Yellow Sunday

Forsythia blossoms, spring 2010

Today's Quote:

"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues."  

 Duke Ellington

Quarry

Entrance gate to Grove Stone Quarry on Old US 70.  The Swannanoa River runs right downstream from this quarry, so I dare say local environmentalists keep an eye out for any contamination.  It sends various trucks full of gravel out into the area to help construction.  The actual mining takes place up the road a ways, on the side of one of our sweet Black Mountains.

 Quote for the Day:

"A harmonized mind produces harmony in this world of seeming discord."

Paramahansa Yogananda

VA Hospital

The Veterans Hospital of Asheville, NC

Many people know of this hospital from around the world.  When I was about to move to Black Mountain from Tampa, FL, I heard that a woman's husband had been treated here  many years ago.  People don't forget where they receive good care.


I'm submitting this to Friday Fences this week.  Come on over to see other interesting fences that are depicted.


Quote of the Day:
"May all find simplicity the joyous and practical guide."  Buddhist Text 

Greenway Black Mountain

Looking south along walking/wheeling Greenway towards town of Black Mountain...just past the evergreens you'll discover Flat Creek accompanies you the whole way.  It is only just begun, and many folks hope it's extended in both directions!

Wordless Wednesday

botanist 1794

In front of one of our favorite coffee shops in Black Mountain, is a historic marker.  I doubt that anyone ever hears about Andre' Michaux in their education other than this sign.


"Laughter is inner jogging."  Norman Cousins

White blossoms macro

Spring 2010 blossoms


Quote of the Day


“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - these are some of the rewards of the simple life.”  John Burroughs

This post is being submitted to Macro Monday HERE.

White Sunday white water

Spring 2010 near Franklin and Highlands, NC

"To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else."  Emily Dickinson

College campus

Lake Susan at Montreat College

Congrats to the meme "mytownshootout" which just became 4 years old.  I'm sending this as my contribution, and I have only sent one other posting, so I know very little about it yet.  But it looks interesting, and I love sharing my town, Black Mountain, and the next town up the road, Montreat, NC.

 

"Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life."

Rachel Carson

An inviting gateway

Entrance gateway to Montreat, NC on Highway 9, at Christmas time.  
This post is being shared at Friday Fences.

"Not one single atom opposes us."

Zen Master Hongzhi