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  • UFO Sighting in Duluth

    UFO Sighting in Duluth

    A Photo A Week Challenge with the topic: Out of This World.

    Not too long ago during my travels to Atlanta, I decided to explore another area unknown to me. Amazing small towns with historic downtowns and hip neighborhoods are all the rage now. I wandered into what appeared to be a public meeting space, city center, Duluth, Georgia. Why here? My eyes were strangely drawn to a towering structure placed for all to see. As if it were a craft that descended and hovered there waiting for an audience.

    Upon closer examination, I could make out colors and shapes the whirled and spun in the morning sun light. Almost hypnotic in its pull I seemed to make out an… eye?

    No two.. there was another looking straight up.

    Against the brilliant blues of sky I felt captivated, captured by the solar assault on my senses and the reminder of the reason I was told to travel to Duluth in the first place.

    A kaleidoscope of sun beams burst into streams of dancing photonics hues held me then a tap on my shoulder…

    Neal asked, “What’s the deal Robert?”, “It’s just an art sculpture!”

    “Thanks for ruining my Sci-Fi small town, twilight zone moment!”, I thought. It could be a vast conspiracy about aliens planning to take over Earth or too much sugar and an overdose of syrup at breakfast! Please check the tabloid magazines at the grocery checkout and leave a comment if you read about “UFO sighting in Duluth”. The truth is out there!

  • Ah Paris- Vacationing in Paris Market & Brocante

    Ah Paris- Vacationing in Paris Market & Brocante

    Vacationing in the Paris Market on Broughton St., Savannah, GA. If you ever have been in this store once, then you would know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s almost like you are visiting another country, another way of seeing things. Beautiful!

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  • A Window thru Time

    A Window thru Time

    Past Images

    Fashion Night Out on Broughton Street, in Savannah, Georgia.

    As I walked I saw this lovely couple who seemed to be like they were stuck in a window looking back in time.  On that street the past converged with the present.  Almost as if two eras overlapped, sharing the same space. There was a since of nostalgia as they sat, the old world mingled with new technology.

    Were they strangers or travelers who appeared to remind us of a simpler way, a simpler time?  You tell me. Please comment!

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  • Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: New Leaf

    Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: New Leaf

    As the life cycle continues, new leaves sprout, grow, turn brilliant browns and oranges then fall to the ground.  Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge.

    New leaves sprouting.

    Song inspired by ladyleemanila.wordpress.com

  • Up Close: Beeing Present

    Up Close: Beeing Present

    This week has been full of packing and loading as I lend a helping hand to my daughter as she moves to a new house. Boxes in trucks and trailers toppling with yard and garage items. I could easily feel overwhelmed with what needs to move next.

    Yet in a moment of pause between lift – and – move, I noticed a little bee sitting on the trailer just looking a me. I had get closer to make sure of what I saw. Yes, he was resting on the rail just “chillin” and I seemed to him, a “busy bee“! With pollen still clinging to his busy little legs, this hard worker knew the value of restful contemplation.

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    “Slow down”, my mind said to me “bee in the moment.”

    “Life is available only in the present moment” Thich Nhat Hanh

    So bee there!

    I turned again to thank my small spiritual guru. Alas, he had already flown off to teach another person a sweet drop of wisdom.

  • Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Fenced In

    Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Fenced In

    Leaves in trees. I am familiar with them. Leaves on the ground. I’ve seen them lying around. How about leaves in fences? Strangely I have seen many!    Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

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  • Seeing the Details – Bonaventure Cemetery

    Seeing the Details – Bonaventure Cemetery

    Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia

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  • Soldier’s Solitude – In Bonaventure Cemetery

    Soldier’s Solitude – In Bonaventure Cemetery

    Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia

    American Legion Field:  Veterans of World Wars

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  • Final Rest – Bonaventure Cemetery

    Final Rest – Bonaventure Cemetery

    Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia

    As explained by our experienced tour guide from the Bonaventure Historical Society, during the Victorian time period death was viewed as “one falling to sleep”.

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