Think Cool - Be Cool

It's Photo Challenge time!
This challenge is the brain child of Donna at The Brenda Photo Challenge. Each of the challenges has a different host and a different theme.

I am hosting this challenge and the theme I have chosen is BE COOL!

Ways to beat the heat! Or what you think is cool! You pick as long as it's COOL!

For more information on the challenge visit The Brenda Photo Challenge. If you are posting for the challenge sign in at The Brenda Photo Challenge.

Also be sure to visit Donna's to see what others have posted.



It is currently 101 degrees outside, 38 degrees Celsius, it's hot. While adding photos I thought about this little fella who lives in downtown Walla Walla. He is called The Thinker and he seems to be pondering something very important. On a day like today I wonder what he is concentrating on right now.
Do you suppose he is thinking about the lovely cool water in the fountain?

I think he would really like to hop right into the middle of the fountain.
I am pretty sure he would rather be sitting on this nice cool rock instead of that hot lily pad.
Mr. Frog is not the only one thinking of water on days like today. As you can see this Gerber Daisy also enjoys a nice glass of ice cold water.
Just as the frog and the flower I too love a icy sip of water on a very hot day.

The colder the better.
If the ice water doesn't cool me off I can always remind myself of last winter.

Give Your Thoughts Wings

Sometimes, if you aren't sure about something, you just have to jump off the bridge and grow your wings on the way down.

Danielle Steel

An Interesting Thought

Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about?
It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world.

It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it?
There would be no scope for imagination then, would there?

Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

Are You Distracted by Shiny Things?

I saw this antique car on the street last weekend and was immediately distracted. Now I have no idea on the model or year but it was shiny!

To be distracted by other shiny things go HERE!

Looking for Lunch - Wordless Wednesday

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The Next Photo Challenge

August 1st: THE BRENDA PHOTO CHALLENGE

This challenge is the brain child of Donna at The Brenda Photo Challenge. Each of the challenges has a different host and a different theme.

I will be hosting the next challenge on Saturday August 1st and I hope all of you will join us for this event.

The theme I have chosen is Cool! Well I know it will be cool but that is the challenge - BE COOL! Ways to beat the heat! Or what you think is cool! You pick as long as it's COOL!

For more information on the challenge visit The Brenda Photo Challenge.

Farmers' Market Challenge, A Thank You and a Question

The Farmers' Market Challenge was a great success, thanks to all of you who took part it became a worldwide event. To each and every one of you who participated a big Thank You!

From large public markets to backyard gardens we saw an abundance of fruits, vegetable, honey, breads, meat, eggs, and so much more. We learned that we can raise our own herbs and vegetables or support our local farmers by buying their products.



Now, I have a question for you. Would you like to do this one more time this year? Possibly late September or early October?

A Thought for Your Day

Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different.

Katherine Mansfield

The Farmers' Market Challenge - UPDATE

The Farmers' Market Challenge has gone Worldwide.

There have been more markets added since yesterday. Please stop by and check out all of the participants in the challenge. You don't want to miss these great markets and the great produce available in their locations. Please visit everyone and leave a comment to let them know you appreciate their efforts.

The Farmers' Market Challenge is now OPEN

Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Farmers' Market Challenge.

The purpose of this challenge is to raise awareness for purchasing locally produced foods. Be it fruits, vegetables, dairy products or related items we want to know what's available where you live.

This is for everyone. If you have a Farmers' Market in your area we would like to see your photos. If you don't have a farmers' market how about a roadside produce stand? Or maybe you grow your own vegetables? Do you raise chickens or geese, do you use the eggs? We want to see your photos. The Challenge will be open all weekend so you still have time to post.

Participants may now sign in. You should have you photos and/or story posted on your blog before you sign in. You can link any and all of your farmers' market posts. Mr. Linky is very easy to use, just follow the instructions. If you have any questions or problems my email address is on my profile.

The Walla Walla, WA Farmers' Market

Walla Walla, Washington is one of the primary agriculture-producing regions in the state. Walla Walla county’s most important commercial crop is wheat, and it ranks among the top in the state in this crop’s production. Other local crops include asparagus, spinach, potatoes, green peas, alfalfa hay, barley, corn, grapes, string and lima beans, and Walla Walla Sweet Onions.

Of course the Walla Walla Sweets are readily available.
Peaches and apricots, oh my those look yummy!
Walla Walla county sits on the northeastern border of Oregon. Our neighbors just to the south bring local products to the farmers market. You might see some of these containers in your local grocery store.

Hermiston, Oregon is famous for their watermelons.

Locally produced honey is the best way to go, always support your local bee keepers.
Vineyards and wineries are an important and growing industry in the county. There are 64 wineries and 40 vineyards in the area.

Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival

Sweety Onion welcomes you to the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival.

Being an onion festival you would expect to find onions, sweet onions.


Maybe even some onions that you can eat.
Besides onions there were things to see and buy, some were for a good cause.

Lots of vendors if got hungry or thirsty.

Maybe a little caramel popcorn.
Sweety Onion says thanks for coming.

Thoughtful Behavior

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.

Martha Washington

The Farmers' Market Challenge

The Farmers' Market Challenge is this Saturday, the 25TH.

I want to remind you about the Farmers' Market Challenge. This is for everyone. If you have a Farmers' Market in your area we would like to see your photos. If you don't have a farmers' market how about a roadside produce stand? Or maybe you grow your own vegetables? Do you raise chickens or geese, do you use the eggs? We want to see your photos.

The purpose of this challenge is to raise awareness for purchasing locally produced foods. Be it fruits, vegetables, dairy products or related items we want to know what's available where you live.

How will this work? All you have to do is post photos and/or a story on your blog on or before Saturday, July 25th. When you have it posted come back to my blog and add your link.

We will be using Mr. Linky to sign up, if you haven't used it before it is very simple and easy to do. I will post Mr. Linky on Friday the 24th. If anyone has problems with the sign-in my email address is on my profile.

No matter how big, no matter how small we want to see your photos. Plan your post now and spread the word, let's see if we can make this a worldwide event.
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Wordless Wednesday - The Chase Is On!

No squirrels, or cats, were harmed in the filming of this sequence. Click on any photo to enlarge. Wordless Wednesday photos approved by Miss Cindi Lou Who.



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