J+K
Who carved, or when these initials were carved in the tree at the Town Hall Park? A moth, too?
This subject not only captured my attention for my alphabet photography series, but also because my dear friends Jerry and Kathy are celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary next month. Best wishes for many more!
Today in history, 1868, the Sholes and Glidden type-writer was patented. Patent number 79,265 sold for $12,000. Production began March 1, 1873 by Remington and Sons. According to Wikipedia there are over 50 iterations of design development spanning centuries. This is an outstanding example of continuous design improvement in action.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typewriter
Imagine writing the great American novel on this black beauty!
Underwood, right view
Underwood from 1930s
Inspiration for this post came from the Bonza puzzle of the day, a new type of crossword puzzle via smart phone app.
Earth Angel 1
Earth Angel 2
Planted in memory of “Shelby” Elfcroft’s Earth Angel.
The large dense leaves on hostas block sunlight, which discourages weeds in the plantings…that is a blessing!
Barn
Spillway
Town hall
What do these photos have in common? It is the same lake.
Mom’s enthusiasm
Why is Mom so excited? It was May 2012. We got to board the plane for the second leg of our trip to London after weather caused the first leg to be diverted, unplanned overnight in wrong city and a flight crew that did not all show up. What’s in store for us? London gearing up for the Diamond Jubilee and a very special birthday tea at Kensington Palace Orangery. The first adventure was to see the crown jewels at the Tower of London.
For the rehearsal dinner
For the wedding
Mom is also enthusiastic about formal weddings…fantastic! This is what she has selected to wear next month.
I appreciate Mom enthusiastic follower of this blog! She has read all 239 posts from the beginning in 2010.
Thank you Mom!…..and Happy Birthday! Best wishes for many more!
Garden Parfait
Foxtrot
Virginia Dare
Sword Dance
Karl Rosenfield
These hardy perennials have gloriously bloomed in May the past twelve years. The foliage stays attractive through the summer.
Alas, these iris are past their prime. They had me in suspense for a year after I moved them from Nina Bay Farm. I did not know what colors I chosen.
Iris added to three beds in the “South Lawn”
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