The Eclectic Company: The Sky and Hills of Vernon County

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Monday, July 6, 2009

The Sky and Hills of Vernon County

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My camera lens is very limited in its ability to capture the sky and hills of Vernon County, but I made an attempt so I could share this wonder of God's creation with you.

It will help to give depth if in each picture you look for objects to whose size you can relate (house, cows, barn, etc)

Enjoy:

4th of July Sky above the Butcher Barn/guest house

Setting sun etching clouds

Sun going to rest behind the hills

Valley Vista

The road into Valley.

(There are many valleys,
Only one is just called Valley)

Some poor misguided state is trying to take
A bit of dairy fame away from Wisconsin - - -

But these are the TRULY happy cows.
They live on these hills in Wisconsin.

What cow wouldn't be happy living here?

For that matter, WHO wouldn't be happy living here?

Feast your eyes.

Pastoral living - - -

Just doesn't get - - -

Any better than this.

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18 comments:

Martin LaBar said...: Ah, Wisconsin.

Splendid!; July 6, 2009 at 5:46 AM
KBeau said...: Looks so peaceful. Wisconsin is one of the states on my "To Visit" list, since I've never been there.; July 6, 2009 at 6:21 AM
Lori R. said...: Love the Wisconsin winding, turning roads. We do a ROAD trip there almost every year! Just glad those weren't the roads my kids took driver's ed on.... Thanks for the pics. The sky, hills, valleys, farm land & happy cows can sure make for a glorious day!!!; July 6, 2009 at 7:48 AM
Kristin - The Goat said...: Love the little red barn - and I do believe that Happy Cows are found in WI (and Michigan!) You took some lovely lovely landscapes :) Thank you.; July 6, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Cass @ That Old House said...: How beautiful. And yes, those cows do look mighty happy. Stunning countryside.
Cass; July 6, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh good heavens. I had no idea that Wisconsin was so gorgeous. No wonder your dad wanted to go back there. Oh good heavens, I have a new "gotta go" now.; July 6, 2009 at 10:07 AM
j said...: Oh Keetha. How gorgeous. How blessed you were to make that trip!; July 6, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Love the pictures. I love the mountains in California but I do miss the midwest farm towns.; July 6, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Stacey said...: Oh how beautiful! Thanks for sharing your trip. :); July 6, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Peg said...: You're right, Keetha. Your beautiful Wisconsin farm country looks a lot like here. I love the quaint little red barn in your photos. Yep, those cows look very happy to me. Why would they want to go to a state that might fall into the Pacific Ocean with the next earthquake? Seriously, those are very cute commercials, aren't they?; July 6, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Lynn said...: Does Wisconsin have commercials where a bull asks a cow, "Hey, do you work out?"
:Glad you are home again, home again. Jiggity-jig!; July 6, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Tonja said...: I've never been to Wisconson...but it sure looks beautiful!

I love the pic of the red barn by the road!; July 6, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Dan said...: Those are my kind of pictures!; July 6, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Unknown said...: What a lovely trip!; July 6, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Erin said...: Gorgeous! I've never been there, but your pictures make me want to go!; July 6, 2009 at 10:51 PM
★Carol★ said...: I don't know how I missed this post, but THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You really captured the beauty of our favorite state! I especially love the barn pics. I've always wanted to travel the country, or just Wisconsin, and do nothing but take pictures of barns. Love it all!; July 7, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: Hi Keetha,
Oh, I know Vernon county so well. I was always driving down to Viroqua for one of my daughters track meets or ball games ( they are in our conference) And yes, the happy cows do live in Wisconsin! Cindy; July 7, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Nancy said...: It is peaceful. Love the red barn.; July 10, 2009 at 1:03 AM