CarolDM

@CarolDM (130217)

United States

Joined myLot 3 years ago

Enjoy nature and photography. Also enjoy interacting with others who share anything positive. Life is short, savor the moments.

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Park Visit Was Enjoyed

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 1h

Visited the local state park today. Such a beautiful day to get out. Not hardly anyone there. Everything was green and so peaceful and relaxing. So nice to be outside and enjoying the fresh air. Birds were enjoying as...

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Brendel Chilling in Her Tree

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 6h

Someone (@Prabhatsingh) asked to see a photo of Brendel. It seems I may post more of my other cat, the Dude. The Dude just poses all the time for the camera. Brendel sleeps more these days. She is the older sister and needs her...

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A Double Rainbow Yesterday

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 7h

After the thunderstorms right before sunset yesterday, there was a magical double rainbow. Snapped a few photos from the deck. Amazing how these rainbows are only visible for seconds to a couple of minutes. You have to be quick...

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Here Comes the Rain Again

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 6 May

Severe thunderstorms once again. So much for the beautiful day. Oh well, it was nice while it lasted. Now the rain pours down. The wind is blowing. The power is flickering. I will get off the computer for now. Hoping this will...

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Cats Enjoying the Sunshine

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 6 May

Today is the perfect day to be outside. It was so nice out earlier. I will be going out again soon. Both cats are enjoying the sunshine in the screen room. Brendel is sleeping. And the Dude was headed for the mint in the...

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Back Home From Errands

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 6 May

Have been gone most of the day running errands. Such a gorgeous day here. Was out in the yard checking the plants. My sedum is doing great. It is the plant that gradually changes from green to pink then burgundy each year. Put...

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts for Dinner

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 5 May

I remember Dustin never liked brussel sprouts. He just would not eat them. He didn't like how they smelled and said they were just tiny cabbages. One day I cut them in half, roasted them in the oven with olive oil...

roasted

brussel sprouts

dinner

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Happy Birthday to My Dad

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 5 May

Lost my Dad in 2017. Today is his birthday. He is missed every single day. So many memories we shared together. We talked every day on the phone. He loved bird watching. The cardinals (red birds- as he called them) were his...

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Ten Tornadoes in Tennessee on Tuesday

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 5 May

Tuesday morning we had tornado warnings and watches. Lots of thunderstorms the day before, Monday night and Tuesday. Thankfully none were in our neighborhood. The National Weather Service said that it’s likely that at least 10...

tornadoes

middle

tennessee

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Robin Babies Have Arrived

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 4 May

Happy Birthday to three baby robins in my yard. I have been writing about the beautiful blue eggs I found last week. A few days ago, I was able to get a photo of the female robin on the nest. I knew it wouldn't be long. Today I...

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Huge Chinese Rocket Falling to Earth

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 4 May

Have you heard about what China is up to lately? A huge Chinese rocket is set to fall back to earth in an uncontrolled re-entry after a space station launch. The 21-ton Long March 5B rocket carried a module of China’s new space...

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One of Those Phone Calls

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 3 May

My good friend that lives in another state called me just now. We have been friends since kindergarten. We got caught up on each other's news. She also told me about a classmate that took his life last week. So very sad. I was...

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Male Cardinal in the Yard

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 3 May

Was looking out the patio doors just now, looking for birds. Had my phone in my hand. And all of a sudden a male cardinal landed in the yard, beside a pine tree. I snapped some photos, but not very good with my phone so far away....

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Back Home With No Jury Duty

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 3 May

Drove to the court house early in the thunderstorms for jury duty. Thankfully the judge announced the trial was cancelled. The defendant decided to plead guilty at the last minute on all charges. Good news for all 66 of us...

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Jury Duty Summons to Appear

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 2 May

A few weeks ago I receive paperwork to appear for jury duty tomorrow. The main reason I got my COVID vaccines. Hopefully I will not be picked for the jury. It usually involves sitting a few hours as the attorneys asks each...

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Elderly Couple Used Morse Code to Escape Facility

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 2 May

I was amazed to read this local Tennessee story about an elderly couple who used morse code to escape their assisted living facility. The husband learned morse code in the military. He would listen to the staff punch in the...

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Cheerios and Strawberries for Dinner

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 1 May

Another light dinner this evening. A bowl of Cheerios cereal with sliced strawberries. Was out most of the day again today. The temperatures got to 80, warmer than was forecast. But it was still a beautiful day just the...

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She is Protecting the Blue Eggs

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 1 May

Went out to check on the beautiful blue robin eggs I talked about a few days ago. The nest is hidden in my holly bush. The female robin always flies away when I get close. Today she stayed on the nest and stared me down. I...

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Garden Salad for Dinner

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 30 Apr

Have been outside a lot today enjoying the beautiful weather. Lots of lawnmowers and weed eaters going in the neighborhood. Sunshine and only in the low 70s. A perfect day. Snapped some more photos. I will share another...

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Life Is Simple ~ Attitude is Everything

CarolDM @CarolDM (130217) • United States 30 Apr

A friend send this quote to me awhile back. I thought of it this morning while I was reading a few negative comments. I will not allow anyone to bring me down. Life is short. And I plan to enjoy the time I have left. I hope you...

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