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		<title>Waiting for the Sun</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I shot this photo in Hamilton, Ontario Canada. To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=4043&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I shot this photo in Hamilton, Ontario Canada. </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong><br />
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<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
<strong> Links may be used provided that credit is given to optimismofcolor.com.</strong></p>
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		<title>Pink Buoys!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Joyce Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I shot this photo at Camara de lobos on the island of Madeira. To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=3246&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong>I shot this photo at Camara de lobos on the island of Madeira. To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
<strong> Links may be used provided that credit is given to optimismofcolor.com.</strong></p>
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		<title>Easy Rider</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I shot this photo in Hamilton Ontario Canada. To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=4052&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I shot this photo in Hamilton Ontario Canada. </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong><br />
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<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
<strong> Links may be used provided that credit is given to optimismofcolor.com.</strong></p>
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		<title>“In joy or sadness flowers are our constant friends.” ― The Book Of Tea, Kakuzō Okakura</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong><strong>To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
<strong> Links may be used provided that credit is given to optimismofcolor.com.</strong></p>
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		<title>Can you give me sanctuary?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Joyce Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I shot this photo at the Church of the Ascension in Hamilton Ontario Canada. To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=4019&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong>I shot this photo at the Church of the Ascension in Hamilton Ontario Canada.</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br /> <strong> Links may be used provided that credit is given to optimismofcolor.com.</strong></p>
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		<title>Old-Fashioned General Store!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 10:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I took this photo in the Gaspe region of Quebec. To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=3098&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong>I took this photo in the Gaspe region of Quebec. To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
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		<title>Spring Garden Fantasia!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Joyce Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I took this photo of my backyard after a spring shower of maple tree keys! To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=4066&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong>I took this photo of my backyard after a spring shower of maple tree keys! To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
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		<title>Mennonite Quilt Auction</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Joyce Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I shot this photo at the Mennonite Relief Sale in New Hamburg, Ontario Canada. To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=3872&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I shot this photo at the Mennonite Relief Sale in New Hamburg, Ontario Canada. </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong><br />
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<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
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		<title>&#8220;A flower blossoms for its own joy&#8221; – Oscar Wilde</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Joyce Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I shot this magnolia blossom in Hamilton Ontario Canada To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=4056&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I shot this magnolia blossom in Hamilton Ontario Canada<br />
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<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong><br />
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<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
<strong> Links may be used provided that credit is given to optimismofcolor.com.</strong></p>
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		<title>Bens Deli</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Joyce Ott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I shot this photo in Bens, the iconic Montreal delicatessen that closed in 2006 after 98 years. To see more of my art and photos, go to www.lindajoyceott.com About the Optimism of Color Blog Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=optimismofcolor.com&#038;blog=30597044&#038;post=3870&#038;subd=optimismofcolor&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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<p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>I shot this photo in Bens, the iconic Montreal delicatessen that closed in 2006 after 98 years. To see more of my art and photos, go to <a href="http://www.lindajoyceart.com">www.lindajoyceott.com</a></strong><br />
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<p><strong>About the Optimism of Color Blog</strong></p>
<p><strong>Every Tuesday and Friday,  I&#8217;m posting a photo or piece of art that I&#8217;ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after a near death experience.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All photos © Linda Joyce Ott, 2013</strong><br />
<strong> Links may be used provided that credit is given to optimismofcolor.com.</strong></p>
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