Sunday, August 1, 2010

beauty on the tollway

Coming home from what have turned into weekly 4 day visits to Chicago, I happened upon beauty on the tollway in Indiana. For a moment, I forgot why I’m making these trips.

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13 comments:

  1. Noelle Johnson August 1, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    I love little spots of beauty that occur unexpectedly that can brighten even a dismal day :-)

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  2. FlowerLady LorraineAugust 2, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    It is amazing how something so pretty can survive the elements where it grows. What a wonderful bit of color for your trip.

    FlowerLady

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  3. AnonymousAugust 2, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful capture!

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  4. LonaAugust 2, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Hi Jim and Pat. It is wonderful to find something unexpected and beautiful to take your mind off of hard and tiring days.

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  5. CarolAugust 2, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    It is lovely to acknowledge a 'beauty' in such a place. I am sure the Hibiscus appreciated the praise. A little jewel to lighten your drive. ;>)

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  6. MeredithAugust 2, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    Beauty meant just for you, Jim, in these hard days. Thinking of you...

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  7. Is the WizAugust 3, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    God, The Universe, your Guardian Angel, call it what you will, these little gifts are there for us, shining, as Shakespeare said, like a good deed in a naughty world.

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  8. Laura BloomsburyAugust 3, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Great title for a song Jim - and a prettiness to brighten the long hard road you're travelling

    Laura

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  9. The IdiotAugust 4, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    I was on the A3 yesterday and saw a mouldy badger and a KFC box. Having said that, I did get excited the other day when walking to the pub, I was confronted by a very hairy cow, which was nice!

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  10. KimberlyAugust 4, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Jim, so glad you could find some space to breath and smile on these long trips! Good for you!

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  11. ShyrleneAugust 4, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Whoa! That "little" 'posey' could cause some wicked whiplash! So glad it could be such a wonderful highlight during your travels! :)

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  12. joeyAugust 6, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    August is the month of the hibiscus it seems. Happy wanderings :)

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  13. sarah manville gannAugust 7, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Pat should wear it behind her ear. That would make you smile.

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