Nonnie's Observations

stunningly blue sky background for trees and building lovely view to glimpse    other reflections can be found at James' Weekend Reflections I viewed this scene and others as I walked St. Mary’s beautiful campus    reciting the Rosary,  feeling uplifted by not only the familiar words  but the beauty of our parish grounds. also sharing with the  inimitable Rebecca’s Haiku My Heart at Recuerda Mi Corazon

MARSH Did your brain fill in the parts of the letters that your eyes cannot see? PHARMACY I find it odd that this sign  is on the far left side of the grocery's entrance whereas the pharmacy is located on the right side of the entrance. The Marketplace is where freshcut flowers are sold. sharing with Lesley's Signs Signs

two teachers’ retirement party fond adieu!   I put school supplies over the teacher's name to retain her privacy. A sheet cake was made  for each of the two teachers .   They were each also gifted with a vase of flowers, personal gifts and a scrapbook filled with students' photos  and other memorabilia. Plus the students of each grade, K-8, greeted each teacher during the course  of the party. I wish both teachers the joy of retirement with time to read all the books they’ve wanted to read,  to spend more time with their families, to pursue any hobbies they like, but had little time to do so,  and,  selfishly, time to spend with me! Happy Retirement, ladies! sharing with ABC Wednesday created by Mrs. Nesbitt and hosted this week by Troy

The Magnificat also known as Canticle of Mary My soul proclaims the greatness of the lord,  my spirit rejoices in God my Savior  for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.  From this day all generations will call me blessed:  the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. He has shown the strength of His arm,  He has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,  and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things,  and the rich He has sent away empty. He has come to the help of His servant Israel  for He has remembered His promise of mercy,   the promise He made to our fathers,  to Abraham and his children for ever. linking with pleasure to  Hettienne's Mondays with Mary