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Rocket and Joni – A Happy Time – 33/365

Posted by Ellie

Yesterday was Joni's first day out to visit other dogs. Our friends have 4 dogs of different ages and personalities in a very calm and happy environment so it was a perfect introduction. All went well with everyone behaving themselves beautifully. Joni felt completely at ease and made friends easily.

I photographed Rocket once before last year and here you see him having fun with Joni. Joni is now 9 weeks old and growing fast.

#365project +G+ 365 Project by +Simon Davis-Oakley +Patricia dos Santos Paton

#noapologies   #welovedogs  +Dogs GALLERY by +Heinrich Wagner 
#dogsgallery   #bordercollie  
#dogloversworldwide +DOG LOVERS Worldwide by +Robert SKREINER 
#noapologies #bordercollie #puppy #JonisDiary  #AdayinthelifeofJoni #fansofJoni 


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Empty Case – 32/365

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I didn't even know that this tree was in our garden! It seems to be some kind of a nut tree, with these empty cases covered in these lovely twisty tendrils, remaining on the tree. If someone who knows the tree can enlighten me as to what it is, I will update the post with the information. The empty cases had such a wonderful structure with these curly tendrils and the furry case cover that I really wanted to show you all. I had seen it while walking Joni around in the snow and made a mental note to come back minus dog but plus camera, at a time when the weak sun might just about hit it. I had a little wait when I got back, but the light did get to it and here it is.

#365project +G+ 365 Project by +Simon Davis-Oakley +Patricia dos Santos Paton
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#hqspnaturalother +HQSP Natural Other curated by +Jean-Noel Nicolas +Sean McLean +Valesa Diamontes +Daniel Taylor


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Sharp and Clear and Soft and Fuzzy – 31/365

Posted by Ellie

Some things in life are sharp and clear. Some things are soft and fuzzy. When I was a child and had a fever, the fever dream I had was of having a soft, velvety pillow to lie my head on, which, as soon as I relaxed onto it became hard and spiky. I still remember that dream and can feel the horrible shock of it.

Soft and gentle can be good and can help relax and heal. But sometimes soft and fuzzy can obscure the sharp and clear. As long as we can see them for what they are, there is room for both in our worlds. 

The first month of of 2014 is over in my 365 project. 11 more months to go. When I started this project I had no idea that I would have a young and bouncy puppy to cheer me, to play with and to take on my walks. So the year is off to an excellent start.

This is not a macro, but I know how much my friend +Robin Griggs Wood loves feathers. I also want to thank her for her kind and generous spirit. So, although not a macro, I am mentioning  #MacroFeatherFriday by +Robin Griggs Wood +E.E. Giorgi

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