September 02, 2014

Kilmarnock, Virginia - A Photo Essay


"Fortune brings in some boats that are not steer'd."
- Shakespeare, From The Tragedy of Cymbeline

 "Like as the waves make toward the pebbl'd shore, so do our minutes, hasten to their end."
- From Sonnet 60

"I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me."
- From Much Ado About Nothing

"When I have seen the hungry ocean gain
Advantage on the kingdom of the shore..."
- From Sonnet 64

"I heard a bird so sing, Whose music, To my thinking, Pleased the king."
- From King Henry the Fourth 

"So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee."
- From Sonnet 18

"But whoever’s in charge of where my life’s going can steer me wherever they want."
-From Romeo and Juliet

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18 comments:

  1. We never made it to this part of Virginia - another time! There's a Kilmarnock in Scotland but it's nothing like as pretty. Great presentation with the quotes.

    Anabel's Travel Blog

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    1. One day I would like to visit the "real" Kilmarnock just so I could compare it with ours. :)

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  2. Beautiful photos! Love the dog's coloring!

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  3. Beautiful. Makes me miss Virginia that much more...

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    1. It's a wonderful place to call home! I wish I could spend more time on the Northern Neck; it's just so pretty.

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  4. Like that one about the dog barking at the crow :-)

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    1. Haha, thanks! I'm a huge fan of Much Ado About Nothing and couldn't resist sneaking in that snarky quote!

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  5. Your photos are amazing! Virginia is one of my favorite states. Thanks for popping by the blog earlier. Your dog is adorable & I love your bathing suit!

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  6. Hello Katrina!! I love the passages/quotes you chose to accompany these pictures :)

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    1. You can't go wrong with Shakespeare! Although as a former English major, I may be a little biased.... :)

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  7. Love the mix of the Shakespeare quote with the photos! So funny, I've been to Kilmarnock, Scotland ;)

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    1. That's awesome! I'd love to visit someday, even if just to compare the two!

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  8. I love Shakespeare and I love your beautiful photographs - thanks for sharing this lovely area!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! I LOVE sharing photos of the Northern Neck; it's one of the most beautiful places in Virginia!

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  9. Such a great idea. I love quotes and your photos go so well with them! :)

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    1. Thank you! I was inspired by the first quote and figured I'd go with a Shakespearean theme. :)

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