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1. Your photos are magic! May we carry the feelings of Midsummer into the rest of the year. I do have much to be thankful so far. And may I “drink in the magic” of life. I didn’t spread herbs around but I did drink some wine – that should count to keep away evil spirits. Take care!

   1. Thank you so much. You did right:)

2. A magical celebration of Midsummer Inese 🙂

   1. Thank you, Andrea.

3. These photos are beautiful, Inese. I hope you’re doing alright. ❤️

   1. Thank you, I am doing alright:)

4. Thank you for sharing the magics. These are so good..

   1. Thank you:)

5. Hello dear Inese,
   So happy to see these wonderful images. You have been missed. I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer and that you and all your dear ones continue to stay safe.
   Take care,
   Takami

   1. Thank you so much, Takami. I am trying to start blogging again.

      1. Very relieved to read your reply. Please take care of yourself first and foremost, and stay well my friend.

         1. Thank you, dear friend ❤

6. Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing and have a great summer.

   1. Thank you so much.

7. Gorgeous photos Inese, and great to hear from you once more, at this special time of the year.
   Very best wishes
   Julian

   1. Thank you so much.

8. Happy Midsummer to you, Inese! Beautiful photos.

   1. Thank you, Rosaliene.

9. Magic in the colors and the light, thank you, Inese, for sharing it with us ^^

   1. Thank you, Francis.

10. Absolutely beautiful pictures.

    1. Thank you:)

11. A splendid selection

    1. Thank you so much, Derrick.

12. Ah, what beautiful summer images, Inese…wishing you all the best

    1. Thank you so much, Sue.

       1. 😊

13. Captivating! 🙂 🙂 I think I need something to ward off those evil spirits.

    1. Agree, we all need:)

14. Evocative photos Inese. And down here the winter solstice ushers in the coldest of the year’s weather. A symbol perhaps of what we go through before the wondrous spring! Be still and know… in either solstice.

    1. Bruce, thank you for your encouraging words. I hope to return soon. It has been a tough time.

15. Lovely to hear from you. I trust all is well. Regards, The Old Fool

    1. Mike. I hope all is well with you too. Prayers.

       1. Inese. I thought of you only a few days ago. Good to hear from you. I hope all is good. As to me, IBS ridden I remain yet given the NHS uselessness I’ve taken to my own medication born of my own research. Things are not so bad. Dear Shirl is unwell. My youngest, George, beset with dust and pollen allergies, as bad as they ever were. But…big but…to brighten up the family we’ve got ourselves a puppy. A lovely gal we’ve named Rosie. She’s a handful, yet delightful, just how a girl should be. For what it’s worth here’s a link to a picture of her https://mikesteeden.wordpress.com/2021/08/15/rosie/
          If you get a chance…but please do not feel compelled to…take a look at her.
          Take care, you’re never forgotten young lady.
          Regards, The Old Fool

          1. Mike, thank you for remembering me. I only check out my blog once a month to remove spam. How is Shirl? What happened? Please give her a hug for me. I hope Rosie brings positive spirit in your day. It is precious to always have a smile on your face. It heals and makes the world look brighter. I am thinking of you all, and sending you hugs and lots of love X

             1. Shirl is doing much better. The asthma she had as a child reared its ugly face yet the medication has worked wonders so far. I have to say I was seriously worried at one stage, yet only last week she walked the highest, steepest hill in these parts with no problem. I think that was the reason we got Rosie. Shirl loves dogs yet hadn’t had another after Skipper died. Now Shirl’s in her element again, ‘tis wonderful to see. I’m so pleased we got her even though as a puppy little Rosie can be a handful, more so because she’s teething. I’ve invocate a ‘shut door’ ruling in the house meaning she can only enter if one of us is with her. It seems to work although as I’ve mentioned to others she’s a cunning rascal. We had 5 days of finding Shirl’s knickers all ripped apart at the bottom of the garden. Remembering I was once a PI I laid in wait to see how she was doing it. What I saw on that 6th day was Rosie grabbing the draw handle…a teething thing…opening the draw allowing her access to the underwear. A clever lass. I’m on my third pair of slippers, to the extent the gal in the shoe shop claims Rosie to be her best customer last week. That said, she’s a lovely dog. We’re off to Wiltshire for our first break since lockdown next week…it should be most interesting. I trust you are well, Inese. By the way, I’ve given her your hug. Regards, Mike

                1. Thank you for passing on the hug:) The ugly asthma is a horrible thing, but exercises&happiness (Rosie) work their miracles. I am a cat person, but even a hamster can make a difference and give your life a buzz:) I can only imagine the healing power of the laugh you both had when solving the mystery of disappeared knickers:) That’s a life! And by the way, why on earth is it your ‘last’ book???

                   1. My thanks, Inese. I guess Shirl and I are old fogey’s. The puppy helps maintain sanity. I agree. As to books, the one I’m working on has thus far taken me 18 months…so much research. When done and dusted I want to get back to what I call ‘almost’ poetry. ‘Tis where I started from and I’m keen to return. I guess in that regard there will…hopefully…be more books. Stay safe, Mike

                      1. A Poetry book would be fantastic. Then I would have to board a plane and come over for an autograph:)
                         Stay safe you too.

                      2. Kind words, Inese. We’re just returned from an internet free zone holiday…bliss. I trust all is good.

16. At last the sun is on its way home . . .Australia – :- o)

    your mid summer day is our mid winter and now we will look forward for some warmth :- o)

    1. That’s right:) Thank you for stopping by.

17. Your post today made me realise how I have been missing your blogs. Your photos have an otherworldly quality. I looked at each of those for long. Those shapely flowers gradually falling out of focus, the half-silhouetted tree with gold rimmed leaves, falling leaves suspended in mid air, the wistfully curved palm —I could hang them on my walls for ages. Thank you for being there!

    1. Thank you, friend. Hope all is well.

18. may love be with you and nature support you to old strength

    1. Thank you, friend.

19. Happy Midsummer Inese. Your photos are always brings happiness to me and the one with the fern has touched my soul. It is supposed to be 36c here on Friday which is extreme for us in this part of the country. I hope you are enjoying the beginning of summer and remember the heart always gives gift such as your blog entries.<3 ❤ ❤

    1. Hope the heatwave didn’t do you any harm, Joseph.
       I am trying to start all over again with the blog and everything else. Blessings.

       1. Actually the heatwave crested at 46c and the highest I believe in all of Canada for a record of all time was 52C We survived. Here is to beginnings for you may they bring you love, joy and happines.

          1. Thank you so much ❤

20. Great photos.

    1. Solstice always brings happy memories of Liga and bonfires in the Latvian countryside. Wonderful to be reminded of that with your post. 😉

       1. Hey, thank you for stopping by. Would be wonderful to go to Latvia again. You are twice as old now than you were then:)

          Is your blog still there?

    2. Thank you.

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