tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post288173540167789636..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: Outrageous SunsetWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80217666276422059672010-02-13T18:25:14.636-03:302010-02-13T18:25:14.636-03:30A rather perfect time, Laurie, I agree, easy on th...A rather perfect time, Laurie, I agree, easy on the family also with the holiday season out of the way.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-48433696221452079482010-02-13T13:59:39.142-03:302010-02-13T13:59:39.142-03:30that is a beautiful sunset. and i was always glad ...that is a beautiful sunset. and i was always glad that my father died in january. not close enough to spring for regrets, and he didn't have to tough out another minnesota winter. he loved the sun, the heat, the summer.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-70014329661356380212010-02-12T21:37:46.997-03:302010-02-12T21:37:46.997-03:30Friends gather to riff on
This virtual crimson
Wo...Friends gather to riff on<br />This virtual crimson <br />Words are then proffered<br />And a sunset is honoured.<br />---------------------------------<br />Thank you all so much, you done that sun some good!!<br /><br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-51449874774509484932010-02-12T21:02:03.977-03:302010-02-12T21:02:03.977-03:30Sorry! Correction:
its growing ardour
:-)Sorry! Correction:<br /><br /><i>its</i> growing ardour<br /><br />:-)Claudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307495672130972111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-13256861247454387372010-02-12T20:58:14.616-03:302010-02-12T20:58:14.616-03:30The sun unabashed
reveals its splendour.
And speec...The sun unabashed<br />reveals its splendour.<br />And speechless I watched<br />it's growing ardour<br />seeking and reaching<br />my heart, and winning<br />a forever place.<br />A moment of grace...<br /><br />C.P.G.Claudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307495672130972111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-75827670789882544092010-02-12T20:43:32.760-03:302010-02-12T20:43:32.760-03:30Poetry at its peak,
each word of praise
would be t...Poetry at its peak,<br />each word of praise<br />would be too weak.<br />[McSeanagall]<br /><br />:)Sean Jeatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978285783271305489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-15370525531840400232010-02-12T17:25:20.121-03:302010-02-12T17:25:20.121-03:30Poem? I'll have a go :)
Spied through spring ...Poem? I'll have a go :)<br /><br />Spied through spring window<br />Fiery clouds o'er frosty hills<br />Outrageous sunset.Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386875624025404452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-69107625624567441182010-02-12T17:14:57.084-03:302010-02-12T17:14:57.084-03:30Stan:
What more would we need but your bread and t...Stan:<br />What more would we need but your bread and this sunset.<br />There should be a poem....let's see...<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-4178596862240703722010-02-12T17:13:35.591-03:302010-02-12T17:13:35.591-03:30Knatolee:
Thank you, it certainly brightened my ev...Knatolee:<br />Thank you, it certainly brightened my evening!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-16594777861292826712010-02-12T15:27:11.700-03:302010-02-12T15:27:11.700-03:30I'm glad you shared this, WWW — it certainly i...I'm glad you shared this, WWW — it certainly is a stunner. Such deep rich colours, and lovely terrain to receive them. The captcha request for my comment is most apt: "liting"!<br /><br />Thanks for the nod, Sean, and enjoy the bread!Stanhttp://stancarey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-84012604099049148652010-02-12T15:01:55.338-03:302010-02-12T15:01:55.338-03:30Lovely post, and what a GORGEOUS photo.Lovely post, and what a GORGEOUS photo.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-51837962751129584142010-02-12T15:01:40.467-03:302010-02-12T15:01:40.467-03:30Oh Claudia, I'm so glad I brightened your day....Oh Claudia, I'm so glad I brightened your day.<br />I will be in Toronto myself from 14th - 28th of this month. Mixed feelings about it but I usually get into the city swing within 48 hours!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-90092560007670836232010-02-12T15:00:21.085-03:302010-02-12T15:00:21.085-03:30Oh those pesky allergies, T, you must suffer so.
I...Oh those pesky allergies, T, you must suffer so.<br />I am blessed with very few and here it is a more Irish type Spring, though later - in April early May.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-65810240112840081502010-02-12T14:58:56.602-03:302010-02-12T14:58:56.602-03:30Sean:
Oh I scooted over and stole the recipe but m...Sean:<br />Oh I scooted over and stole the recipe but my mother trained me well and I remembered to thank Stan for it, it looks wondrous!<br />Nice double entendre my friend!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-36990949730956624832010-02-12T13:47:29.445-03:302010-02-12T13:47:29.445-03:30Splendid sky. The sun has been so rare and so timi...Splendid sky. The sun has been so rare and so timid in our gray Toronto winter. Thanks for reminding me that it still rises, and then sets with such glory. I will keep your photo on my full screen for a few hours, as an enchanting companion to my daily, mundane chores.Claudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307495672130972111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-20056596758014351142010-02-12T12:08:54.274-03:302010-02-12T12:08:54.274-03:30Mother Nature can be so dramatic can't she, WW...Mother Nature can be so dramatic can't she, WWW! A bit of a ham in fact at times. ;-) Super photo!<br /><br />I agree, a mother figure when we're mature enough to understand and appreciate her would be very good for those of us who had a few dificulties in youth. I hope your lovely friend has many, many more springs to enjoy.<br /><br />I'm not overly enthusiastic about spring myself, because my sneezing and sinus probs will increase, then the heat will gradually build to a ridiculous level here. I look forward more to autumn these days.<br />:-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-52933256357367105542010-02-12T11:26:42.669-03:302010-02-12T11:26:42.669-03:30Can a photo have mesmerising power?
Enjoying a mu...Can a photo have mesmerising power?<br /><br />Enjoying a mug of tea and two slices of banana bread (praised be <a href="http://stancarey.wordpress.com/2009/08/04/banana-bread-cake/" rel="nofollow">Stan's recipe!</a>), somehow I got lost.<br />Just wonderful. Thanks for sharing, WWW.<br /><br />And herewith off I spring. Snow's calling: Shovel me, Sean!Sean Jeatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978285783271305489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-44141716206220298292010-02-12T11:06:35.164-03:302010-02-12T11:06:35.164-03:30GFB:
We're getting to the age where spring is ...GFB:<br />We're getting to the age where spring is awfully important alright.<br />I must add more bulb planting to my repertoire!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-57301552700428838202010-02-12T11:05:23.687-03:302010-02-12T11:05:23.687-03:30Pauline:
Absolutely!
XO
WWWPauline:<br />Absolutely!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-1164395723230581382010-02-12T11:04:52.068-03:302010-02-12T11:04:52.068-03:30Nick:
I like your phrase 'clean emotional slat...Nick:<br />I like your phrase 'clean emotional slate'. Exactly.<br />Yes and now we have more freezing rain today so had to cancel lunch and movie plans. Blah.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-13492201650609872962010-02-12T11:03:53.353-03:302010-02-12T11:03:53.353-03:30Karin:
I must head off to your place and read abou...Karin:<br />I must head off to your place and read about your Ireland. Yes, others have asked me too about the writing course, I do hold them here and perhaps I can adapt to on line. I will let you know and thanks for the encouragement!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-10436278306049837152010-02-12T09:35:43.589-03:302010-02-12T09:35:43.589-03:30that beautiful sunset is right up there with the o...that beautiful sunset is right up there with the ones we see on Georgian Bay.<br /><br />Your friend's concern for Spring is certainly valid.I hope she sees many more.Government Funded Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937389348779245666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-72163171641993358092010-02-12T07:05:07.497-03:302010-02-12T07:05:07.497-03:30sunrises, sunsets, good friends, spring - all good...sunrises, sunsets, good friends, spring - all good!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-77864229621796345702010-02-12T05:50:38.463-03:302010-02-12T05:50:38.463-03:30You're right, relationships tend to be a lot e...You're right, relationships tend to be a lot easier without all the familial clutter. You can start off with a clean emotional slate and much better prospects.<br /><br />That sunset is amazing. So red it looks like there's a bushfire out there somewhere.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-33301382493469418252010-02-12T01:28:53.205-03:302010-02-12T01:28:53.205-03:30Yes it's nice to move to the southern hemisphe...Yes it's nice to move to the southern hemisphere in our winter. I was very lucky that Eliot took me to Australia twice and New Zealand once. I'm writing about Ireland with my late husband now. Will get to Australia later. You and Friko are such great encouragements. I shall put off being a jaded old lady for a while. But I could use some writing lessons. Have you considered giving a course online?karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18168012252053900809noreply@blogger.com