Hanging on the Laundry Line

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Scenic Sunday 45: Orchard in Springtime

Gardiner's Orchard, in Troy, Pennsylvania, with the trees in blossom.

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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Friday, May 22, 2009

Preen Like a Queen

A goose carefully grooming her (his?) feathers. I'm not sure how to tell a male from a female goose, but there must be a way!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Piggy Pile

Almost three years ago, we had five adorable beagle puppies join us. Here are three of them snuggled up together having a nap in their bed/pool. They were so much fun.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Just Riding My Bike

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A couple of boys riding in the Mansfield, PA Fabulous 1890s Weekend Parade a couple of years ago. Mansfield is the site of the first football game played "under the lights" in 1892.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Welcome to Holland!

Well, not really. But I can't resist a gaggle of tulips like this one.

Why "The Laundry Line"?

Why the "laundry line"? It's simple really. The laundry line is colorful and full of different shapes and textures. It tells a story about the week gone by, and the people who lived it.The laundry line is a lot like life. It causes you to plan ahead for the weather, to slow down and wait, and to take a big deep breath of fresh smelling fabric.Hanging things on the laundry line takes time, and gives you time to think. You hang it up, and then you wait. It doesn't happen in an instant. Sometimes you get lucky and a breeze comes along to stir things up. Laundry in the breeze moves freely, and flourishes in the sunlight. Sometimes you wait too long, and a cold rain interrupts the drying process. Then you have to either run to the rescue, or wait until the weather evens out again. Either way, hanging things on the laundry line slows you down, and makes you pay attention. And that can't be a bad thing.

My Favorite Quotes

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. - Eleanor Roosevelt
It's not whether you get knocked down. It's whether you get up - Vince Lombardi
Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. - Plato
A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi
The most important thing in life is showing up. - from the movie Hardball
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out. - James Bryant Conant