Friday, July 1, 2011

Weekend Reflections

Weekend Reflections is hosted by James each week beginning Friday at 11 AM Eastern Standard Time. It's another wonderful way of opening your eyes to new and different kinds of beauty. Click on the web address under the blog title and sign up to play with us!  
It's been a good week getting to spend time with my oldest son and another interesting trip that the people here planned. I will be writing more about it on Monday, but couldn't resist posting a couple of pics from there.  AND it is also my blogging anniversary! Three years today and 2050 posts!! Well, I always did have a big mouth, but I think the numbers even stunned me!! But it has been some of the best  years of my life and I want to thank all of your for bringing so much beauty and laughter and comfort into my life over the past three years! Hope you all have a beautiful weekend!
A man cannot be uncomfortable without his own approval.
Mark Twain

Spirit has fifty times the strength and staying-power of brawn and muscle.
Mark Twain

 A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.
Nelson Mandela
 
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36 comments:

  1. This is BelgiumJuly 1, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Thanks you Sylvia for you comments. Mark Twain and Nelson Mandela ! two great guys
    have a happy 4th of July long weekend !
    anni
    http://whatisbelgium.blogspot.com

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  2. cieldequimperJuly 1, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Marvellous as usual. Bon weekend de l'indépendance ! :-)

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  3. XaviJuly 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Back again here after a long period of convalescence.
    As always wonderful reflections!!
    Have a nice weekend, Sylvia!!

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  4. Kathryn DycheJuly 1, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Congratulations on your blogging anniversary, beautiful shots. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

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  5. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 1, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Happy blogging anniversary, my friend... You bring much beauty and joy to the blogging world.

    I love the "bottoms up" duck!

    Enjoy your holiday weekend!
    Genie

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  6. stardustJuly 1, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Happy blogging anniversary, Sylvia! 2050 posts in three years? You’ve been incredibly creative and productive. Thank you always for your fascinating photos and beneficial or humorous quotes. Wish you a beautiful weekend, too.

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  7. RedPatJuly 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Happy blog anniversary! It is such great fun isn't it!

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  8. kRiZcPEcJuly 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Just stop by to wish you a very happy July 4th. :)

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  9. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Happy 3rd blogversary, Sylvia! Will you be showing pics of your son? Would love to see them.

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  10. JamesJuly 1, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Great shots! I love watching ducks dive under the water, well at least part of their body goes under. :) I bet that dragon lights up and makes a nice night reflection too.
    Have a wonderful weekend Sylvia!

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  11. TexWisGirlJuly 1, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    love the happy little duck butts!

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  12. LimareaJuly 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Nice shots, love the first one. Beautiful colours :)

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  13. Nature RamblesJuly 1, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Again, the most beautiful reflections! Great quotes, especially the Nelson Mandela one.

    Happy 4th of July weekend Sylvia!

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  14. Pat TillettJuly 1, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Nice post and great photos! I get the biggest kick watching ducks and can do so for hours.

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  15. Yogi♪♪♪July 1, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    The supply of Mark Twain quotes is inexhaustable. I don't of anybody alive today that is a tenth as witty as he was. Can you imagine what kind of blog he would have Sylvia?

    We are preparing to head off for a family reunion. I'm not taking my PC with me but we'll be back Sunday.

    Congratulations on the 3 years and 2000 posts. You are certainly prolific. Not only do you post but you are the queen of commenters. Thanks for enriching my life and sharing with me. I'm looking forward to lots more posts from you.

    Take care!

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  16. RajlakshmiJuly 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    those are beautiful shots :D loved the first one the most :D

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  17. Francesco MirandaJuly 1, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Happy 3rd blogversary, Sylvia! And thanks for your always pleasant thoughts...

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  18. Jan n JerJuly 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Great reflective photos. Happy 3rd blogoversary! Wow that is a lot of posts!

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  19. DianneJuly 1, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Your reflections are always lovely Sylvia -and the little quotes give me something to ponder on!
    Have a safe and warm week-end.
    "Adelaide and Beyond"

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  20. AlJuly 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Great shots as always, Sylvia, and congratulations on three years of blogging. That's a lot of posts, it will take me 20 years to do that!

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 1, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Over two thousand beautiful posts too! Congrats!

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  22. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Love your shots and the quotes are excellent as always!

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  23. LindyJuly 1, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Congratulations on your blogging anniversary!

    Your images are wonderful, particularly the sunset view - gorgeous!

    Happy 4th to you!

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  24. Ms. BeckyJuly 1, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    oh I just love duck butts. they are so cute. awesome reflections Sylvia. I hope your enjoying the time with your son. but I know you are. have a fabulous weekend. and congratulations on your blog anniversary. so happy you blog!!!

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  25. GeorgeJuly 1, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures with us. I especially like the first picture of the sunset.
    Congratulations on your blogging anniversary. I look forward to many more years and many more of your wonderful posts.

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  26. magiceyeJuly 1, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    HAPPY BLOGVERSARY!!!

    HERES WISHING YOU PLENTY MORE!!

    CHEERS!!!!

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  27. dianasfaria.comJuly 1, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    beautiful reflections as always Sylvia!
    & your Mark Twain quotes are amazing.
    Thank you,
    ; )

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  28. Cezar and LéiaJuly 2, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Bonjour dear Sylvia,
    So beautiful park, perfect to enjoy during the weekend, I bet kids love this place there!Thanks for sharing your pictures!
    Léia

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  29. KayJuly 2, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Mark Twain comments are always wonderful. Gorgeous photos, Sylvia!

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  30. MalyssJuly 2, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Beautyful mood in all those pictures. I love the ducks! happy bloganniversary and 4th Of July! What a week-end!! :)

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  31. CildemerJuly 2, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Wonderful set, as always Sylvia!
    Don't know which one I prefer this time! Love the sunset! Love the funny ducks! And love the strange ornaments in the third picture!
    Thanks for sharing;o)
    ***
    Hugs and a nice and happy weekend to you****

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  32. Maude LynnJuly 2, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Congratulations on your blogging anniversary!

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  33. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I like that caboose, it looks well cared for. Neat!

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  34. GrayquillJuly 2, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I was looking for your picture to see how big your mouth was...I know I am bad. :-)
    Congratulations on 3 years and all those posts. When I tried to picture the composite of those posts my mind, a visual of the quilts my mother and many other Menonnite women have made over the years. Beautiful, functional, and comforting.
    Congrats.

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  35. TeamgsquareJuly 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Congrats on achieving this feat . Nice header and lovely reflections to celebrate this day . Lovely treat ! Happy Blogversary

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  36. IngridJuly 2, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Happy blogaversery ! 3 years ! I started 2006 ! time flies by !
    The last picture is very strange, lol !

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