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Friday, October 9, 2009

Color

Looking out my front window this morning, through the pouring rain at the glorious color across the road.  Did you ever notice the rain washes all the dust away and sometimes the trees look even brighter on a gloomy day? I am moments from walking out the door to work. TGIF. I can't wait to come home today. Grocery shopping, planning meeting with hubby, (we like to touch base on what we would like to accomplish every once in a while), and a trip to Borders to have coffee and checkout the new magazines. Love that. 
Love that it's Friday:>)
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33 comments:

  1. SherryOctober 9, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    What a great day and evening you have planned Kathy!! It sounds rewarding, relaxing and even though some of it is "necessary" (grocery shopping!), you've add time with the DH and a trip to Borders...wonderful!!

    And I love this photograph and your description of the rain washing away the dust...it does!! And I notice the red peeking in this photograph!! :)

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  2. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsOctober 9, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful day ahead (except the work part)....have a great weekend! I am spending the next few days finishing packing...

    It looks like my pillow will arrive at my new house on Moving day!!
    xoxo
    Penny

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  3. StaceyOctober 9, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Your trees are so colorful in the view. You are so right about rain...my husband and I always comment on how things just seem to sparkle after a good rain.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. AdrienneOctober 9, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    What a gorgeous view! Have a wonderful evening with your hubby and hope the plans for projects include some fun. ~Adrienne~

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  5. DawnOctober 9, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    You have a beautiful view Kathy. Sounds like a great day planned. Our area is so dusty an dry in the summer we literally have mud coming off our pecan tree with the first good rain. The first time I saw it, I though one of the kids had shaken a 2 ltr. Pepsi bottle and sprayed it all over the porch and sidewalk!
    Hugs,
    Dawn

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  6. Just a little something from JudyOctober 9, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    The way I look at it, I think this picture is exception! I love all of the colors and the way it looks framed by the red flowers. Hope your day is a good one!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Your view is beautiful! I enjoy going to the bookstore for coffee and reading all the home decor and garden magazines. One of life's simple pleasures. Have a great weekend.

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  8. KrisOctober 9, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Wow...gorgeous! Where do you live?

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  9. A Southern RoseOctober 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    The view from your window is beautiful and I agree with you about the rain. It just makes everything brighten up and come alive!

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  10. UnknownOctober 9, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Beautiful view Kathy!! I did notice that about the rain! The colors really are pretty, I just wish they would last longer!
    Hugs
    Amy

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  11. Alison GibbsOctober 9, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    What a beautiful view from your window - the colours of fall are wonderful
    Alison

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  12. Blondie's JournalOctober 9, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Kathy,

    The picture of your yard and street is beautiful! I think you are right about the rain washing everything clean (I know my car is!!) Doesn't it seem like every state is having rain? This is our 3rd straight day.

    Your day sounds filled with great plans. My plans so often go awry (to quote Steinbeck somewhat) Had a big day planned to get so much done for our trip and I have delegated it out so much to my kids because I piled too much into the last day...laundry, food shopping (the one time that they don't want take~out!!), drugstore, packing. Most of my summer clothes are a bit snug. Try finding warm weather clothes in Chicago in October!! But as my daughter said, I'm always like this when we travel!! Last week I went to the lake without my tote. No clothes, meds, make~up...nothing. It was like camping!! That is why I fret!!! ;-)

    Well, you have a great weekend, my friend!!

    xoxox
    Jane

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  13. bjOctober 9, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    I wish we had this kind of color change in West Texas but, alas...we don't. Everything looks lovely.
    I want to place an order for a Heart and Home pillow if you are TAKING orders, please...
    Oh, and the English Pea Salad..no recipe. I just open a couple cans of peas, chop onion, cube cheese and add enuf mayo to taste..salt and pepper and add as many peanuts as you think you will want. i add a lot because we love them.
    Enjoy your sweet weekend...
    xo bj

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  14. GwendolynKayOctober 9, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    The fall colors on the trees are a lovely backdrop for your fushia and geranium. Enjoy your coffee!
    Blessings from Gwen.

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  15. Crystal Rose CottageOctober 9, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I am looking out my front window after a day of rain and you are right...the colors are brighter! Enjoy your time with your hubby!~Patti

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  16. Grandma ElsieOctober 9, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    I love the picture and your writing. Gives me a good feeling.

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  17. LaurenOctober 9, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    And in the morning, you get to hang out with your (*cough* favorite *cough*) daughter! lol I'm looking forward to it! Also, I would like to point out that you have just proven my point about how the rain makes things "glow." Thank you. Maybe ya'll can stop making fun of me for that now? haha i love you!

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  18. Phyllis @Around the HouseOctober 9, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    I sure wish we had this kind of color change here in Ca. No such luck, I can't conplain, the flowers are all in bloom, days are warm and evenings cool...whats to complain about...I always wait for the new magazines to come out as well, to see whats new...I am a new follower of yours, come for a visit...

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  19. Mimi SueOctober 9, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    That's such a beautiful picture. Sounds like a lovely day. Have a great weekend. Mimi

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  20. DonnaOctober 10, 2009 at 2:25 AM

    I love this time of year with all the fall colors. Beautiful picture after a nice rain!
    Have a good weekend!

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  21. Coralie Cederna JohnsonOctober 10, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    What beautiful colors in this picture. Lovely! Have a beautiful autumn day!

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  22. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Kathy,
    I love your photograph, it speaks volumes to the change in seasons, and is so lovely. I love going to Borders to see the new magazines also, they seem to really do a nice job keeping them displayed so nicely. Have a great weekend.
    Karen

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  23. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Happy weekend Kathy! It looks so pretty there...

    annie

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  24. trishOctober 10, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    What a lovely picture! Thank you for sharing the beauty with the rest of us.
    Your day sure sounds like a nice one too!
    Have a nice weekend.
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

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  25. Brenda PruittOctober 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    I too just love to browse the magazines! And yes, I do believe the rain gives everything a clean shimmery gloss. A shiny new lease on life.
    Brenda

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  26. PCovi October 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Hi Kathy!

    That is such a gorgeous photo! I love the fuschia and the geraniums in combo with the fall leaves!
    I wish I could sit at Borders and drink and browse with you!

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  27. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Oh, you are sooooooo spoiled. You still have flowers and the leaves are changing.... Wish I lived where you live.. We go from changing leaves to snow overnight. Wonderful pictures.

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  28. Mary Isabella and Kiley too!October 10, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful!!!...hugs..m.

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  29. The Pleasures of HomemakingOctober 11, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Kathy, what a beautiful view! The colors of the trees and the colors of the flowers on your porch is just gorgeous!

    Sounds like a good Friday evening to me. I hope you had a nice weekend!

    Manuela

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  30. RobinOctober 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    oh what a fun night you must have had! Sadly it's time for back to work! I hope our trees start to change soon, your pictures are beautiful!
    Robin

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  31. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Oh how pretty Kath

    Kathy :)

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  32. Moore MinutesOctober 17, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    I just found YOU and I'm loving your blog!!! I'm a happy new follower. :)

    That view out your window is gorgeous. You're lucky.

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  33. cherryOctober 21, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Hope you feel better soon! LOVE your photos....I just added you to my blog roll...I thought you were already there! Cherry

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