Monday, August 11, 2014

Our World!!

Share your world and visit others!! A wonderful way to start the week!!! 



I had an opportunity to stroll around several areas here in Portland with a friend on my birthday last week and it was lovely!!  Green and peaceful and delightful!!  Hope you enjoy!
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment. ~Jane Austen
Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. ~Rachel Carson

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25 comments:

  1. Reader WilAugust 11, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    I am glad that Australia finally understand how important you are for us!
    Thanks for your visit and I wish you a wonderful week too.
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  2. Reader WilAugust 11, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    Oh, I forgot to say happy belated birthday, dear Sylvia.

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  3. Yamini MacLeanAugust 11, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Hari OM
    Delightful - that last one is just gorgeous! Glad you got out and about Sylvia - and then shared it with us &*> YAM xx

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  4. Margie's MusingsAugust 11, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Happy belated birthday from me too, Sylvia!

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 11, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    You found some wonderful trees around your neighbourhood too Sylvia.. Love the new header, thought I saw your lovely face on the front page of my newspaper the other day :)

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  6. KarenAugust 11, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful old trees there Sylvia! Happy belated birthday.

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  7. TexWisGirlAugust 11, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    just beautiful! love that tree in the first!

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  8. Maude LynnAugust 11, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Lovely shots, Sylvia!

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  9. Penelope NotesAugust 11, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    There were such nice shadows at play during your stroll bringing lots of shade to a hot day.

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  10. CarverAugust 11, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful summer shots and I love your header.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 11, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    That's exactly how I'd choose to celebrate a Birthday. Beautiful Portland ... thanks for sharing it.

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  12. Fun60August 11, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Looks as though you had a wonderful peaceful walk.

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  13. carol l mckAugust 11, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    What a delightful way to spend your birthday ~ Happy Birthday and great 'strolling shots' for OWT ~

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. LowellAugust 11, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    I've heard for years that Portland is a beautiful city and a great place to live. Your photos make me a believer. I guess I'd better visit sometime!

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  15. EG CameraGirlAugust 11, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Sylvia. How wonderful you had a friend who wanted yo go for a stroll with you. Great friend, I think. I love this Rachel Carson quote.

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  16. eileeninmdAugust 11, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I like your header photo, Sylvia! You are popular, making world news. The walk looks lovely, I like the big trees and shade.. Wonderful photos, have a happy week!

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  17. genieAugust 11, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Such pretty and lush greenery, and the shadows are amazing. You live in such a gorgeous spot.

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  18. LeoviAugust 11, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Nice pictures, I love those trees !!
    Saludos!

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  19. magiceyeAugust 11, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Pleasantly delightful!!

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  20. Photo CacheAugust 11, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    the 3rd image is so peaceful.

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  21. OmanAugust 11, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Beautiful world you are living-in Sylvia. Thanks for sharing the beauty.

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  22. RajeshAugust 12, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    Very cool and delightful images of Portland.

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  23. Stewart MAugust 12, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Green and shady paths just invite you to walk along them.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  24. Brian MillerAugust 12, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    been a long time wince i was in portland....love all the green...and the trees...i have always lived among the trees...they give me peace...

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  25. NatureFootstepAugust 13, 2014 at 4:05 AM

    o, I love all those trees. Each one seem to be a character. :)

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