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Photography 101: Architecture
Beauty and Complexity of Architecture
Martha’s Vineyard
Oak Bluff, Massachusetts
I took this photo while vacationing with the daughters this past summer. Not the best shot, but thanks to Photo 101 the skills are improving.
Also, “Thank You,” Photo 101, I now know how to change a color photo into black/white with PicMonkey. Whoopee!!
Blogging 101: Make A Prompt Personal
Assignment: November 17
“Publish a post based on your own, personalized take on today’s Daily Prompt.”
Daily Prompt: Golden Key
“You’ve been given a key that can open one building, room, locker, or box to which you don‘t normally have access. How do you use it, and why?
Today is November 22. And, the assignment is late but as the old saying goes, “better late than never.”
Golden Key: Door to Beauty
With this Golden Key, I opened the Door to Beauty for all to enjoy; and, I chose to use The Free Dictionary definition of beauty:
“The quality that gives pleasure to the mind or senses and is associated with such properties as harmony of form or color, excellence of artistry, truthfulness, and originality.”
Color
“Nature always wear the colors of the spirit.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Artistry
“Because God created the Natural — invented it out of His love and artistry — it demands our reverence.”
(C.S. Elliott)
Truthfulness
“Be still and hear your truth. Live your truth and be true to your truth.” Boitumelo Phetia
Originality
“No bird has ever uttered a note that was not in some first bird’s throat. Since Eden’s freshness and man’s fail, no rose has been original.” Thomas Bailey Aldrich
“My Golden Key opened the door to see Beauty in all things, now my actions get positive reactions from all those who cross my path.” (SeasonedSistah2)
Photography 101: Landscape
Landing Toledo, Ohio
November 2014
Photography 101: Swarm
Youngest Grandson: The Soccer Player
Freedom Friday – November 21, 2014
On this Freedom Friday, I exercise the right to share:
Several days ago, while meandering through Facebook, I came across a photo post with the caption, “Share If You Remember These.”
Immediately, I pushed the share button for roller skating, as a teenager, is one of the few happy memories that I have about this stage in my life.
Throughout my teenage years, I lived in fear of the potential verbal, physical, and emotional abuse rendered by an absentee father, who randomly appeared, if for no other reason than to create havoc in an otherwise peaceful environment.
But, skating at the roller rink every Saturday afternoon was where I found peace and happiness.
I loved to skate and was one of the better skaters among my friends. Beyond skating, the roller skating rink brings back happy memories of:
- enjoying live organ music which, I now understand, was “especially tailored to the flow of rolling skating”;
- practicing new dance routines;
- watching skaters skillfully glide around the rink;
- feeling emotionally secure in a safe space; and
- participating in a fun and constructive activity with other teenagers.
Before closing out this post, I wondered if there were still indoor roller skating rinks with live organ music. Why wonder, if you have google?
I googled and found Quad Skating Dot com’s listing of “Live Organ Roller Skating Sessions in the United States.” Of the seventeen places listed, two were conveniently located:
- one is within 1/2 hour drive of where we live in Florida; and
- one is within 1/2 hour drive of where our children live in Wisconsin.
A roller skating outing with either Hubby and/or the children added to my 2015 Bucket List.
Of course, since I last skated in 1959, I plan to watch and not skate.
Writer’s Quote Wednesday – November 19, 2014
Thanks to SilverThreading for the open invite to take part in her new blogging event, Writer’s Quote Wednesday.
Maya Angelou is one of my most, most favorite authors. She has been with me for more years than many of my friends. Her writing has influenced and guided me in so many ways during both the highs and lows of living.
In those times when I feel defeated, reading a passage from one of Maya’s books, poems or quotes motivates me to never give up and be defeated.
Wordless Wednesday – November 19, 2014
Choose An Exercise Program That Is Right For You!
Happy to reblog this post from http://www.breastcancerauthority.com
By: Rika Keck, Medical Exercise Specialist For Women’s Wellness.
It is well known that an exercise program is supportive before, during and after surgery and treatment. Off course it is essential to see it within context of the individual, medical procedures, reaction to meds and energy levels.
Moderation is a big key and it is a great idea to work-out and to ‘work-in’ with quiet, stress reducing modalities such as meditation, Gentle Yoga, Qi Gong or a walk in Nature.
Here are a few points regarding exercise during and post-surgery and/or treatment:
- Strength training will support bone integrity that becomes compromised with chemo and steroids. Discuss this with your physician if lymph nodes are affected in your cancer treatment or lymphodema in the arm is present.
- A moderate/low intensity cardio program will support a healthy heart, circulation and mood – a mild sweat is a good guideline. Do…
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Photography 101: A Pop of Color
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