Tuesday, March 29, 2011

ABC Wednesday: K is for kilter

This goose was literally and figuratively off kilter. She was standing at the entrance to a shopping area honking at the top of her lungs, several miles from any of the lakes or golf courses where the geese usually hang out. I don't know if it was the cold snap, being out of her comfort zone or some other issue but she was well and truly off kilter.
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Rocks and other ornamental features in landscaping are visually pleasing when they are slightly off kilter.
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 I spend my life slightly off kilter. Click for the home of ABC Wednesday.
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29 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Bonjour Carver! Thanks for teaching me this new English word, I'm so concentrated in my French classes here,and I think I'm loosing a little bit my English.My mind is a little bit confused nowadays, maybe it's only a phase. So, I was searching more about this word and I'm happy learning here. Thanks so much!
    These pictures are all beautiful, the cute critter posing for your camera and also the composition with stones and colorful flowers!
    hugs
    Léia

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  2. Judy March 29, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love the word you used for K. That's how I feel sometimes..."Just a bit off kilter". ;0
    Great K shots!

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  3. Reader WilMarch 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Thank you for the new word! I had to look it up. I hope you are now in kilter. Your photos are very beautiful. Perhaps the goose was looking for its partner?

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  4. MerylMarch 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love geese, they are so funny, but they can be such pains in the
    ***'s

    Great post. Left me with a big smile!

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  5. Gigi AnnMarch 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I loved your "K" post today, and believe me, I have been a bit off Kilter all my life.

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  6. Sylvia KMarch 29, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Great post for the day, Carver, as always! Love your word and, yes, I too have been off kilter most of my life!! I also love the goose! Hope he finds his way home and that your week is off to a great start!!

    Sylvia

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  7. Roger Owen GreenMarch 29, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Hmm - can one be ON kilter? I never see it used that way! Lovely rock garden!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  8. Leslie:March 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Fabulous post! You're very creative and thinking outside the box today with the word "kilter." KUDOS to you...

    Leslie
    ABCW Team

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  9. RajeshMarch 29, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Wonderful shots. I liked the shot of goose.

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  10. KateMarch 29, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    The rocks and flowers look fresh and spring like!

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  11. Maude LynnMarch 29, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Poor goose! I know just how she feels!

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  12. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioMarch 29, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I wonder if she lost her babies?
    I feel like my life has always been off kilter too! Great 'k' choice!

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  13. Tumblewords:March 29, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Good post - I always thought off-kilter was a normal space!

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  14. BarbaraMarch 29, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    The goose looks puzzled. Great word for the day, I know what you mean by living off kilter!

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  15. mrsnesbittMarch 29, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Wow! Excellent! I love the diversity and creativity we see each week on ABC Wednesday!

    Denise (ABC Team & Founder)

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  16. VioletSkyMarch 29, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I never thought of using that word - but geese do always stand off kilter.

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  17. HildredMarch 29, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What a great choice for K! It's hard to stay on an even keel, so I guess we all spend some time of our life 'off kilter'. Love the photo of the unhappy goose.

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  18. B i r g i t t aMarch 29, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Now I know what kilter is :)

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  19. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 29, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    super impressive.

    Cheers.

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  20. HazelMarch 29, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    A bit of 'kilter' adds color to life. So glad to find the word today illustrated with beautiful pictures.

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  21. Marana March 30, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    very nice photos, i love those beautiful flowers. Visiting for ABC Wednesday!

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  22. Greensboro Daily PhotoMarch 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Very original "K." I would have loved watching you take that photo of the goose!

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  23. JanetMarch 30, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What a great word for pictures!

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  24. MonaMarch 30, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Good choice for letter K, photos shot perfectly ..

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  25. bluedreamer27March 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    nice entry
    it's nice to be here in your blog..
    It's my first time to join the ABC Wednesday

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  26. WandaMarch 30, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Well, I haven't heard "kilter" for a long time, and yet I live a little off kilter most of the time! HaHa

    Great use of the letter "K"

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  27. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪March 30, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    May be her mates had flown to New Zealand. I don't usually use the word kilter, today I used kilt, may be men who wear kilts are out of kilter. LOL

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  28. TheChieftessMarch 31, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Gorgeous Goose even if he is off kilter!!!

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  29. NydiaMarch 31, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Oh gods, now I'm worried about this poor goose! :P

    Kisses from Nydia.

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