Reluctant refugee from the "no longer hospitable'" Stumble Upon blogging community. The photos and quotes posted on these pages have been discovered on the internet and credit is given if the original poster is known. If you are the original photographer/creator of any of the photos used here, please let me know

15th May 2013

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…joy accompanied me as I walked…
~Anais Nin~

…joy accompanied me as I walked…

~Anais Nin~

Tagged: flowersspringfieldnatureoutdoorswomangirlwreathlong hairjoyfulredheadbloomingplantslandscapebeauty

13th May 2013

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Serenity: lying on your back on sun-warmed grass, staring into a lush green canopy, listening to the rustling of the leaves…

Serenity: lying on your back on sun-warmed grass, staring into a lush green canopy, listening to the rustling of the leaves…

Tagged: treesspringleavesbranchesnaturebeautygreenlushcanopy

4th May 2013

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….and the winner is…
(Totally love the 3D look)

….and the winner is…

(Totally love the 3D look)

Tagged: irisesJapanese irisesflowersbloomingspringblossombeautyfragileblueplantsnature3Dphotography

3rd May 2013

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When we are emotional, anything that stands in our path will be destroyed. It’s like watching a volcano rip lava: Just stay away. ~Rashida Jones~

When we are emotional, anything that stands in our path will be destroyed. It’s like watching a volcano rip lava: Just stay away. ~Rashida Jones~

Tagged: volcanolavafirewateroceaneruptingnaturebeauty

29th April 2013

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While I dance I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. That is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~

While I dance I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. That is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~

Tagged: dancedancerdancingballetgracefulballerinafountainmovementpassionbeautygraceart

28th April 2013

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It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart. ~Rainer Maria Rilke~

It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart. ~Rainer Maria Rilke~

Tagged: springbloomingflowersrosepathcobblestonesbricksgardengardeningplantnaturebeauty

23rd April 2013

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when all is said and done, Mother Nature still paints the most beautiful pictures

when all is said and done, Mother Nature still paints the most beautiful pictures

Tagged: daisiesseasideoceanrocksnaturelandscapespringplantsbeauty

19th April 2013

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So THAT’s what  heaven on Earth looks like :)

So THAT’s what  heaven on Earth looks like :)

Tagged: mountainshot tubjacuzzioutdoorsskynorthern lightsAurora Borealislightsleisurerelaxingbeauty

19th April 2013

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Nature is a song, but our minds must be quiet in order to hear it

Nature is a song, but our minds must be quiet in order to hear it

Tagged: deeranimalswildlifewild animalsbig gameforestclearingdawnbeautyelk

9th April 2013

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It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart
~Rainer Maria Rilke~

It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart

~Rainer Maria Rilke~

Tagged: gardenflowersbloomingplantsgardeningstairsyardblossomsbeautycolorfulpetalsspringgrowinggateentrance

3rd April 2013

Photo with 90 notes

The poetry of earth is never dead. ~John Keats~

The poetry of earth is never dead. ~John Keats~

Tagged: cliffrocksmountainstreebloomingfruit treespringnaturebeautyfragiledelicate

22nd March 2013

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On top of the world (Trolltunga, Norway)

On top of the world (Trolltunga, Norway)

Tagged: hillscliffsheightobservingtop of the worldvalleygorgewaterrivertravelNorwayEuropenaturebeauty

21st March 2013

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Happy Spring, everyone!!!!!

Happy Spring, everyone!!!!!

Tagged: tulipsflowersplantsgardeningnaturebeautybloomsblossombloomingbirdanimalswildlifewilspring

21st March 2013

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They say that clothes make the man…oh, ok, in this case THE WOMAN. I believe it. Just take away the hat, and the ruffled blouse, and all you have is a staring brunette with frizzy hair :)

They say that clothes make the man…oh, ok, in this case THE WOMAN. I believe it. Just take away the hat, and the ruffled blouse, and all you have is a staring brunette with frizzy hair :)

Tagged: modelfashionsclotheshatblouserufflesdesignposingbrunettebeautyportrait

18th March 2013

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Ladera Resort, St. Lucia. Yes please!

Ladera Resort, St. Lucia. Yes please!

Tagged: resortSt. LuciatraveltropicalEastern Caribbeanleisureholidaysbeautytranquilswingpoolhillswallnature