Sunday Stills: Seeking #Warmth

The theme “warmth” for this week’s Sunday Stills photo challenge conjures a variety of ideas.

For many, it has been a cold, harsh winter. I spent last weekend in South Lake Tahoe for our Ladies Retreat. The Sierra Nevada mountains in May can be warm, cold or both! This time, although the nights and early mornings were close to freezing, the daytime temps pushed the mid-70s in the sun.

Seeking both warmth and solitude, many found these chairs to provide both.

chairs in Lake Tahoe
Seeking Warmth

Warmth does not have to include sunshine. In a previous post I submitted for the WordPress Photography 101, the challenge was “warmth” and this updated photo shows the warmth of my sister-in-law’s gorgeous kitchen.

Warm Kitchen

Today is Mother’s Day in the US. Although I am unable to see my own mother, I am spending the weekend in the delta with my daughters who both live out of town. The photo below is one of us enjoying fun times in the delta from a couple of years ago.

Enjoying a warm sunset in the Sacramento Delta.

My youngest daughter gave me this beautiful card last year. It’s one of those hand-made 3-D types with glitter and the works. I can see myself in that photo seeking warmth, solitude and some “me” time. She’s even a redhead! The card is definitely a keeper!

Beach Graphic
3-D Mother’s Day Card I saved

I hope you were inspired by this short post today as I finish my rare weekend with both daughters!

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers and daughters!

my signature w/ hibiscus

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62 responses to “Sunday Stills: Seeking #Warmth”

  1. […] This week the theme for Terri’s Sunday Stills is Danger. […]

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  2. Afraid our AC is out and warmth is seeking us. Or finding us anyway. Although, I cannot complain because since it went out 2 weeks ago, our temps have been so pleasant, unseasonably so! Today we are headed for highs in the 90s. Hoping to get the AC fixed tomorrow.
    Beautiful photo of you and the girls. And that card is delightful. Beachside with a book is one of my favorite things in life.

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    1. Thank you, I hope you enjoyed your mother’s day, Leslie! We got some new pics with the girls over the weekend, in the wind of course!

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  3. […] feel that this is a fitting contribution to my friend Terri’s Sunday Still;Warmth. There’s definitely enough of that in The Mojave Desert. The desert both intrigues me, and […]

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  4. I enjoyed this post very much Terri! I think I have something in store for this theme 😉

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  5. Love your family photo Terri 🙂
    Here’s my bit of warmth

    Seeking Warmth

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  6. […] The prompt from Terri for the Sunday Stills: Seeking #Warmth […]

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  7. What a beautiful sharing Terri. I’m glad you had a beautiful Mother’s Day. Your post made me feel warm and fuzzy as it’s mid May and we’re still wearing winter coats here and the sun is a rare occurrence! 🙂

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    1. Thanks, Deb! The warmth was wonderful in every way, but rain and snow are coming back to California this week.

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      1. Say what?????????????????????????? Craziness!

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  8. A dog always finds that sliver of sun to lie in for warmth. My Max always did

    Sunday Stills: Seeking #Warmth

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  9. […] SUNDAY STILLS PHOTO:  Seeking-Warmth […]

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  10. Belated happy Mother’s Day dear Terri, I love the card your youngest daughter made for you and the image of Lake Tahoe looks blissful! Our contribution for this week is here:https://whippetwisdom.com/2019/05/13/haiku-spring-lanterns/

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  11. I hope you had a brilliant Mother’s Day, Terri. Thank you for sharing the photo of you and your daughters. It just shouts love and happiness.
    I love your sister-in-law’s kitchen. Although I’m no cook, I could happily spend a lot of time in that kitchen.
    Have a great week.

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    1. Thanks, Hugh! We had a lovely time and took new photos!

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  12. Happy Mother’s Day to you, too! I love the warmth of your post!

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    1. Thanks, Shelley, hope your Mother’s day was special!

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      1. Thank you, Terri, it was – I hope yours was grand too!

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  13. […] Post Inspiration – Sunday Stills – Warmth […]

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  14. Thanks Terri, I enjoyed seeing your warmth and despite being on opposite sides of the world, it’s nice to feel the warmth through your post 🙂 . Love that card! Happy Mother’s day to you and thanks again for sharing my fire bucket post. https://debs-world.com/2019/05/12/do-you-feel-the-serenity/

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  15. […] week the theme for Terri’s Sunday Stills is Warmth, and I’m very happy to share some warmth with you as the autumn days gets shorter and winter […]

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  16. Your photos portray warmth, perfectly! I am feeling toastier already! 🙂
    Happy Mother’s Day, Terri!

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    1. Thanks, Donna, hope your Mother’s day was wonderful!

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  17. This theme is perfect for Mother’s Day! When someone finds the perfect card, it really is special! Happy Mother’s Day, Terri!

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    1. Thank you, Aixa! We had a lovely Mother’s Day with the girls at the delta and took tons of pics which will likely show up on IG this week!

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  18. […] Warmth – Sunday Stills / Missing – One Word Sunday / Caught – Pic and a Word / Slide – FOWC / Finish – RDP /  Motherly – WODC […]

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  19. This post is full of warmth Terri! Happy Mother’s Day to you and thanks for sharing

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    1. Thank you, Lisa! Happy Mother’s Day to you! My step-daughter calls me her Bonus Mom!

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  20. Love your sister-in-laws kitchen. Hope you have a great Mother’s day with your beautiful daughters.

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    1. I’m so jealous of that kitchen, Ingrid! Always a pleasure to visit there in Spokane when we can. Mother’s Day was fabulous and I hope yours was too!

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  21. Lovely photo of you and your daughters, Terri, and what a wonderful kitchen!

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  22. […] Entry for Terrie´s Sunday Stills Challenge. […]

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  23. Happy Mother’s Day to you Terri! The birds are my focus today as they have been entertaining us outside the kitchen window and they gave me some stills for the “warmth” challenge. https://horseaddict.net/2019/05/12/warmth-in-the-sunday-stills/

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    1. Thanks, Anne! Looking forward to reading!

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  24. That range of temperatures in The Sierras is just mind-boggling. But talk about a wonderful place to commune with nature; Lake Tahoe never fails to elicit the warm glow of inner peace.

    Your sister’s kitchen is a perfect image of welcoming warmth. I can imagine myself hanging out around the table with good friends there.

    Enjoy your Mothers Day in the warmth of your beautiful daughters’ embraces.

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    1. I am happy to be so close to lake Tahoe area, Lisa! Thank you for your warm wishes 🙂

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  25. What a lovely photo!
    Happy Momma Day to you!
    Here’s my contribution, from an unusually warm (not that we complained) spring day last month, which my family made the most of …

    Preview Warmth


    Na’ama

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  26. […] For Terri’s Sundy Stills Challenge: Warmth […]

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  27. Happy Mothers Day Terri. Enjoy your time with your daughters. Here’s my offering: https://grahamsisland.com/2019/05/12/mahaiula-beach/.

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  28. […] week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Warmth.’ (See more offerings here.) Picture yourself stretched out on this beach. Imagine the sun warming the sand, warming you. […]

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  29. Happy Mothers Day! In Sweden we celebrate on May 26th, so I´ll have to wait two more weeks. 🙂
    It is a joy to be able to gather all the kids!

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    1. Thank you, Maria! Happy (early) Mother’s Day to you! That weekend will be out Memorial Day holiday! Enjoy your family when the day comes!

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  30. Sounds like you are having a wonderful weekend, Teri. Happy Mothers Day.

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    1. Happy Mother’s Day, Robbie! We had a great time!

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  31. Happy Mother’s Day Terri- lucky you to be w your beautiful daughters!

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    1. Thank you, Tina! We had a memorable time this weekend!

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  32. Having both girls in one place is such a joy. I know! I posted for another challenge photos of me and my daughter and her new house but it works even better for yours and I knew you’d appreciate it https://lightwords.blog/2019/05/12/missing/
    Happy Mother’s Day 💐💐

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    1. We had a wonderful weekend, Carol! Hope you Mother’s Day was fabulous!

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      1. Family’s rock our worlds don’t they?

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  33. What a gorgeous photo of you and your beautiful daughters! Happy Mother’s Day to you.

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    1. Thank you, Shari! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!

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  34. […] Mothers Day to me  I’m adding A link to Sunday Stills Seeking Warmth Challenge I just saw because it’s alll about Mothers  and Daughters […]

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  35. Happy Mothers Day, happy for your day with your daughters

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