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Laine
Saint Augustine, Florida, USA
Dreamer, Photographer, Writer, Wanderer...
Interests: Walking, Sailing, Kayaking, Reading.
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They say that the Universe is giving us messages all the time. I think that I got one the other day. I always sit at the back of a plane to get a window seat, and waiting for my turn to depart I was listening to some music that another... Continue reading
Posted Mar 3, 2025 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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We are all made of the same star stuff. Not only all humans on the planet, not only all mammals, insects, reptiles, but everything from the core of the earth to the single cells that paved the way to you and me. The first primitive plants took the initiative to... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2025 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Be Yourself as if no one is watching! HAPPY NEW YEAR! (Birds because they are so free!) ©LaineQuinn 2024 Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Be happy and safe Peaceful and Wonderful! And Happy New Year! ©LaineQuinn 2024 LainesBlog Continue reading
Posted Dec 24, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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I like who I am Puts you squarely in the present No baggage from the past and no worries about the future I like who I am Cuts through the clutter in you mind And brings you home to what really matters I like who I am ©Laine Quinn 2024... Continue reading
Posted Dec 17, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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One misty, moisty morning When cloudy was the weather I met a fine young lass Dressed all in feathers! She was full of compliments And I was full of grins With a How do you do and a How do you do And a How do you do Again! Happy... Continue reading
Posted Nov 28, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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If you ask me what I miss most from my time on Cape Cod it is this - these amazing animals! While working on the Whale Watch boats I found myself eye to eye with a beautiful Humpback Whale. I was all alone on the back of the boat and... Continue reading
Posted Oct 23, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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There is beauty all around us! Angel's Trumpet, beautiful for a day or two or three... ©LaineQuinn2024 Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Moonlight on the clouds Continue reading
Posted Sep 2, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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I met a book worm last night. More than one, really- in my old Thesaurus - I threw it out the door! ...and then there was one. Thesaurus and Book Worm! ©LaineQunn2024 Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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The closer I look at flowers the more amazed I am at the complexity and diversity of my little world! Even to take a few extra seconds to gaze into a flower I am treated to such simple complex beauty that it takes my breath away! "They can eat light,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 10, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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When all is said and done, we are all just walking each other home. Ram Das Humpback Whales, Cape Cod ©LaineQuinn Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Sunshine Moonshine Earthshine... Let your light shine! St. Augustine Inlet ©LaineQuinn 2024 Continue reading
Posted Jun 6, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Although the camera stopped the action - these sandpipers are running to beat the band! Up and down the wave as it ebbs and flows, faster than anything, and then flying to the next wave, and running again, and again and again. They tickle the funny bone, these masters of... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Outside my door this white Bird of Paradise has been blooming since December! First just one, then another and now 5 altogether! My morning joy! ©LaineQuinn2024 Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Did you know that a total solar eclipse happens every 18 months? Mostly in places where humans can't see it! In your particular location, totality happens every 400 years! Today is a big day! Partial eclipse in Florida today, next total eclipse of the sun that can be viewed from... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Are there angels among us? This world seems to be divided between the warring and the loving. Are we approaching a tipping point, weary of war, and resolved to truly love our neighbors, even if they are very different from us? If you think that living a compassionate, kind life,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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It's the birds' songs lately, just before dawn (how do they know?) that make me smile and remind me of life's simplicity. Then the ride over the river, seeing the calm waters filling the marsh - all of this soothing to the restless mind. Deep breath in... Deep breath out...... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Pansies planted now Our azaleas blooming soon Shamrocks everywhere! Spring in North East Florida, pansies on the deck! Haiku by Laine ©LaineQuinn 2024 Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Say yes to the unique individual self that you are in this time and space. You might have been here before and you might come again, but never as this particular person in this particular time and this particular space - ever evolving with our expanding universe. Say yes! To... Continue reading
Posted Feb 9, 2024 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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PEACE In our hearts and souls and In our lives Peace Continue reading
Posted Dec 25, 2023 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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I remember days that felt like... it was raining daisies. From the song by John Sebastian, "She's a Lady". Photo Gerbera Daisy! Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2023 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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(Not sure where I found this gem, but found it again and decided to share it for a laugh!) Continue reading
Posted Dec 9, 2023 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud
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Ahhh, to be a bee, and feel the soft inside of a flower- breathe in the heady scent and take the sweet honey home to my queen! Late blooming Cosmos, with Bee! ©LaineQuinn2023 Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2023 at Laine's Blog, Thinking Out Loud