Nonnie's Observations

engaging shadow stemming from the lace curtain exquisite pattern more shadows at SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted this week by Magical Mystical Teacher  Hoosier Quote: “Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit  and I hope that we never forget it.” ~ Frank Borman ~

one sister wonders… older sister notices endearing sweeties sharing with James' Weekend Reflections # 295 Hoosier Quote:  “I think that saving a little child and bringing him into his own  is a darned sight better business than loafing around the throne.” ~ John Milton Hay ~

Inspiration from Basho:                                   since the cherry blossoms                                   I’ve waited three months  to see the twin-trunk pine My Haiku: albeit dwarf Korean lilac looms large ne’er disappointing sharing at Kristjaan's CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI #737 Hoosier Quote: “Unanticipated invitations to travel  are dancing lessons from God.” ~Kurt Vonnegut~

bee & fly mimics... orchid flowers trap insects for pollination sharing with Lesley's Signs 2 Hoosier Quote: “Make your business talks  as short as your prayers  and you will always be a winner.” ~Edgar W. Howe~

bridal shower game the soon -to-be “newly weds” longtime friends’ union #1 granddaughter will marry her best friend next month. Her best female friend ( sister ) planned and orchestrated her bridal showe r.  It was like none ever attended by this old grams!  She is a planner par excellence. Games, food, drinks & desserts were savored by family and friends.   sharing with ABC Wednesday created by Mrs. Nesbitt maintained by Roger hosted this week by Troy Hoosier Quote: “All women marry gods,  but gladly consent afterwards to live with men.” ~Henry Ward Beecher~

waterfall along the camino Inspiration from Basho: for a while secluded behind the waterfall summer retreat begins From Kristaan: the sound of water soothing - like meditating behind the waterfall My Haiku: along the Wabash the river of childhood days savored to this day  more Carpe Diem Haiku Hoosier Quote: “Ocean: A body of water occupying  about two-thirds of a world made for man- who has no gills.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

sweet, wee Amari like a magnet, he draws us with his mild manner Amari, great-grandson born April 19 joining others at radiant Rebecca's Haiku My Heart Hoosier Quote: “You cannot teach a child to take care of himself unless you will let him try to take care of himself.  He will make mistakes and out of these mistakes will come his wisdom.” ~Henry Ward Beecher~