"Hell Fire" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "How Hot Are You?"

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"Fairy" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Fairies".

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"Book Of Incantations" - Postcard

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Flowers Tiger Lily Orange - Photograph

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Garden Stake Seahorse - Photograph

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Solar Wind Chimes Celestial Crescent Moon - Photograph

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Sunflower Black Eyed Susan - Photograph

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Wind Chimes Metal Bird Bell - Photograph

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Hanging Solar Lanterns Stars Lights Metal Painted Black - Photograph

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After my success with spray painting two of the black metal stars hanging solar lanterns that I had blue, I spray painted black the other ones that I had, using Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel Gloss Black Spray Paint. They were originally a matte black, but they were streaked with white, which I didn't mind the appearance of. But they are now stunning looking, with the black gloss. These photos were taken in peak sunlight, so they do not show how fantastic the lantern color looks.

Solar Mason Jar Lid String Fairy Lights - Teal Jar - Photograph

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Solar Mason Jar Lid String Fairy Lights - Decoupage Napkin Blue Crab - Photograph

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Hanging Solar Lanterns Stars Lights Metal Painted Blue - Photograph

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Flowers Lily Yellow - Photograph

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Solar Wind Chimes Celestial Sun - Photograph

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Flowers Foxglove Pink - Photograph

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Solar Bird Red Cardinal - Photograph

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Garden Flag Red Cardinal Blue Bird - Photograph

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Solar Lantern Black Owl - Photograph

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"Blue Dreams" - Postcard

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Take me back to the start before we fell apart.
Hold me like you used to do.
Like nothing pulled me away from you.

Let Me With You - The Weeknd ft. Dua Lipa (ft. Eilish Sounds)

"Insects 1" - Postcard

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Fourth Of July Patriotic Nutcracker - Photograph

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I am posting some photographs of the patriotic decorations that I have.

Fourth Of July Patriotic Bear - Photograph

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I am posting some photographs of the patriotic decorations that I have.

"Journey 1" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Journey".

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Moon Behind Clouds - Photograph

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I took that photograph through my window this past week, so the quality is not the best.

Extreme Heat Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
547 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

CTZ005>007-009-010-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>071-302200- /O.CON.KOKX.XH.W.0001.260701T1600Z-260702T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.XH.A.0001.260702T0100Z-260705T0100Z/ Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic- Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester- 547 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 to 110 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This has potential to be a multi-day extreme heat event with near record high temperatures and little overnight relief. This level of heat can be deadly for those without adequate cooling and hydration. Impacts to transportation infrastructure and electrical and water systems are also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Extreme Heat Warning means that the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 105 degrees or greater. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water.

Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.

Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don`t have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.

An Extreme Heat Watch means that the combination of heat and humidity could create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water.

"Insects 2" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Insects".

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Featured in the weekly sampler.

Solar Lantern Black Owl - Photograph

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Solar Butterfly Teal Blue - Photograph

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Solar Bird Red Cardinal - Photograph

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Solar Bird Blue - Photograph

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Solar Mason Jar Lid String Fairy Lights - Teal Jar - Photograph

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Wind Chimes Metal Bird Bell - Photograph

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Hanging Basket Flowers Red - Photograph

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Solar Wind Chimes Celestial Crescent Moon - Photograph

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Solar Wind Chimes Celestial Sun - Photograph

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Sunflower Black Eyed Susan - Photograph

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Hanging Solar Lanterns Stars Lights Metal Painted Blue - Photograph

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Yellow Flower Spike - Verbascum Thapsus / Common Mullein - Photograph

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The reason this flowering plant is in a jar of water is because the State / Town cut it down. It was growing on the edge of the road, not impeding the line of sight, and I had been mowing around it. The State / Town did NOT cut the rest of the edge along the road, which DID need trimming by them. But hey, it could be worse: they could have hit my mailbox like they did in the past.

"Hands" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Hands".

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"Masculine" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Masculine".

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"Mystic Sun 3" - Postcard

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"Lady In Black" - Postcard

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"Feather Swirls" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Feathers".

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