Fun Monday - The Blues Define Us
There are many things I thought about sharing that could tell you so much about my little corner of the world. When I first moved here 38 years ago, the local growers of Italian descent were famous for their sweet onions. They still grow them, but the wineries are now the tourist draw. Perhaps people grab a bag of onions when they are in season to compliment their wine purchases. That thought makes me giggle.The rolling wheat fields are picturesque and for many years the backbone of our agricultural economy.
There's the state penitentiary on the hill that houses many guests who would prefer to be somewhere far away.
One university and two colleges keep the town filled with energy in learning, music, and art. One can't walk down the street without being influenced by the culture of youth.
But, the one thing that stands tall above them all are the beautiful Blue Mountains. They are the arms of the seasons that wrap us in their ever changing embrace. They are the giver of streams of living water flowing through the lush valley. They roll their foothills out as a green carpet entrance to any and all who would venture up and in.
The Blues define my valley.
I present to you slide show of photos I've taken over the past few years.
The Blues from pamela on Vimeo.
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Love the one with the birdy.
May I come over for coffee and enjoy your "bliews?" (That's blue+views)
Love the mountain scenes you've shared.
My photos of the 'culture' and scenery is posted for my area now if you'd like to stop by.
You're blessed to live in such a beautiful corner of the world!
Mine is up now too, enjoy!
And thanks for your lovely and insightful comment on my post! Even though I didn't say it, YES! You are right! Cabin fever sets in in earnest round about now (though Mother Nature has given us a few days' respite) and I am indeed feeling trapped in snowy, freezing DC. (Trouble with DC is, it rarely snows enough to really shut everything down. We usually get enough snow so that traffic is a mess, but we're still expected to get out and get to work. Blah!)
Finally - my apologies, I signed up in a hurry and didn't realize that you were using Mr Linky. Thanks for adding me anyway!
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I'm in awe. I'm so glad you posted those.
It looks like such a scenic area in which to live!
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I'm still hoping to get this one done later in the week (when I get home).
I've finally got my post up. Better late than never, I guess.
Our area is defined by Lake Winnebago, the nation's second largest inland freshwater lake, at 28 miles long by 11 miles wide. This coming weekend there will be a sturgeon spearing season on the lake, one of few places in the world where it is possible.
i live in the foothills of blue too ..
the blue ridge mountains ..
I love how you see the beauty in everything that surrounds you. That's what jumps out at me when I see your photos. It's things that we would normally take for granted or just walk by and not notice.
But you obviously see the bigger picture and the beauty that God's creation holds. It shows in your photos, and by sharing it with us, you open our eyes to that beauty. I love that about you!
That makes you the "total" package, Pamela. :>)