Friday's Hummingbird Farewell 09-30-16

Copyright 2016 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Friday.  For many, this is the last day of the work week.  For all of us this is the last day of the month of September.  This is also the last time we'll see the hummingbirds this year because they have left my house on their migration to Central America or Mexico.  I will certainly miss them, their distinctive hum, and their chatter.  I've learned a bit about their habits.  When they return next year I will have more feeders and more plants that they may enjoy.  I'm hoping they bring some friends along when they return.

I hope you had a wonderful Friday.  Thanks for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Thursday's Butterfly Feeder 09-29-16

Copyright 2016 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Thursday.  I want to show you my butterfly feeder (along with a butterfly).  Their feeder this year is basically the lantana plants in my yard.  There are many other plants that can be used to attract and feed butterflies, such as lavender, day lilies, butterfly bush and bee balm, to name a few,  If you enjoy butterflies in your yard and want to plant something beautiful, fragrant and functional, check out the website:  http://www.almanac.com/content/plants-attract-butterflies for a long list of plants.  I know there are some on that list I want to plant for the future!

I hope you had a terrific Thursday.  Thank you for looking,  See you tomorrow,

Wednesday's Beautiful Flower Feeling 09-28-16

Copyright 2016 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Wednesday.  So, yesterday was dark, and today is light and pink!  This lily is a great reminder that everything blooms.  Even the weeds to which I am allergic, bloom - and some of them are very pretty - they just make me sneeze and my eyes water and itch, etc.  And, dark days, clouds and rain can't keep beauty from blooming.  In fact, those days help to nourish the inner beauty.  We bloom and show our beauty just as do the flowers.  Some days we may even feel as beautiful as this flower.

I hope that, today, you felt like the beautiful that you are and you had a wonderful Wednesday.  Thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Tuesday's Dark Side 09-27-16

Copyright 2016 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Tuesday.  Welcome to the dark side - or maybe dockside - or pier side.  Well, sometimes I like walking on the dark side, so that's my view of this.  What's your point of view?  Although I consider myself a child of the light, I realize that the dark side must be explored from time to time.  We all have a dark side and sometimes others help to put us in that place - sometimes we go there without any help.  Sometimes the dark side helps to release our creativity.   Tonight, though, I just want to embrace it, sit back, and enjoy, because in the morning, the darkness will be gone.

I hope you had a wonderful Tuesday.  Thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow,

Flying Into Monday 09-26-16

Copyright 2016 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Monday.  Today, I think I'll just fly in to Monday.  Actually, I guess you could also say, flying out of Monday or away from Monday.  Either way, there's a flight.  :).  This photo was taken from the plane when I visited Boston, Massachusetts over the weekend.  I love looking out of the plane's window.  Bette Midler has a song called, "From a Distance".  You may want to listen to it if you have a chance.  It's a beautiful and loving song and you can find it on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN4AcFzxtdE.  just type in Bette Midler and you can enjoy the video.  Sometimes it helps to look at things from a distance.

I hope you've had an enjoyable Monday.  Thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Sunday's St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Church 09-25-16

Copyright 2016 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Sunday.  Today we head to Massachusetts at the St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Church in Kingston.  The Divine Liturgy began at 10a.m.  It, the Divine Liturgy, is "considered the most significant ancient Christian service....for its meaning."  It's a very interesting read if you care to see at:  http://www.goarch.org/ourfaith/ourfaith7117.

I hope you've had a wonderful Sunday.  Thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Saturday's Nobska Lighthouse 09-24-16

Copyright 2016 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Saturday.  This is Nobska Lighthouse located in Falmouth, MA.  This beauty was originally built in 1828.  In 1987 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.  You can find out more about this historic lighthouse at:   www.friendsofnobska.org.  If you're ever in Falmouth, check it out.  I'm sure you'll enjoy the beauty of the Lighthouse and the adjoining area.  It's nice to be able to travel at times and see different sights.

I hope you had a beautiful Saturday.  Thanks for looking.  See you tomorrow.