"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy."

"Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy."

~ Norman Vincent Peale

This is the first time that this cactus bloomed on my balcony! And, I have it outside on the balcony for almost 2 years!

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"We may achieve climate, but weather is thrust upon us."

"Beauty is not caused. It is."

~ Emily Dickinson

An artistic views of my orchid flower.


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"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together."

"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together."
~ Woodrow Wilson

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1. "Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response.",

2. "The best way out is always through.",

3. "God never consults your past to determine your future.",

4. "A true commitment is a heart-felt promise to yourself from which you will not back down.",

5. "Blessed are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make them come true.",

6. "Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.",

7. "Faith is taking the first step when you don't see the whole staircase.",

8. "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.",

9. "Your greatness is measured by your horizons."

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Created with fd's Flickr Toys

Succulent memories from my Balcony Garden.

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"Three Teddy Bears Smile underneath a sparkling Golden Ball!"

"Three Teddy Bears Smile underneath a sparkling Golden Ball!"
~ martian cat in Japan


one of my GIF creations...


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"Sometimes, amid the demands of each day, it's easy to lose your sense of balance."

"Sometimes, amid the demands of each day, it's easy to lose your sense of balance."
~ Anonymous


memories from my balcony garden...


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'The orchid cactus in my balcony garden continues to smile!"

"The orchid cactus in my balcony garden continues to smile!"

~ martian cat

memories from my balcony garden... my orchid cactus...


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"Flutterby Creativity" (a slideshow with music)

For your listening pleasure, one of my favorites:
"Over The Moon (From E.T.)"
performed by: John Williams


All images in this slideshow were created using my monarch butterfly photo.


The monarch butterfly symbolizes new life and change which is the reason for using this butterfly in this slideshow.


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"This Spring, my balcony garden displays it beauty with flowers."

"This Spring, my balcony garden displays it beauty with flowers."
~ martian cat


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1. title,
2. "After the rain cometh the fair weather.",
3. "Nature sometimes weeps for gladness after the rain.",
4. "It never rains but it pours."
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memories of my balcony garden this year after heavy rain...


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"Beautiful memories are full of love!"

 

"Beautiful memories are full of love!"
~ Unknown


while sorting thru old photos, I found that I had forgotten to post my birthday photo from husband... I posted other photos from that day... but I did not include this one...



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To me... Thanksgiving is a special day to count your Blessings."

"To me... Thanksgiving is a special day to count your Blessings."
~ martian cat


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"Happy Halloween"

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"Summertime Memories are so special."

"Summertime Memories are so special."



memories, memories, memories...



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"With tender care and love our gardens flourish."

"With tender care and love our gardens flourish."
~ Author Unknown




from a visit to the Flower Park in Hamamatsu City (Shizuoka, Japan)




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"Gather the rose of love whilst yet is time."

"Gather the rose of love whilst yet is time."
~ Edmund Spencer



memories from Harbor View Park in Yokohama (Japan)


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"Never look back unless you are planning to go that way."

"Never look back unless you are planning to go that way."
~ Unknown


edited memories from a trip to the States...


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"A friend is someone who reaches for your hand, but touches your heart."

"A friend is someone who reaches for your hand, but touches your heart."
~ Anonymous

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1. title
2. "Flowers display beauty and tell a story.",
3. "Nature in a photo tells a story."


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memories, memories, memories...


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"A Summertime Reflection displays peaceful memories."

"A Summertime Reflection displays peaceful memories."
~ Unknown



memories, memories, memories...



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"Let your heart overflow with thoughtful words of love."

"Let your heart overflow with thoughtful words of love."
~ Anonymous



memories from Hamamatsu (Japan)



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"Today, the clouds cried."

"Today, the clouds cried."
~ Anonymous



memories, memories, memories...




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"As we continue to grow creatively, we joyously develop our own style."

"As we continue to grow creatively, we joyously develop our own style."
~ Author Unknown



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1. "When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.",
2. Title,
3. "If you want to be loved, be loveable.",
4. "The true art of memory is the art of attention.",
5. "Music is the art of thinking with sounds."




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memories, memories, memories...



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10th Flickr Anniversary Quilt

In April 2015, I will be celebrating my 10th Anniversary on Flickr. And, my memories include this gallery of photos which made it to Explore.



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1. 10th Flickr Anniversary Quilt Square #1,
2. 10th Flickr Anniversary Quilt Square #2,
3. 10th Flickr Anniversary Quilt Square #3,
4. 10th Flickr Anniversary Quilt Square #4


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Heart-Warming Christmas Wishes...

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"Dreaming of a Merry Christmas..."

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"To know God, watch a butterfly return to the same tree - after a year and a thousand miles."

 

"To know God, watch a butterfly return to the same tree - after a year and a thousand miles."
 
~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie


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1. "Butterflies are self propelled flowers.",
2. "The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.",
3. "Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine."

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memories from Sankeien Garden (Yokohama, Japan)


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“Happiness is a warm puppy.”

“Happiness is a warm puppy.”
― Charles M. Schulz



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Playful kitties

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A little Springtime Bird Watcher...

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"Love Makes the World Go Round"

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"The Beauty of Spring"

"As the weather warms and the snow disappears, we can start to enjoy "The Beauty of Spring"."
~ martian cat



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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas... it is coming soon!

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"I have gone to the forest."

"I have gone to the forest."
~ Knut Hamsun



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"Halloween is a fun time for kids of all ages!"

"Halloween is a fun time for kids of all ages!" 
~ Anonymous 




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"Have a Lovely Day. And, remember to keep the Lord and prayers in your day, too!"

 

"Have a Lovely Day. And, remember to keep the Lord and prayers in your day, too!" 
~ Anonymous  


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"Sending out hugs to everyone..."

Ranunculus is the name for buttercup.  


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"I'm a dreamer."

 
"I'm a dreamer. I have to dream and reach for the stars, 
and if I miss a star then I grab a handful of clouds." 
~ Mike Tyson 


  my candle photo framed using... photomania


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"Friendship is a treasured gift."

"Friendship is a treasured gift." 
~ Anonymous



memories, memories, memories...


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"Reflections are beauty of nature."

"Reflections are beauty of nature." 

~ Author Unknown


memories, memories, memories... 
  

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