Life is full of surprises #DailyGratitude
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You just never know what's going to pop up.
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This is the blog I use for my #DailyGratitude photos and other miscellaneous content sharing. Like my own personal Tumblr!
Haven't seen a gulf fritillary for months #DailyGratitude
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Until today, that is.
Cloud Painter means business #DailyGratitude
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This was just as the rain started again.
The view from where Nathan lives #DailyGratitude
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I doubt he appreciates a view of the estuary and Morro Rock. It's nice for me, though. And there are other horse ranches down the hill, and I know he likes watching the activity. (Three photos.)
Nathan says he's ready #DailyGratitude
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He was a good boy on our ride this morning, too.
What's under the Cloud Painter is nice, too #DailyGratitude
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This was taken from the same spot as the Cloud Painter photo. Just on a stronger zoom.
Cloud Painter over Morro Bay #DailyGratitude
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On our way down to see Nathan.
An odd place to nap #DailyGratitude
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But then again, I'm not a duck. So what do I know?
Unidentified bird
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If any birders out there can tell me what this guy (gal) is, I'd appreciate it.
The first California poppies of the season #DailyGratitude
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At least, the first I've seen.
Rainbow Painter! #DailyGratitude
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You know that patch of sky-over-ocean I'm always photographing from my front yard? Look what the painter added today. (Two photos.)
Windy day Cloud Painter #DailyGratitude
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Two photos looking down at Morro Bay.
Cloud Painter sunset #DailyGratitude
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Just now...
Ella and Nathan
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A short video of Ella and Nathan.
Yesterday I didn't have my camera, so of course Nathan nuzzled Ella and she held still for it.
Today I was prepared... so of course Ella reacted with nervous play. Hey, it's only been two weeks. They'll get there.
Cloud Painter with horse #DailyGratitude
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A new twist. Usually it's birds that I get to mix with a Cloud Painter backdrop.
More Nathan selfies
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This time I got smart and used the mirrors in the big arena. Four photos.
Strike a pose #DailyGratitude
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What is it about a pedestal that turns everybody into a camera ham? (Two photos.)
And the winners are...
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Closed out the giveaway for the three advance readers' copies of Worthy. The winners are Beth Arvin, Hlyan Htet Oo, and Pat Wieczorek. If that's not you, don't despair. I have a few more to give away between now and its release date (June 2nd). Stay tuned!
Family friend Gena meets Nathan... #DailyGratitude
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...and gives him an apple. Three photos.
Nathan waits patiently for our lesson #DailyGratitude
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And he did great, too.