POSTCARDS #17

 

Like many other bloggers, I'm looking at you David and Mitchell, I take way too many pictures of things in life, or on trips. I don't have fancy cameras, just two digital cameras, that I switched back and forth between, and my cell phone. I have way more picture of things then I should. Being visual I like everything and nothing of interest. I can just snap at things too. I rarely stand and focus and do all the professional things one probably should do. Sometimes I even snap while walking and aren't even looking through the viewer.  Many pictures get trashed when I edit them down into albums on the laptop. But here are a few saved favorites that never quite got into a post on the blog from the past year. Above is a snap of the entrance to Chinatown in Philly.

Geese along the canal on a return trip to New Hope in the late summer.

City Hall in Philly of one of numerous returns trips this year. One of my favorite buildings in Philly.

A lit sign along the river in Harrisburg.

Contemplation.

My big feet view, taken in the bathroom in my room up in P-town this fall. 

A Kingfisher taken on my last walk around Lake Galena before moving in March.

Expresso Martini's at Prunella's in Philly

Lilith in the giftwrap while trying to wrap a few gifts.

Koi in a pond at a Japanese Hibachi in Hershey.

Christmas at Ubar in Philly. What can I say, the wreath called to me!

Speaking of Ho's. 

Carol Ann Carol Ann, and Sharon Husbands at the Woods Campground.

A few of the Mistress's wigs.

Buddakhan in Philly on a visit for dinner.

A current amaryllis in the dining room

My friend at Kolher Farms in Bucks County

A random barn on an estate in Mechanicsburg

The Rodin Museum

A view of Philly at night from a hotel room.

Two more snaps from this week's little snow fall. How crisp and clean it felt.

And , well, since it is after all hump day.

Happy Hump Day!

MOOD BOARD

 This Mood Board couldn't reflect a mood any better. Have you ever had a weekend so relaxing you couldn't get out of the horizonal position on Monday? I was back in Bucks County for the weekend right before the snow hit. Caught up with Lumbersexual Saturday. The Lad was here for a visit also, as he has some family business to tend too. Having him and the Lumbersexual meet was quite something and had my mind wondering over all kinds of delightful naughty thoughts. But with the snow we had lovely winters walk in town. Almost went to Fonthill but passed. I may wonder up there today. A walk up at the lake with Lumbersexual. A most calm and peaceful walk as sunset was hitting. Some usual suspects were out. We all almost caught a movie at the County cinema, but they were closed because of the weather. I have yet been to a movie since the pandemic hit. And I got coffee in bed today from the Lad, who went back to sleep. I wonder if he knows a morning blow job gives a man more energy than a cup of coffee? 

Cock-a-tails at the Salt House is always a good thing.

Bouvier knows not to be on the feeders. Caught red pawed!

LAKE SOLITUDE

 

Since the pandemic, and spending a lot of time alone, it's been yet another adjustment being back around people all the time. While I am social, I need to have my own alone time also, so when I get back on weekends to the Casa du Borghese, I love my time, and this weekend I had no plans, purposely. I always keep a weekend clear of anything except to just do nothing. Yesterday found me up at the lake for my walk/jog. During the pandemic or not, it's the one place...and nature in general that is my place to think,  recharge, and take in the natural world. I've never been an indoor person. Not being outdoors for me would be like living without air. And I swear, it the earth's natural way to heal the mind and soothe the soul. Some sights from yesterday...

The wild turkeys are everywhere, even on the roads leading to the lake.

Since being back from Ptown, the foliage is really in full swing and I suspect will be the last of the leaves this week.

After some time gone, within an hour of seed going on the window sill some of the suspects demanded to know where I have been. A few appearances today.

Can you spot Bouvier?

Outside the boudoir window, I caught a great glimpse of vixen with one of her grown up kits. They have been very active at night this visit, screaming at night. I only saw one kit with the mother. I assume the other two have left to carve out their own territories. Is it me or does it look like she is scolding the little one, or giving words of wisdom??? I have missed seeing them.

I also made more apple dumplings today. It's been a nice weekend.