Month: May 2014

Swans in the Public Garden

Not only are the swan boats back but the live swans are also back. I liked how the father swan had his neck around the mother swan. He…

Purple in the Public Garden

I just love the look of this flower and the colors. They had a whole section of these in the Public Garden.

Happy 21st Birthday, Josh!

Today, my youngest nephew, who’s also my godson, turns 21! Time definitely seems to go by faster when I see it through the ages of my nephews. This…

Plympton’s Memorial Day

Yesterday, at the Plympton Memorial Day Parade, they honored the Gutowski family who’s son was killed in action in 2011. His name was Steven Gutowski and today would…

Memorial Day 2014

In Flanders Fields (Major John McCrae) In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing,…

Anchorage By The Sea

I mentioned that when we were in Maine we stayed at Anchorage By The Sea. The blue chairs on the left are part of the lawn for the…

Sneak Attack

I try not to interfere too much with nature but when I saw this squirrel approaching the doves I did tell her that she better be careful because…

Lovey Dovey

Maya and I were sitting out on the balcony Monday night when I looked over and saw these two lovely doves. They were so still and quiet that…

Cheese Girls

After bubble playing, it was time for lunch. These photos show the evidence of Doritos being devoured. I took a photo of them with their messy face and…

Bubble Princesses

I had a busy weekend visiting with old friends and meeting their kids. I use to play softball with the parents of these little princesses (they are two…

Marginal Way: Looking Towards Perkins Cove

Another panorama shot using the iPhone. I’m standing on the Marginal Way looking out towards Perkins Cove.

Dogs Along the Marginal Way

Along the Marginal Way there were signs stating that you could not walk dogs on the path between April and September. This woman found a way to get…

Walking the Marginal Way

The hotel we stayed at, Anchorage By The Sea, was in a beautiful spot. It literally was by the sea and it was at one end of the…

Perkins Cove: Shops

Perkins Cove has a bunch of shops you can go in. We only went in one or two but it was a nice place to walk around. I…

Perkins Cove:Bridge

Spent a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend in Ogunquit, Maine with my parents. We stopped at Perkins Cove and I took this panorama with my iPhone. I love this…

House Wren

My childhood bff had an antique/art sale last weekend at her parents house (sadly they both have passed away in the last 6 months). I spent many, many…

Racy Lucy

My aunt has given me a couple of Peanut collectibles. I’m not sure if it’s worth a lot but I was using the Lucy race car to test…

Balcony Bird

We have a lot of these little birds in the tree that over hangs my balcony. At times I think they are teasing Maya. They land on the…

Swan Season

Oh yes, it’s that time of season again. My aunt said she won’t let herself get attached to the swans like she did last year. Last year, she…

Bleeding Hearts

Mom gave me a clipping off of one of her Bleeding Hearts plants. She knows how much I love this plant. I really hope I can keep this…

Mrs Mallard and Mack

I can see why the Mallards chose the Public Garden for their home, look at the lovely view they have.

Make Way for Ducklings: Easter Bonnets

These photos were taken last week in the pretty morning light. I think the ducks are probably swimming today…the rain is coming down really hard this morning. At…