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 “It's beauty that captures your attention;
personality which captures your heart.”~ unknown author ~
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 It's the circle of life, and it moves us all, through despair and hope,through faith and love, 'till we find our place, on the path unwinding.~ John, Elton, The Lion King ~
 “If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love,
you have to find the courage to live it.”
~ unknown author ~ *******
 The Capitol Building in Columbia SC  The sculpture of George Washington in front of the building  George Washington is overlooking the new modern Down Town of Columbia,SC  A sculpture of General Wade Hampton at the backside of the building  Nice evening light view from the Capitol Building with sculpture  The South Carolina State Capitol Building in Columbia, SC One of the most popular tourist attractions in Columbia, South Carolina is the SC State Capitol Building. The SC State Capitol Building consists of the South Carolina General Assembly, and the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina.
It is an extremely historic building whose creation began in 1852. However, many events following that year caused delays in its completion. In 1854 what had already been built needed to be torn down because inappropriate materials were used. In 1865 building was suspended due to the war and the destruction in Columbia. In 1885 construction was to continue but the architect died and a new one had to be appointed. By 1907 after an estimated $3,540,000 was spent on the structure, it was almost finished. There are many distinctive architectural designs on the SC State Capitol Building. For example, the copper dome on its roof makes it stand out within the complex. There are also 6 bronze stars on the building, which represent the hits made from Sherman’s tanks in 1865. Today the SC State Capitol Building is home to a number of remarkable monuments and memorials commemorating different people who played a significant role in South Carolina’s history. They also commemorate those who fought and died for the state and the country. Within the SC State Capitol Building is a beautiful portrait and art gallery. Here you will find amazing works of art and portraits of notable members of the Senate and House. Tours are available of the SC State Capitol Building and the grounds. It’s a great highlight of the Columbia area. It’s filled with so much history and is significant of South Carolina government. It’s a terrific learning experience for people of all ages.Read more about here
 A fallen leaf is nothing more
than a summers wave good bye
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 Water has no taste, no color, no odor; it cannot be defined, art relished while ever mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself. It fills us with a gratification that exceeds the delight of the senses.
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 "Dreams do come true, if we only wish hard enough, You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it."~ Sir James Matthew Barrie ~
 I know, it's election day today and the whole world is looking to America and asking who will win the presidential race. I'm not into politics at all, I never was and I never will be. But I hope that Obama wins - America needs to wake up, coming alive again! Anyway, however... this is all that I'm going to say about the political situation...! And now to my red flowers..... A good blog friend of mine, Richard from "An Arkies Musing" - check out his nice blog please! - told me that these red flowers have the very impressive and also more than provocative name, "Naked Ladies"! Well... these are pretty naked ladies, right? :) Of course, I had to find a matching quote for my "Naked Ladies" ... and voila - here is what I think is great and wisely said: Can you imagine a world without men?
No crime and lots of happy fat women.
~ Nicole Hollander ~**********
 Gardening, I told myself, is the most sociable of hobbies. The very nature of one's field of activities demands an audience. No one wants flowers to blush unseen or waste their sweetness.
~ Barbara Cheney ~
 At first cock-crow the ghosts must go
Back to their quiet graves below.
~ Theodosia Garrison ~
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
 Just the other day, it seems, the kids were running through the house, slamming doors, breaking glass, making noise. Time goes by so quickly. Sometimes everything seems so fleeting.~ Perry Como ~
 When witches go riding,and black cats are seen,the moon laughs and whispers,‘tis near Halloween.~Author Unknown
 The blacksmith at Middleton Place is working on his pieces He is also creating pretty art work Everything one need in a horse barn, the blacksmith is making it too Some decorative items crafted from the blacksmith The blacksmith at work(ALL the photographs on my blog from Middleton Place are NOT for sale!) I've found a poem about the blacksmith. I'm sure, some of you remember this one well from your time back in school, right? Enjoy!
The Village BlacksmithUnder a spreading chestnut treeThe village smithy stands;The smith, a mighty man is he,With large and sinewy hands;And the muscles of his brawny armsAre strong as iron bands.His hair is crisp, and black, and long,His face is like the tan;His brow is wet with honest sweat,He earns whate'er he can,And looks the whole world in the face,For he owes not any man.Week in, week out, from morn till night,You can hear his bellows blow;You can hear him swing his heavy sledge,With measured beat and slow,Like a sexton ringing the village bell,When the evening sun is low.And children coming home from schoolLook in at the open door;They love to see the flaming forge,And hear the bellows roar,And catch the burning sparks that flyLike chaff from a threshing-floor.He goes on Sunday to the church,And sits among his boysHe hears the parson pray and preach,He hears his daughter's voice,Singing in the village choir,And it makes his heart rejoice.It sounds to him like her mother's voice,Singing in Paradise!He needs must think of her once more,How in the grave she lies;And with his hard, rough hand he wipeA tear out of his eyes.Toiling,--rejoicing,--sorrowing,Onward through life he goes;Each morning sees some task begin,Each evening sees it close;Something attempted, something done,Has earned a night's repose.Thanks, thanks to thee, my worthy friend,For the lesson thou hast taught!Thus at the flaming forge of lifeOur fortunes must be wrought;Thus on its sounding anvil shapedEach burning deed and thought!Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem: The Village Blacksmith
 There are always two people in every picture:
the photographer and the viewer.~ Ansel Adams ~
 “I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” ~ Jimmy Dean ~
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