Thursday, March 12, 2020

Weathered Garden Kites

While doing yard clean up, I found three garden kites that survived the elements. The three flags celebrate my long-time, virtual, friendship with Tiggy as part of an exchange last year, a quote to remind me to be patient, and our anniversary last year.

I'm always amazed at how tough Kraft paper is. The kites are faded, wrinkled, crumpled, but still legible. May we all be so resilient.


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  1. Anne (cornucopia)March 12, 2020 at 9:51 AM

    Wow, I'm surprised at how well they stood up to the elements. They still look good with their "weathered" look. (Teddy said the bear is his favorite one.)

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 12, 2020 at 3:16 PM

      Tell Teddy, the bear is one of my favorites, too. 🐻

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  2. robin cox walshMarch 12, 2020 at 10:10 AM

    I like their weathered look! :D

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  3. Divers and SundryMarch 12, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    Yes, may we all be that resilient indeed. I hope to hold up as well as your garden kites :)

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  4. Bleubeard and ElizabethMarch 12, 2020 at 11:36 AM

    In the face of what is going on in the world and country, this is a very positive and hopeful sign. How great you found the kites, but even better that you recognized their significance.

    I've become very concerned over the COVID-19 virus. My friend Joseph, who lives in CA, told me to disinfect any and everything coming into my house, like my mail and my groceries. He said to disinfect my mailbox, too. I had several outings planned in April that I may cancel. No sense tempting fate. PLEASE be careful.

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 12, 2020 at 4:27 PM

      Working from home, I'm already pretty isolated. Himself's college just cancelled a meeting he was to have on Friday, and after Spring break next week, all classes will be held online. Hopefully, social distancing will slow the spread of the virus. And isn't it wonderful we can keep in touch with friends through social media.

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  5. kathyinozarksMarch 12, 2020 at 11:43 AM

    awesome find-special

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  6. AnonymousMarch 12, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    NIce find in your yard. They look like they would make great journal pages or collage pieces for sure. Hugs-ERika

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  7. da tabbies o trout towneMarch 12, 2020 at 2:24 PM

    I'm fearful about putting my St Francis out; I'd be most upset if something happened to it; wind, sun or rain ~~~ ♥♥

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 12, 2020 at 4:33 PM

      I'm flattered that you want to keep it forever or until one of the tabbies finds it and plays with the kite tail. 😺

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  8. Iris FlaviaMarch 13, 2020 at 4:32 AM

    They are beauty- and meaningful! Love the blog-luck-design, too!

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  9. Let's Art JournalMarch 13, 2020 at 7:16 AM

    What a great find, I thought your resident squirrel may have made off with them ...lol 😉. They are still looking fabulous too! Happy and creative wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 14, 2020 at 3:15 PM

      I haven't seen the squirrels running around. I don't know whether that is good or bad.

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  10. sandyMarch 14, 2020 at 12:32 PM

    i like those little kites. When I'm out walking various neighborhoods and see those hanging about if I can do it without people seeing i always take photos of them.

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    1. CJ KennedyMarch 14, 2020 at 3:16 PM

      It's fun to see the things people put in their gardens.

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    2. sandyMarch 15, 2020 at 2:13 PM

      when I owned my own house the things I would put in my yard/garden was fun - I miss that so much. When I moved I downsized so much i gave away some really nice patio tables and chair sets. kind of could kick myself now. But I wanted to go minimalist, lol..

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  11. Magic Love CrowMarch 18, 2020 at 7:51 PM

    That is cool! Great message for us all CJ! Thank you! Big Hugs!

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