Treasures and Simple Pleasures

An 11.11.11 Thank You

2011-11-11T15:09:00.003-05:00

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This shell will always have a special place on our bookshelves. It's a memento from my Dad's Basic Training days at Parris Island.

He wrote the date on the shell. I can see him walking the shoreline of Port Royal Sound and finding this treasure as he contemplated his next steps into WWII.

I've been wanting to preserve the shell as a journal sketch for the longest time. I can't think of a better day... a more special day than today... to honor it forever :)

Dog Days of August

2011-08-12T10:15:00.001-04:00

August in the South Carolina low country is in full force. Heat indexes daily from 101 to 108.

Grizz and Dudley prefer to sit on the screened in porch than hang out in the air conditioned house. Thankfully the porch faces WNW and the sun's rays don't appear until very late in the day.

Merry & Happy

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2010-11-27T22:27:00.000-05:00

Favorite foods, favorite traditions. Can't think of a better way to honor this day.

Little Venice Celebration

2010-08-13T16:40:00.000-04:00

Treasure Forever

2010-08-10T09:18:00.001-04:00

Judy Butler, a treasure. Thank you for your love of life and for touching mine.

Thank you for your art and your gift of happy lines.

So long for now, my friend. God is with you on your new journey.

Garden Clippings

2010-07-21T22:16:00.001-04:00

Garden Clippings, originally uploaded by PJBee.

Our NY home has a new family now to experience the best house we ever lived in. We designed it, had it built, loved every inch of it only to have to give it up and move due to economic conditions. We've not lived in it for over 4 years. When we visit family in NY it hurts to see it. If we could have trucked it down to SC we surely would have!

Goodbye sweet house. I know the new family loves you and that's what I asked for.

Conesus Lake 3rd of July Celebration

2010-07-05T21:21:00.000-04:00

Whenever possible, we make the trek to western NY for the 4th of July. Most important, though, is the celebration on the 3rd.

People galore, unbelievable fireworks, and best of all, the Lake of Fire. Perhaps next time I'll press the correct button on my camera and be able to share the sight of the lake's entire shoreline aglow with the blaze of flares. It's sooooo beautiful!

Ally's Tea Party

2010-07-05T21:11:00.000-04:00

I spent a lovely afternoon with my friend, Val, and her sweet granddaughter, Ally.

My first tea party in a very long time. Can't wait for the next one :)

1966

2010-06-09T10:17:00.000-04:00

I received an old photo the other day from a cousin. Here is how I spent my youth. Perhaps my legs got so long as they were always hanging down from the back of Blonde :)

Din Din With My Love

2010-05-09T17:06:00.000-04:00

I love how Liz, from Australia, captures her everyday experiences. I'm so inspired to try......

This playful journal of mine is a very loose, not carefully executed record of times and things I'd like to remember.

Do check out Liz's work. You're sure to love Borromini Bear, too :)

Love this Pencil

2010-04-21T15:47:00.000-04:00

I used a pencil holder for this pencil when it started to get short. When I took the holder off yesterday, I couldn't resist sketching this wee one. So cute!!

Practice Day

2010-04-14T22:06:00.001-04:00

Practice Day, originally uploaded by PJBee.

Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament, Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC.

Watercolor sketch blogged at www.creatingnaturejournals.com

Pro Am Day

2010-04-14T22:05:00.001-04:00

Pro Am Day, originally uploaded by PJBee.

Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament, Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC.

Watercolor sketch blogged at www.creatingnaturejournals.com