The Eclectic Company: White Pine Silhouettes In My City

* "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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Sunday, June 26, 2011

White Pine Silhouettes In My City

You can't help but notice them in the afternoon sun.

If you pause beneath one or two

You will catch their pungent, acrid, Christmas aroma.

They tower over roofs and other trees.

Their shlhouettes are jagged against the sky.

Everywhere I go, I look for them.

Sentinels over my world.

They are majestic Eastern White Pines

They are all over my city and my state
And I love them.

Thanks to Unknown Mami for hosting
"Sundays in My City"
To which I am linking this post.
My City is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

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14 comments:

sheila said...: Beautiful! I have 3 of these giants that separate my house and my neighbors. I love it when it's windy and I can watch them sway.; June 26, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Unknown said...: I love forests, too. Oddly enough, Honduras has a mighty share of alpine covered slopes, since our land is 95 percent mountainous. But it's a tad warmer than your land most days.; June 26, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I love the white pine and you certainly did them justice! Lovely photos Miss Keetha :) We don't have those here in FL, that's for sure.; June 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: Beautiful trees!; June 26, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Joanne Olivieri said...: OH, I love trees and pines are one of my favorites. I guess because it always gives me a sense of Christmas in the air. Your shots are gorgeous, especially the reflective ones.; June 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...: I forgot what giants trees can be. Those are giant beauties.
Be well.
xoRobyn; June 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Anonymous said...: These lovlies are abundant in my landscape as well.I enjoy how you put this together.; June 26, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Joanna Jenkins said...: Those are really big trees-- and so beautiful. I wonder how old they are.

Have a great week of tree watching, jj; June 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM
RuthnJasper said...: Miss K - gorgeous pictures of beautiful trees - they really are special. We don't have big trees like that over here - makes me feel quite envious!!!

Lots of love to you,

R&J xx; June 26, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Tara R. said...: All I have in my yard are scrub pines. I'd gladly trade for those beautiful white pines.; June 26, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Doris Sturm said...: Oh, how beautiful! I love all trees and when you said the scent of Christmas everywhere, I almost smelled them! What majestic trees! No wonder you love them!; June 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM
Traci Marie Wolf said...: I'm sure they appreciate your attention. They sure are beautiful and majestic. Thanks for sharing.; June 26, 2011 at 9:58 PM
Amy DM said...: The photos were beautiful and your commentary complemented them perfectly.; June 27, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Claudya Martinez said...: I think majestic is the perfect word for them.; June 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM