Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life. Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
The
rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos
under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Sorry I still
haven't succeeded in working out how to do a blog hop. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I
usually run with a theme. This week my theme is our Enlighten festival which ran in my absence. Before the usual myriad of photos some words.
It has been a difficult break. In addition to the state of the world my body continues to behave badly. Not helped because in the first week of February a storm took out our cooler which I rely on. It also fried our modem so I had no access to the internet. That is back but we still don't have a cooler. Fingers tightly crossed it will be finally repaired on Monday.
The balloon spectacular has also been on. I have made numerous attempts to see it but have failed. Today is the last day for it so I will try again, and despite being back in the blogosphere will be slow to respond to posts today. Wish me luck. There are two feature balloons this year, a lion and a tiger. I do hope they can fly today. If they take to the air they are inflated just after dawn so I will be heading off early today (again).
Back to Enlighten. Buildings in the National Triangle were illuminated and despite it being a hot and horrid night we went for a look see. Settle back with the beverage of choice.
February/March are festival months in my city and there is lots of free entertainment. Which is lovely.
I have missed you and hope you are all doing well.
So good to see you back here and posting your usual array of gorgeous pics. I am particularly impressed with those hallways of light. Magical.
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Wisewebwoman: Enlighten is a must see for us - and I do delight in it every year.
Deletethecontemplativecat here You're back! Even so, be gentle with yourself. The balloons are incredible. Seeing it in person must leave one in awe.
ReplyDeleteSusan Kane: I did see the balloons and it was truly magical. I will be gentle to myself and thank you.
DeleteI'm sorry to read that it's been a rough break. That's not fun. I do hope you get to see the show today though. Sending you love and huggs.
ReplyDeleteThe Happy Whisk: It has been challenging. I hope that seeing the balloons take to the sky this morning is the start of a run of good luck. Hugs to you too.
DeleteThank you for a beautiful post! I do hope you get to see the balloons but do take care. I'm sorry it has been a tough time for you. Keeping you in good thoughts.
ReplyDeletee: I did see the balloons. Magic. And thank you.
DeleteTambé t'he trobat a faltar!
ReplyDeleteUna oferta molt atractiva a la teva ciutat. M'encanta!
Aferradetes, Sue.
sa lluna: Thank you so much. You hold on too.
DeleteYou are back!!! : )
ReplyDeleteLove all kind of festivals.
contempladoraocidenta: Thank you. I am indeed back and grateful for our festivals.
DeleteI hope your cooler is indeed fixed when promised - it must be very difficult not to have it during the hot weather. Fingers crossed for Monday.
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving us a look at the Enlighten festival - so much to enjoy. Is that a dragonfly in the very first picture of the multi-coloured structures? I would love to have a festival like this near me, with the lighted trees and that tunnel. A lovely outing!
Please take care of yourself. Sending my best to you.
jenny_o: Thank you sister across the seas. I really hope that our cooler is fixed tomorrow too. It was scheduled to be fixed at the same time last week - but they ordered the wrong part. It has been difficult.
DeleteEnlighten is delightful. It may have been a dragon fly - but I know not. Hugs.
I hope your cooler is fixed. I hope your are feeling better soon. The pictures are lovely.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: Thank you.
DeleteI am distressed to hear that you have been having such a rough time, with damaging storms on top of it all not helping. Welcome back. I hope that your condition will improve to the point where you can keep regular company with us again. We all miss your good humour, compassion and wisdom. Goodness know the world is sorely indeed of more of those qualities these days. Elbows up!
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: First world problems but I really, really hope our cooler can finally be fixed tomorrow. What the world needs now is hope. And gentleness. And beauty.
DeleteRiver Fairchild - I’m so glad to see you back! You’ve been missed. Hopefully the coming weeks will not be as rough as the last few were.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are wonderful and it’s amazing how much your city has to offer. I’m glad you got to see the lights at night as well.
Crossing my fingers that the balloons will take flight for you today as well.
Be good to yourself and take special care. Sending healing thoughts and virtual hugs your way.
River Fairchild: The balloons did fly!!!! I am sorry that my brother missed them but very glad that I headed into town early again. I do like my city - and am glad that many do not.
DeleteHuge hugs - and hopes for a much quieter week.
It's great to see you back!!
ReplyDeleteHopefully the weather will soon be more suitable for you
kylie: Thank you - on both counts. How is your family doing?
DeleteIt's all about the same but I'm getting used to it and feel more steady
DeleteThank you for asking
Deletekylie: It is not easy to adapt to that new normal but I am glad that you are able to - and of course I asked.
DeleteI like the illuminated purple trees. That gives me an idea!
ReplyDeleteMike: We really like the illuminated trees too - they change colour as well.
DeleteIt's wonderful to have you back, EC. You've been in my thoughts, and I was hoping you were doing okay...better than okay.
ReplyDeleteThings have been hectic up hereabouts of late. Cyclone Alfred made his uninvited, unwelcome visit to this part of our State. I lost power for seven days; some lost power for longer. We, here on the hill, are reliant on our rainwater tanks that are operated by pumps, so no power, no phone, etc., no water for bathing, drinking and flushing of toilets! We are also solely dependent on septic, not sewerage. I lost all food in my fridge and freezer. Our local supermarket, IGA, found it tough going. They were closed for a week because, unfortunately, their generator wouldn't work...wouldn't co-operate, so they had to discard so much food. All during a time when everyone was discarding their home food stocks! I felt for the supermarket...it was a huge loss, and so much work for them getting every back into "gear". Trees throughout the mountain were blown down. Crews are still working in cleaning up all the debris, and fixing the roads. Fortunately, my humble little abode suffered no structural damage. Lots of debris kept crashing on to the roof throughout the bedlam, and that caused much anxiety
Anyway, I'll end my lengthy tale. Again, it's great to see you. My best wishes to you, and my cuddles to Batty and Odie. :)
Lee: I am sorry that Alfred made your life difficult and shudder to think of the wasted food (yours and others). I am v glad you have power (and water)again. Batty and Odie are doing well though they will be unimpressed if the tradesmen finally make their appearance (as promised) tomorrow.
DeleteIt is nice to see you return and I'm sorry to hear of your woes. Enlighten looks a great display to visit. I think it is an annual event now. I hope so. LED lighting has changed the world.
ReplyDeleteAndrew: Thank you. Enlighten is indeed an annual event and a must see on our list. Goodness it was hot that night though - it was still over 30C when we were coming home.
DeleteThe light sculptures at night are fabulous
ReplyDeleteroentare: Weren't they?
DeleteWelcome back and hope you are feeling well. As well as possible in the heat anyway. I really love the first two photos with those domed structures and the colour changing rainbow entrance is beautiful .
ReplyDeleteRiver: Thank you. I hope to be feeling much better when our cooler is fixed - while it is finally cooling down it is still too hot for me.
DeleteWhat a beautiful use and show of lights.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Please be as well as can be.
Joanne Noragon: Thank you. I am doing as much as I can to see well(ish).
DeleteWelcome back...happy to read your post again...I like pink gradation in that sky. So lovely and romantic. It looks like cotton candy..
ReplyDeleteMbul Kecil: It was a lovely sunset wasn't it? And thank you.
DeleteWelcome back and we have missed you.
ReplyDeleteThings certainly didn't go well for you and including the heat, hopefully the page has turned.
Good to see the photos and I do like that passageway of lights..
Margaret D: Thank you too. I really, really hope that things are finally starting to settle down. I am still wrestling with the insurance company though. And suffering in the heat.
DeleteAbout an hour before I saw this new post, I made up my mind to drop a note. But here you are! Take care of yourself, please. I enjoyed seeing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteBill: Thank you. I really hope our cooler is fixed tomorrow and that I can continue to wear my big girl pants.
DeleteHi Sue - So good to hear from you despite the challenges you're still having. I do hope the cooler gets fixed tomorrow (probably today now (almost!)). Excellent you're still able to get out to see your Enlighten it is amazing ... so much to see - the Ouroboros ... but I enjoyed the first couple of photos - they look like the decorated candles we used to get in Swaziland - I'm sure other places made similar. Then once darkness came I can imagine - they shone forth. Take care - and I hope that insurance company comes to its senses ... with thoughts - Hilary xo
ReplyDeleteHilary Melton-Butcher: Thank you. It is now early Monday morning and I really, really hope the cooler is fixed today. Armed with the receipt I will go into battle with the insurance company again. Enlighten was way too hot for me - but I am glad I went.
DeleteGreat to have you back, but sorry for the issues with your body, cooler, and modem.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos as always.
Hope you made it out to see the balloons.
Alex J. Cavanaugh: Thank you. I did see the balloons inflate and fly. Photos next week.
DeleteSo lovely to see you have been out with your camera among the various festivities, and that you are back to blogging. A question: your cooler was fried in the storm...... is a cooler a fridge, a freezer for frozen food, or an air conditioner for cooling the house? Here in Canada a cooler is usually an insulated food carrier for taking on picnics or camping.
ReplyDeleteShammickite: We use the Canadian definition too but in this instance the cooler was the evaporative cooling for the house. How I have missed it.
DeleteGlad to see you back. I love the photos with all the lights. Been crazy on my end. Suddenly my cat Freddie dropped dead he was not even 3. His sister Tish went into depression as cats have it and she anguishes and cries and I think she will pine away. Needless to say my anxiety level is like a yo-yo now but I keep working and rallying on. I hope you have a great new week ahead,
ReplyDeleteRasmaSandra: I am so sorry for your loss. Both Tish and you must miss him very badly indeed. Hugs.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteLove;y to have you back but sorry to hear you have been struggling with your health again. Hopefully you'll get things fixed. Lots of beautiful colours and shapes to enjoy - there is so much going on where you are and thank you for sharing it.
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: Summer is never kind to me, but it is at last finally easing off. Enlighten is a wonderful festival and I am grateful that we have it.
DeleteSo happy to see you back!!! I hope your cooler is fixed soon. The tunnel of lights is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStrayer: Thank you. I really liked that tunnel of lights too. So simple, and so effective.
DeleteOh WOW, I love the illustrated trees. And the lit canopies are spectacular too!
ReplyDeleteJo: Aren't those trees lovely? They have them every year and I look forward to seeing them.
DeleteIt's lovely to see you back! I'm sorry to hear what a tough time you've been having - hoping the cooler days of autumn will be kinder to you.
ReplyDeleteEnlighten looks spectacular! Thank you for photos that made me smile. :-)
Diane Henders: Thank you. I am very glad to make you smile. And looking forward to autumn finally shoving summer out the door.
DeleteWelcome back, dear friend. I love all your pictures and am hoping that you can just let all the past go and concentrate on the present and a great future for us all. Sending virtual hugs.
ReplyDeleteDJan: Thank you. I have my cooler back today and am more comfortable than I have been in weeks. Here is to living - now. Hugs received and returned.
DeleteIt all looks spectacular! Must be a sight to behold and thank you for sharing it all with us. So sorry you've had a tough time with your health and do hope you are feeling better now. It was lovely seeing you again and I missed you too. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: There are many, many people who are much worse off than I am. Thank you.
DeleteSo glad you are back. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe Blog Fodder: It is good to be back. I missed my friends here - a lot.
DeleteIt's good to see you back but I was sorry to read that it was a rough break. Please continue to take care.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your photographs, a very nice selection.
Sending good wishes across the miles.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you so much.
DeleteIt would be so fun to wander under those lights with you my friend! Hope you are well. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteSorry you faced some challenges you were missed.
DeleteCloudia: I would love to share rather a lot of my city with friends in the blogosphere - and thank you.
DeleteWhat a grand display! You've been missed.
ReplyDeletemessymimi: And another grand display next week. I have missed you too. And indeed all my friends here.
DeleteI have missed you too, EC. I hope by now your cooler is working!
ReplyDeleteYour festivals are amazing!
An Enlightenment festival should be held everywhere.
ReplyDeleteMy heart soars like a falcon into the sky: Welcome back, Sue.
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