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GOVERNING  the  DUNCE  LION

3/15/2017

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© The Dunce Lion ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017

It  must  be  possible  for  us  humans,

no  matter  our  age  or  where  our  lot  is  cast,

to  keep  a  spirit  that  is  light  hearted  and  worry  free.

We  mustn't  become  escapists,

or  become  indifferent  to  the  struggles  and  sufferings  of  mankind,

nor  develop  careless  unconcern  with  society's  problems.


We  should  govern  our  minds . . .

govern  the  Dunce Lion  who  is  a  WORRIER . . .

NOT  the  WARRIOR  he  claims  to  be.

WORRY  is  a  spasmodic  and  irrational  thought,

much  like  a  snowstorm . . .
 

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© Hope That's My Car ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
WORRY  can  get  us  confused  and  cause  us  to  LOSE  OUR  WAY
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© IT IS ! THANK GOD ! ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
Deliberately  entertaining  an  idea  of  FAITH  breaks  the  negative  cycle.

Take  WORRY  apart,  piece  by  piece,
{ in this case,  shovelful  by  shovelful }

with  COOL,  COLLECTIVE  RATIONAL  THOUGHT . . .

and,  remarkably,  94 Percent  of  WORRY

NEVER  HAPPENS !
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© Toyota Rav4 ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
" Better  NEVER  trouble  trouble

Until  trouble  troubles  you,

For  you're  sure  to  make  your  trouble

DOUBLE  TROUBLE  when  you  do.

And  your  trouble,  like  a  bubble,

That  you're  troubling  about,

May  be  NOTHING  but  a  cipher

With  the  rim  rubbed  out. "


Dr. David Keppel
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SKETCHING  in  SOUTH CAROLINA

2/11/2017

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One  of  the  most  satisfying  ways  to  unwind  in  the  afternoon

is  having  the  Freedom  to  sketch  wherever  I  may  find  myself.

Each  sketch  represents  an  hour  of  peace

with  no  requests,  instructions  or  rules . . .

Smoothly  slipping  into  everything  around  me,

I  become  no  one  other  than  an  awe  inspired  observer

of  the  amazing  creation  wherein  we  all  belong.

The  pencils,  pens,  brushes  and  paints

merge  with  my  being

transferring  perception  to  paper,  

documenting  the  moment  quickly.


Good . . .  or  not ,
they  now  exist  for  you  to  enjoy.

Please  visit  my
 
SKETCHBOOK

by  clicking  on  the  word  above

Have  a  look  at  the  most  recent  additions.

Here's  the  first  one,  worked  on  a  breezy  65  degree  day . . .


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© Sanctuary Beach, SC ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
LOVE  to  READ  your  COMMENTS

THANK  YOU   !
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SOUTH  CAROLINA  in  WINTER

1/26/2017

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I  don't  know . . .  this  could  very  well  be  LOVE  ! ! !
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© Meet on the Street, Charleston, SC ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
It  all  began  on  the  beach  one  early  morning  at  sunrise .
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© Kiawah Sunrise ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
The  evening  before  had  the  usual  spectacular  sunset . . .
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© Kiawah Peach Sunset ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
Each  day  the  Doe  and  her  Fawns  come  to  see  it  !
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© Kiawah Island Deer ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
They  stroll  into  the  ocean  up  to  their  bellies .

Am  tearfully  grateful  to  see  every  wondrous  sight .
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© Iridescent Tide ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
The  silvery  morning  encouraged  wanderlust.
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© Breathe ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
Travels  took  me  nearby  where  this  colourful  mural  caught  my  eye  !
{ Sorry ...  beauty  sometimes  inspires  cornball  poetry  within me }
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© King of the Creek, Charleston, SC ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
A  sight  to  behold  around  every  corner . . .
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© Balcony 27, Charleston, SC ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
Arches  and  Gaslights  everywhere .
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© Carriage Door, Charleston, SC ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
Enveloped  by  that  feeling  of   Coming  Home . . .
Yes  . . .  This  is  definitely   LOVE   ! ! !
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© French Quarter, Charleston, SC ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
! ! !   SPLASH   ! ! !
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© Fountain Pier, Charleston, SC ~ Undine DeFilippo 2017
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AUTUMN  JOURNEY  to  NEW MEXICO

10/10/2016

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© Fly on Autumn Flowering Clematis ~ Undine DeFilippo 2016

Everyone  loves  the  smell  of  crisp  autumn  New York State  air  when  
the  clematis  vine  blooms  and  the  asters  glow  in  the  afternoon  sun.
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© Afternoon Asters ~ Undine DeFilippo 2016
But,  an  Autumn  Flowering  Desert  is  something  special  to  behold.
It  doesn't  happen  every  year.  The  conditions  have  to  be  just  right
​or  September  and  October  can  be  a  burnt  out  dusty  mess.
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© The Organ Mountains, New Mexico ~ Undine DeFilippo 2016
Unexpected  rain  made  some  growers  very  happy  and  others  sobbed  over 
 the  blossom  end  rot  it  caused  on  pomegranates,  melons  and  the  like.
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© The Rio Grande River @ San Miguel, NM ~ Undine DeFilippo 2016
For  now . . . 
the  Rio  Grande  River  is  no  longer  a  minor  trickle.  


Rarely  seen  Passion  Vines  are  boasting   magnificent  flowers  
bigger  than  pink  Spalding  Balls,  happily  embedded  with  bees,
requiring  a  great  deal  of  patience  to  have  a  photo  without  them
crammed  in  massive  clusters.
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© The Passion of the Christ Flower ~ Undine DeFilippo 2016
Enjoy  the  following  slideshow  with  God  blessed  eyes.

I'll  be  happy  to  read  your  comments,
if  you're  moved  to  do  so,
which  remain  as  anonymous  as  you  choose.


​Thank  you  !
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Upstate  New York  Flowers  September  2016

9/9/2016

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Imagine  the  sound  of  crickets  humming  in  the  night

and  be  at  

​
PEACE
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SUMMERTIME  in  the  CATSKILLS  of  NEW  YORK

8/21/2016

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" IT  ISN'T  EASY  BEING  GREEN. "

Kermit  the  Frog

So . . . don't be !   Embrace  all the  colours.

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JULY  2016   PEACE

7/25/2016

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Summer  Eye  Candy  provided  by  the  GREAT  CREATOR  through  the  eyes  of  me !

ENJOY

THANK  YOU  !
​
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SOME  NEW  SKETCHES

3/4/2016

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COLOUR   IS   EXCITING   ! 
​
Here's  a  new  sketch  of  mine.
If  you'd  like  to  see  all  the  new  ones,  just  click  on  the  image  or  the  word

​SKETCHBOOK

You  can  leave  a  private  comment  once  you're  there.
They  won't  be  posted  on  this  website.
I'm  looking  forward  to  reading  your  feedback.

​THANK  YOU  !
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© Rhett's Bluff ~ Undine DeFilippo 2016
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KIAWAH  ISLAND's  OCEAN  COURSE  SUNSET!

2/22/2016

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© Kiawah Island's Ocean Course Club House ~ Undine DeFilippo 2016
Whether  you're  an  avid  golfer  or  not,  

​Kiawah  Island's  Ocean  Course  Club  House


​
{ click on the highlighted name to learn more }
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© Kiawah's Ocean Course Club House ~ Undine DeFilippo 2016
is  a  visual  and  culinary  blessing  even  in  winter.
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© Kiawah Island's Ocean Course Club House View - Undine DeFilippo 2016
Try  the  Crispy  Shrimp  with  your  Martini  or  Margarita  on  the  deck . . .
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© Kiawah Island's Ocean Course Club House Outside Seating - Undine DeFilippo 2016
then  enjoy  a  romantic  sunset  stroll  on  ten  miles  of  pristine  beach.
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A  WALK  THROUGH  THE  SWAMP

2/18/2016

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Come  along  and  enjoy 

a  late  afternoon  winter's  walk  

through  the  

SOUTH  CAROLINA  AUDUBON  SWAMP  GARDEN
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© Swamp Edge - Undine DeFilippo 2016
In  the  stillness  of  this  other  worldly  beauty . . .

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© Swamp Spanish Moss - Undine DeFilippo 2016
where  many  a  gator,  snake  and  insect

​currently  lay  dormant . . .
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© SC Audubon Swamp - Undine DeFilippo 2016
where  Cypress  and  Tupelo  Gum  Trees  

grow  out  of  the  water . . .
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© Swamped - Undine DeFilippo 2016
where  Springtime  Birds  of  100  Species  converge . . .
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© Pea Soup Swamp - Undine DeFilippo 2016
where  a  greater  diversity  of  life  

than  just  about  anywhere  in  the  USA    

THRIVES  . . .
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© Swamp It - Undine DeFilippo 2016
where  afternoon  turns  to  twilight  swiftly . . .
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© Walk on Water - Undine DeFilippo 2016
where  the  history  of  these  swamp  lands  still  whisper. . .
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© Swamp Twilight - Undine DeFilippo 2016
. . . about  the  many  Slaves  that  slogged  & 

  toiled  in  these  sixty  acres  to  grow  Carolina  Rice.
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© The Temp is Fine - Undine DeFilippo 2016
"We  know  that  ALL  things  work  together  for  good . . ."
​
 
Romans 8:28
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© Swamp Oak - Undine DeFilippo 2016
Some  things  take  a  little  longer  . . .  nevertheless . . .

Praise  God  !
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