Go Fly A Kite!

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"The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall."~William Arthur Ward~ 
Here I go with that wishy washy stuff again. Couldn't make up my mind which photo to publish! I really do like the second one better but I had to show you the overall size of this giant stream of happy.
Probably the largest hand held kite I've ever seen, the tail had to be at least a 100 feet or more. A very windy day, many kites were flying high, shadowed by the presence of this magnificent display of organized freely flowing fabric. 
Families picnicking by the bay a wonderful day to lift one's spirits and keep their kite afloat.  
Have a wonderful day and with all due respect, Go Fly a Kite! Things are looking up!

Putting On The Dog!

Putting On The Dog
While the family was setting up for a giant neighborhood yard sale, I decided to take a little break. As habit would have it, I grabbed my camera and wandered about the yard. Approaching a dogwood tree in full bloom, I captured this very engaged little black fly. I think she was feeding on the nectar of one of it's flowers. I guess flies eat almost anything, but I  usually catch them feeding on decaying matter and excrements. Yuck! 
Fascinating, I thought, upon viewing this capture, I never knew they were so hairy, as I am usually swatting at them, to annoyed to notice. 
Watching this insect go about her day, was truly a learning experience for me enhanced by the lens of my camera. I will forever think of flies, as wearing, little fur coats, patent leather wings and Dior sunglasses. Dining on some of the splendiferous food that Mother Nature, has prepared. Now, doesn't that just make this irritating little creature seem more tolerable??? Thank goodness for dogwood trees, as this photo of, Madame Flychincloss, would have never materialized! Have a wonderful day!
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