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Description from Kathryn R: My daughter and son-in-law live in Northern California, my sister and brother-in-law in Southern California. They live dangerously close to the raging apocalyptic wild fires ravaging California. My daughter says the smoke in San Francisco, where she lives, is horrible! My heart is breaking for them and those who had to leave their homes, only to return to embers and ashes. I pray for you, California, that out of the ashes you will rise and renew like The Phoenix.
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- MH on “Blessed Lughnasadh”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “Blessed Lughnasadh”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “acorns”:
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- Granny Nancy on “White Hot Beach”:
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- SF Girl on “Under a Paisley Sun”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “Under a Paisley Sun”:
“Congrats on your great retro 60's and 70's POD!! I lost my comment when…” read »
- MH on “Under a Paisley Sun”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “missing”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “Clash of the Titans”:
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- MH on “Clash of the Titans”:
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- Granny Nancy on “Colors for Fall and Winter”:
“Thanks ya'll. This one was really fun.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Colors for Fall and Winter”:
“Congrats on your outstanding POD! I look forward to seeing your picks every day.…” read »
- Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Colors for Fall and Winter”:
“You are knocking your picks out of the park! Congrats on your lovely POD!…” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Come on Autumn”:
“I can relate, Nancy! We've had a solid month of triple digit temps here. …” read »
- SilverCords aka Judy on “Colors for Fall and Winter”:
“Beautiful colors for fall and would make some very nice pieces! Congratulations on your POD,…” read »
- MH on “Colors for Fall and Winter”:
“Pretty pretty pretty- congratulations!!…” read »
- MH on “Sacred Saffron”:
“Great color- congratulations!!…” read »
- Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “White Hot Beach”:
“WOOZA! Missed this for sure! We no longer attend Little Black Dress events ... this would…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Celestial”:
“Nancy, this is gorgeous! I believe it will become a POD!…” read »
- Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Sacred Saffron”:
“How did I miss this outstanding pick? Some days ... congrats on your POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Sacred Saffron”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “jotunheim prayer beads”:
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- Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Come on Autumn”:
“Oh .......... fall colors are my favorite! Love this, Nancy!…” read »
- Chali-o on “Come on Autumn”:
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- Melody F on “Greek Island Beaches”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “Greek Island Beaches”:
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- SilverCords aka Judy on “Greek Island Beaches”:
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- Granny Nancy on “Greek Island Beaches”:
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- SF Girl on “Lavender”:
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- Granny Nancy on “Purple Power”:
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- Granny Nancy on “Little Orchids”:
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- MH on “Little Orchids”:
“Very pretty- congratulations!!…” read »
- Mary – Sweet Chick on “Come on Autumn”:
“Oh Yeah!!! Lovin' this Autumn temptation!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Come on Autumn”:
“Nancy, what a dreamy fall pick! Unfortunately our fall won't begin until November of December.…” read »
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On Aug 24, 2020 at 1:37 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:What a beautiful pick commemorating the horrific wildfires. Prayers for everyone in the area of the wildfires. It must be unbearable for people who had to leave their homes and people with allergies. Prayers for those people and the fire fighters.
On Aug 24, 2020 at 1:48 pm #
Kathryn R says:Thank you, Pam. Prayers especially the firefighters, some who came from out-of-state!
On Aug 24, 2020 at 2:24 pm #
Melody F says:Prayers for all who are currently in dangerous situations. Your pick is a hopeful sign that those who are affected by the fires may overcome their loss. I haven’t noticed the Phoenix button berfore.
On Aug 24, 2020 at 3:52 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Your pick is lovely but the fires are horrid. I read that the SCU fire is approaching 350,000 acres. can’t even imagine how big that is. Very scary.
On Aug 24, 2020 at 5:39 pm #
Maggies Mom says:So sad … prayers for residents, firefighters, families and pets, and wildlife who are all terribly disrupted and dislocated.
On Aug 26, 2020 at 8:19 pm #
Chali-o says:I like the little touch of green you added. It gives hope of new growth.
On Aug 26, 2020 at 11:56 pm #
CKitty says:My prayers are with you and your family. It’s been hard time and the firefighters are working so hard.
On Aug 27, 2020 at 12:08 am #
Kathryn R says:Thank you CKitty. Chali-o, that’s what I appreciate about that Phoenix button.
On Aug 27, 2020 at 1:01 am #
MH says:God bless your family, Kathryn.
On Aug 27, 2020 at 6:49 pm #
Kathryn R says:Thank you, MH! My sister is almost 80 and the heat and smoke are hard on her. My son-in-law has allergies so it’s hard on him. Praying for gentle soaking rains (NOT deluge) to stop the fires and clear the air.
On Aug 29, 2020 at 5:11 pm #
BevB says:Kathryn- I don’t know how I missed this one. Great picks! I hope your family are safe and doing well.
On Sep 05, 2020 at 11:43 am #
Kathryn R says:Thank you, Bev. Same to you.