Thursday, February 19, 2015

This and That


It's been cold
and then it's been like spring.

Today it's cold, but the sun is shining.
Mina is always good at finding a sun puddle.


Mina


The college baseball season is off to a fast start.
The Rice Owl baseball team started off with four games against the
University of Texas.
There's nothing like the sound of the bat hitting the ball
Or eating a hotdog at a ball game. 



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Photo From Rice Sports Information

Camellia

Meanwhile,
back at home in the garden
the camellias are blooming.




Last, but not least,
the Burpee catalog arrived.
I'm making a list.
Burpee is a Non-GMO company.
Something I really appreciate.


Wishing YOU well and much joy!


Little by Little
Thanks, Kim.

Thanks to Karen for hosting Sun Lit Sunday.







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28 comments:

  1. eileeninmdFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Your Mina looks sweet laying in the sunpuddle.. And I love the camellia, I wish it was spring time here.. Lovely images, enjoy your day!

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  2. Tamar SBFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    I love that - sun puddle!

    My boyfriend went to Rice - had tons of friends on the baseball team.

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  3. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Wow, your camellia is beautiful Sharon. Have fun perusing the Burpee catalogue, I'll be checking my catalogues out when I get home.
    Hubby wished we could have been here long enough to see the Jays.

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    The Year of the Sheep is off to a good start!

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  5. Coloring Outside the LinesFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful flower bloom and your cat looks so content in that dapple of sun..mine does the same. The other day I found her in the bedroom sitting up against the wall with the sun shining on her face. I think she was waiting on the sun to dip lower and land on the carpet. :)

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  6. OhmydearestsFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Stunning camelia! And our daschund always finds sun pockets too!

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  7. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    It is always good to be sitting in a sunny spot isn't it! xx

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  8. Dorothy BordersFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Happy Year of the Sheep! Lovely camellia. I wish mine were in bloom. They are about a month away. Something to look forward to.

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  9. DottiFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Wow! That Camellia is gorgeous! I cannot believe you already have one blooming. Lucky gal.

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  10. abriannaFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Sweet Mina. Camellias here are just starting to bloom. I found a bloom or two on the neighbor's bush, plenty of buds. However it is cold here today-not even 40 and we have a wind chill factor here too. Highly unusual. Sunday it is going to be 70.

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  11. tiarastantrumsFebruary 19, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    it is freezing here today in Chicago!

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  12. DebFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Oh, to have flowers blooming. It must be wonderful. We are back into frigid temperatures and lots of snow. Give that sweet Mina a hug for me. She looks like my Annie lying there. Deb

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  13. Kim Cunningham February 19, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Camillas are a sure sign that we've almost made it! It is super cold in Georgia today.

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  14. Michele M./ Finch RestFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Oh my does Kitty have the right idea or what???? It's been so cold that all the schools are closed around here....bitter bitter cold....I think I know exactly how kitty feels to sit in that warm bright sunbeam like that!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Love furry napping in sunny spots. xox

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  16. The Artful DivaFebruary 21, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Mina has to learn how to relax :) !

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  17. carol l mckennaFebruary 21, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Mina is a very smart 'fur person' and wonderful photography! ~ She steals the show!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  18. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Mina is right! I also love sunshine!
    :)

    Wishing you a lovely weekend!
    Hugs
    Leia and little Luna is sending purrs to you all.

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  19. Sara - Villa EmiliaFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Camellias, sunshine... :)
    Admiring your Mina napping in the sun, I can almost feel the tension leave my neck!
    Have a lovely week ahead!

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  20. EG CameraGirlFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Mina is one very smart kitty!! Lovely camellia!

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  21. MaschaFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Mina is so cute and she make it right: enjoy the sunlight, where we it find...
    I've never seen before a blooming camelia in a garden.
    Have a great new week

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  22. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 22, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    There is nothing like a sun puddle is there! xx

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  23. PoppyFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Mina's good looks must certainly be from all that beauty sleep! Your camellia is a ruffle of radiance!

    Have a lovely week!

    Poppy

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  24. BarbFebruary 24, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    I like seeing Mina snoozing, and I must admit it's hard for me to imagine blooming camellias!

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  25. Susan ~ Southern FascinationsFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    To find a sun puddle for napping would be delightful! Baseball is my favorite sport... Nothing like the sound of the bat meeting ball! I miss my now grownup baseball boy! The camellia is stunning. Smiles...Susan

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  26. Liz @ Sit With Me In My GardenFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Mina looks sweet sucking up the sun! The camellia is beautiful!

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  27. My Little Home and GardenFebruary 28, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    You have things blooming! We clearly live on different parts of the continent. Mina is looking gorgeous, can't imagine she needs any more beauty sleep.

    Karen

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  28. AnonymousMarch 7, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Mina is beautiful in that sun puddle! I share your thoughts about a baseball season hotdogs!

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