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Magical Reflections of Scotland

A few years back I captured this shot of the mirror-like loch and the fall colors, the little stepping stones and their reflections. It’s like seeing double the pleasure of the scene.

I’m back to Scotland, in my dreams, while I continue to write Stolen Highland Dreams.

I was working on putting my flowerbeds back where they belong and birdhouses and such, after the fence was replaced. It is so muggy! When will it ever cool down?

But the good news is we had thunderstorms and rain yesterday of 1.5 inches and that was really welcome!!! And call me confused, but I looked at my bedroom clock this morning and thought, wait, I thought we were supposed to fall back. It didn’t. But my watch, phone, computers did. I had to change my stove clock, and I need to go out and change my car clock. Did you fall back??? If you needed to?

I’m back to the book. I need about 20K to finish it!

Have a magically reflective day!!!

Terry Spear

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Fall Color at Edinburgh Botanical Garden

Oct30

I had to go all the way to Scotland to see fall colors! lol So if we got rain, we might have some, but who knows? It was supposed to be 80% chance today, now it’s down to 60% and I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting. It was supposed to be all day. Now it’s starting at 11. Maybe. I turned on my sprinklers this morning. Everything is burning up.

Have a super duper day!!

Terry Spear

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Oban During the Day–Reflection

Oct25

Love capturing reflections in the water. Love the old buildings in Scotland. Oban was such a relaxing place to be. It actually turned hot and people were swimming in the water!

I’m finishing up edits on Cougar’s Mate, added a few things, and I’ll be republishing it soon. It’s the first book in the Heart of the Cougar series.

Then I’m off to work solely on Wolf of My Eye and turn that in.

Take a moment and enjoy a reflection.

Terry Spear

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Heron Fishing in Scotland

Oct22

If I’d had my camera, this would have been a better shot. But I had my phone, zoomed way out to capture him from a distance through a window, fishing in the morning before foot traffic became distracting for him.

Still, I love the action pose, the stillness, contemplation, readiness, and focus. Did he catch a fish? Yes!

I’m off to work. Hope you have a great catch of the day!

Terry Spear

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Pigeon at Home in the Castle

Oct12

Castle visitor.

Well, I’m sick again! My granddaughter was. Ugh.

I’m off to work!

Hope your day is great!!!

Terry Spear

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A Visit to the Tantallon Castle Dungeon

Oct11

The Dungeon

I always think of individual cells when I think of dungeons, but the two places I’ve seen that have been used as dungeons at castles were one room like this. There was even a “toilet.” I didn’t get a picture of it, very narrow stairs and too many people trying to get a look. But pretty cool. But it’s a place you wouldn’t want to stay for any length of time!

Have to take one of the dogs for his shots and then I’m back to work writing and editing!

Have a delightful day!

Terry Spear

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Stairs Into the Dungeon, Tantallon Castle

Oct7

The stairs were more like what they were originally. These were sloping and harder to navigate and you really had to watch your step, but it was really neat to see them more like they had been in centuries past.

Little one will be here soon, trying to get some chores done before he is.

Hope your day is super fine!

Terry Spear

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Tantallon Castle, Scotland

Oct6

It’s hard to imagine what it would look like in the empty chambers, so the picture at the right shows castle life. At least for the noble folks, it’s not too bad. As you can see, the stairs are narrow and steep throughout the castle. These have been redone. I have to find the ones that they looked like originally! They were difficult to walk on.

Off to feed my dogs and the birds and get my tea and get to work on Highland Wolf. That’s my castle life.

Have a grand day!!

Terry Spear

“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”

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Highland Cows and Oreo Cows, Scotland

Oct5

The photo isn’t great. I was trying to capture the cows and calves in a rush while on an even faster rushing train.

But you just can’t go to Scotland without seeing some Highland Cows. 🙂 And the Oreo Cows? Were a bonus!

Have a delightful day!

Terry Spear

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Blackness Castle Wall Walk

Oct3

Can you imagine being a guard on the wall walk watching for danger?

I loved seeing the castles in Scotland and envisioned being there in the far distant past. Of course, I also thought about how all these buildings are in amazing shape for being so old! Don’t you wish your home could last like that? Though with all the amenities we have today!

I’m off on the writing journey for the day. I’m trying to learn more on marketing! I love to write mystery in my books, but marketing is still a mystery to me!

Have a beautiful day!!!

Terry Spear

“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”

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