Nonnie's Observations

red draws attention points to my abode’s entry says “welcome” to guests linked to SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 Hoosier Quote: “Brain: An apparatus with which  we think that we think.” ~Ambrose Pierce~

pond’s surface- like an impressionistic painting unsigned by artist penned for REBECCA'S HAIKU MY HEART AND JAMES' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS #319 Hoosier Quote: “Painting: The art of protecting  flat surfaces from the weather  and exposing them to critics.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

me, myself and I not exactly a selfie but me nonetheless more reflections from all over at James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS #316 and STRAIGHT-OUT-OF-THE-CAMERA SUNDAY our hosts: Gemma Wiseman & Magical Mystical Teacher Hoosier Quote: “Laughter: An interior convulsion, producing a distortion of the features and accompanied by inarticulate noises. It is infectious and, though intermittent, incurable. Liability to attacks of laughter is one of the characteristics distinguishing man from the animals.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

1. June 18: Granddaughter’s wedding in Cancun. Middle son performed a sand ceremony . 2. Great-grandson Amari born April 19.   3. Granddaughter Miriam born July 17. 4. Middle son & Granddaughter built chicken coops for her and hubby’s chickens. Candice started raising mushrooms last year. Their homestead is becoming a real Green Acres! 5. It’s been a long time since I shot a macro; I’m pleased with this one.        sharing with Tanya's WILLY NILLY FRIDAY 5 Hoosier Quote:  ”Diary: A daily record of that part of one’s life that he can relate to himself without blushing.”  ~Ambrose Bierce~  

the oak tree's shadow… its fleeting splendor greets me  upon my entrance sharing with SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 our hosts: Gemma Rose Magical Mystical Teacher Hoosier Quote: “Imagination: A warehouse of facts,  with poet and liar  in joint ownership.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

shadow in kitchen "spotlight" on table & chair  divine subdued light sharing with SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted by Gemma Hoosier Quote: “Home: The place of last resort,  open all night.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

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~

beleaguered, the sky   weeps in thunderous timbres disturbing my peace linking for the first time to HAIKU HORIZONS Hoosier Quote: "Noise: A stench in the ear... the chief product and authenticating sign of civilization." ~Ambrose Bierce~

pitcher of water   wonderment of reflection  illuminating joining: WEEKLY SHOT #165 STRAIGHT-OUT-OF-CAMERA SUNDAY James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS #284 Hoosier Quote: “Education: That which discloses to the wise...     and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

bankroll for office? procure money; cross the street  buy office supplies joining others at Lesley's Signs, Signs Hoosier Quote: “Corporation: An ingenious device  for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

American Flag   my country’s banner unfurled, fetches a bright note  this grey rainy day joining others at ABC Wednesday created by Mrs. Nesbitt, maintained by Roger and hosted this week  by Reader Wil Hoosier Quote: “Liberty: One of imagination’s most precious possessions.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

four years in the past old became extinct when hit by a tree struck down when fallen, the tree landed right beside my son next day brought my thanks for son’s survival was rendered by his sent’nel- Guardian Angel sharing with Roan's Rubbish Tuesday Hoosier Quote: “Accident: An inevitable occurrence due  to the action of immutable natural laws.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

branches reach upward, when reflected, reach downward  muddles perception more reflections at James' Weekend Reflections #280 Hoosier Quote: “Tree: A tall vegetable.” ~Ambrose Bierce~

  A disastrous scene surprised me  as I neared the familiar corner where the old grocery store  turned flea market once stood.  The story waited to be read by me  in our town’s newspaper. It’s an age-old story waiting to be told  in many places- gas lines and water lines-  installed 50 to 100 years ago finally “give up the ghost.”  Visit ABC Wednesday   for other 'D' words. Thank you, Mrs. Nesbitt for creating this wondrous meme; and thank you, Roger, for keeping it maintained. Hoosier Quote: “Misfortune: The kind of fortune that never misses.” ~Ambrose Bierce~