Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Time Travel Thursday #44 - After the Rain


Welcome to the 44th Time Travel Thursday linky party at the Brambleberry Cottage!

Are you ready to do some traveling? Great; 'cause time never stands still!



Have you ever taken the time to contemplate the miracle of rain—
its many wondrous functions?


It cleanses and refreshes the earth.







It encourages and nourishes new growth.




Without it, it would be impossible to create all the extraordinary beauty we experience in nature.




I love wandering the grounds around Brambleberry Cottage after a rain—in quiet contemplation.
It refreshes and encourages me and nourishes my soul.  ; )


Linking to Susan's for Outdoor Wednesday, Mary's for Share the Love Wednesday, Tracie's for Cottage Flora Thursdays, Cindy's for Show and Tell Friday, Deborah Jean's/Amy's for Farmgirl and Farm Friend Friday, Tricia's for Photo Feature Friday, Beverly's for Pink Saturday and Amy for Homestead Revival.

IF YOU LINK TO THE PARTY, PLEASE BE SURE TO LINK BACK TO THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE ON YOUR BLOG.

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29 comments:

  1. very merry vintage styleMay 11, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Amazing photo of that rose--beautiful! Thanks for hosting!
    Mary

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  2. very merry vintage styleMay 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Liz--Amazing photo of that rose--beautiful! Thanks for hosting... and for linking to my link party!
    Mary

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  3. MarthaMay 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Love the picture of the cherries! and the flowers and greenery are beautiful too! Like I said last week, Mother Nature just can't be beat! Thanks again for hosting and have a wonderful week!

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  4. Lavender and LinenMay 11, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Your pictures are so lovely. I love to sit in the garden after a rain as well. We have really been blessed with the rain this year. Oops...I accidentially entered twice. I tried to delete but...it's not working. I'm sorry.
    Thanks again for hosting.

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  5. Chris at Red Gate FarmMay 11, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Oh those cherries look amazing!! Can hardly wait for ours in July :)

    ~Chris

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  6. bjMay 11, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Did you take the cherry photo? It is awesome!!
    Thanks, girl, for hosting.
    xo bj

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  7. Mary Ann PickettMay 11, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    The rain drops make everything look so fresh.

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  8. La Vie QuotidienneMay 11, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Rain...the wonderful elixer and something we never seem to get enough of in Southern California. It creates miracles!

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  9. ChristieMay 12, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    The pix are BEAUTIFUL!! Counting my blessings tonight that we had very little damage after the storm last night..neighbors lost huge trees and dock destroyed. This post reminds me to keep my eyes fixed on my blessings instead of the mishaps. Cherry picture...incredible! Christie

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  10. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Beautiful photos and garden!
    Have a nice day,kisses:)

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 12, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Liz! : )

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  12. Sherry@Back2VintageMay 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Inspiring stroll around the cottage...Gorgeous photos!!!

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  13. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    wonderful photos!! We received rain here along with some snow too yesterday! I love watching it gather into big juicy balls on the awnings then plopping on the ground to nourish my plants. Just put than in my journal as one of my 100 gifts to be thankful for yesterday in fact!

    Thanks for asking my to join your fun party today!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  14. Fishtail CottageMay 12, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks for linking your post to Cottage Flora Thursday's (adore your cherry tree!) xoox, tracie

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  15. The French HutchMay 12, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Oh, I love a rainy day occasionally. You've heard "April Showers make May Flowers". So true. Beautiful photographs, you have lovely flowers in the gardens.
    Thanks for hosting the meme. Hope your day is wonderful......

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  16. SusieMay 12, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    These pictures are Masterpieces!

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  17. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Miracles...rain...oh yes, especially when the land needs that thirsting quench of soul drenching nourishment...Miracles in Alabama...people from all over the USA coming to assist those whose life has been devastated by the storms...It is a bitter-sweet miracle...just when you think no kindness & love is left in this world...God gives us the miracle of a helping hand! Blessings, Tiffany

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  18. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Rain is a true miracle especially when the land is in need of that drenching soul soaking nourishment! Another miracle...people from all over the United States coming to offer a helping hand to families that have lost everything during the devastating storms! People that they do not even know. People willing to show kindness and love and ask nothing in return....Thanks for sharing, tiffany

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  19. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Who in the world ever needs to buy a magazine when we have such beautiful posts as this.
    I love the new growth pine cones.
    Thank you for post such beauty.

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  20. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Awesome captures of the rain on your plants ... I love the sound & smell of rain.

    Have a beautiful PINK weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    5 Day GIVEAWAY, pop over

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  21. martiniaMay 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I was just over at Your Beautiful Blog, and I'm your newest FOLLOWER. I would LOVE to have you FOLLOW ME TOO :) Blessings :)

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  22. Elise Ann WormuthMay 14, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Lovely sequence -- just beautiful.

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  23. FaithMay 14, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Liz, Hi...thank you for stopping at my place, and for leaving a comment. You have a beautiful blog here...I look forward to coming back and catching up on all the eye candy..beautiful picture.

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  24. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    What a lovely post. Happy Pink Saturday. Please feel free to visit my blog http://laraslovelycreations.blogspot.com/

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  25. Annie JeffriesMay 15, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Everything looks so fresh and renewed. We had rain here last night. I'll havee to go out and check my azalea and see if there are any raindrops left.

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  26. Fishtail CottageMay 16, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Those cherries look scrumptious! Thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday...xoxo, tracie

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  27. Just Trying To Save MoneyMay 17, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    So beautiful!!

    Come link up your garden posts ever Tuesday at
    http://www.justtryingtosavemoney.com/2011/05/frugal-gardening-pick-your-own-farms.html

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  28. TriciaMay 18, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Your pictures look so pretty! I love close up shots :)

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  29. LydiaMay 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Rain? I'm a southern California girl. I love rain because it means it is a vacation. Even when we are at work- it changes the tempo.

    Thank you for the post!

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