Tanka Poets on Site prompt: The Grass is Greener…my back yard


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 (c) 2013 Saradunn…. part of my yard where the spring runs under it

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There is the old saying, I know. “the grass is greener…” 

it is an interesting one, 

and sometimes literally true, 

as well as metaphorically,

and can have to do with appearances and perceptions 

as well as “reality” of course. 

 

We ambled on the Ambler grounds here, 

around the Wilson house, 

and came to a place where the grass was distinctly greener,

 in a small valley where water must have been. 

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It reminded me that from the air, 

flying into Philadelphia, 

I noticed shades of green

that seemed to come from my Northeast childhood, 

and my “forest heart” responded. 

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Where have you felt, 

or seen a greener green, 

and how does it, 

how has it affected you? 

prompt: grass is greener

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grass is greener

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mystery to all

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grass…

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At the end of the day …. Building a plane!!


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~~July 12, 2014~~ 

TIMELAPSE

Dubai Aviation Corporation, trading as flydubai, is a low-cost airline with its head office and flight operations in Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport.

The airline was established by the government of Dubai in July 2008. Although flydubai is not part of The Emirates Group, Emirates supported flydubai during the initial establishing phase. 

On 14 July 2008, flydubai signed a firm order with American aircraft manufacturer Boeing at the Farnborough Air Show for 50 Boeing 737-800s with a total value of $3.74 billion, with the option to change the order to the longer range Boeing 737-900ER, according to the airline’s demand. The first of these aircraft was delivered on 17 May 2009. Scheduled flights commenced on 1 June, with services to BeirutLebanon and AmmanJordan.

Since then, the route network has been significantly expanded. In October 2013, the…

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Humble (reblog)


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Stirred by the Sacred…
originally posted by Tara

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In the highest moments of human intensity, words become silent.
John O’donohue

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TODAY: 1464045_499455373497526_484719442_n
After a stormy wet start to the weekend, the days vacillated between sun and dark cloud…light and dark…Yet, today, I woke to glorious summer sunshine…a delight!

IN ONE WORD:
Humble

COLOUR OF THE DAY:
I can smell wonderful Green herbs from my little Courtyard garden…Thyme, Rosemary, Mint, Basil and more…

HOW I FEEL:
I woke early then enjoyed reading the last 2 chapters of my book – the Biography of Fr. Bebe Griffiths…I found the end 109578-400x266-Herb_gardendeeply moving, which set the tone for my day…reverent, silent, reflective – gently aware of inner changes taking place, appreciating all of life and its lessons. Learning, growing, blossoming. Opening to new ideas, ideals, ways of ‘being’ and realising that all of life’s possibilities are before me…

PHYSICALLY:
Settled – moving slowly…

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“Reader Appreciation Award” …. paying it forward!!


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~~July 11, 2014~~

It Is What It Is” has been honored to receive this blogging award from the Idealistic Rebel. You an find her here:  https://idealisticrebel.wordpress.com/

This is a very interesting, educational and engaging blog. I recommend that you stop by and take a look!

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This Award is designed to show Appreciation for the wonderful people who visit my blog and contribute their support and ideas.

There are no rules or requirements assigned for this award.

I have met many bloggers in the short time that this blog (my spot) has been operational. I have learned what I know about blogging from those who stop here and interact with me. I have created bonds with some which I believe will be for life. I’m learning from all of you. For that, I am very grateful.

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~~Here are the people I wish to thank~~

Barbara (I need to give…

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A break in the Cycle


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Sometimes you just need a break. A break from everything you are and everything people want you to be and do. I am sure at some moment in our lives we all feel the same, just a break. From yesterday and last week, from tomorrow and what might be.

Today I woke in my hotel room overlooking the Duomo. I asked for pancetta,bruschetta and tea from room service and slowly ate sitting on the small yet quaint veranda in my room still dressed in pajamas welcoming the sun. I have no agenda. I plan to take the day as it comes. I am in Florence Italy where I have dreamt of being for years and I will not waste my time making plans. I am here for eight days and after I leave here I will have eight days in Rome. Immersing myself in the lifestyle is my main objective…

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Sunday Photo Fiction: He Could Remember A Lot


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Every Sunday a photo is used as a prompt for a story of around 200 words. If you want to have a go, go take a look at Sunday Photo Fiction, or if you want to read some of the stories that have been written, then take a look at the LinkUp page.

67 07 July 6th 2014

The bell had been the focal point of the village since before he could remember, and he could remember a lot. The old man smiled as he climbed the 176 steps to the top. He remembered every step; every crack, every chip, and every scratch. He had walked up and down these steps for as long as he could remember, and he could remember a lot. Now the time came to ring the bell again, and this time, he was really looking forward to it. Far too much time had passed since the last peals sounded…

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Loving that she’s 21


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Everywhere we go Alex forgets she’s 21 when the waiter asks what she would like to drink she gets excited takes out her wallet shows her ID and orders a margarita because she can! She never finished it because she doesn’t like the taste of alcohol! That’s so funny to me! Eventually the new will wear off I hope!

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Loving that she’s 21


MichelleMarie's avatarTell Me About It

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Everywhere we go Alex forgets she’s 21 when the waiter asks what she would like to drink she gets excited takes out her wallet shows her ID and orders a margarita because she can! She never finished it because she doesn’t like the taste of alcohol! That’s so funny to me! Eventually the new will wear off I hope!

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