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.. an album of historical photos .. some buildings have been re-purposed .. others not so fortunate .. the Value of Preserving History .. means different things to each of us .. my goal is to find that which has been re-purposed; re-used .. not tossed aside like it would take too much to fix .. and keep history for the future generations in North Carolina Plus - .. the natural beaut…  (read more)

16 Jul 2016

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Being neighborly ..

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (f) on a Buddleja next door - * 1 Note * .. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Certainly have a very nice neighbor ! I wander over into his yard taking photos - studying his plants and the visitors on them -He's never said a word .. But, we have always had good neighbors. © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE --

16 Jul 2016

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- from

Oklahoma to North Carolina - The yellow False Sunflower seeds - And the packet of mixed Zinnia - You never know who will come into your life - Pam J, who lives in Oklahoma, has visited our home twice - She brought the False Sunflower seeds - Mailed me a packet of Zinnia seeds - '' Go scatter the seeds '' said Pam ( She Who Scatters Seeds ) - It brings color to the Dogwood Tree area, when they have finished blooming - The Petunias were moved from one area of the yard to this one - But, the North Carolina Songbirds helped add more - Many, many thanks to my dear Friend - www.ipernity.com/doc/pamj/42402726 © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE --

10 Jul 2016

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Fluttering ...

Common Buckeye ( Junonia coenia ) and Silvery Checker Spot ( Chlosyne nycteis ) Enjoying Korean Spice Viburnum - The Viburnum is a magnet to so many Pollinators - © All Rights Reserved

03 Jul 2016

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Skip To My Lou ...

- on the Buddleja davidi - and the Korean Spice Viburnum - Chive blooms - Skippers are here - catching them when they pause - that is where patience comes in - each Skipper has a note - upper Left corner - might even find somebody else in there © All Rights Reserved ** EXPLORE **

02 Jul 2016

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buzz ...

Several Carpenter Bees in the Garden of Surprises - Once in awhile, two get rather close on one flower cluster - Korean Spice Viburnum is a favorite - None of these bees are small - But as long as I leave them alone - They return the favor - © All Rights Reserved www.jeffpippen.com/hymenoptera/xylocopa.htm

29 Jun 2016

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- new residents of the Neighborhood

- saw 2 yesterday evening - only 1 this morn - go from clover patch to clover patch - pic on left is with flash © All Rights Reserved

29 Jun 2016

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.. diamonds

- geometry of Nature - the breeze was blowing - some of the geometry is gone - just sitting on the deck - with such beauty within reach - Life can be so beautiful ** EXPLORE ** © All Rights Reserved * 1 note *

26 Jun 2016

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Welcome !

to the newest House Finch of the Neighborhood - think there is another in there, but couldn't see for sure - Poppa Finch has been by to feed both Mom and the kids - this is the 3rd brood [ i think ] - there are lots of House Finches around here - some live in 2 different Fir trees - but, this nest is right out my living room window - great for observation - © All Rights Reserved

20 Jun 2016

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The Three Bs ..

Bee Blooms Butterfly These are two of the four varieties of Day Lilies in bloom - Since I have no 'proper name' for them - The Yellow one is being called: Gold Dust Lily The Red with yellow throat is: Red With Marguerite back-up dancers - Oh, the feast for the bee and the Skipper butterfly is Korean Spice Viburnum - If no names are found for beauties in the Garden of Surprises - They shall be named by She-Who-Talks-To-Them ~ Gardening can be tough, but it does have lighter moments (especially when one buzzes back at the bees) © All Rights Reserved
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