Monthly Archives: June 2016

Thursday Doors

As we get ready here in the US to celebrate the 4th of July, I thought a beautiful home from Dover was appropriate. Dover was established in 1623, is the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire, and the seventh in … Continue reading

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Macro Monday

I’m back at the lake for a couple of days this week enjoying the sunshine, warm temperatures, and baking my bones. 🙂 The lilies, roses, and cornflowers have started to show their stuff in the perennial beds. The raspberries are … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Partners

When I saw the partners challenge, I immediately thought of a mailbox I pass on Route 9 on the way to Concord. The mailbox is unique in and of itself, then you add the gigantic green and red dragonfly, and … Continue reading

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Thursday Doors

The Lee Church Congregational has been serving the Lee community since 1867. Lee, New Hampshire, is a small farm and bedroom community five miles from the University of New Hampshire. It covers 20 acres with a population of approximately 4,300. It was settled in … Continue reading

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Postcard from the lake

Good Monday morning from Baxter lake. It is sunny and headed to the upper 80’s. Planning a few walks, maybe a swim, read a few more chapters, and just chill. Hope your week is starting off well, and that  it … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Curve

These are the curves of the Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff in my garden. My blogging friend, Dan, at The Frustrated Gardener has the most gorgeous Dahlias I’ve ever seen. This one is a little too tame for his landscape, but he did … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday on Tuesday

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Perennially Yours

Here in New England, Perennially Yours is synonymous with Kerry Ann Mendez, speaker, author, gardening expert, designer and event organizer. I have heard Ms. Mendez speak several times and have always enjoyed the opportunity so I jumped at the chance to … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Pure

Pure to me is as simple as stopping to admire the beauty that Mother Nature provides us in our gardens, beaches, lakes, or mountains. Here’s hoping your weather is good, and you can enjoy some outside time with Mother Nature this … Continue reading

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Thursday Doors

Exterior doors at the Big Red Barn lead to a wonderful local farm store, Tendercrop Farm. Once inside, you have lovely wooden and glass doors that lead to their greenhouse and rows of tomatoes where you can pick your favorites. These are … Continue reading

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