Some get their relaxation by doing something adventurous,
or heart stopping like this Ferris Wheel,
a permanent feature of the Irvine Center, California.
One Word sun: Anticipation
Some feel relaxed when they know money
is in the bank. I only spend it:)
This is in the financial district, San Francisco.
It’s not so much the door that attracted my attention,
but how they choose to frame it.
Thurs. Doors
Others relax by by looking at flowers, or
reading books or research. This Mexican Coral Tree is found
in front of the International Library of the Huntington Library
Gardens. The flowers bloom, before the leaves appear.
Floral Fri Foto, Fri Bliss, Sun Tree, FOTD
At any time, painting is relaxing for me.
At Christmas or days following days
I paint a small 6 x 9 inch event
about Christmas, to remind myself
who my gift comes from: the Creator.
(the actual painting is a little darker)
Why at Christmas? Giving my time is just a waterdrop
compared to he purpose of his coming on earth
to sacrifice his life, in our place.
Sundays Best, Moasiac Monday
Some relax by seeing and hearing the ocean.
This part of the W. coast is in San Francisco.
Or, you can relax by taking some shots –
it seems like yesterday – while waiting
on lunch in a busy restaurant in San Francisco.
ABC Wed – Yesterday, Sky Watch, Weekend Reflection
Thanks to All the Hosts
Thurs. Doors *Natur Donnerstag * Floral Fri Photo *
Thankful Thurs.*Sky Watch *
*Weekend Reflection * Fri Photo Friends * Fri Bliss *
One Word Sunday : Anticipation* Sundays Best* Sun Tree *
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Our world * Makro-Tex * Mosiac Monday *
Tue Travel * Pictoral Tue * Nature Notes * FOTD *
ABC WEd – Y *Communal Global * Sun Snap *
One amazing bunch of snaps this post is 🙂
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Thank you for all the great posts in 2018, Jesh. I appreciate your visits and comments on my blog. May the New Year 2019 find you healthy, happy and creative. All the best!
Thank you for joining the “My Sunday Best” meme.
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I love your painting. I always have a star on our Christmas tree to remind us what it is all about.
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Such talent. I always admire those who have an eye for painting. That is beautiful, and love your painting tradition and reason.
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That reflection is wonderful
Have a splendid, ♥-warming ABC-Wednes-day / -week
♫ M e l d y ♪ (ABC-W-team)
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Yesterday? You’re so a tomorrow person!
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Beautiful post. Have a lovely Christmas.
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Jesh – I love how you have captured the various ways that people relax. And to give us a gift of your painting talent – one of the coolest gifts I will get this season! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday today! Merry Christmas, my friend!
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Love this collage of subjects-post!!! Love your 3 wise men! Merry Christmas!
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Nice selection of images. I love your painting and message. Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas! xoxo
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A lovely selection of photos, Jesh. Your artwork is beautiful, and your painting tradition at Christmas is a wonderful thing to do and I may copy-cat you 🙂
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Love that painting!
Relaxing for me is a good book. or travelling with my camera.
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A very relaxing post – part fro the funfair anticipation! Interesting that you went for a similar feel of anticipation to me.
I love christmas painting, Jesh. There’s quite a bit of anticipation captured in there too.
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas – full of joy and relaxation!
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Always, always, always love your fotos…but that painting is just amazing! You’re so very talented. I’d love to have my own copy of your painting! HOPE you have a wonderfully blessed CHRIST-mas! Thank you so very much for joining in with FFF each Friday.
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Wow, the Mexican Coral Tree is fabulous! Merry Christmas Jesh.
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Great shots, Jesh. I like the framing of that door, too. Your painting gives me a warm feeling. This morning I attended a winter solstice celebration that honored the Indigenous People and Celts. One of the speakers spoke about the spark within each of us. Your painting reminds me of that. Good Cheer to you! 🙂
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Always look forward to your paintings! Best to you and yours this Christmas and new year!
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Hi Jesh — you pack so much beauty into your pictures and so much information into your words! I really like these collections for your memes. Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. And thank you also for your lovely comments on my little blog — which I see every week. And appreciate every day. Thank you again for all you do for us here in the Blog world!!
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Beautiful photos showing several ways to relax.I can relax with a lot of different things and in many ways, but you won’t find me in a ferris wheel. My favourites are enjoying nature, photographing, blogging and listening to nice music.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
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The ferris wheel is not my cup of tea either, but they make for interesting photos:) Thank you! Have a merry Christmas to you and your family!
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It’s interesting how we all have our own ways to relax. The ocean works for me, as does a hike in the open desert. Regardless, finding ways to relax is great advice during the holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!
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No ferris wheel for me! Whew! Thanks for linking up today and have a Merry Christmas!!
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I love the door and the painting (and the reflection and the ferris wheel). Merry Christmas !
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Thank you Dan! Have a joyful and peaceful Christmas!
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That entranceway is quite imposing – exactly they kind of impression they’re trying to convey.
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours and all the best for 2019 🙂
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Had to chuckle – imposing is the right word! The “good” side is that San Francisco’s financial district is much more attractive than the Log Angeles’ one! A wonderful Christmas to you and yours – one thing I already know about mine is that our Christmas meal is not going to be turkey! Many thanks for hosting your always interesting and inspiring way or hosting Thurs. Doors!
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Your painting is emblematic… and very beautiful. Have a blessed Christmas time with your dearest ones, kind blog-friend!
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Thank you – peace and joy to you at Christmas to you and yours! It’s easy to to be kind to bloggers like you:):)
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Nice to chill when it is chilly.
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Haha, that is how I should have titled this post, Cherry! Have a joyful Christmas!
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Thanks
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I love your painting of the Three Wise Men! You do have a gift, and I love how you paint what the spirit leads you to paint. Small or BIG!
Merry Christmas my friend! xx♥
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Thank you Deborah – have come to the conclusion that painting small takes more skill, because every millimeter counts, lol. Joy to you and yours at Christmas. I treasure your friendship:)
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Thank you so much Jesh! All painting to me takes great skill. I’ll keep stroking along trying to get closer to being decent at it. You have that talent!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Jesh! I treasure your friendship as well! xx
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