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Getting overcrowded, but hey, they all have a place and everyone is holding tight. Together they are one united family, kind of thing. I love its dome shape when all little flowers had bloomed. Shame they don't have a scent, must be a better welcome before entering the front door of the house. But nevermind, it's a happy bush never short of flowers, tirelessly beautifying our front door and the garden and always getting my attention and the butterflies, too. It's welcoming…
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This is my baked sticky chicken legs that I brought for a family dinner in my brother's place. I have chosen this dish because I know it's always a hit with kids although there were only three (my nephews) around. Anyway, we all still feel like kids, haha, who doesn't? I marinated the chicken legs with a mixture of grainy mustard, ketchup, honey, chopped garlic, Worcestershire sauce and baked them for fifty minutes. Everybody loved this dish including myself. Again, I missed…
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If you're familiar with spices, I'm sure you can guess what kind of spice this is immediately. I am not, but, I immediately appreciate its look. I thing its shape and its yellow and red colors are very attractive. Yes, this is a nutmeg art that is displayed in the middle of Grenada Pavilion last October to March. Where it was displayed, we have enjoyed Grenadian rhythms. Apparently, nutmeg is Grenada's most popular spice and it's even featured on their national flag. This…
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Hello noise maties...Can you spot the difference? Yes it's easy on the first photo, right? But how about when all these lovely little buds have bloomed all at the same time? Uhmm, maybe yes maybe no? Well, I noticed that when there is something different it tends to stand out. This is a rare sighting. I spotted five petals and six petals when normally it should just have four. So it got me excited and sharing it with you now. In fact, I just noticed the difference in the…
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Yesterday, I saw this sight...a spider floating and having a swim in a huge bucket of clean water. I had no idea what took him there. Accident? Maybe the wind took him there? Or the heat that he decided to have a swim? : ) Uhmm, I was guessing that this spider knows what he is doing. So I took some photos to show how very good he is in floating and even have shown me butterfly strokes as well. : ) Since, he is clever, I thought I'll just mind my own business and leave him…
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Orange cat with orange eyes, I think he's looking really handsome. This kitty is one among too many strays around. This one is unique as he is the only one with this eye color. This is not the friendly one who joined me for a walk...this one is shy... Well, yes, they have chosen to stay because we have chosen to give them food. This one has a twin brother who looks very different from him, white and black with green eyes. I featured them at one of my posts here, photos I…
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For today, I just want to share my photos of this beautiful art that I saw in a mall...See how lovely and cleverly made it looks. The weight of the upper part is just relying on the attachment of one elbow to a thigh. The invisible body despite its absence does not look like it's not there. All is perfectly balanced and proportioned that's what made it so attractive despite the fact that it's lacking colors. Definitely a "less is more" kind of art...I love it, I stared at it…
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We're probably in the rainy season now. Thunderstorm, monsoon rain, either of the two is what we're having nowadays. And this flower that comes only occasionally (rain lily) I guess is one of the two that I can appreciate in this weather. The other one that I appreciate is pleasant temperature and that's it...I'm sure the plants and the trees appreciate the rain, too. But not too much for we equally need sunshine as well. Wishing you all well today, noise friends! #thoughts…
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I was walking outside this morning and I noticed this lovely flower. In fact, one of the few flowers of the tree. Anybody of you noise friends who happen to know or familiar with this flower? I'm sure some of you do know this. Yeah, it's a papaya tree flower! I'm glad that it's within my reach, it's almost impossible. This one is the lowest, a bit tricky how to get a good photo... I wonder if this one will turn into a fruit though unless the wind or anything else hurt it and…
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The rain had stopped but not quite as it was still a bit drizzling when I walked this afternoon. After the rain and being out there means raindrops photography, haha. The plants were still soaking and dripping but I have to be quick because it was starting to go dark. That's the challenge. So I just did what I can and these are the ones I'm not ashame to share, haha. So again, nature is happy for that showers of rain. And I myself am happy for it stopped eventually. Just…
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There is this thing that we call leisure time, right, a time to unwind. How do you spend your leisure time, noise friends? Personally, one of my leisure time is playing what I call "mindless" games. I just need my eyes and fingers and so I think, haha. So yeah, this is one of the two games that is still left on my older phone. And now I'm going to talk about my game. When I see these two special jewels photo #2 , I know it will be a lot of fun. I will get more along the way,…
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Hello friends! How's all? Look, mama cat has a new litter and they are look alike. Like mama, like kitten, so they say. I'm unsure on its gender yet. In fact, there are three of them but it looks like the two are already wandering around. And her daughter has grown and gone independent already. So mama cat has to be with her new kittens...and this one is clingy to his mom unlike the two. I hope she'll take care of them because last time she lost all three for she refused to…
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My beautiful, refreshing and nutrient-dense drink is inspired by our friend Michelle's red tea post last night, I made my fresh version of it today that I had with my lunch and my drink for the rest of the afternoon. Since what we have is a fresh dragonfruit I thought of adding my lemon water with it to add some color. Fresh drink for the hot weather. I love flavoring my drink with a slice or more of lemon. Dragonfruit has a mild flavor but a very loud color, don't be taken…
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How's your weekend going, noise maties? As for me I got up with dizziness this morning because of the medicine that I took to ease the bad symptoms of sleep deprivation. But it is not my thing to stay in bed even if I was being pushed to go back to bed. For me, if it's daytime, I'd like to do my usual activities. But of course, I can't deny the fact that if we are not hundred percent in good form, we slow down a bit...and to liven up my spirit, ice cream is the answer, haha.…
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This kitty was hiding from my brother's ever playful dog and she thinks that these overgrown grass can protect her, yes her choice of a hiding place. But the dog got distracted by another cat and have forgotten all about her. So she is safe. I obviously do not pose any danger, it's why she didn't care that I was there taking a photo of her. I don't think that even if I will tell the dog where she is, he will not care. Cats are funny because I think dogs just want to play but…
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I was again inspired to make a refreshing, hearty and nutritious drink yesterday. It's a combination of fresh orange juice, pineapple juice and a few slices of gjnger. It was sublime. I'm going to make it again. Why is this drink good for us? Boosts our immune system, boosts our metabolism, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, nutrient-rich and a lot more. Give it a try! Wishing you all good day / good evening!
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This is how my lunch like when I'm alone. I just prepare or slice fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumber, avocado dressed with apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground salt and pepper. Then I have it with a bit of fruit that's available in the house, hard boiled egg and bread. Really easy. You may be wondering what that black pieces are. They're bread. Yes, I couldn't believe my sister will give me a black food in the form of bread.…
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I love lilies, any lily. Any lily I said, because there are so many types of lilies. In fact, if I am correct, there are over 90 species of lilies. That's a huge number. I am not really good in identifying which type of lily is which. For me they're all beautiful in any color, any shape, any count of petals, etc. Some are scentless, some are fragrant. Anyway, these type of lily in the photo is called Barbados lily/ Easter lily/Amaryllis lily, yup, you call them in any of…
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Although thunderstorm just finished in our place this evening, I should say that we had a better weather today because we have seen Mr. Sunshine longer today than yesterday. We had almost clear sky this morning. And I managed to take my brother's dog out again today. It wasn't a long walk trying to avoid stray dogs who are quite vicious but he is happy enough not to mention he is quite scared of the strays as well. Yes, I am building a good relationship with my new furry…
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I saw this flower on the side of the path where I usually take my brother's dog. In fact, the full stretch of the path on the left side is full of this flower. At first I thought, they're weeds but when I checked google, it's actually an ornamental plant and a medicinal plant. But other parts of the world like the US, I think, calls it weed. Anyways, I don't mind whether it's a weed or not but I'm planning to get some and put them in pots and hopefully I will get some of…
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Things that we do to keep our friendship...The three of us used to be in one place then one of us left for another place, next I left for another place, so one of us stayed where we met and where our friendship blossomed. Thanks to technology and our commitment to each other despite time difference, each has to make a way so we can see each other online and chat at least once a week. And we did just that and still are doing it for friendship's sake. I took the lead. : ) I'm…
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The versatility of avocado. We can enjoy it savory as great additional to salads, spread on toasts with salt and pepper, dips, etc. and we can enjoy it as dessert. I haven't tried making it yet but avocado, chocolate mouse sounds divine. Avocado smoothie tastes magnificent. And this simple frozen avocado in my photos is just fantastic. We had it like ice cream. Our chunky avocado ice cream, the healthiest, guilt-free ice cream ever. : ) Have a "cool" Tuesday, noise maties!!!…
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Weather was not good today since yesterday but still happy enough that it's better than expected. Forecast was worst so when the rain stops for a bit that's already like a treat but then of course it will start to rain again. Hoping for better weather tomorrow for I am missing my walk although I managed to take my brother's dog out that was not enough because like I said rain comes and goes. Sad state our world is facing right now. While we are facing too much rain, other…
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After a few days without seeing the blue sky, today we have seen it finally. And you know what its effect. All positive. After a very wet weather, somehow I want the earth to get dryer. It's exhausting when all is wet. So even the sun went to its hottest today, I am not complaining. I actually appreciated it for a change, haha. I managed to do my walk, yeah, here and there with no worries of getting wet...I hope you guys are having a pretty nice weather as well. Happy…
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It seems that the flower that I have shared to you the other day noise friends, loves a dryer weather for look, I got really excited to see numbers of it on one little plant. One take, six flowers! I had to make sure that the dog won't lift its one hind leg up on these beauties. I'm afraid the smiling minnie root flowers may frown at us the moment the deed is done, haha. We had a very clear blue sky today, it's probably why these flowers are blooming but not the rain…
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This is how sunset looked like this evening. Purplish, nice and tranquil. How marvelous it was. I'd like to share this line that I read from a book, "A long life is a gift of God; a full and fruitful life is your own doing." I think this one is so true. A long life is one thing and a long, full and fruitful life is another. It is really up to us how we spend that gift of long life. And who wouldn't like a full and fruitful life, aye? But of course it is how each individual…
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This is a throwback taken last December. A huge aquarium where I walked through with my sister and bro-in-law going to The View at The Palm. I mean people walk through this aquarium so it's tough taking a photo with nobody's backs, looked like I've been spotted taking a photo. Oh well, come on it must be allowed, right? Yeah, it was a fantastic experience, look at those sharks. They're very pretty. And the fish, just marvelous sight. ♡♡♡ Have a good day / good evening noise…
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Our weather today is not that bad. But weather forecast is not good this week. So I just have to enjoy this moment. For those who are watching their weight and waistline, let me just share a practical solution from what I just read. "The best exercise is to exercise discretion at the dinner table." How practical is that, I was laughing but it is the fact, right? So yeah, I hope that is easy. Actually, check this new diet out..."a new diet that will reduce weight like nothing…
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I noticed this tiny weed flowers where the dog and I usually go. They are so little around 1/8th of an inch or less but despite the size I think they're noticeable because they are white and they look like hair ornaments for a bride or bridesmaids. Meaning they're attractive. Don't you agree? Yeah, I guess I will see more beauties there if I just look closely...Rest assured I'll be sharing them with you if I find something else. : ) Have a lovely Tuesday noise maties!!!…
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These are my fruits of the day yesterday. I had been doing this fruit art with an orange and a kiwifruit and I'm glad that I can keep this art in my phone gallery because this art had disappeared, gone into my mouth in a jiffy. My sister had a bit of this sweet and juicy orange but she can't take the tartness of the kiwifruit. So I consumed all the kiwi slices with gusto. The orange I noticed it's almost the color of a blood orange. So cool. All so refreshing and healthy.…