on the bosoms of hills, it seems as if one might climb into the heavenly region, earth being so intermixed with sky, and gradually transformed into it.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne
It was very dark; but in the murky sky there were masses of cloud which shone with a lurid light, like monstrous heaps of copper that had been heated in a furnace, and were growing cold. — Charles Dickens
Best Wishes to All for a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year!
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Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2014
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 
May 2015 be as beautiful and tranquil as your photographs.
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I’ll buy that!
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And a most happy new year 2015 to you, too: may all your plans and wishes turn out yo have a happy ending,
Pit
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Many thanks!
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Beautiful photo, Mary. A joyous New Year to you!
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Thanks and same to you!
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