Get inspired by nature! ~ Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator http://www.4writersandreaders.com
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A writer inspired by nature and human nature
**Photo by Mandy Disher; text added by Natalie
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Comments on: "It is the…" (19)
What a beautiful, and true, quote with a gorgeous picture to go with it.
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Thanks, Michelle. Natalie sure knows how to inspire us! Have a wonderful day, my friend. 🙂 ❤
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That she does. Thanks, and I hope your day has been perfect. Will the storms coming projected to come to New England reach you? Hugs.
Hi, Michelle. Have to respond here. Thankfully, we (here in Central Maine) rarely get inundated with those terrible storms other than clouds and rain (that we need). It’s been a lovely summer and I’ve had a perfectly lovely day. Thanks for the thoughts, my dear friend.
Wishing you a lovely holiday weekend!:)
Hugs,
Bette
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Love Nature’s inspiration! Thanks Bette
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Me too, Mary. Thanks for stopping by to get inspired. May your week be filled with wonders! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks for the reblog, Bette! 🙂 ❤
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Always a pleasure, Natalie! ❤
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It inspires me every day, Bette!
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Same for me, Noelle. It’s impossible not to be enthralled by the intricate beauty and diversity at every stroke of the Master’s hand! Blessings and love to you and yours. ❤
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Nice message and photo, also love the background in the pic. Has an ethereal feel.
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Thank you, Mattie. The wonders of our world never cease to amaze me! 🙂
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Beautiful and definitely inspiring 🙂
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Thanks, DIana! 🙂
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Nature is beauty personified…I love all its moods as they inspire us. Have a wonderful week! 🙂
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I’m with you, Balroop. The wonders never cease! Thanks and you have a wonderful week too! 🙂
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Excellent words to live by.
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I agree, Micki. Have a beautiful week, my friend! ❤
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How beautifully illustrated, words so true.
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Thank you, Karen. May your day be filled with wonders! 🙂
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