Odd drop

It is way too hot to go out searching for a shot, so I am sitting here in the AC looking in my files for something odd.

The oddness about this shot is what I don't remember.

I remember where it was--the Rose Garden at the Yakima Arboretum.

I remember why we were there--killing time between medical appointments.

I remember why I took the shot--a certain fascination with ponds and fountains and running water.

What I don't remember is what was causing the rings and bubbles. Was this a fountain or a pond? Was it raining, or was there water splashing from the fountain? Why did the bubbles form?

Did you find something odd this week? Or did you have to go searching in your photo files like I did?

Sunday's Psalm--18th Sunday of Ordinary Time

The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.

The LORD is gracious and merciful,

slow to anger and of great kindness.

The LORD is good to all

and compassionate toward all his works.

The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.

The eyes of all look hopefully to you,

and you give them their food in due season;

you open your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.

The LORD is just in all his ways

and holy in all his works.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth.

The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.

from Psalm 145

VBS

Heard from child as Vacation Bible School drew to a close:

"What? We're not coming back on Monday?"

From volunteers:

"Whew!" where did all that energy come from?

Must be the mark of a successful event.

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(Reporting after a nap).

Revisiting a B

This ABC round I am revisitng places we've been and enjoyed. Last week we went to Arches National Park. This week we will go to the beach.

B is for beach.

We  visited Kalaloch Beach in Olympic National Park in April of 2010 for Coastal Clean-up Day. This was taken Friday evening. Friday night it rained. No, it poured. It continued to rain for the clean-up day. I am glad we got a bit of fun on the beach that Friday evening.

ABC Wednesday is found here. It is Round 9.

Odd Shot -- harking back

I took this a year ago today.

 Why is this odd?

I don't know if the street is new--perhaps newness is relative.

We found this street sign in Edinburgh, Scotland just off the Royal Mile.

The history of the Royal Mile goes back to the Middle Ages.

So I think this new street is probably pretty old.

Sunday's Psalm--Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Lord, I love your commands.

I have said, O LORD, that my part
is to keep your words.
The law of your mouth is to me more precious
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

Lord, I love your commands.

Let your kindness comfort me
according to your promise to your servants.
Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.

 

Lord, I love your commands.

 For I love your command
more than gold, however fine.
For in all your precepts I go forward;
every false way I hate.

Lord, I love your commands.

Wonderful are your decrees;
therefore I observe them.

The revelation of your words sheds light,
giving understanding to the simple.

Lord, I love your commands.

from Psalm 119

ABC Wednesday begins a ninth round.

As we begin Round 9 of ABC Wednesday, I think I will look into my files to revisit earlier adventures.

A is for Arches National Park, which we visited in November of 2008.

You can find the collection of ABC Wednesday Round 9's A posts here.

Odd toes

I had seen these shoes advertised, but I had never expected to see them on someone's feet.

And then later I saw these. I have seen them advertised, too--or shoes much like them. I just didn't expect to see them in line at a picnic.

Sunday's Psalm--Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary time

Lord, you are good and forgiving.

You, O LORD, are good and forgiving,
abounding in kindness to all who call upon you.
Hearken, O LORD, to my prayer
and attend to the sound of my pleading.

 Lord, you are good and forgiving.

All the nations you have made shall come
and worship you, O LORD,
and glorify your name.

For you are great, and you do wondrous deeds;
you alone are God.

Lord, you are good and forgiving.

You, O LORD, are a God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in kindness and fidelity.
Turn toward me, and have pity on me;
give your strength to your servant.

Lord, you are good and forgiving.

from Psalm 86

SkyWatching this past weekend

Yes, July!

SkyWatch is here.