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Monday, November 23, 2015

Life goes on


The sun rises on an autumn day.





Clouds move in.


Snow comes.








It melts and takes the Autumn leaves that were barely hanging on with it.


The birds go on about their daily lives.








Bubba barks at the mailman.


Mini relaxes in the streaming sunlight.


Tomorrow comes again.


And life goes on.

So must we all.

Please stay safe.

Hug your loved ones.

And enjoy Thanksgiving.

For we all have something to be thankful for.

I'm certainly thankful for all of you :)

xo
rue


PS 
Thank you for the birthday wishes. 
They mean the world to me.
Truly.


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51 comments:

  1. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow November 23, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    Such gorgeous photographs. I love the little quail. We sure have had a lot of rain this fall, and we are enjoying it, and I guess it translates to snow up north. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. xoxo Su

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  2. Joy@aVintageGreenNovember 23, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Belated Birthday Greetings. Such a lovely series of photos of the little quail. woodpecker and your precious dogs.

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  3. Chatfield CourtNovember 23, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    Pretty images Rue. We had 7 inches of snow last weekend so it looks like winter has begun here in Chicago. Looking forward to spring already. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

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  4. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 24, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    Hope your bday was extra special, Rue!

    I love the story your pics say - to me it says "This is a peaceful place, where we take our time for courtesies, and we slow down enough to notice so much." I esp love the look on Mini's sweet face when you took that pic!

    And the quail? I have never seen one in real life - that is so foreign and so COOL looking to me!

    Have a blessed Thanksgiving week! Enjoy!

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  5. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 24, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    My dogs, and every dog in the hood, barks at the mailman too :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family :)

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  6. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 24, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    My dogs, and every dog in the hood, barks at the mailman too :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family :)

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  7. FlowerLady LorraineNovember 24, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    What a lovely, thoughtful post! Loved your photos.

    Yes, we all have something to be thankful for.

    Happy Thanksgiving week ~ FlowerLady

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  8. StaceyNovember 24, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday too. :)

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  9. Pepper MedleyNovember 24, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    Snow again? Oh my. It looks cold! We had very cold weather yesterday, but no snow yet. Lovely photos, and YES.... life does go on. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

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  10. Jan HermannNovember 24, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    So glad you're back to blogging! We had a snow that took down most of the last leaves on the trees too. I'm thankful for you and all of my friends!

    ~Blessings,
    Jan ♥

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  11. MicheleNovember 24, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    It does indeed, Rue. As for your four-years-from fifty birthday, congratulations and I'll tell you what I said to my daughter once: you know the store in malls called Forever Twenty One? I just wish I could still shop at Forever Forty Five!
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  12. KerinNovember 24, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Lovely post. We do indeed have much to be grateful for, and cultivating an attitude of gratitude is important.
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    {{hugs}}
    ~K.

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  13. Lady LocustNovember 24, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Rue, keep 'you' well and have a blessed Thanksgiving.

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  14. Miss MerryNovember 24, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Wonderful photos of Mother Nature's blessings. Wishing you happiness in the coming year!

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  15. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsNovember 24, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  16. CarleeNovember 24, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Have a great Thanksgiving, Rue!

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  17. PamNovember 24, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Such a beautiful post. Have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving, my dear.

    Grace & Peace.

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  18. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesNovember 24, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Your photos are lovely, Rue! Life going on, is a good thing...and ordinary days are, too. Wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving!

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  19. UnknownNovember 24, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    What's with our dogs barking at the mailman? Perhaps they know we're getting bills?;) Lovely pictures and Happy Thanksgiving! Kathleen in Az

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    1. RueDecember 18, 2015 at 9:06 PM

      I have no idea, Kathleen. I tell them all the time that they're a cliche LOL

      xo

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  20. Red Rose AlleyNovember 24, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    aahh, the red-headed woodpecker! This little guy makes me smile every time. You know, Rue, you take a lot of pictures of your home, but I don't think you know how talented you are when taking pictures of nature. These pictures are wonderful, and I enjoyed them so much. Maybe because I love nature so much. The snow is beautiful around your neck of the woods. And this picture of the birdhouse hanging from the tree is sweet.

    Happy Thanksgiving, Rue. I'm so thankful I met you in blog land this year.

    love, ~Sheri

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  21. Brenda PruittNovember 24, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    I've never seen that first bird! Beautiful one. What is it?
    Brenda

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  22. Catherine HolmanNovember 24, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  23. DonnamaeNovember 24, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Gorgeous photos...and wise sentiment. My three boys (they are really grown men), will be here for Thanksgiving....first time in 5 years...I am so thankful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! ;)

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    1. RueDecember 18, 2015 at 9:17 PM

      That is so wonderful, Donnamae! I hope you had a glorious time with them :)

      xo

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  24. Doreen@foxdenrdNovember 24, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Missed you.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours (and if I find out your fur babies didn't get any turkey, there will be hell to pay).

    xxx

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  25. tammy jNovember 24, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    oh rue.
    this was a beautiful post in so many ways. with a deep hidden heartfelt message for us and the world.
    bless you darling bean.
    and have a wonderfully cozy thanksgiving. xo♥

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  26. BenitaNovember 24, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Love the photos! Hope you and your family have a most wonderful Thanksgiving! Hope you are feeling better soon! Love and hugs!!

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  27. JeanneNovember 24, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Hello Rue, I came by to wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Your photos and the 'Rays' of sunshine made me smile. Then snow. Oh my. We are in FL for Thanksgiving and the weather is beautiful.

    Blessings to all,
    Jeanne

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  28. Cindy LouNovember 24, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Hi there! So enjoy reading your blog! Hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving too! God Bless!

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    1. RueDecember 18, 2015 at 9:18 PM

      I hope you did too, Cindy and thank you so much!

      xo

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  29. BeachGypsyNovember 24, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    I live the picture of the Autumn sun streaming in! Wow yall got snow!! Thats pretty too! Great picture of the little bird too.

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  30. Vickie @ Ranger 911November 24, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Lovely post, Rue. I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  31. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaNovember 24, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    So peaceful the way you showed a day in the life. Many people around the world do not have that on a daily basis. I am thankful for my quiet, peaceful life! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  32. LottieNovember 24, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    What a wonderful post! Thank you for making my day!

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  33. Rattlebridge FarmNovember 24, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Lovely images, Rue. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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  34. Debbie - Mountain MamaNovember 24, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    I missed you and your beautiful view on the world and your gentle words - welcome back, my friend xoxo

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  35. Rose LNovember 24, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    One of the shots of your stone walkway made them look like copper! Love the birds. Is the one a quail?

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  36. Jessica JarrellNovember 25, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    I love the beautiful shots of your home, just gorgeous. All 3 of my dogs bark at whoever comes to the house. The UPS guy, the mailman, my mother-in-law, you name it :-) I love that shot of the quail. It made me a little homesick as I've never seen a quail here in Kentucky. Very common in Oregon, not so much here. They are beautiful birds though.

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  37. LisaNovember 25, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    Your home is such a lovely refuge. Thanks for sharing it with us. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  38. Lowcarb team memberNovember 25, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Such a lovely post with beautiful photo's.

    Hope all is well with you.

    All the best Jan

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  39. MelanieNovember 25, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful photos. Hope you and your family have a blessed and fun Thanksgiving day!

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  40. Celestina MarieNovember 25, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Hi Rue, Beautiful photos. Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.
    xo

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  41. JenNovember 26, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving - to you and your family.

    Take care
    Jeannette

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    1. RueDecember 18, 2015 at 10:10 PM

      Thank you, Jeanette! I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving as well :)

      xo

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  42. Burlap LuxeNovember 26, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    Rue, beautiful photos, inspires a mood in me as to wanting more vintage color...
    Love the blanket of snow.
    A wonderful holiday season here.

    Xx
    Dore

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  43. Jen KershnerNovember 27, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Beautiful captures of the beauty of every day. I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with love.

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  44. Katie MansfieldNovember 27, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Your cottage is adorable. It got cold for the first time today! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  45. Row homes and CobblestonesNovember 27, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Rue,
    Your photos in this post touched my heart and there is much to be thankful for in the warmth of our daily lives.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  46. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GDecember 1, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Beautiful photos! The ones of birds were really amazing! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Birthday... Happy Belated! :) ~Rhonda

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  47. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow December 4, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Hi, Rue. Take a look at the FQ Story Historic Home Tour and Holiday Street Fair face book page. The house on the page has a similar look, but it's windows look like they might be replaced and the roof looks like it has been replaced with a 40s style.
    xoxo Su

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