your fabulous shots, Sylvia;o)

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    Have a nice and happy week****

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  41. JackJune 14, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hah! I love the Rogers, Burns and O'Rourke quotations.

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  42. Jack and JoannJune 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I did chemo for my leukemia on Tuesday so it slowed down my reply to you. I always find your quotes uplifting. Stop by for Skywatch Friday. I have fire photos from AZ.

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