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A Photo a Week Challenge: Natural Lighting

Posted on August 10, 2021 by johnvic8

The challenge this week from Nancy Merrill is to share a photograph taken with natural light. During a visit to the Atlanta Botanic Garden several years ago, I was privileged to view a number of Chihuly masterpieces in the garden. … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Assurances

Posted on April 12, 2021 by johnvic8

After a long absence I am happy to rejoin the meme In a Vase on Monday, sponsored by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. With no garden on a third-floor screened porch, I am left to enjoy such flowers as … Continue reading →

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Sixth Blogging Anniversary

Posted on January 28, 2020 by johnvic8

I was pleased to receive a note from WordPress today marking the sixth anniversary of A Walk in the Garden. It’s hard to realize that 602 posts have made it out of my word processor, but here I am looking forward … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 28, 2019 by johnvic8

This is a day to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. I am particularly grateful at this time of year for family and friends, for decent octogenarian health, and for the addition of another generation added to my … Continue reading →

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Things I See Around the Beach: Birds

Posted on August 16, 2019 by johnvic8

We recently spent a delightful week at Topsail Beach, NC. One thing I particularly enjoy at the beach is bird-watching. Let me share videos of two groups with you. A flight of marine birds: A flight of Marine birds: Which … Continue reading →

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Things I See Around Town: Mary Grigg’s Garden

Posted on July 12, 2019 by johnvic8

Several weeks ago I visited a beautiful garden in Mint Hill, NC. Mary Griggs began developing her two acre garden almost 25 years ago, and what she has created is nothing short of breathtaking. Mary told me was inspired by … Continue reading →

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A Graduation Feast

Posted on May 13, 2019 by johnvic8

This past weekend many in our family gathered to celebrate my granddaughter Kate’s graduation from The University of South Carolina. After four years of dedicated work, she finished with wonderful grades, a host of friends, and one proud grandfather. My … Continue reading →

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Things I See Around Town: A Tulip Viewing Party

Posted on April 1, 2019 by johnvic8

My friend Noell plants hundreds of tulips each year, and she and Jim invite friends each spring for a viewing. Yesterday a cool, cloudy morning changed into a warm sunny afternoon, and Noell and Jim welcomed us into one of … Continue reading →

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A Mark in Time

Posted on January 28, 2019 by johnvic8

In our culture we revere as special a day that marks an anniversary–a birth, a marriage, a graduation, a start-up–whatever is a new beginning. Today is one of those special days for me…the FIFTH anniversary of A Walk in the Garden. I … Continue reading →

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This Special Day

Posted on December 25, 2018 by johnvic8

A Christmas wish to all for a time of peace throughout our world. May 2019 be a year of generosity–given and received.

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