Tag Archives: nature

Eye Spy: A May December Relationship

Hi F&F, I spied a bright young thing clinging to an odd rusty thing. This was a May December relationship. And while this match incited the usual stares and whispers; it was devoid of the usual innuendo and reproach. This pairing is … Continue reading

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Eye Spy: I’m Stumped

Hi F&F While walking home my eye spied this….. This painted tree stump has ATreeGrowsinBklyn stumped. Peace, ATreeGrowsinBklyn

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Roses are red…Sometimes

Hi F&F, The borough of Brooklyn has a few nicknames – the borough of churches and the tree borough are just two examples that are appropriate to share in this “G” rated post. At this time of the year, it … Continue reading

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Seeing and Savoring Hanami Season at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens – Part I.5

Hi F&F, Recently, I took you along on my trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens to see and savor Hanami. (Please click HERE to see the post and pictures.) At the time of my visit, the Japanese Garden was in … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Sun

Hi F&F, I work in a sparking new building. From design to occupancy is a long process and despite all the consultations, planning and modeling the real test of the success of a project is, ultimately, in the user’s experience … Continue reading

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Happy Earth Day

Hi F&F, It’s Earth Day.  Around the world there are all kinds of events and exhibits encouraging us to clean up, green up and use less; in order to Bless planet Earth. If you are not yet on the (hybrid powered) bandwagon; … Continue reading

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Seeing and Savoring: Hanami at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Part I

Hi F&F, Hanami is the name for the Japanese tradition of enjoying the entire blossoming season of the Cherry Trees.  The span from the first sparse buds to the stage when the branches are blanketed in blossoms is a time … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Two Subjects

Hi F&F, This week’s photo challenge called for a little photographic multitasking.  One frame with two subjects was the goal.  Today I’m posting two photos for the challenge.  Each contains two subjects; for a grand total of four subjects on display. I’m sharing … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challange: Contrast

Hi F&F,  “To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle. Every cubic inch of space is a miracle.” Walt Whitman   Peace, Adrienne Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast (seraphim6.wordpress.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast (alexandraroman.com) Weekly … Continue reading

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Hair Migration or Seasonal to-and-Afro

Hi F&F, It is Memorial Day weekend; unofficially regarded as the start of the summer season. I don’t need the calendar to tell me that it’s summer; nor do I need the weatherman to officially name it; for me to … Continue reading

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