Contemplating.

Contemplating.
Wayzata, Minnesota

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Day Brighteners and critters


Welcome to 
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"To live is the rarest thing in the world.
 Most people exist that is all."
Oscar Wilde




Yesterday, was incredibly packed no time to blog and so today I begin posting some of my adventures from a place looking over to the next place on my day's list.  (Minnesotans should know where I am going) Mind you it was sunny and a brisk wind all day long, still folks ventured to soak up everything at our footsteps.




Of course, if possible, humans brought their devoted pals.




The next photos are across from my starting point. Any guesses?





Choose joy! 




Take a good look around you.





Yes, you can ask any owl.




The beauty of this place will magnify once summer arrives.




Keep seeking the light.



My favorite musical dog still pleasing for us all.

Meet Jake on Bass by artist Scott Schlag





Thank goodness I took a lot of pictures of this incredibly smart 

Humpty-Dumpty because he doesn't sit here any longer.

Where did he go?


"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."

Martin Luther King Jr.



Huge hint here!




Have your tried to create something with junk that's waiting around for something to do?




"Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness."

Maya Angelou

Lately I've also learned the importance of silence.



"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it."

Maya Angelou

 Revel in your day. Or become obsolete.




"How ever long the night the dawn will break."


I trust you know where we are.



Most of us aren't twenty anymore, so. . .

Live with a worthy mission in life, not to merely survive, but to thrive filling your days with passion (of even the tiniest ant hoping and working to survive each day) living with compassion seasoned with humor and don't forget style. Be you.




Did you guess Red Wing?




Truly. This. Sometimes it's not about the happy ending. 

Maybe it's about the story. What do you think?




Say good-bye for now Scarecrow

until next time.

Thank you for stopping and commenting 

and take good care of you!



Remember,

It's the littlest of things that matter.


Saturday, April 4, 2026

Peace, Easter and Critters

 Wishing you all a wonderous and joyful Easter with love and peace, so much peace that it overflows across the entire world. 


May your Easter celebrations be filled with love and maybe some delicious chocolate.



Happy Easter


Where does chocolate really come from?

SATURDAY'S CRITTERS

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Looking dapper I know, although she's a girl! 






Peace Dog

"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding."
Albert Einstein




Bashful bunny wouldn't you agree?




"The great gift of Easter is hope." Basil Hume




Easter arrives in our hearts in many ways, each of us having our own meanings and traditions. Halloween is a good example of that. In fact, Easter and Halloween amazingly enough have similarities, a friend pointed this out to me. So I googled similarities between Easter and Halloween. It was an interesting read you may enjoy it as well.







Easter brings hope and renewal.
(and odd-looking carrots)





Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal and new life.





Easter Egg hunts can celebrate not just the egg or candy you're hunting for but also nature's gifts waiting to be discovered. 





"One hand I extend into myself, the other toward others."
Dejan Stojanovic

Sometimes reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey and it's allowing others to take yours. 






Ready to eat!


"My feelings are too loud for words and too shy for the world."
Dejan Stojanovic





Why not create a rebirth of your artfulness?

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." 
Pablo Picasso 





Why not throw out the brushes and use those fingers?




"Easter knits hearts closer together."
Samuel Keane 




Sometimes Minnesota serves us a snowy hunt. 






 I spy a whole lot of eggs!
(The fire department sponsors this hunt every year.)

"Family traditions at Easter teach children 
what it means to belong."
Ruth Albright


Sending you Easter wishes and springtime smiles.
Thank you for stopping by and your gift of comments.
Take good care of you.



As you go about your week remember to feed your soul. Nature is the best place to begin. Emphasize the importance of solitude and self-reflection. Nurture your mind and soul and watch your life soar!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Entertainment is our theme this month.

 Welcome to my post for City Daily Photo

Our theme for April is "Entertainment." Please enjoy some of my favorite forms of entertainment.


Let's open this post at the rodeo with a wild confrontation!

Steer Wrestling.




Did I mention intense, and dusty?


 Have you ever been to a Renaissance Festival? These photos are from Minnesota's Festival located in Shakopee, Minnesota."


By My Troth




"Wait, do come back."

"When coming to a Renaissance Fair everyone here offers you an invitation to experience joy, goodness, delicious food and laughter all day long."


Good Morrow, My Lady 





Please, take my hand and slow dance 
with me all night long.

"Will you, will you dance with me?"







"All enticing magicians have 52 mutual friends."





A very long time ago, there was a place, in the ancient world, somewhere hidden amongst the woods and surrounded by craters deep within the boundaries of Shakopee, Minnesota and it still exists. Do you know the place?





Rain, cold breezes, or too much heat 

will never dampen your enjoyment trust me on this.


Well Met


What is the name of that song he's whistling?

How Fare Thee




"Alone you are a note. Together you're a symphony."
Mattey Stepanek 




Sometimes it's better to light a flamethrower than curse the darkness. If you haven't caught one of these intensifying acts please do, you'll be happy you did.


Is that genuine?





On the way to the airport, we stopped at 

The Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama 

It's always a unique visit and entertaining here, thanks to my National Guard son-in-law who brings us and explains any questions I have. Another important thing about this visit it comes with stern conditions and instructions to follow when taking any and all photos here.


Look closer what is that?




At first glance I bet you thought this was a delicious dessert pie, right? You'd be wrong.


Amusement.
Finishing with this charming moment of wonder. Shall I drink the water or not drink the water?
That is the question. . .


 

In a not-so-distant future.




Good choice.


Thank you for visiting and leaving your comments.

Enjoy your week ahead and have a happy April Fool's Day!

Take good care of you.