THIS IS AN
ALPHABE-THURSDAY POST
today we are
CELEBRATING THE LETTER "E"
" E " is for Elf (plural elves)
http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2011/12/alphabe-thursdays-letter-e.html
Contemplating.
Wayzata, Minnesota
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Thematic Photographic 174 Seeing Red
THIS IS A THEMATIC PHOTOGRAPHIC POST
Carmi has declared "seeing red" as our goal for this week's Thematic Photographic" and it's a color easy to come by...especially this time of year.
Need a lift?
Carmi has declared "seeing red" as our goal for this week's Thematic Photographic" and it's a color easy to come by...especially this time of year.
Need a lift?
| When I first saw this, I was excited! A new age train to ride....then I discovered it just hauls people back and forth to their cars at Disneyland. But it's free to ride! |
| How could I not stop to meet this darling little boy doggie.... There was music in the air and happiness on their faces...for all the crowd to see Better a red face than a black heart....Portuguese Proverb and it's better to dance and be merry so why are you still standing? and if you... are a fan of seeing red, then you know like everything else it comes in so many different shades... So much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens by William Carlos BUT! if after viewing so much red...... why just by seeing red it can turn a wheel barrow into a PLANE! If you really haven't seen enough red yet, then just go here http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/12/thematic-photographic-174-seeing-red.html |
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Saturday Centus Sixteen... a true......
THIS IS A SATURDAY CENTUS POST
This is also, A Moment From My Life......
from when we were sixteen (16) yes, you read that correctly, sixteen years old.......in just 16 words, and we can add other photos as well.
Mine begins....
"When I was sixteen, of course I knew everything, and said I do, on December eighteenth."
Luckily, I only ripped it once, so the photo was spared......
So, if you want to read all about other Saturday Centus bloggers, or feel the urge to submit your own just go here okay?
http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2011/12/saturday-centus-sixteen.html
This is also, A Moment From My Life......
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| Jenny, from "Off on my tangent" is asking for my tears, or in truth "our most treasured heartfelt moments... |
Mine begins....
"When I was sixteen, of course I knew everything, and said I do, on December eighteenth."
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| As you can see by this photo of my then husband, we had issues early..... |
So, if you want to read all about other Saturday Centus bloggers, or feel the urge to submit your own just go here okay?
http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2011/12/saturday-centus-sixteen.html
Six Word Saturday - 3 December 2011
THIS IS A SIX WORD SATURDAY -
Does the season have you down?
MOSTLY WE NEED COURAGE TO BEGIN
Honestly,
I have issues to resolve, bury, destroy, change, forget about.....
There are great books out there
Everything Good IN Life - You Learned in Kindergarten.....
or, All I Need To Know About Life I learned from my CAT or Dog, or Star Wars, or Star Trek...
I GET IT!
BUT! I think the Wizard of Oz got it right, wouldn't you agree?
The Scarecrow- thought he needed a BRAIN,
The Tinman - thought he needed a HEART,
The Lion - thought, he needed COURAGE
Dorothy - thought she needed LOVE and FAMILY
I have all five of these and I'm gonna use them to the fullest.....right now...this very moment.
Cate, from "Show MY Face, blog" asks for just six words, about what ever is happening, happened or gonna happen in our lives...and you can too go here
http://www.showmyface.com/2011/12/starting-to-prepare-for-holidays-last.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+showmyface+%28Show+My+Face%29
Does the season have you down?
MOSTLY WE NEED COURAGE TO BEGIN
I feel pretty, oh so pretty, I feel pretty and witty and bright.....really, just look at my adorable feet!
Honestly,
I have issues to resolve, bury, destroy, change, forget about.....
There are great books out there
Everything Good IN Life - You Learned in Kindergarten.....
or, All I Need To Know About Life I learned from my CAT or Dog, or Star Wars, or Star Trek...
I GET IT!
BUT! I think the Wizard of Oz got it right, wouldn't you agree?
The Scarecrow- thought he needed a BRAIN,
The Tinman - thought he needed a HEART,
The Lion - thought, he needed COURAGE
Dorothy - thought she needed LOVE and FAMILY
I have all five of these and I'm gonna use them to the fullest.....right now...this very moment.
Cate, from "Show MY Face, blog" asks for just six words, about what ever is happening, happened or gonna happen in our lives...and you can too go here
http://www.showmyface.com/2011/12/starting-to-prepare-for-holidays-last.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+showmyface+%28Show+My+Face%29
Sepia Saturday 103 : 3 December 2011
THIS IS A SEPIA SATURDAY POST
Welcome, this week Alan offers a stylish and most picture perfect nurse (from Richmond Virginia) on her way to administer, well something...... I will stay slightly afloat with his theme, by bringing as near perfect human nature (as his nurse displays) with honest to goodness children of several ages (even college) most without hats, but all the same
perfect in their own special way!
These two charming young classmates, (she appears like she's waiting for her shot from a nurse) but together they are examining, bees!
These precious little girls aren't wearing hats, and are clearly not of school age, but from the human aspect they are just what I had in mind......These two little girls are from the true everyday life of growing up on the farm in Northome, (a town now of about 200) and even back then not so much going on.....
They were living life so carefree.......and yes, Mommy is watching from the doorway......
I wonder how many children today would be seen wearing any one of these charming hats?
This group of children grouped around their teacher were from Washington D. C. in about 1899.
Meet a few of the fifteen young men that in the summer of 1877 formed the Lurline Rowing Club. This photo was taken on the shores of Lake Calhoun. their club became very prestigious and each member paid ten dollars annual membership fee supplemented by one dollar monthly usage fee.
People of all ages came to enjoy the lake. As a matter of fact, they still do.
If you go to the link I've provided you can check out other Sepia Saturday posts and I'm sure you'll enjoy your visits.....
http://sepiasaturday.blogspot.com/2011/11/sepia-saturday-103-3-december-2011.html
Welcome, this week Alan offers a stylish and most picture perfect nurse (from Richmond Virginia) on her way to administer, well something...... I will stay slightly afloat with his theme, by bringing as near perfect human nature (as his nurse displays) with honest to goodness children of several ages (even college) most without hats, but all the same
perfect in their own special way!
These two charming young classmates, (she appears like she's waiting for her shot from a nurse) but together they are examining, bees!
These precious little girls aren't wearing hats, and are clearly not of school age, but from the human aspect they are just what I had in mind......These two little girls are from the true everyday life of growing up on the farm in Northome, (a town now of about 200) and even back then not so much going on.....
They were living life so carefree.......and yes, Mommy is watching from the doorway......
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| Courtesy of a Minnesota Historical Society book, and the Library of Congress. |
I wonder how many children today would be seen wearing any one of these charming hats?
This group of children grouped around their teacher were from Washington D. C. in about 1899.
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| A classroom school field trip in those days consisted of walking about their own school. Photo courtesy of The Library of Congress Washington, D.C. |
Meet a few of the fifteen young men that in the summer of 1877 formed the Lurline Rowing Club. This photo was taken on the shores of Lake Calhoun. their club became very prestigious and each member paid ten dollars annual membership fee supplemented by one dollar monthly usage fee.
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| Photo - Courtesy of Minneapolis Public Library. |
People of all ages came to enjoy the lake. As a matter of fact, they still do.
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| Were these young girls (in the distance) already seeking the attention of these boys who clearly had their minds on fishing? Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Public Library |
If you go to the link I've provided you can check out other Sepia Saturday posts and I'm sure you'll enjoy your visits.....
http://sepiasaturday.blogspot.com/2011/11/sepia-saturday-103-3-december-2011.html
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Alphabe-Thursday - Celebrating - The Letter D
THIS IS AN ALPHABE-THURSDAY POST
In celebration of the letter "D" I offer "decoration"
and Jenny from Off on my tangent blog, allows all week to complete our "Letter D" assignment.
Decoration defined, is an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate, adornment.....
Oh yes, tis the season to pack away our autumn delights in exchange for all things bright and out of sight - since about this time last year..... farewell for now autumn decorations.
I will be most pleased, if my children continue to create as many of their own decorations locked within their imaginations and share them with the rest of us.....
......and what could be more delightful than.....
A person always feels better when they create......
I especially like moving about my house late at night while every ones fast asleep, while visions of whimsy dance through their dreams...before they awake to see.....
One of these days I'll have too many decorations. Some are from my childhood, many from my own children's hands, or that of friends and loved ones. Best are they that come from the heart of someone special...and once in awhile I'll buy just one more.
Soon there will be no more room for tree......oh no!
Funny how things happen, every year one or two disappear either by breakage, or tucked away in the hands of someone cherishing their Christmas past...and I'll see it again on another tree dear to us.
Everybody knows just how wise owls are, so why not include as many owls as you can when you decorate!
When you're decorating with your very own delicious treats, why not serve them on something filled with festive spirit, like....
A Frosty Platter.......
Oh no! A bare Frosty!
To decorate something festive and of your own design, why not look inside your goody bag of bits and pieces and ribbons and bows and other artsy things. You can create within less than an hour if you wish to that quickly, your very own Whimsical jar for candy or those long candy canes you just don't know how to store.....
In celebration of the letter "D" I offer "decoration"
and Jenny from Off on my tangent blog, allows all week to complete our "Letter D" assignment.
Decoration defined, is an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate, adornment.....
Oh yes, tis the season to pack away our autumn delights in exchange for all things bright and out of sight - since about this time last year..... farewell for now autumn decorations.
I will be most pleased, if my children continue to create as many of their own decorations locked within their imaginations and share them with the rest of us.....
......and what could be more delightful than.....
A person always feels better when they create......
I especially like moving about my house late at night while every ones fast asleep, while visions of whimsy dance through their dreams...before they awake to see.....
| our tree decorated with so many pretty bulbs in the hopes that kitty cat paws and little fingers won't break too many again this year..... |
One of these days I'll have too many decorations. Some are from my childhood, many from my own children's hands, or that of friends and loved ones. Best are they that come from the heart of someone special...and once in awhile I'll buy just one more.
Soon there will be no more room for tree......oh no!
Funny how things happen, every year one or two disappear either by breakage, or tucked away in the hands of someone cherishing their Christmas past...and I'll see it again on another tree dear to us.
Everybody knows just how wise owls are, so why not include as many owls as you can when you decorate!
| On a snowy moonlit night I shall wish upon an owl...... as he hides inside our tree oh how I wish I might see an owl tonight. |
When you're decorating with your very own delicious treats, why not serve them on something filled with festive spirit, like....
A Frosty Platter.......
| Even if you don't put anything on your Frosty Platter - he's still such a delight to see! |
Oh no! A bare Frosty!
| Decorating with angels, musical or not, is always a wise thing to do.... |
To decorate something festive and of your own design, why not look inside your goody bag of bits and pieces and ribbons and bows and other artsy things. You can create within less than an hour if you wish to that quickly, your very own Whimsical jar for candy or those long candy canes you just don't know how to store.....
| I will be using this jar, but you could use a vase, or glass or any other object you can find! |
| ....this is the end result for my decorated jar ... yours is what ever you wish it to be! You can give it away or keep it as one of your special decorations! You know your child is all grown up when they tell you, "Mom, it's not so much about the presents, but more about the decorations and all the things we share....like climbing in the truck and going to cut our tree...." Yes, Virginia, those decorations are special, aren't they?! So if you haven't got the link to turn in your assignment here it is http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2011/11/good-morning-class.html |
Whimsical Wednesday 30 November 2011
WELCOME TO ANOTHER
WHIMSICAL WEDNESDAY POST
Hooray for quick hand-crafted delights designed to please any whimsical spirit. It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3 and you can put it all together in less than an hour....if you believe!
WHIMSICAL WEDNESDAY POST
Hooray for quick hand-crafted delights designed to please any whimsical spirit. It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3 and you can put it all together in less than an hour....if you believe!
| See below how this festive jar came to be...... |
| Any jar will work, this just happens to be a jar used for canning....and your style of lid is of course, up to you! You may not even want to use a lid - Maybe you want candy canes to stick out for all to see! The next step is bring together any bits and pieces you have tucked away in your artsy box for decorating! as much or little as you desire have a picture or two of someone you love go get it..... Remember his is your creation ..... Are you ready for some more Whimsical Wednesday posts...or do you want to post your own? Then please do go here.... http://dthaase-lines.blogspot.com/p/whimsical-wednesday.html |
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Thematic Photographic 173 A flash of color
WELCOME TO ANOTHER
THEMATIC PHOTOGRAPHIC POST
Carmi, from Written Inc. has announced a "flash of color" as this week's theme and we'll be flashing as many colors possible all week long....so why not join us too?
Unlocking the secret to light....and colors....through art... and
THEMATIC PHOTOGRAPHIC POST
Carmi, from Written Inc. has announced a "flash of color" as this week's theme and we'll be flashing as many colors possible all week long....so why not join us too?
Unlocking the secret to light....and colors....through art... and
| Through the darkness comes, a sudden burst of light.....followed by a series of sounds......if you're lucky, you might....walk away with more than you arrived with... |
| Walking along a busy avenue viewing copies of ancient designs....in an explosion of flashing colors...right before our eyes..... "The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts....." Marcus Aurelius so why not let a "flash of color" brighten your way..... Just a momentary brightness....a flash of color, and if you look into the reflection.... you'll find just what you're looking for.... If you're staying here, the front desk is just through this looking glass....or, is it really behind you......! Colors, like features follow the changes of the emotion....Pablo Picasso ....even for the fish....I think Charlie is trying to say something....."Yes, what is it Mr. Fish?" So if you are curious for a bit more flash of color or have your own to add go here PLEASE! ......before the lights go OUT! http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/11/thematic-photographic-173-flash-of.html |
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday Centus - Would you
THIS IS A SATURDAY CENTUS POST
This week it's no more than 100 words plus the prompt, (106 total) and only Miss Jenny's scrumptiously delicious photo is allowed. Any style writing.....our prompt is (nothing to do with turkey Thank goodness!)
"Would you like fries with that...."
You know the drill, if you want to read some more really awesome posts.....or if you'd rather just have more fries, or care to share your own version please do! Just go here okay?
http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2011/11/saturday-centus-would-you-like.html
This week it's no more than 100 words plus the prompt, (106 total) and only Miss Jenny's scrumptiously delicious photo is allowed. Any style writing.....our prompt is (nothing to do with turkey Thank goodness!)
"Would you like fries with that...."
You know the drill, if you want to read some more really awesome posts.....or if you'd rather just have more fries, or care to share your own version please do! Just go here okay?
http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2011/11/saturday-centus-would-you-like.html
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sepia Saturday 102 : Saturday 26 November 2011
THIS IS A SEPIA SATURDAY POST
Greetings to all.....my post is in honor of Thanksgiving Day celebrated in America and always on the fourth Thursday of November. I have a "somewhat" Thanksgiving theme for you all. Even Canada celebrates a similar national holiday on the second Monday in October.
I open with what many people will be celebrating this Thanksgiving and have many times before as well...
Strangely enough, like all holidays there seems to be several stories or celebrations for one holiday. In short, this day in the United States is a national holiday in acknowledgment of divine favor, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
Or, another definition is, from 1863, what Americans have termed the First Thanksgiving which celebrates giving thanks to God, for safely guiding them to the new world. The First Thanksgiving lasted for 3 days and provided food for 13 Pilgrims and 90 native Americans.
Another version says in 1621 when the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the U.S. tradition was celebrated with a meal held at Wampanoag. In any event Thanksgiving Day in modern times is still celebrated with dinner, usually always turkey and pumpkin pie as just two of it's forever dishes!
Another much anticipated event in November is hunting and trapping season, especially for deer.
This is about 1900....and courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society... and Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude, - E. P. Powell.
He who thanks but with the lips
Thanks but in part;
The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart.
So if you wish to view other Sepia Saturday posts, I know you'd be thankful you did!
Just go here
http://sepiasaturday.blogspot.com/2011/11/sepia-saturday-102-saturday-26-november.html
Greetings to all.....my post is in honor of Thanksgiving Day celebrated in America and always on the fourth Thursday of November. I have a "somewhat" Thanksgiving theme for you all. Even Canada celebrates a similar national holiday on the second Monday in October.
I open with what many people will be celebrating this Thanksgiving and have many times before as well...
Strangely enough, like all holidays there seems to be several stories or celebrations for one holiday. In short, this day in the United States is a national holiday in acknowledgment of divine favor, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
Or, another definition is, from 1863, what Americans have termed the First Thanksgiving which celebrates giving thanks to God, for safely guiding them to the new world. The First Thanksgiving lasted for 3 days and provided food for 13 Pilgrims and 90 native Americans.
Another version says in 1621 when the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the U.S. tradition was celebrated with a meal held at Wampanoag. In any event Thanksgiving Day in modern times is still celebrated with dinner, usually always turkey and pumpkin pie as just two of it's forever dishes!
Another much anticipated event in November is hunting and trapping season, especially for deer.
This is about 1900....and courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society... and Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude, - E. P. Powell.
He who thanks but with the lips
Thanks but in part;
The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart.
So if you wish to view other Sepia Saturday posts, I know you'd be thankful you did!
Just go here
http://sepiasaturday.blogspot.com/2011/11/sepia-saturday-102-saturday-26-november.html
Whimsical Wednesday - Happy Thanksgiving Blogosphere
THIS IS A WHIMSICAL WEDNESDAY POST
and A HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY TO ALL
I just want to thank you for stopping by and sharing in this wonderful world of whimsy and our great Blogosphere connection....I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
If you would like to play along too, or just view other whimsical creations just go here
http://dthaase-lines.blogspot.com/2011/11/its-whimsical-wednesday-come-and-add-to.html
and A HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY TO ALL
I just want to thank you for stopping by and sharing in this wonderful world of whimsy and our great Blogosphere connection....I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
If you would like to play along too, or just view other whimsical creations just go here
http://dthaase-lines.blogspot.com/2011/11/its-whimsical-wednesday-come-and-add-to.html
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thematic Photographic 172 Muted
Take a second to study this photo. Did you hear anything? Or is it just the sound of your own heart beating that you heard?
Well, you shouldn't hear anything really. Why? Read on and see why.....
.....and we seek to find Carmi's new theme of " muted " in the things that we do or the places that we go or have gone before......
| Muted are the voices we never need while enjoying a walk with our dog......... |
Meet a muted Grumpy, one of the Seven Dwarfs, while he patiently waits for his artist to bring him to life..... He really wants to hop off this paper....
| Muted- Is the growth of this tree that will finish living life as, a table. |
| Muted- is this cockpit and any future pilots that shall never again fly amongst the clouds from inside this cockpit. |
| Muted are the sounds of a busy airport, with planes landing and taking off on the other side of this dirty glass. |
"The past is only the present become invisible and mute;
and because it is invisible and mute, its memorized glances and its murmurs
are infinitely precious ......we are tomorrow's past." - Mary Webb
If you have your own version of "muted" why not post it with us!
We'll be playing this all week long
We'll be playing this all week long
so why not check this out.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Saturday Centus Curiously.... We Gather Together
THIS IS A SATURDAY CENTUS POST
Welcome fans and followers of Saturday Centus hosted by Jenny at "off on my tangent" blog....
Welcome fans and followers of Saturday Centus hosted by Jenny at "off on my tangent" blog....
| Welcome to our Rabbit-Fest....won't you come inside? Miss Jenny is feeling the spirit of giving and sharing as many gather together for a Thanksgiving celebration... So with no more than 108 words, any style of writing and up to 3 photos we begin. The prompt is "We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing..." If you care to join in or view other posts please go here http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2011/11/saturday-centus-we-gather-together.html and so my story begins..... in less than 108 words Hopping out from underneath rolling fields and grassy knolls, they arrived from all over the countryside. All bright eyed and bushy tailed these delightful bunnies were to share this day's bounty together. Having survived a succession of victories from so many hunters this large circle of kindred souls united together while father bunny announced "We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing" while dining from a cook who makes grass taste yummy. We're thankful but curious what are the humans doing this Thanksgiving Day? Shall we take a look-see ..... "It's my ball now...." If you're going to add football to your celebrations may your team do well and to all I'm sending a Happy Thanksgiving Day! |
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