Thursday, June 30, 2011

K is for Kites


Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it.

Winston Churchill




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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    This is a thinking quote.

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  2. Auntie sezzzzzz...June 30, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Tricky quote, that!

    I understand it's message.

    But guess I'm not scientific enough to understand it's reality.

    Can you guess that I never flew a kite?

    :-)

    ~♥~

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  3. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    That is such an interesting quote. It certainly gives one something to think about.

    Teresa

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  4. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Yep,higher AGAINST the wind,just don't "spit in the wind",teehehe!!
    ~Jo
    Lazyonloblolly

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  5. TheresaJune 30, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    :) HUGS!

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  6. Cathy KennedyJune 30, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Now, that's interesting - rising against the wind. I never knew this. Thanks for sharing!

    Come by to read today’s post: K is for Knight in Shining Armor

    ~Cathy Kennedy, Children's Author
    The Tale of Ole Green Eyes

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  7. Rocky Mountain WomanJune 30, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Oh my, I need to go get a cup of coffee and read this one again....

    It's a little early out here!

    Love the quote and love the quoter?

    xxoo,

    RMW

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 30, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    It reminds me of the song "...against the wind"..beautiful photo,Jenny!

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  9. Susan AndersonJune 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love the "Kwote."

    And the Kites.

    =)

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  10. My name is RietJune 30, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely kites Jenny flowing in the wind.. You asked for the name of the flowers in my blog.I do know the name but not at this moment.:((( They grow everywhere in Spain and Italy and France and I suppose in more southern warmer countries.They don't grow very well in Holland, the climat is not right for it.Oh yes I know now. Bougainville is the name. LOL Have a good week. We will be on holidays in England next week but maybe I can post on my little notebook.
    Riet

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  11. Heather{Our Life In a Click}June 30, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I've been meaning to get a kite. Today would be the perfect day to fly one too.

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  12. AmesJune 30, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I've always enjoyed kites. Down here they fly the most amazing kites over the river and the beach.
    I also buy them and tuck them in the grands Easter baskets. They love them too!~Ames

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  13. Rosalind AdamJune 30, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    That explains a lot about why I could never get my kite to fly as a kid... and maybe why I'm not a high flyer now!! I'd rather go with the flow any day. It's much easier. Weren't Churchill's quotes wonderful though!

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  14. ellen b.June 30, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Great quote Jenny! Happy Kite flying to you...

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  15. MelindaJune 30, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    They look so happy flying in the breeze!

    Melinda

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  16. Pat TillettJune 30, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Now that's deep! Like the words, love the photo!

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  17. AmandaJune 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Amen to that!

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  18. JoJune 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I have never heard of that quote before ... quite brilliant and thought provoking! I am so glad you shared this with us all!

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  19. Cheryl D.June 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Who knew? I thought kites went with the wind! I always go against the wind, yet I never fly!

    Waaaaa!

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  20. RachelJune 30, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful post. Great quote. True also of red kites.

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  21. Ms. AJune 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    One of those times when going against the wind is the only way to soar to new heights!

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  22. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJune 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    what a lovely kite.

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  23. Dazee DreamerJune 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Sometimes I wish I could fly above all the drama, like a kite.

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  24. PondsideJune 30, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Now that's a great quote, and way better than the famous one from Nietzsche. The wind, the kites - great images in my mind.

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  25. GardenOfDaisiesJune 30, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Oh, Winston was such a smart man!
    Jenny!! LOL!! Suburban taupe/brown is one of your favorite colors? Surely it's something bright and wonderful like mango yellow or coral red or cobalt blue or something else worthy of a great blog post. :-)
    Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!!!!!

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  26. JudieJune 30, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I am a kite person. When I was young, we made kites out of balsa wood and the London Times. I taught my children to fly kites and they love them as much as I do!! Great post, Miss Jenny!!

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  27. HJune 30, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    There is something very therapeutic about flying a kite!

    Winston was certainly one who rose against the wind. He was at his greatest while he was leading through the time of crisis and darkness.

    "Keep buggering on!"

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  28. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Ah, kites.... I think I've only played with a kite only once or twice ever. It was a lot of work getting it up in the air though.

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  29. GattinaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Not convinced, I have to try it out myself ! I thought the wind has to blow under it ! Not with or against, lol !

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  30. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Nice choice of K-word, lovely image of the kites and great quote too!
    Best wishes & hugs,
    Anna
    I am still packing!

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  31. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 2, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    A perfect K post. You know, I just watched "The Winds of War" a bigtime mini-series from the 1980's..... about WW2. Churchill was a wise, wise man.

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  32. Splendid Little StarsJuly 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    certainly a quote to ponder. I love the cheerful joy of the photo!

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  33. Vicki/JakeJuly 3, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    AW, go fly a KITE!!

    Love this one :)

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