tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post921553861220653410..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: The Rain, the Park and Other ThingsHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-78492750646508017992008-07-22T07:08:00.000-04:002008-07-22T07:08:00.000-04:00Thanks muchly, Cath. Those songs have a way of lin...Thanks muchly, Cath. Those songs have a way of lingering even when you haven't heard them for years. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-3386275186720720822008-07-21T12:02:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:02:00.000-04:00What beautiful pictures and all on a theme. Brilli...What beautiful pictures and all on a theme. Brilliant post. I have the songs rattling around my head now. I love that wind chime medallion.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-68151685659400609562008-07-18T09:22:00.000-04:002008-07-18T09:22:00.000-04:00Thanks, Rabin. There's a thought.. e-coffee tables...Thanks, Rabin. There's a thought.. e-coffee tables!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-5344818568213919142008-07-17T22:51:00.000-04:002008-07-17T22:51:00.000-04:00dj! awesome! each of your posts are like nice coff...dj! awesome! each of your posts are like nice coffee table books!R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13751281571821760855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-34447462428004224932008-07-17T11:23:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:23:00.000-04:00• That's pretty much true, Steviewren. For the mos...• That's pretty much true, Steviewren. For the most part, songs were anti-war, pro-love - at least in the later sixties. The music from the earlier part of the decade was still pretty innocent. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Shrinky. We have a great neighbourhood to begin with. The party is just the highlight of our year. Thanks for your kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much, LLL. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You love Tom Jones, eh? You need to speak with Christopha (a few comments down)! ;)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Lime. No need to choose - enjoy them both. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much for you kind words, Jo(sie). I really don't know what kind of blossom it is. They're growing in Frank's yard and I'm not much of a gardener myself. I trust your knowledge though. <BR/><BR/>I wish you hadn't felt the need to pull your blog down. There were so many wonderful posts that should have never been deleted. I've already bookmarked your new digs and will continue to visit regularly. :)<BR/><BR/>• It could be worse, Christopha. You could be snapping your fingers in Vegas style to "It's Not Unusual." You should have a chat with Latin Lupe Lu a few comments up. ;)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-34434730402353791412008-07-17T08:02:00.000-04:002008-07-17T08:02:00.000-04:00Ha! Tom Jones. Now I'll be singing that ridiculo...Ha! Tom Jones. Now I'll be singing that ridiculous song all day long. <BR/><BR/>"What's up pussy cat, woahoohaaohaaaooo."Chihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877231855120801094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-42875635699437744992008-07-16T16:08:00.000-04:002008-07-16T16:08:00.000-04:00How do you manage to take such wonderful photograp...How do you manage to take such wonderful photographs? The clematis is lovely! Mine are all finished for the year. That is a Jackmani, isn't it? They're gorgeous and they bloom all summer.<BR/><BR/>I have started up a new blog. If you click on the link here, it will take you to it. It will take some time to get it set up again, but I hope you will visit me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-60065350787972108032008-07-16T14:42:00.000-04:002008-07-16T14:42:00.000-04:00WONDERFUL shots to go with the various lyrics. i ...WONDERFUL shots to go with the various lyrics. i can't decide if i like the clematis or the rose best. they are just so gorgeous.limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-82420210766169963432008-07-16T13:50:00.000-04:002008-07-16T13:50:00.000-04:00Hilary, as I read each of the pictures and song ti...Hilary, as I read each of the pictures and song titles, the melodies of each song came to me instantly! What a creative post and beautiful pictures as always! BTW - I love Tom Jones! We also have an annual block party here in MN. Great idea for a theme!Latin Lupe Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614197385988651565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-49310546368194908662008-07-16T12:11:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:11:00.000-04:00You have a great eye for a good shot, the cat phot...You have a great eye for a good shot, the cat photograph is purrrfectly adorable. Good luck with the street party, celebrations like that are priceless for bringing a community together - good on you!Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-34260718423338483542008-07-16T07:46:00.000-04:002008-07-16T07:46:00.000-04:00Your funny post reminds me of something I realized...Your funny post reminds me of something I realized about the music of the 60s before. Even though it was a time of social revolution the music had no violence...it was about flowers and love and red rubber balls...even if some of the lyrics had hidden meanings they were expressed so gently. So unlike much of today's music.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-36877602730153302152008-07-15T22:45:00.000-04:002008-07-15T22:45:00.000-04:00• Thanks, ex-S. Why not do a street party of your ...• Thanks, ex-S. Why not do a street party of your own? We've done one every year (except one) since the mid-90s. Some images from last year's Mardi Gras theme can be found <A HREF="http://thesmittenimage.blogspot.com/2007/08/neighbours-and-friends.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>. No need to vacuum or mow if you're partying on the street! :)<BR/> <BR/>• Thanks, Susan. I really did have fun with it. I know you're a big music lover so I'm glad you saw this post. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much for your kind words, Kathryn. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Addhumorandfaith. I'm glad you liked it. :)<BR/><BR/>• Hi Gary. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Toronto. Cities have a way of changing on you when you haven't seen them in a while. I'm wondering if I'd even recognize my home town of Montreal. It's been about 8 years since I was there. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Photowannabe. I plan on having lots of party pics for sure. I couldn't resist the pun opportunity. ;)<BR/><BR/>• Welcome, TNC and thanks for your kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, MG. I love raindrops on flowers too.. cutting grass.. not so much. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Stace. And no it's not sad. It's wonderful that you know most of them, even though you were born decades later. At Frank's age, he's lucky that he still remembers them too. ;) Thanks for stopping by, Fivey!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-8844565708973293802008-07-15T22:29:00.000-04:002008-07-15T22:29:00.000-04:00Those are beautiful photos, as always, and is it s...Those are beautiful photos, as always, and is it sad that I know most of those songs? :)Stacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293741467822618216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-56107764236513423632008-07-15T20:59:00.000-04:002008-07-15T20:59:00.000-04:00I love these shots Hilary! I especially love any...I love these shots Hilary! I especially love any shot with waterdrops in. So Beautiful.<BR/><BR/>Speakig of cutting grass, off I go! :)MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-18765598051171591062008-07-15T19:20:00.000-04:002008-07-15T19:20:00.000-04:00What pretty flowers! And the kitty is very cute!What pretty flowers! And the kitty is very cute!TNChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12889176656005393487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-5622531921689479982008-07-15T15:09:00.000-04:002008-07-15T15:09:00.000-04:00Awesome and very clever post. You party will be f...Awesome and very clever post. You party will be fantastic. I hope you will have pictures of it too.<BR/>Beautiful photos. Each one is so special.<BR/>Thanks for the "groaner" on my last post...photowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-36250814208017132008-07-15T12:46:00.000-04:002008-07-15T12:46:00.000-04:00hey, I was in TO Saturday, apropos of nothing!I lo...hey, I was in TO Saturday, apropos of nothing!<BR/>I love you Canadians. All these rude NY Yankees fans show up and take over your stadium and you people are the best hosts, and dang, I havn't been to TO in awhile, what a boomtown!gary rithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228113061045717115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-40267782134283441852008-07-15T04:04:00.000-04:002008-07-15T04:04:00.000-04:00Gorgeous photos! Especially the rain-drenched one...Gorgeous photos! Especially the rain-drenched ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-34364675514450701062008-07-14T20:53:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:53:00.000-04:00You are so clever! I love it. You pics are amazi...You are so clever! I love it. You pics are amazing, as usual. I love the captions with them too. Wow!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-82895529747817338202008-07-14T20:21:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:21:00.000-04:00You must have had such great fun coming up with pi...You must have had such great fun coming up with pictures and titles to match them! I felt like clapping when I got to the end!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-47802492633751277022008-07-14T16:53:00.000-04:002008-07-14T16:53:00.000-04:00I can sing along with all of these songs! Probabl...I can sing along with all of these songs! Probably because I wasted most of the 60s listening to pop music.<BR/>The idea of a street party is very appealing. I'm thinking of having a BBQ and inviting everyone on the street. There are a few people I don't know very well and it might be an opportunity to meet them. Plus we have new neighbours.<BR/>But that means I'd have to clean the house and cut the grass..... hmmmm, I'll rethink it.<BR/>Great pictures Hilary, and a great way of illustrating the songs of the 60s. :-)Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-2554531087838430332008-07-14T16:31:00.000-04:002008-07-14T16:31:00.000-04:00• Thanks, Frank. I'll be happy to tell you all abo...• Thanks, Frank. I'll be happy to tell you all about the 60's. Then you can entertain me with your stories from the 30's! ;)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Sandi. I'm glad this post gave you a nostalgic nudge. There's always room for one more at our parties. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Sully. I thought of The Cyrkle first thing. It was a favourite song when I was a kidlet, but the ball in the photo is pink! Can't have that! ;)<BR/><BR/>It's yours to steal if you like, but I may repeat the idea myself sometime as well. Glad you enjoyed. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank very much, Russell. A few of those songs are just a tad before my time.. cognitively speaking that is, but have sure lasted through the decades. I'm glad you dropped by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks muchly, Daryl. You don't want to hear me singing either, so we'll just have to take each others word on that. ;)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Baggie. My reader tells me that you did in fact post that title today, so I'll have to go have a look. No more tools for you! ;)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much, Jennifer. I'm glad it hit the spot for you. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks for the kind words, Dianne. And who wouldn't remember The Cowsills? Other than the young-uns that is. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Cedar. Now you have me humming "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.." ;)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Sandra. Once it occurred to me to do it this way, I had fun with it. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-4937240888019103822008-07-14T16:06:00.000-04:002008-07-14T16:06:00.000-04:00Oh Hilary, I love this post! Beautiful, beautiful ...Oh Hilary, I love this post! Beautiful, beautiful photos! Love that you matched every photo with it's perfect song!SandraReehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305161476021509074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-36281936347768422122008-07-14T15:42:00.000-04:002008-07-14T15:42:00.000-04:00I am a sucker for raindrops and dew on roses. Grea...I am a sucker for raindrops and dew on roses. Great Stuff Ms. Hilary!Cedarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084468926734824846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-46922726841564788132008-07-14T15:18:00.000-04:002008-07-14T15:18:00.000-04:00I'm singing along too. When I first saw the title ...I'm singing along too. When I first saw the title I thought of the Cowsills and then laughed thinking no one could possibly remember them lol<BR/><BR/>thanks Hil for remembering them!<BR/><BR/>the ornament shot is stunning, love the shadow on brickDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.com