The bright side of life

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Saw all these at a garden I visited with friend Nurse L on Sunday afternoon....it's hard not to be a little more cheered when I see such bright spots of colour. Hope you have a fabulous Tuesday!!






Arilx

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  1. Meanqueen4 August 2020 at 11:32

    Very nice, it's what's needed.

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    1. Aril4 August 2020 at 20:36

      Indeed...it was good to be outside and have a break from all that's going on at the moment. Arilx

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  2. SAM4 August 2020 at 17:22

    My friedn who used to teach 5th grade in an elementary school before the schools redistributed grades, used to get donated old pianos andhad his class strip and decorate a piana each year. They were always hihgly sought after (needed a lot of tuning). These remind me of his kids efforts. Sadly, my daughter didn't get to attend 5th grade there as she was the first 5th grade class moved ot the middle school.

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    1. Aril4 August 2020 at 20:37

      I bet the pianos looked wonderful! Arilx

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  3. Beth Waltz4 August 2020 at 19:56

    What wonderful murals! As a child growing up in the 50s I admired a family who brought California living to our rural Midwestern community. Not only did the mother work and the dog go inside the house, but also the father cooked and painted murals on their patio fencing. Tiki-island themed, and painted side away from the street, but still...!

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    1. Aril4 August 2020 at 20:37

      They were so bright and breezy...we need colour at the moment! Arilx

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  4. kjsutcliffe4 August 2020 at 21:47

    We certainly need more murals around! Especially such cheerful bright ones like these :)

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