Thursday, May 16, 2013

life after work :)

i feel like i'm on an extended vacation, or playing hooky from work.
like i should be in a studio instead of driving to the river.  the guilt hits and then, i remember that its ok, i retired.  what a wonderful feeling :)
 
i wandered the neighborhood this week, and had a ball...
gardens are in bloom and i am seeing it all with new eyes, thanks to my macro lens.
i can then spend time playing with textures and software. 
again - no guilt. 
well, except for the dustbunnies in the corners, the cat hair on the rugs,
and the laundry i need to put away. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
even though i retired, and my hours are my own,
i've been working on my etsy shop, my facebook page and life feels really full.
in a good way :)
visit me there if you can, i would love it!
 
and here is the etsy shop...
 
thanks for your support!!

and sharing with Mona's Picturesque at:

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14 comments:

  1. erin's art and gardensMay 16, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    really gorgeous images!! congratulations on retiring...don't waste a second more on feeling guilty, the dust bunnies can wait.
    erin
    xxoo

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  2. Dianne PoinskiMay 16, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Oh Marie! These are so beautiful! And yes, don't waste anymore time feeling guilty. The world needs the beauty and joy you are providing!

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  3. NickiMay 17, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    These are nothing short of amazing - brilliant clarity and excellent choices of textures. Only guilt here is guilty pleasure - wonderful!

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  4. EMilyMay 17, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    These are absolutely amazing! I love each and every one of them!

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  5. Little NanMay 17, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Such romantic images! They are gorgeous! Enjoy being a lady of leisure! x

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  6. deborahMay 18, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Stunning!! Looks like you're enjoying your retirement ... such lovely work, Marie! Keep it up, and don't concern yourself too much with those dustbunnies, cat hair, or that laundry, they'll get done in due time ... for now just enjoy the things you love doing the most! First time visiting from Floral Love ... have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  7. Mona's PicturesqueMay 18, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Oh my... I need to feature you right away on Facebook :)
    Popping over to admire your flowers and to thank you for joining Floral Love!
    It’s a privilege to get to host this meme ♥

    XO Mona

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    1. marie grady palcicMay 20, 2013 at 6:53 AM

      oooh i just saw this - thank you so much!! i am honored :)

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  8. marie grady palcicMay 20, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    thank you everyone, for the very nice comments! that means a lot :) :)

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  9. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    What beautiful work.....thank you for sharing your gift with all of us

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    1. marie grady palcicMay 22, 2013 at 7:31 AM

      thanks so much for visiting my blog julie :)
      and for your kind words too!
      hope all is good with you!

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  10. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    What beautiful work.....thank you for sharing your gift with all of us

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  11. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Excellents images, nice macro and pretty textures

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