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Walking on Sunshine

Do your thoughts run wild, do you think too much, if the sun comes out and brightens the day? Does it really matter, those inconsequential pieces of wrong logic running through your head? if you can close your eyes and imagine warm thoughts as you walk through life? Does it matter? Truly, does it?

Let's go for our #WednesdayWalk with @Tattoodjay. You can see his post here. It has all the rules guidelines so that you can join too! Get your shoes on! We are going now! Let's start here, in the front yard, where the flowers are basking in the extra nutrients the rainwater has provided.

The rain came down in buckets last night, accompanied by thunder and a side of lightening.

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We all know how this story ends, right? These guys are about a one minute walk from my house. My housing area has few farms surrounding it and it always makes for a nice view when you get too much city in your eyes. Ah! The best of both worlds. I cut through the pasture because there is no bull there today! Hehe.

Otherwise, it is the long way for me!

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Oh, yes. My Tree of Life. You know this one and several others. I post them weekly, as I pass them as I go for my walk. Close to my home. I love the huge trees surrounding my life. Oh, hug a tree today and embrace its size. I think of how this mighty oak was but a tiny acorn once upon a time. Nature never ceases to amaze me. They do their due diligence and give off oxygen, all the while making our earth a more beautiful place.

I love my neighborhood, as most people do. When I think about moving, I wonder if I will find this kind of peace surrounding me? Will I want to spend hours meandering about? Will I find new cows to talk to? More importantly, can I lose the bull?

Tell me Tell me Tell me, do.


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It is a short walk through the woods as I make my way to the Civil War Battlefield. Virginia is littered with battlefields and historical landmarks. I love living here where it is steeped in history and always has something going on.

I have never felt at a loss for culture nor the farming community. You can have both within minutes of any city here. Literally. It is one of the redeeming things this area gives you - after taking in the fact that the traffic is normally horrific.

You can't have everything. But you can have a #WednesdayWalk!

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This fencing surrounds most of the Civil War Battlefields and was used in that time frame. You will see it used throughout Virginia, Maryland and some parts of Pennsylvania. I haven't noted any in Ohio, but, somehow, I am sure there is some.

I was never really fond of its look, however, I have come to appreciate its significance as part of a historical landmark of a time. I guess it is all in how you perceive things.

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I am enjoying the profuse blooming of these roses. The rain and the cooler temperatures last week surely gave these beauties a boost. Breathe in that aroma and see if it doesn't transport you to heaven. Oh, yes.

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Don't forget to look up! You might miss the best part of your day!

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Thank you so much for joining me on my #WednesdayWalk. I had a wonderful time showing off what makes my day in this area. There is so much to see, so much to do and truly remarkable people to do it with. Life is good. Embrace it!

Love is all around you!


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Flowers. There must always be flowers. This picture is dedicated to #WednesdayYellow #ColorChallenge by @Kalemandra who colors my world every day.

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¸.♥´¸.•♥¨) Let the sun shine in on your life So the joy may touch your soul (¸.•´♥ (¸.•´ ♥


And just that quick, this show is over. Tag me and I will visit you too! Thank you for allowing me to muse about and as always, I wish you a wonderful day!

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I always post this poem down at the bottom of my posts. It is one that has become so near and dear to my heart. I only post the most famous part of it, but, wanted to post it in its entirety today.

they set my aunts house on fire i cried the way women on tv do folding at the middle like a five pound note. i called the boy who use to love me tried to ‘okay’ my voice i said hello he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying, and these are what my prayers look like; dear god i come from two countries one is thirsty the other is on fire both need water.

later that night i held an atlas in my lap ran my fingers across the whole world and whispered, "where does it hurt?" it answered,

"everywhere" "everywhere" "everywhere"

warsan shire


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Comments · 36

  • @quillfire(62)· 2555d

    @dswigle,

    Beautiful pics, Denise.

    Quill

  • @hangin(73)· 2559d

    Do you really want to move you have so much beauty around you and those beautiful cows will miss you lose the bull and stay there ....lol :)

  • @ketcom(74)· 2559d

    Beautiful write-up and pictures. Home is where your heart is they say. I love historical dwellings, I give one something to think about and talk about. Cheers.

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  • @lenasveganliving(69)· 2559d

    Hello my Dear Denisse..............you know we have Oak tree front of our house, but its still young compare the one on your photo. I know they can grow very tall, we had them in Slovakia too. They are beautiful trees and I love that photo including the rest of your stunning shots.

    And then, there are the sweet words that only you know how to put together so magically 🌸💖🌸

    Also, you are so right about the connection between nature and the city. We have the same here, but also right about the traffic! Insanity, lol.

  • @brittandjosie(76)· 2559d

    You always have such beautiful pictures and all tags combined

  • @arcange(79)· 2560d

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  • @owasco(73)· 2560d

    Crooked fence! Unlike you, I love them. Not fun I suppose if you have to mow around them, but let some goats at it and you'll be fine. That is an especially splendid pix of your tree of life today. And THAT SKY!

  • @sunscape(75)· 2560d

    Oh, how I love cows. How great that you have the best of both worlds and can enjoy a forest too, full of majestic trees to love on. I hope you find a home where you can still enjoy everything you love in your own backyard.

  • @joanstewart(75)· 2560d

    Best of both worlds, how lucky you are close enough to get groceries and other homely requirements, far enough to feel like you living on a farm!

    Happy smiling faces of flowers greeting you after showers, no bull among the cows, great break into the wooded area....

    All in all a wonderful walk with you again today Denise under an amazing blue sky.

  • @vibesforlife(65)· 2560d

    really love the cow's expression - she is like I dont want you to click me but anywaysss gurrll :P

  • @free-reign(67)· 2560d

    This is awesome! I grew up on a farm, and I wonder how being close to the sounds of traffic affect the cows in the pastures. It must be a wonderful thing to have them so close though, considering where you live. The roses are so beautiful!

  • @trudeehunter(72)· 2560d

    I can certainly understand why you love your neighbourhood @dswigle The picturesque scenery so close to the city and I love your quote, "You can't have everything. But you can have a #WednesdayWalk!" Nice one!

  • @enjar(79)· 2560d

    Always too many thoughts. My brain wants me to get out 14 pieces of content of which it’s willing to work with me on zero of them so far! Summer was far too nice to want spend too much of it in doors.

    Around here we have some what I believe are alpacas. No cutting into that field to walk though it the owners are a bit protective. Wish I had my camera with me when there where babies it was amazing to see a while back!

  • @enial13(51)· 2560d

    Awesome photos!

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  • @nelinoeva(75)· 2560d

    You always bring the sunshine with your posts. ☀️❤ Such a delightful walk, so serene.

  • @toddrjohnson(54)· 2560d

    I grew up in eastern Ohio and I have never seen that style of fencing anywhere in Ohio. Spent a lot of time in Lexington, Ky too and have not seen it there, of course in Lexington you mostly see old stone walls and white painted fences.

  • @blueeyes8960(71)· 2560d

    @dswigle - I just love your posts so much. With all the negativity you can find at a glance, I know I can always come to your house for some uplifting.
    Watch out for that bull, sounds like he might be a meanie!

  • @dmcamera(62)· 2560d

    Thanks. I can tell you love where you live. Georgia has fences like that too around Civil War battlefields!

  • @riverflows(82)· 2560d

    What a beautiful walk.. history, nature, trees and cows... cant beat it!!! Reminds me of my old home in UK.

    And now I have WALKING ON SUNSHINE stuck in my head lol...ear worm!!

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  • @gingbabida(67)· 2560d

    And I so love this #WednesdayWalk of yours, Denise. I miss these cows, I think I haven't seen them for quite a while in your posts. Hahaha. 😂 Or maybe because I have been away for so long. I don't know. But I remember the lovely trees. I guess it is the same tree with vines growing on them. Or maybe its another tree. Hahaha! 😂🤣

    I love the fact that you have the best of both worlds--city as well as nature! Both are at your disposal. Can anyone be more fortunate?!? Lol. 😂

    Thank you for taking us for a walk. Have a lovely evening.

  • @redheadpei(72)· 2560d

    Your photos and words are beautiful, Denise. ♥️ 🌺 You will have a hard time finding another neighbourhood like this one with nature at your fingertips. Even though I was raised on a farm, I am scared of the bull and would not go near the pasture if one was there. It saddens me to see the battlefields of the civil war. I live in Canada but used to have dreams and some visions of the civil war soldiers. I seemed to be in Richmond in the dreams. ( never been there in this lifetime). Some soldiers were injured and others on horseback. Upon waking I was confused by the different hats they wore. The injured wore the smaller rounded peaked hat and others the wider brimmed Slough hat.

  • @lightsplasher(75)· 2560d

    Nice walking photos! I like the cow and tree one a lot. Those fences are an interesting design and have a lot more character than the barbed wire you see a lot. It has been slightly raining most of the day over here so I will not be doing much walking. At least my back is feeling much better. !trdo

  • @birdsinparadise(68)· 2560d

    You are absolutely darling @dswigle! I love reading your posts, they always make me smile. The photos you share with us are precious, the details, wow! I can't imagine you would want to move away from that little piece of heaven, with the wildlife and your flowers!!!! Beautiful, beautiful :)

  • @old-guy-photos(77)· 2560d

    Wow those sunny photos are out of this world. Those high doses of sunshine and happiness are really working out well for you. Ever photo you post you look more amazing than the last! Send a bit of that sun and shine up north. We got a monsoon going on here!

  • @mers(73)· 2560d

    Thank you for the lovely images, I love them all. You are lucky to be able to have these walks close to nature. And oh, just quickly, thanks for the tip you gave yesterday. I have to find that comment of yours to thank you... Have a lovely Wednesday evening!

  • @lizelle(79)· 2560d

    What a wonderful and beautiful world we live in and your part of the world is particularly gorgeous judging from these stunning photos! Just lovely @dswigle:)

  • @kamrunnahar(67)· 2560d

    It is really pretty walking on sunshine and nice flowers too.

  • @momzillanc(62)· 2560d

    Nice poem. I love photographing rural spaces and animals. Cows are a favorite subject. I'm not sure why… maybe it's those big cow eyes. :D

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  • @bluemoon(78)· 2560d

    Although I can send TRDO daily, I forget to do so. I am trying to repair it now, I hope it works ...!trdo

  • @petrarodriguez(71)· 2561d

    Muy elegante combinacion de flores,animales y arboles para engalanar este post @dswigle,las imagenes lindas con esa nitidez y sutileza que usted sabe poner a cada publicacion para el deleite de sus seguidores,enhorabuena amiga,gracias por deleitarme con cada uno de sus trabajos,saludos,Dios la cuide y feliz tarde

  • @bluemoon(78)· 2561d

    Those are your neighborhoods, I'd never say I'm in Washington DC (are they there?) ... and you want to change the house?

  • @shuvo35(71)· 2561d

    Beautiful photography, enjoy your happy Wednesday

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  • @tattoodjay(83)· 2561d

    Walking n Sunshine what a greta title and song I have it in my head now as I type this :) How cool its a short walk to go through the pasture and being a country scene especially when no Bulls are there, always love your tree shots and all those lush greens, And then you throw in that wickedly cool Olde style fence i have to love this post

    Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :) thanks for this great post and being an active member and super Guide of @steemusa !tip

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