The shootout this week is
Circles
Where would I find any circles in West Hill?
I looked at the clock on our mantle to see
How much time I had.
And discovered a circle.
Circles
Where would I find any circles in West Hill?
I looked at the clock on our mantle to see
How much time I had.
And discovered a circle.
Then I looked at the little zen garden
On the kitchen counter
And discovered more circles.
Seeking inspiration,
I went to our basket
of various teas
And found still another circle.
And I hadn't left the house yet!
Looking up I found two more
And began to think,
Circles are everywhere!
I was encircled.
Circles were ubiquitous.
Even the front of our refrigerator
held a circle.
And I came to realize
I didn't need to go anywhere
To find circles.
So I made a Tim Horton's coffee.
And relaxed
Encircled by my circles.
I didn't need to go anywhere
To find circles.
So I made a Tim Horton's coffee.
And relaxed
Encircled by my circles.
Yap, circles are everywhere! I like your clock very much.
ReplyDeleteThere is a story behind that clock Jama, but I won't go into it here.
ReplyDeleteinteresting, after the pic on your sight barry it was refreshing to see more tupical yet un thought of circles. love that meditation garden...my dad made me one...
ReplyDeleteCute.
ReplyDeleteGood job B and L. Yes, circles are everywhere. The circle of life is my favorite, couldn't come up with an idea how to demonstrate it.
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From the exotic to the everyday, Brian. Circles are everywhere.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anvil.
ReplyDeleteHaving just gone round and visited all the FSO postings today, QMM, I think, collectively, we've done an excellent job of demonstrating that theme.
ReplyDeleteGreat post...this assignment made me realize how prevalent circles really are. I had never taken the time to notice before. You sure don't have to go far to find a plethora of circles.
ReplyDeleteI like how you didn't even leave the house. Why didn't I think of that? I just went out and walked around the yard. I thought circles would be harder to find. Funny what it takes to open our eyes.
ReplyDeleteNope, Rebecca, a plethora of circles are everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI fact I'm getting a little paranoid about them.
Brings to mind Spirograph! Gosh, I loved my set back in the early 60s. Maybe that's why I'm so loopy today.
ReplyDeleteI like how I didn't leave the house either, Mary!
ReplyDeleteWell, something has to explain it Willow! It might as well be Spirograph. lol
ReplyDeleteYa know it is interesting..every time I visit your house..I just feel calm! I love where you found circles...so relaxed. The Zen garden...I sooooo want one..beautiful shots!! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteA local drug store was relocating to a newer plaza and was selling the little zen gardens off for $10. each Sarah. It even has a pump and a little fountain, but it goes through batteries in a big hurry.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how many batteries real zen gardens go through?
Oh I like the little 'zen' garden, I would be obsessed with raking it if I had a really big one like in Japanese gardens I have been too!
ReplyDeleteHubby loves his metal mug like yours! He loses it, I find it, then it goes around just like a circle, lol!
Loved your circle post!
Love all the circles. I like the zen garden. They are so peaceful to look and hear. What a beautiful clock. Great post. It makes me inspired to take my camera out and shoot away!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great illustration of the everyday. It's amazing how many circles you can find when you actually start looking for them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by me blog :)
Great post L&B! I like the circle on your fridge.
ReplyDeleteI entered your & Linda's site via "Explorer" loved that photo of the indian. I am possitive that the zen garden that eats batteries and girgles a bit of water isn't what is entended.... put a real one in your back yard you'll love it. thanks for your comment on 'Flowers' I think I see more in color than whites and grays - color is what catches my eye. have a great week.
ReplyDeleteLife is full of circles...and cycles:) Glad you didn't have to go out to look!
ReplyDeleteHey! I followed that dancer with the hoops, too! That was fun!
ReplyDeleteCome HERE Reub..sorrysorrysorry...there I've got him. He's always getting away from me. Barry isn't it amazing how many circles there are? It's downright dizzying; I love it that you didn't have to go far to participate so fully. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWe are all surrounded by lovely circles. I hadn't noticed a lot of them until this week! Like so many others, I love your zen garden. Will see if I can create one for myself.
ReplyDeleteTake care of each other!
Lovely ...I also have a little zen garden. xx
ReplyDeleteThat second last photo, did you when you were a teen ager use a disc like thing, and you draw circles to form patterns like your photo?
ReplyDeleteDrinking cups of tea has a calming effect, especially if you get Linda to use a japanese tea brush and move it round and round.
One of my favorite words is ubiquitous. It made me smile when I read it in your commentary. I love your circles, especially the zen garden.
ReplyDeleteI love your zen garden. calmed me right down, very serene. I imagined lighting the candle and letting my mind go blank. (didn't take very long!)
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I hope you enjoyed your coffee!
ReplyDeleteI really love the dancing Indian circles which was not here but on the other one. Confusing us.
ReplyDeleteCute Zen garden!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog!
--Harold
myworldthruthelens.blogspot.com
Hi Linda and barry?
ReplyDeleteAre you getting any of the snow that is being dumped unto America? Looks so beautiful, yet so brrrrr!!!!
Cheers,
Ann
Strangely Ann, we're getting non of it. It's been cold here for the last couple of days but no sign of snow.
ReplyDeleteIn fact we are on track to set a record for the lowest precipitation for any winter ever recorded for this area.
And, despite the cold we've experienced recently, this has been one of our warmest winters ever.
Aren't you resourceful!? Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteNice choice of photos. I especially love the zen photo. I love the coffee cup as well. I remember a time when you could not drink coffee.
ReplyDeleteI think I will have a cup of green tea now.
Hugs to both you and Linda.
Yes, there was a time Patty. Now there is no restriction, but I seldom have more than one cup a day.
ReplyDeleteMind you its a tall cup.
mmmm....coffee! I liked the mug one! :)
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