Nonnie's Observations

my kitchen curtains- tableau of artsy shadows- captivating me! more shadow fun at SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted by Gemma who writes from Australia

amid memories captured in photos, objects that bring me comfort linked to: Haiku My Heart and James' Weekend Reflections #360

look closely note the green “candle”  a  green bean Look at all the good helpers snapping beans-  Candice's momma, her Grandy, a cousin and a friend. And me? I was watching and taking pictures. That pile in the bottom right picture  are more beans to be snapped! Happy Birthday, Candice!

long time in Muncie First Merchants Corporation since 1890s Note: First known as Merchants Bank linked to Lesley's SIGNS, SIGNS from around the world

notice the wording, Fairly Traded , not FAIR TRADES due to trademark law I should go back here- why?   Nothing better than dark chocolate- in my book, and it's organic! linked to ABC WEDNESDAY created by Mrs. Nesbitt maintained by Roger hosted this week by Trubes fab job, Trubes!

stunning scarlet blooms chartreuse and shamrock hued leaves supply the backdrop linked to  MACRO MONDAY 2   hosted this week by Gemma

our blessed Mother…   her Son… together again at her assumption Prayer to Our Lady, Assumed in Heaven Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, we believe in your triumphant assumption into heaven  where the angels and saints acclaim you as Queen. We join them in praising you and bless the Lord  who raised you above all creatures. With them we offer you our devotion and love. We are confident that you watch  over our daily efforts and needs,  and we take comfort from the faith in the coming resurrection. We look to you, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. After this earthly life, show us Jesus, the blest fruit of your womb, O kind, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary. linked to Rebecca's labor of love- HAIKU MY HEART