by Cheryl Pennington
http://tropicalaffair.wordpress.com
ABOUT CHERYL
Cheryl Pennington is multi-talented, a well trained and seasoned Ophthalmic technician in the field of Ophthalmology, an imaginative artist who paints, sketches and makes jewelry, a creative writer, an energetic cook/baker, and a prolific photographer. She has a deep desire to connect with others creatively. Her goal is to live life fully in the present moment. She believes the present is the only one which truly exists.
Cheryl started blogging in 2012
“to honor my passion for photography and share precious moments from the paradise home we enjoyed for 8 months in Costa Rica.“
She’s born under the Cancer astrological sign; ethereal, obstinate, hopeful, romantic, dependable, loyal and steadfast. Not a lover of change. Her husband, a Virgo, quite the opposite, “a wanderer, dreamer, and seeker of adventure and change.” Hence her 8 month adventure living in Costa Rica.
When she photographed the last sunset of 2016, her thoughts on “marking of time” turned from it makes us harried, impatient, fearful and old, to viewing it as
“the rise and set of the sun as markers of opportunity, the chance for a fresh start with every rising disc of fire and the sweet relief of repose when it slips into the earth again.”
Her photography subjects are widespread, birds, flowers, people, and moons. She takes photos of the moon every chance she gets. She loves to
“glimpse her face in the shadows of the trees; and like a voyeur, she watches us from the velvet night canvas.”
Cheryl’s painting of a moon photo
Well worth your time to visit Cheryl’s website and enjoy all of her incredible photos and creative writing that accompanies them. http://tropicalaffair.wordpress.com
Wow – this deeply touching about courageous women which wonderful values. I am also sharing this on my Facebook WordPress Page…
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Thank you so much, Mihran. I agree! Cheryl is so well worth your lovely comment and sharing on your Facebook WordPress Page. 💛 Christine
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Thank you so much. Nice to meet you.
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Like Wise, my pleasure.
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Lovely work and how wonderful to be living in the tropics. I could use a little tropics right now. 🙂 Thanks for the introduction, Christine. I’m heading over to Cheryl’s blog to say hi.
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Diana, thank you for your visit and comment. Cheryl’s website is worth the visit, colorful, peaceful, and features the tropics! You must be in cold, snowy country I’m reading about on various blogs today. Spring roars in! 💛 Christine
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We just might be warming! Yes, looking forward to spring 🙂
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I miss Costa Rica. So glad we met. Thanks Christine! Love your blog!
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Heavenly sunset. What a capture! A multi-talented woman. Glad to meet you, Cheryl. 🙂
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So happy to meet you and thank you!
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You are more than welcome. 🙂
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Hugs Chritine. Thank You for your kind words and helping me to connect with other wonderful and talented people!
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Hugs back, Cheryl! You are very welcome! I enjoyed creating your blog post. Happy you are meeting new bloggers. Enjoy! 💛 Christine
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Thanks, Christine. You always showcase the best of your comrades in “sun worship”.
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Thanks Van, we all need a little sun worship! Spring is in full bloom here, but not in other parts of the country. 💛 Christine
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It has been my pleasure to follow Cheryl’s creative work and beautiful photography for quite some time. You chose a great person to usher in spring on your blog, Christine.
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Thanks for your comment, Dan! Happy I found Cheryl on your blog. Agree, her photography’s and writings so appropriate to introduce spring. 💛 Christine
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The respect and appreciation is mutual Dan. 😊
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Beautiful!
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Thank you so much, Tim! Cheryl has a website full of interesting photos. 💛
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Thanks Tim! You are always the first person to like any of my posts. I appreciate you and hope you are doing well.
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Das ist gut. Liebe Grüsse, Wolfgang
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Thank you, Wolfgang! Happy you liked the post. 💛 Christine
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Thank you. 😊
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Marvelous choice for the photo, Christine. I love the subtle colors and the graduation from golden to a sort of periwinkle blue. Thanks for the intro to Cheryl. Mega hugs all around.
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Thanks Teagan. I have seen you on Dan’s blog. I’m his bartender. 😉
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Thank you, Teagan! Know how you love color! Happy you liked Cheryl’s choices! Huge hugs back. 💛 Christine
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Quite the talent!
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Thanks so much, GP. Agree wholeheartedly! 💛 Christine
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Thanks so much GP!
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One thing I do have to add or ammend Christine is that I am not in optometry but in Opthalmology. While there are Optometrists in the practice, I am an ophthalmic technician. Once upon a time I was an optician. Different corners of one field. 😊
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Ohhh…no! 😒So sorry, Cheryl! Yep, know there is a difference. I’ll correct it right away. Thank you for bringing it to my attention! Have a happy Saturday! 💛 Christine
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All corrected! 🤗
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Thanks so much Christine. It’s not a biggie but I so appreciate it. This is a such a nice thing you do for us and I love making new blogging acquaintances.
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I stared at the sunset for a bit and guessed Florida. I sort of got the climate right.
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Thanks Greg. Believe this was in Costa Rica. Cheryl lived there for 8 months. My guess she now lives in a warm state. From information on her blog, I think maybe Louisiana. 💛 Christine
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Well you are both correct greg-in-washington and Christine. While many of the sunsets posted on the blog are from our living in Costa Rica, this one was taken in Florida on our way home from a mini vacation in Louisiana! Right on all counts in various time frames. 😀
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Cheryl, thanks for clarifying the sunset & your location. If you’d like another sunset for the header, let me know! I know there are other glorious ones on your website! 🎶 Christine
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What a great introduction! I’m heading over to Cheryl’s blog now. Thanks for the intro, Christine.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Eloise! Happy you’ll visit Cheryl”s blog! 💛 Christine
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Hi Eloise! I have looking at your blog as well. So glad we are connected now, thanks to Christine!
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Gorgeous your BLOG !!! I’m following !!! Follow mine too !!! Kisses !!!
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Thank you so much for following my blog. I’ll check out your blog too!
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Thanks…. Comment my photo too… Kisses!!!
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First of all, I liked this idea. Second, I’m glad to know talented people as Cheryl. Thank you Christine and nice to meet you Cheryl.
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Thank you Mohamad! Nice to know you like meeting new people this way. 🎭 Christine
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Thank you Mohamad. Nice to meet you as well! Thanks again christine.
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Very welcome, Cheryl…my pleasure! 🎼 Christine
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Reblogged this on HarsH ReaLiTy and commented:
An awesome way of spreading good feelings! Nice intro post! -OM
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Thank you, Jason! So appreciate you spreading the word on Cheryl’s incredible blog! 💛Christine
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Thanks so much Jason! I really appreciate the reblog. I love your posts.
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beautiful!
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Thank you, Robert! 🎼
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Hello and thank you !
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