Imagery by Kimberly

Bloom

Welcome!

It is here where you will find my random thoughts and images as I see, feel, and live them.

And it is my honor to share them with you.

It is my hope that as long as we are in this world, you and I will continue to grow and yes ...

B L O O M.

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Swan Speak

"We did good didn't we Papa?"

"Yes we did Mama. Yes we did."

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A Pretty Morning

I spent some time early this morning photographing my friend Lori's outdoor gardens and entertaining areas. Everything was so pretty, I didn't want to leave.

Even the fallen bougainvillea was pretty.

Yes, everything was so pretty.

And so dear Lori.

:-)

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The assumption was the tree would be removed with a stump remaining at the ground.

Me being me and probably the most stubborn person in the world I asked for as much of a stump to be left as possible.

I am so happy that not only was the stump not taken to the ground but it was left at about 10 feet tall. You can see it from the street. And rightfully so. Such a beautiful stump it is in its testimonial to the life it once supported.

Speaking of life, I think a vine growing up and around the stump would be wonderful don't you think? And I am loving these potted plants and birdhouse perched on top. I can see this view from Daisy Cottage's living room window and that makes me happy too.

I really know what it feels like to be a tree hugger now. I want to hug this stump and squeeze it tight. I am just so grateful that it is still in sight.

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I Spy Something Pink

Papa Goose and Little Mama have new babies! And a new "Pinkie" to love.

Across the street from where they live on the lake is a beautiful rose garden with the most beautiful pink roses ...

And also across the street from where they live is this lovely pink house ...

If I lived here I would have to have a "Duck Crossing" "Duck, Swan, Goose Crossing" sign for sure.

;)

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I Only Have Eyes For You

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The Unspoken Language of Motherhood

Happy Mother's Day!

A mother's love is universal.
No words needed to understand.

Love,

Kim

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Papa Please Preach

We are listening Papa Goose. We are listening.

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Sentimental Journey

*click on image to see sweet baby ...

What does one do when one is a sentimental one and her tree is falling down and her tears are also simultaneously falling down but she really does know that in the big scheme of things in this precious life that this is so not very tragic and actually not very tragic at all and actually a blessing that she even had a tree to grieve?

She realizes that though her tears may fall for a tree, they also are falling for all losses - big and small and in between.

This she knows. Because she knows herself.

So she reminds herself that she was very blessed to live beside and under such a beautiful tree for all of these cottage days and for that she must be grateful.

And then she does what she usually does - she soothes her soul with whatever it is that makes her soul soothe in this moment and in this now.

And she is so grateful. Fallen tree and all.

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The Tree

It was love at first sight as you know. The house with its porch and its tree had me at hello.

The tree that the original owners planted in 1922 has been here for 91 years.

I have been here for 8 of them.

I have treasured this tree. I have loved looking out of the windows and seeing its beauty. I have loved the shade it has provided. I have loved capturing the magical light that has danced through its leaves with my lens.

But most of all I have loved getting to know all of the squirrels and birds who have called this tree home. A heavenly haven it has been for all of them indeed.

Today we must say goodbye to the tree. For everything there is a season and its time in the sun is done.

While I know in my mind that this is true it is going to take a while for my heart to listen.

Goodbye beautiful tree. I will never forget you.

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Feeling Tipsy

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Free to Be

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Up Close and Personal

*click on any image to view in large

(please bear with me as I try to figure out the spacing here on the new computer)

Up close and personal AND precious.

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A Little Time Out..

I have a new computer and I am trying to learn enough about it to be able to use it!

;-)

I will be back in a few days!

Love,

Kim

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Thursday's Babies

The world is a little sweeter now with these two in it.

♥

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Sleepy One

Some of us who were blessed to see this sleepy one were worried that something might be wrong as he or she was really wobbly and really sleepy but our wise positive friend, Jess, assured us that the baby was just tired from being born.