This is eerily captivating, proving once again that nature is the master artist. It provides the most unimaginable contrasts with such a ferociously ambitious beauty, as if it’s no thing whatsoever.
This capture is particularly effective in that it encapsulates the death of summer while languishing inside the purgatory of a winter’s clutch which has not quite arrived just yet, as evidenced by the water not having yet turned to an icy film. And the branches do very much look like arms, extended in anticipation of what comes next.
I got one for Christmas from my sons – there are books I just don’t want to invest in, yanno? Plus, I’ve been reading so friggen slowly lately that I don’t bother with a library (not that the English selection is all that hot) because I’d have to bring the books back for extension…
Are you utilizing this sarcasm whose origins are known to come from up there in the North? Because I ain’t familiar with it. Imma need to Wiki the particulars and then I’ll get back to you with an proper response.
I know not one iota of what you speak. This hearsay ‘twixt you and Cincy has gotten me quite worried. But I would check out the Wiki particulars and maybe you can clarify this situation…
Frank gave up on his search. He said it was burning him out and that he really thinks all this sarcasm business is just an urban legend. Created by our neighbors to the North to distract us from their real plan . . to one day rule the world.
The manager at IHOP told me I can’t BYOB into the establishment and I just don’t understand! I promised to take the empty bottles with me when I was done, but no luck!
Am I being unrealistic? Or is IHOP the one with the drinking problem?
Unfortunately the manager at IHOP was not open to discussion when I broached the subject. It appears he fears peeps will next want to mess with his recipes.
May I suggest you try opening your own pancake joint? And inviting me to the grand opening?
This Dale Robertson made me wistful, how the trees lose their luster during winter, naked as can be before they regain what they’ve lost. It’s such a metaphor for life changing events you have no control over.
Dale Robertson is my namesake – once a handsome actor in movie westerns (my mother’s Johnny Depp, if you will). Ironic I ended up with such a similar last name – no way she coulda planned that one!
Now, I hope the wistful didn’t make you sad. If only they could, indeed.
I look at my early essays and they’re like Gone With the Wind. I take it as hubris, when I can’t dispense with a word. Now I cut clear to the bone, and it reads so much better.
I get it. And I like to think that’s all part of the learning process. Writing flash fiction has taught me to cut the fat… Not that I can’t “wax poetic” on occasion…
Lovely contrast, Dale. Still looks cooooold. 😉
Shalom and lotsa warm hugs,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Thank you. It was only 0 (32) which for us is still mild. 😉
Shalom and Lotsa sunshine through the grey!
Dale
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Wonderful contrast … and another example of the good fortunes of the stop.
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Thank you, Frank! Had to keep one of my pics for WW 😉
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For that very reason, I smiled as soon as I saw it.
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Glad you did 🙂
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Q,
This is eerily captivating, proving once again that nature is the master artist. It provides the most unimaginable contrasts with such a ferociously ambitious beauty, as if it’s no thing whatsoever.
This capture is particularly effective in that it encapsulates the death of summer while languishing inside the purgatory of a winter’s clutch which has not quite arrived just yet, as evidenced by the water not having yet turned to an icy film. And the branches do very much look like arms, extended in anticipation of what comes next.
Brilliant capture, as per.
B
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Mr. Imma, I’ve been thinking, you should leave your mind to science. I’m just sayin’ .
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Yikes!
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Your replies are five-ply next to the rest of ours, like you’re channeling Coleridge with a slice of Poe.
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I had a wicked ebb and flow week and am just now coming back down to earth. The science is creatively obscene, inside of which is the art.
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And what art it is…
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Thank you mucho . .
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😊
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There you go again.
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Oh SB . . .
Always be my Chief of Staff, and I’ll always supply. 🙂
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😊
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I’m about to take questions, like C.J. Craig of West Wing. 🙂
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Haha!
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Humor…it’s such a pal.
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It can get one through the toughest times…
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I’ll say. By the way, the new bio on Carrie Fisher called, A Life on the Edge, is amazing. Talk about humor and pain.
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Hmmm… I shall check it out.
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Have you ever read, Wishful Drinking by her? Or Shopaholic? She was a great writer. They’re short reads.
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No. But I’ve heard they were very enjoyable.
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You can cheap used copies on Amazon. I think you’d appreciate her. Her humor is smart, like yours.
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I’ll probably end up downloading the ebooks as my shelves are already full to bursting.
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I only read books. Don’t have a KIndle or iPad to read on. I’m a few beats late.
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I got one for Christmas from my sons – there are books I just don’t want to invest in, yanno? Plus, I’ve been reading so friggen slowly lately that I don’t bother with a library (not that the English selection is all that hot) because I’d have to bring the books back for extension…
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I understand
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But I much prefer to hold a book…
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Yeah, like a baby nestled in your lap. 🙂
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Yes. 📖💗
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Killing it!
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Doesn’t he make my simple pictures come alive?
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You have a first class eye. He has good material to work with, that Mr. Imma.
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Thank you! I am grateful.
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Change your attitude with gratitude should be one of the Amendments.
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Amen to that!!
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That’s not a bad idea… they will find allllll sorts of stuff in there.
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Yes, his mind has a zillion megabytes…:)
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At least.
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LOL
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B,
I am thrilled that you are captivated by this shot. I wasn’t 100% sure about it, to tell the truth.
I love what you see in my photos. You bring them to life with your words. What a team!
Grazie mille,
Q
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I think it turned out beautifully, so I’m glad you decided to go with it.
Ya mean I bring the word to the wordless? Welp, I think my righteous observations are simply the result of the brilliance of the artiste.
Jour welcome millione!
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Me too! (especially after all of your kind words…)
Indeed! You do. And so very well. And how ’bout this? I’ll accept my part in your brilliance.
Schweet.
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😎 as to any kind of brilliance on my part, but I thank you mucho for the azucar nonetheless.
As honey.
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🧐 You tryin’ to imply I ain’t a good judge? And I should hope you do, nonetheless.
And maple syrup.
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Are you utilizing this sarcasm whose origins are known to come from up there in the North? Because I ain’t familiar with it. Imma need to Wiki the particulars and then I’ll get back to you with an proper response.
On pancakes!
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I know not one iota of what you speak. This hearsay ‘twixt you and Cincy has gotten me quite worried. But I would check out the Wiki particulars and maybe you can clarify this situation…
Or waffles!
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Yeah . . mmm hmm. Okay.
Frank gave up on his search. He said it was burning him out and that he really thinks all this sarcasm business is just an urban legend. Created by our neighbors to the North to distract us from their real plan . . to one day rule the world.
Both!
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I sense … is that sarcasm? or doubt?
Yeah, well, maybe he is wise after all…
And ice cream!
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No an ounce of sarcasm. No huay.
Wise and sneaky.
I’ll take chocolate chips and extra buttah!
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Alrighty then….
Comes with experience.
Mmmm. Now you’re talkin’! I’m getting hungry…
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It’s the troof, I . . . umm . . swear it.
He’s Obi Wan.
I wonder how pancakes with a beer would taste? I mean . . other than fantastic . . .
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Uh huh.
He is.
In the batter? Nice and fluffy…
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Oooooh, I wasn’t even thinking about adding it to the batter. But now I will. PLUS have a bottle to sip on as I grub out.
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Win, meet, WIN
And that’s part of those … one of we were talking about 😉
I can be your culinary Dear Abby, if you will…
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Meet HWIN!
Dear Abby,
The manager at IHOP told me I can’t BYOB into the establishment and I just don’t understand! I promised to take the empty bottles with me when I was done, but no luck!
Am I being unrealistic? Or is IHOP the one with the drinking problem?
Beerless in Bangor
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Dear Beerless in Bangor,
Unfortunately the manager at IHOP was not open to discussion when I broached the subject. It appears he fears peeps will next want to mess with his recipes.
May I suggest you try opening your own pancake joint? And inviting me to the grand opening?
Abby
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This is a post! Buahahahahaha!
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Buahaha!!
Thought you’d like that…
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I dig . . I dig.
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😊😘
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😊😘
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May I ask where you took this? Looks ❄️
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It is in Brossard, Quebec. I took an exit, thinking it would bring me to one place but it brought me here…
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Wow . Now that’s amazing for that shot to find you. 🙃
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Thank you! I was determined to find something to represent the November time of year 😉
Glad you liked.
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This Dale Robertson made me wistful, how the trees lose their luster during winter, naked as can be before they regain what they’ve lost. It’s such a metaphor for life changing events you have no control over.
If those branches could only talk.
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Dale Robertson is my namesake – once a handsome actor in movie westerns (my mother’s Johnny Depp, if you will). Ironic I ended up with such a similar last name – no way she coulda planned that one!
Now, I hope the wistful didn’t make you sad. If only they could, indeed.
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Wistful isn’t necessarily a melancholy chord, just a reminder of the ebb and flow of life. We forget. It’s how we’re graciously designed. 🙂
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Excellent. I thought that is what you meant – just wanted to make sure 😉
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I got a little wordy there.
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I have zero problem with you being wordy… it is always an enjoyable read!
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Thanks for that vote of confidence. I’m always editing. Even my thoughts.
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Don’t feel you have to with me!
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I look at my early essays and they’re like Gone With the Wind. I take it as hubris, when I can’t dispense with a word. Now I cut clear to the bone, and it reads so much better.
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I get it. And I like to think that’s all part of the learning process. Writing flash fiction has taught me to cut the fat… Not that I can’t “wax poetic” on occasion…
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Love that…cut the fat…:)
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😊
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Love this image!
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Thank you! And to think I hesitated to use it..
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Always go with your gut and you’ll be A-Ok. 😊
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That I do… even if there is a flutter of indecision 😉
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beautiful Dale – love the strong, faint horizon line to the back and the whips of the branches – in this chilly mood 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette. To think I wasn’t sure! 😉
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🙂
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