Happy Birthday, Atlas! I wish I could be there to give you a tummy rum and kiss on the nose. Love you, boy! You are the sweetness dog in blogland. :o) ((HUGS))

Oh, Weimenbaum, Oh, Weimenbaum... How lovely are thy...haha... ;o) Couldn't resist, Elizabeth! This is very fun, very sweet... Although, I can kind of see how Atlas might not be wanting to smile. hhhmmm... Happy Day ((HUGS))

haha... sooo CUTE! Actually, at first I thought maybe you bought Atlas one of those luxury dog beds! He probably thinks that's what this is now! LOL... aaawww... Atlas has a girlfriend--that is so sweet! Are they at the stage of sending dog treats to each other? ;o) LOVED seeing those photos of the doggy ranch--what a WONDERFUL place! Next time you go on vacation, Elizabeth, can I go with Atlas to the doggy ranch?! It looks like such fun there. Thank you for your kind visit and condolences. ((HUGS))

Oh, how sweet...*sigh*... Savannah is a doll--look at those blue eyes!! It is a special thing to be an aunt, so I know how you feel. My sister's child is the youngest of our crew of nieces and nephews. And especially as I live far away from my sister and her 3 yr old daughter, I miss them tremendously. After she had her girl, it just changed everything--for my family, for me. I hope you will get to see Savannah a lot, Auntie Elizabeth! :o) ((HUGS))

So sweet of Malcolm--footsie treatment kit. He's a keeper. ;o) LOVELY seeing how the summer is there, Anne... We've been picking the first of our raspberries this week. We made a homemade mango sorbet, and with the fresh raspberries on top--WOW! Your Baltimore blocks are looking so good. I like the colors you've chosen. Happy Day ((HUGS))

What a good idea, that collar...It's hot here today, I could use one of those. ;o) Happy Day, Elizabeth((HUGS))

Such a great song... and a great combo singing it! Happy Day, Beverly! Oh, btw, I'm launching a new blog this week, with new creative focus--I'm very excited about it. In a few weeks I'll be closing Pink Purl. Thanks for visiting me there sometimes. :o) ((HUGS))

Hi, Ginny! Somehow I missed this pretty post... LOVELY flower arrangement--the blues & purples so soft & whispering between the "pop" of the orange... VERY happy, yes! Oh, by the way, I am actually launching a new blog today, with new creative focus--I'm very excited about it. In a few weeks I'll be closing Pink Purl. Thanks for visiting me there sometimes. :o) ((HUGS))

Thanks for a good dose of summer fun, Margie! Oh, by the way, I am actually launching a new blog today, with new creative focus--I'm very excited about it. In a few weeks I'll be closing Pink Purl. Thanks for visiting me there sometimes. :o)

I like taking the bus, though don't very often--so much is within walking distance where we are living now. Fun to sit and watch those on the bus, and out the window. Happy Day, Elizabeth! Oh, I am actually launching a new blog today, with new creative focus--I'm very excited about it. In a few weeks I'll be closing Pink Purl. Thanks for visiting me there. :o) ((HUGS))

Inspiring as ever, Britt-Arnild... LOVE these window photos! Have a wonderful time with your friends visiting. Oh, incidentally, I am actually launching a new blog today, with new creative focus--I'm very excited about it. In a few weeks I'll be closing Pink Purl. Thanks for visiting me there. :o)

Hi, Jeanne! Those feathers are AMAZING! I've not seen anything like that! Fun to catch up with you here. I am actually launching a new blog today, with new creative focus--I'm very excited about it. In a few weeks I'll be closing Pink Purl. Thanks for visiting me there. :o) ((HUGS))

GORGEOUS dreamy photos, Kat...lots summery sweetness here! Happy Days... Oh, I am actually launching a new blog today, with new creative focus--I'm very excited about it. In a few weeks I'll be closing Pink Purl. Thanks for visiting me there sometimes. All the best ((HUGS))

*sigh*... the sweetest time of day, the magic hour... Glad to share a moment of it here with you, Elizabeth. I love how your photo, the shadow almost looks like a psychedelic fern leaf. :o) Oh, am actually launching a new blog today, with new creative focus--I'm very excited about it. In a few weeks I'll be closing Pink Purl. Thanks for visiting me there. ((HUGS))

Beautiful, shadow-filled walk, Anne... this was quite magical! :o) Happy Week ((HUGS))

So many pretty moments here today, Anne... your floral photography is wonderful. And so are those cupcakes! ;o) I love black cats... they can cross my path anytime, I'm not superstitious. Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

You have the sweetest studio, Jacqueline... LOVE all those little collections and pretty touches. That's a happy space you have to work in. Glad to have this extra peek at your "reative workshop"! :o) Happy Weekend, my friend ((BIG HUGS))

So THRILLED for you all that's happening for you, Dy... very exciting with your show. Good luck with the meet & greet tonight--have fun! :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

These photos are quite magical, Elizabeth... I always think zinnias are such happy flowers, you can't help but feel happy to look at them. Oh, good reading you have at the moment. I just love Thomas Hardy. :o) Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

Oh... a moment to stop, to breathe, to connect... that felt good! Thanks for the reminder, Elizabeth ;o) Happy Weekend to you & sweet Atlas ((HUGS))

I LOVE when you take us outdoors, Anne...it is just so lovely where you love. The mountain views steal the heart... as do all the flora & fauna. It's like a mini-break just looking at your photos! Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

SO MUCH food for thought here today, Elizabeth.... my mind is doing somersaults! I think I'm going to have to go back and read this again... Similarly, I stunned as you are. And now I'm thinking, what really motivates me?...hhhmmm... ((HUGS))