Monday, July 10, 2023

Life by the lake

 

The Seven Sisters mountains are behind the fountain at Lake Tomahawk

It's a bit hard to discern, but most of these are young Canada geese, with a parent closest to me who has the black head and eye stripe, while the youth are still mainly brown. 



I loved watching as they belly flopped into the water, and for them it caused barely a ripple, and their heads stayed completely dry!

A warm enough morning at 9 am to start. The next day we decided to start at 8:30. Summer is upon us!

Today's quote:

True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual, freedom and equality not only for Americans but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood and good will, and a constant and earnest striving toward the principles and ideals on which this country was founded.

 -Eleanor Roosevelt, diplomat, author, and lecturer 

(1884-1962)


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16 comments:

  1. TomJuly 10, 2023 at 6:29 AM

    ...this is going to be a hot week here!

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    1. Barbara RogersJuly 10, 2023 at 9:03 AM

      When I watered my plants this morning, the basil looked so shriveled up as well as the mint. The sun and heat are not their friends. Fortunately I can move their pots around on the porch. Take it easy with the heat, Tom.

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  2. jennyfrecklesJuly 10, 2023 at 7:21 AM

    That looks a very beautiful area. Thanks for sharing it.

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    1. Barbara RogersJuly 10, 2023 at 9:04 AM

      You are quite welcome. I need to have your camera and your eye to find ways to capture it better, but I'm happy enough with simple iPhone pics.

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  3. eileeninmdJuly 10, 2023 at 7:29 AM

    Love your daylily header. You have a lovely spot for your walking. Pretty views of the lake. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead!

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    1. Barbara RogersJuly 10, 2023 at 9:06 AM

      Thanks Eileen. Loved your new lakeside header too. You photo of the ends of Ireland with a calm ocean almost looks like it's a lake too!

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  4. NewRobin13July 10, 2023 at 10:06 AM

    You take nice walks in such a beautiful place. Love seeing the lake, mountains, and geese.

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    1. Barbara RogersJuly 10, 2023 at 12:28 PM

      I seem to just walk 2-3 times a week. KNow I should do more...but I stop to recharge along the way, thus the photos!

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  5. AnvilcloudJuly 10, 2023 at 10:11 AM

    The fountain is a pretty focal point.

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  6. MarciaJuly 10, 2023 at 11:41 AM

    I put a day lily on my header this morning too. It has been on the warm side here but very rainy today.

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  7. Vicki LaneJuly 10, 2023 at 2:46 PM

    Fun to see the goslings!

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    1. Barbara RogersJuly 10, 2023 at 6:01 PM

      And watch out for the parents, who would peck at my bare legs in an instant if I seemed to offer threat to their younguns!

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  8. LindaJuly 11, 2023 at 11:10 PM

    Pretty lake pictures! I’d like for Eleanor Roosevelt to be reincarnated so she could run for president

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  9. William KendallJuly 14, 2023 at 7:23 AM

    The goslings are cute.

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