"Miss Bunny wishes Everyone a very Happy Easter!"

"Miss Bunny wishes Everyone a very Happy Easter!"
~ martian cat in Japan


These clothes for my Happy Easter Bunny Rabbit were a gift from friends.


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and God Bless,
hugs, Chris


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"A Very Happy New Years 2020 to Everyone!"

"A Very Happy New Years 2020 to Everyone!"
~ martian cat


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"Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 2019!"

"Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 2019!"
~ martian cat


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“Springtime flowers bloom like colorful arrows piercing their way to the sun."

“Springtime flowers bloom like colorful arrows piercing their way to the sun."
~ Terri Guillemets

memories from my balcony garden...

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"This bee looks like it is enjoying this flower's tasty pollen."

"This bee looks like it is enjoying this flower's tasty pollen."
~ martian cat


A memory from Satoyama Garden Festa in Yokohama, Japan.


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"Wishing a very, very Happy Valentine's Day to All!"

"Wishing a very, very Happy Valentine's Day to All!"
~ martian cat


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Happy 4th of July... America's Independence Day

Happy 4th of July... America's Independence Day
~ Anonymous

Hi! My name is Johnny.

Johnny is celebrating the 4th of July.

Johnny is a teddy bear which I dressed. And, his name, Johnny, is in honor my Dad.

My Dad was a member of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars).

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"The sky is the daily bread of the eyes."

"The sky is the daily bread of the eyes."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson


memories from Yokohama (Japan) & the sunset begins...

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Created with fd's Flickr Toys


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"One of the smaller cactus on my balcony has started to smile, too!"

"One of the smaller cactus on my balcony has started to smile, too!"

~ martian cat

memories from my balcony garden... my small cactus...


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"One must love a cat on its own terms."

"One must love a cat on its own terms."
~ Paul Gray


creating some touching memories of
my little Megumi using a photo from 12 years ago...


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"Nature makes some of the prettiest tiny waterfalls."

 

"Nature makes some of the prettiest tiny waterfalls."
-- Anonymous


memories, memories, memories...


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"There are many opportunities to be kind."

"There are many opportunities to be kind."
~ Anonymous


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1. "Happiness is made up of many special moments.",
2. title,
3. "Happiness is made up of many pleasurable moments.",
4. "Happiness is made up of countless moments.",
5. "Happiness is made up of countless positive moments.",
6. "Happiness is made up of countless sincere moments."

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Springtime memories...


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"Happy Father's Day"

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"Today, let's celebrate with smiles, with kind words, and with hugs."

"Today, let's celebrate with smiles, with kind words, and with hugs."
~ Anonymous



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1. "Today, let's celebrate with smiles.",
2. title,
3. "Today, let's celebrate with kind words.",
4. "Today, let's celebrate with hugs."



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Springtime memories...

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"I'm dreaming of a lovely Merry Christmas..."

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!



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A Countryside Inn

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"Flowers reflect beauty."

"Flowers reflect beauty."
~ Author Unknown


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"Happy Halloween... BOO!"

 

"Happy Halloween... BOO!" 
~ a friend

My pumpkin photo has a new frame.

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Happy 4th of July!

 
Independence Day (United States) (aka) 4th of July is a National Holiday. 

We celebrate the 4th of July as the start of the freedom of the USA. 

My reason for me using a Remembrance poppy is because I am a daughter of a veteran. I can never forget all of those men and women who have served in the US military or have died in any conflict or war. 

These people are the ones that served or fought for the freedom.


memories from my neighborhood...


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Happy Father's Day

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"To Mama ~ Happy Mother's Day"

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever."
~ Author Unknown


This is a photo of my Mama who passed away in 1971.

my Mama's photo framed at imikimi plus some extra editing...




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"Reflections in water display God's beauty."

"Reflections in water display God's beauty."
~ Author Unknown


a natural reflection of Snowball flowers in one of the ponds
at Sankeien Garden in Naka-ku, Yokohama (Japan)




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"Have you ever met an Easter Bunny Mouse?"

Have you ever met an Easter Bunny Mouse? It looks like the Easter Bunny is looking for helpers this year!

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"Flowers are restful to look at."

"Flowers are restful to look at."
~ Sigmund Freud


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1. "Flowers are happy things.", 2. "There are always flowers for those who want to see them.", 3. "Flowers grow out of dark moments."

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memories, memories, memories... created using my flower photo

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Cuisine ~ East & West (a slide show with music)

visit my blog... ~ Tea for Two ~ and enjoy the recipes and tid-bits...


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1. Can you come to my Japanese green tea party?
2. "Real laughter welcomes, and never shuts out."
3. Make them smile
4. How could anything be more fun?


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Merry Christmas 2011

Wishing you all the best this Holiday Season,

Hugs and God Bless,
Chris




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One nite...

One nite... Megumi (my cat) designed this while I was busy... LOL!




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“Autumn is a second Spring where every leaf is a flower.”

“Autumn is a second Spring where every leaf is a flower.”
~ Albert Camus



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"Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other."

"Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other."
~ Euripides


memories from an iris garden...



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"Your life, day-by-day, tells a story and broadens your horizons."

"Your life, day-by-day, tells a story and broadens your horizons."
~ a friend


for your listening pleasure... one of my favorites...
Sonata for harp: 3. Perpetuum mobile
performed by: Isabelle Moretti: Récital de harpe

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Kaleidoscopes created from my photo


These Kaleidoscopes appear in the slideshow linked above.





"Your life tells of His words He sends you every day."
~ a friend

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1. "Your life tells by the very manner you speak.",
2. "Your life tells by the way you smile.",
3. "Your life tells by your delight to talk.",
4. "Your life tells by the books you choose to read.",
5. "Your life tells by the very rewards He brings into your life.",
6. "Your life tells by the friends you seek.",
7. "Your life tells by the way you trust His love and care.",
8. "Your life tells His influence in even the smallest of things.",
9. "Your life tells more by letting Him guide you along your path."

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"Learning takes practice and study."

"Learning takes practice and study."
~ a friend


The Danboard are my new little people... gifts from friends...

The miniature tea set is from my antique Noritake doll china collectables.




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"Smiling most of the day is healthier for you and more pleasant for others."

"Smiling most of the day is healthier for you and more pleasant for others."
~ Anonymous





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"Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you."

"Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you."
Richard Brinsley Sheridan


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1. "If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, Spring would lose its loveliness.",
2. "A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses.",
3. "The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.",
4. "Goodbye English rose, May you never grow old in our hearts."





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"Choose your love; love your choice."

"Choose your love; love your choice."
~ Thomas S. Monson



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11 Sept - In Memory

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Cherish the Earth... I am beginning to learn...

"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life which are the real ones after all." ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder


a memory from a park in Chiba City (Japan).

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"Plant your special garden in your heart."

"Plant your special garden in your heart."
~ a friend

from a garden in Hamamatsu, Japan

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1. "Bloom where you're planted.",
2. "We should all bloom as abundantly as flowers.",
3. "Gardening is an instrument of grace.",
4. "Did you ever point at a yellow flower?"





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"Beauty is an ecstasy..."

"Beauty is an ecstasy..."
~ W. Somerset Maugham


1. Don't be afraid of your passion.,
2. Savor beauty.,
3. Be happy.,
4. Cherish your dreams.


I know my editing is not so good (these were cropped & sharpened using picnik.com).
But, these just fascinate me so much! And, they move so fast that even with my camera on a fast shutter speed, they move faster than that!
I am not disappointed with the results of these pics. As I mention in my profile, I share my favorites.


views of a hummingbird moth

memories from the flower museum in Chiba (Japan)


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"Moonlight is sculpture."

"Moonlight is sculpture."
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne



this was taken in Wakayama City, Japan.

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"Taking a moment to reflect..."

"Taking a moment to reflect... "



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My special "Thank you".

This is my special "Thank you" to some of my wonderful flickr friends...
and many more from other groups that I work with on flickr.

Love ya and heaps of hugs, Chris


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Simple Gifts

SIMPLE GIFTS



1. 'Tis a gift to be simple,
2. 'Tis a gift to be free,
3. 'Tis a gift to come down,
4. Where we ought to be,
5. And when we find ourselves,
6. In the place that's right,
7. 'Twill be in the valley,
8. Of love and delight

~ Ninteenth~ Century Shaker Hymn


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Create a moment to smile!

"Create a moment to smile!"
~ anonymous


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"Celebration is rejoicing over the many wonderful gifts God has given us..."

"Celebration is rejoicing over the many wonderful
gifts God has given us..."
~ anonymous


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"If we knew the power of kindness, we should transform this world into a paradise."

"If we knew the power of kindness,
we should transform this world into a paradise."
~ Charles Wagner




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Wishing everyone a very "Happy Easter"

[note from martian cat: Please don't forget... Jesus takes our wheel every day. This is why I chose to wish you all a Happy Easter with this song. Jesus is the reason for the season!]

Jesus Take The Wheel
Lyrics to by Carrie Underwood


"She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy with the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It's been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was going way to fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was sooo scared
She threw her hands up in the air

Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this all on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel

It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life
I know I've got to change
So from now on tonight

Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on

Oh, Jesus take the wheel
Oh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel
Oh, take it, take it from me
Oh, why, oh"

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1. "To Dream the Impossible Dream...",
2. "You fill up my senses...",
3. "You light up my life...",
4. "I can't help falling in love with you..."

A little part of nature...

1. Laughter is the most healthful exertion.,
2. True friendship is seen through the heart not through the eyes.,
3. You are not fully dressed until you wear a smile.,
4. Whatever you can do, or dream you can, Begin it.



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Love is the reason for the Season!

Wishing all of my flickr friends all the Best!

Because... Love is the Reason for the Season!


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Storing up...

"Begin storing up your riches that money cannot buy.
His riches endure forever.
~ anonymous


Please say a prayer to help save those who have lost
sooooo much recently in world disasters!

They need our help and love.


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Each morning...

"Each morning the sun rises, and yet, we are
sometimes too busy to notice."
~ unknown


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