Birthday time.. mine! I found this giant sundial this morning in Cromwell, Central Otago. Nigel 6’3″ is with the dial in the 2nd photo. Hardly any roses are out yet and yet I found a “Celebration” rose! Plus the mountain clock way above Alexandra – which I photographed on our way here on Saturday.
“So teach us to count our days/ that we may gain a wise heart.” (Psalm 90:12) ~I hadn’t noticed this particular Bible verse until Bishop Jake Owensby included it in discussion at his excellent blog. In one of his posts that reference the verse he said, “So, I receive each day, each moment as a gift. As a gift from an immortal love.” And I’m happy to adopt that same attitude, with gratitude, as I turn 58 today!
Text and photos by Liz; Exploring Colour (2022)
Exploring Colour 
Many gifts here, Liz! And oh the gift of time, always at top of mind on our birthdays. I love that sun dial and its pretty park surroundings. Wishing you a happy, well paced year ahead 🌻
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Thank you Ellen! Your comment reminds me of part of a quote, with various wordings and attributions: “Today is a gift. That’s why it is called the present.” I do enjoy that reasoning 🙂
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You are welcome, Liz! I like that quote also.
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All the best things to you, I do wish! Ms Liz!
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Thank you urzre, and it’s good to see you back here again! Take care xx
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I am happy about you and your celebration day, Ms Liz. You keep on showing many wonderful works in nature, they are as happy many times as you do. Great days! Gratitude.
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Happy birthday Liz. I was surprised to see roses still blooming in France last week.
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Thank you Madeline! Interesting re the roses – so from what you’ve told me it appears we have a very slight overlap as ours start and theirs finish. Like the passing of the baton! 😀
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Happy Birthday! 🙂
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Thanks!
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Have a happy 😁😁😁
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Thanks Ted!
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It looks like a wonderful day. I hope every day of your coming year is just as lovely!
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That’s a lovely hope Linda, thank you!
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Happy happy day, Liz. 😊
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And thank you very, very much Louella!
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Happy birthday, Liz. Enjoy!
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It was a lovely birthday thank you Mr PM!
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Happiest of birthdays, Liz! I hope the coming year presents you with as much beauty as the previous. More even. ❤
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Love this Steve.. thanks so much! and today’s been a great start 🙂
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Happy Birthday! Beautiful photos.
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Thanks so much Cindy!
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