Endurance of Memory

All of these people have been gone for years, decades even, but their memory endures with me.

Grandpa & Nana Johnson

MeMe & Papa Nelson

Mom & Dad

Uncle Paul, who taught me to love nature, geography, and the national parks. He was in my life a brief 10 years but his influence has lasted a lifetime.

 

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A Word A Week Photograph Challenge: Round

Round Barns are popular throughout the Midwest. For a year I traveled with a dear friend photographing round barns and covered bridges. Today’s topic – round – brings back memories for friendship and fun.

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A Photo a Week Challenge: Joy

His middle name is JOY, or at least it should be. Joy oozes out of every pore.

In case you aren’t sure, that was him in yesterday’s post too.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections

 

 

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Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: Week 1

Growing up I would have never thought my MeMe (grandmother) had a sense of humor. She made me do what I didn’t want and wouldn’t let me do what I did want. I rarely chose to see her humor which was always there. I never understood how privileged I was to be raised by her until I was much older.

By the time I had children of my own her genius sense of humor was obvious. This is one of my favorite photos of her. It shows just what an odd ball humorist she was and I’m so grateful have turned out just like her.

In case you’re wondering, she’s wearing the hoop skirt from my mother’s wedding dress. This photo was taken after the reception of my mom’s wedding. I think she was a little loopy by this time.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Treasure

“For where your TREASURE is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:21

 

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Travel Theme: Romance

“Romance at Sunset”

I watched this lovely older couple hike to this beautiful vantage point to view a stunning sunset. How in love they looked even after years of togetherness.

View from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine

 

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Travel Theme: Yellow

 

 

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Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Things we take for granted

My first thought was water but that’s been done so I’ll go with the next obvious…FOOD. I know there are far too many people starving right here in the US but I’m sure most of us take for granted that there will be something to eat even if its not what we want.

 

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Object

Object of my affection

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Window

Eyes – the WINDOWS to the soul

This photo was taken by my daughter Amber of her sister Ashley

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Alone

 

 

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: I hold my heart in my hand

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Travel Theme: Short

Short but still growing!

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A Word A Week Challenge: Favorite

My Favorite Photo

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

Inside the Medieval Stocks
Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Travel Theme: Sweet

Birthday cake, my favorite sweet. Ok, forget the cake, I’ll take the frosting.

Following in Gramma’s footsteps!

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