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Posted on July 20, 2021 by beth

this blue door with the round window never loses its magic.

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“a short story is what you see when you look out of the window.”

-mavis gallant

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oakland county, michigan, usa

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Francisco Bravo Cabrera on July 20, 2021 at 5:11 am said:

Most certainly beautiful and interesting, and the quote is very appropriate, have a lovely day Beth!

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 6:04 am said:
  
  thanks, fransisco
  
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  - Francisco Bravo Cabrera on July 20, 2021 at 7:19 am said:
    
    You’re welcome Beth
    
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Brad Osborne on July 20, 2021 at 5:23 am said:

Stunning image! What is it about that door that begs the passerby to walk through? That must be the magic! Great post, Beth!

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 6:04 am said:
  
  yes, that’s it
  
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johnlmalone on July 20, 2021 at 5:35 am said:

I wish I could concoct a story around this intriguing door, Beth; I yet might 🙂

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 6:04 am said:
  
  i imagine you may –
  
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  - johnlmalone on July 20, 2021 at 6:08 am said:
    
    I would love to, Beth; it is my challenge: perhaps in the Land of Nod a vision will appear of a blue door …..
    
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    - beth on July 20, 2021 at 6:20 am said:
      
      get to sleep! )
      
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Norah on July 20, 2021 at 6:33 am said:

True to both.

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 7:31 am said:
  
  yes –
  
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Sadje on July 20, 2021 at 6:40 am said:

It’s amazing.

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 7:31 am said:
  
  ❤
  
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ladysighs on July 20, 2021 at 6:49 am said:

A story through the eyes of a potato or two. At least that’s what my two eyes see.

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 7:31 am said:
  
  I was thinking black walnuts, but that’s what makes stories unique
  
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  - ladysighs on July 20, 2021 at 8:07 am said:
    
    I didn’t have my glasses on. 🙂
    
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    - beth on July 20, 2021 at 8:23 am said:
      
      I do understand-)
      
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    - beth on July 20, 2021 at 8:23 am said:
      
      So
      
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      - ladysighs on July 20, 2021 at 8:58 am said:
        
        So it’s a walnut. Very clear now. 😉
        
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        beth on July 20, 2021 at 9:28 am said:
        
        )) 🌰
        
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markbialczak on July 20, 2021 at 7:27 am said:

Quite compelling, yes, Beth, I agree.

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 7:57 am said:
  
  thanks, mark –
  
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LA on July 20, 2021 at 8:13 am said:

I love this quote, and it’s funny cause it sort of ties in with my post for tomorrow…

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 8:23 am said:
  
  Great!
  
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Jim Borden on July 20, 2021 at 9:32 am said:

once again, a great photo accompanied by just the right words, and the perfect quote. well done, Beth!

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 10:02 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jim!
  
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  - Jim Borden on July 20, 2021 at 10:38 am said:
    
    👍
    
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Jeff Flesch on July 20, 2021 at 10:22 am said:

conjures the magic of the human spirit for me….

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 10:40 am said:
  
  Yes –
  
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Erika on July 20, 2021 at 10:54 am said:

Fantastic quote!

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:19 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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  - Erika on July 20, 2021 at 2:34 pm said:
    
    😊
    
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Jim Stewart on July 20, 2021 at 11:13 am said:

As we’ve agreed many times, we are all a collection of stories.

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:19 am said:
  
  That we are-
  
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Pied Type on July 20, 2021 at 11:17 am said:

Love the door and the quote!

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- Pied Type on July 20, 2021 at 11:18 am said:
  
  But my HOA wouldn’t approve that door.
  
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  - beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:03 pm said:
    
    it may push the envelope for sure –
    
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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:18 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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johnrieber on July 20, 2021 at 11:29 am said:

I love how a single image and spark the imagination to run wild!

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:03 pm said:
  
  it certainly can-
  
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Janine C Burke on July 20, 2021 at 12:36 pm said:

I know that door????
I remember it red???
An intriguing, inviting and favorite place

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:02 pm said:
  
  It certainly is –
  
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hitandrun1964 on July 20, 2021 at 2:14 pm said:

Wonderful!

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:02 pm said:
  
  thank you –
  
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Chatter Master on July 20, 2021 at 8:07 pm said:

Ah, I see at least one daily.

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 10:46 pm said:
  
  a new opportunity every day
  
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petespringerauthor on July 20, 2021 at 10:23 pm said:

It does have a friendly yet mysterious aspect to it.

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:24 pm said:
  
  that it does –
  
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melaniereynolds on July 20, 2021 at 11:16 pm said:

I wish I had a cool door like that!

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- beth on July 20, 2021 at 11:25 pm said:
  
  it is pretty inspirational –
  
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LaDonna Remy on July 21, 2021 at 1:36 pm said:

It really does seem magical.

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- beth on July 21, 2021 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  that’s how it feels
  
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The Madva on August 2, 2021 at 5:55 am said:

A short story indeed. Just reading whats on sight after looking through the window. It won’t be a long story. Would it be?

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- beth on August 2, 2021 at 5:58 am said:
  
  all possibilities are on the table
  
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Bette A. Stevens on August 15, 2021 at 9:14 pm said:

Love it!

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- beth on August 16, 2021 at 5:50 am said:
  
  thanks, bette
  
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Testing Q1 on September 16, 2021 at 2:56 am said:

👌

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Sharda on September 19, 2021 at 4:01 pm said:

Lovely! Magical indeed. It reminds me of fairy tales from childhood.

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- beth on September 19, 2021 at 9:57 pm said:
  
  i love fairy stories
  
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AlexanderTheGreat on October 11, 2021 at 5:35 pm said:

Love this!

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- beth on October 11, 2021 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  thanks!
  
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Deepak Joshi on October 14, 2021 at 10:54 am said:

ohhh!! unfortunately I have squared window. Its a amazing write. Thank you for sharing.

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- beth on October 14, 2021 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  ))
  
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Carol anne on September 7, 2022 at 8:20 pm said:

so nice! so beautiful!

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- beth on September 7, 2022 at 9:00 pm said:
  
  ty -)
  
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- beth on September 8, 2022 at 5:08 am said:
  
  thank you
  
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