Thematic Photographic - 278 - Greyish

What did you say? Sun?  Whatever is that?


THEMATIC PHOTOGRAPHIC

I wonder what caused Carmi, from Written Inc. blog to propose his idea for "greyish" as our theme this week?

Let's see, the weather?

It does appear clearly to me, that one must bring their own sunshine to our worlds these days, no matter where we go.


My suggested forecast for escaping weather woes, if you want to see or read sunny and funny, perhaps social networks, is not the tweet-est place to get it.

Weather forecast for- this morning. Shovel time again!

Another new day of fresh fallen snow after evening's end.

Did you notice that I took a pause between shoveling to write in the snow?

Never to worry, a quick sweep of the broom and a healthy swipe of the shovel, back and forth, and back again, and this too, will be swept away.

We all see winter through different lenses, and that my friends, determines how long before our own spring!

It matters what things we keep dear, and near to our hearts, and under foot.

Always keep your blinds open.


and throw on a new hat.

Bring some color into your world!

Playtime alert!

Life is happening right now, outside your window.  Seize the day.

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks - Alfred Ernest Corbin

This is my second post for- Amy Johnson Crow of No Story Too Small and her challenge of writing one post each week devoted to one specific ancestor.   She invites a story, or biography, perhaps just a photo or outline for future 
research, and limit it to one ancestor each week.

52 ANCESTORS IN 52 WEEKS




If you would like to view other 52 Ancestors Week posts or join in as well, please go here.




May I introduce you to Alfred E. Corbin, 

and his lovely wife, Bertha Chandler Corbin.
They are my great grandparents on my father's side, where my first post began last week.

My thoughts for this challenge, is to begin with my great-grandfather, and work my way as far back as my research takes me.  

Here is proud, Alfred (is he blushing too) as he walks with his grand-daughter Mary, on her wedding day.

The family Bible lists Alfred Earnest born 16 July 1876, married Bertha Chandler, 22 November 1900, and he died 16 April 1956.

Residence U.S. Census 1880 Dakota Territory v,3 Ed 77 Sheet 36 Line 22. (Found through 1880 Soundex at Natl. Archives.)



If we were to visit him today, we would need to travel to Leek Cemetery, Alaiedon Township, Okemos, Ingham County, Michigan.

Quite a piece of history to learn about Alaiedon Township right here.  Very worth reading.

Born in Canada, on 16 July 1876 and he died in Michigan on 16 April 1956.

His wife, Bertha Chandler Corbin born in Michigan on 27 January 1883 and died in Michigan on 2 June 1974.

Sadly, I never got to know my great-grandfather, but luckily,  I knew and loved his wife, Bertha my great-grandmother very much.

Buried along side my great-grandparents is their son, Allan E. Corbin 1910-1931.

They had five children, that I will list by name here, but hopefully, each one will be included in my 52 week ancestor journey.

First born was, CORBIN Harold Alfred, 21, August 1901, John Eldred, 15 April 1904, Bertha Ernestine, 18 November 1906, Allan E. b. 1910, and Bernie Elgene 11 October 1913.

For Michigan, this link here, is worthy of viewing, if you have ancestors from Michigan.

Do Something Today That

Today I will make magic happen.
Why not?

DO SOMETHING TODAY

THAT YOUR FUTURE SELF 

WILL THANK YOU FOR.

Take a ride on the wild side

And bring a friend.

Be yourself, nobody else is better qualified!

and
If anyone wants to play catch-
say yes!

If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you!

Fly yourself to the moon

Play among the stars

See what life is like on the other side!

Catch falling snowflakes -
just for fun.

All glory and success comes from daring to begin.

The Mag - 203

"Artists and Musicians of the Sixties were definitely into clothes." - Yoko Ono


THE MAG

Musician in the Rain by Robert Doisneau

image theme by Tess Kincaid for

Magpie Tales



SKY FALL

"The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible." 
- Oscar Wilde

Eyes like weapons
bound by guns and gadgets
letters and numbers
his onward game
betwixt mallet-like fists and streetwise smarts
dauntless is he.

The possession of truth as
ever humble as
one may perceive, we
lack all sense of awareness,
in plain sight.

Here, as so often lies
 a mystery inside
our belief-
that umbrella man
protects
his instrument inside.

Hoodwinked
are we
bred by
 ineptness
deep
from
beneath his trench coat garb.
As his cover invites 
our sour belief.

My dears,
his name is
James.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday -19 January 2014

Searching is just half the fun. Surprisingly, it's seeing all the other interpretations, that really makes this hunt fascinating each week.  You can see them all here.

SCAVENGER HUNT SUNDAY

Ashley Sisk, from Rambling and Photos 

Is beginning our search with, hat, antique, something you are comfortable with, who is there and a door!


Who is there?

"Why, just little old me, with something you are comfortable with, a ride on my back.  Find a door and grab your hat, and we'll swagger on over to your favorite antique store!"

How's that for relating to all items?

I took the photo above two autumns ago.  But, I see his face everyday, for a "feel happy fix" as I'm sure you can understand why.

Let the Hunt begin.

1.  Hat

2.  Antique

A photo of my great grandparents, that I recaptured with my cell phone.

  

3.  Something you are comfortable with.

Me, playing dress up!

4.  Who is there?

Misty, that's who.

Who, just happens to be at a door.

5.  A door

A door, into a magical, unexpected peek into a place not too far away.

Six Word Saturday - 18 January 2014

The Family (real or not) Christmas Tree Question. 

Yes, I know it's the middle of January.

TO KEEP OR NOT? YOUR THOUGHTS?

The idea of removing the bulbs and trinkets but keeping the lights strung and hauling our lovely tree outside, and keep lighting it for a few more weeks- was so last year! 

Yes, we/ I did that!  Last year!

This year my thoughts were, let's burn it up in our fire pit.

But I just didn't have the heart to do that.  It wasn't dried out at all!

So, I opted to stick it in the snow in a corner of our property and a neighbor's with no lights, just the naked tree! 

Truthfully, I was most reluctant to bring everything out this year (we had no snow yet) but when it came time to untrim our beloved tree, that was easy.

But, not the case for all!

So, like my sweet niece posted this morning on FB - they're wondering should they just keep their (real) tree up all year?

What do you think about it?

Is yours still up? Are you planning an untrimming Christmas Tree party?

Alphabe-Thursday - Imagine Inspiration

Imagine if inspiration flew right through your window this very instance?

What would you do?


Yes, it's time for Jenny's class again, and this week we celebrate the letter I.

My, "I"  this week, is for Inspiration! 

but

there are times that I ask myself,

Where Can I Get a Strong Dose Quickly?

It doesn't matter where you are, or what time of season it is, inspiration arrives even when you least expect it to.  

Is it art that sets your inspiration rolling?  Or, is it your inspiration that gets your art blooming?

"Art is the lie that enable us to see the truth."  - Pablo Picasso

ALPHABE- THURSDAY

"You can't wait for inspiration.  You have to go after it with a club." - Jack London

We all have our own individual idea of inspiration.

For me, it's imagination that gets things set in motion for inspiration.

Or stepping outside for a brisk walk

and catching moments like this.

"If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney

"Everything you can imagine is real." - Pablo Picasso 

I want inspiration to carry me through each day as though I could fly.

Thank you for stopping by for another class with Jenny, from her Off on my tangent blog. 

Thematic Photographic - 277

So, what does this photo suggest in regards to Carmi's theme?

Well, do you think it's food?  Not entirely, but slightly possible.

Carmi, at Written Inc. delivers a photo each week 

for anyone (yes that's you too)  

that wishes to join in. This week's theme is, 

In Another City! 

So, whatever that means to you, post away.  But mostly, enjoy your visit back as you relive it!

In another city, is perfect for me, since it's something I frequently do.  Although, just know, usually each city is only a short drive from home.  Here are a few right off my cell phone.

THEMATIC PHOTOGRAPHIC

Wild Rumpus Book Store, Linden Hills in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A Winter tradition, visiting the Griswold's, where ever they may be!

Northfield, Minnesota

The Cannon River, Northfield, Minnesota.

This fall our family did travel to another city, destination Pleasant Grove, Michigan, and we drove through five lovely states to get there.  This is Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

"When seeing a new place, I often think: I am going to come back here later-when I am rich, or when I have more time, or when I have a purpose, or when I am with someone I love--and do this right.  But it is self-deception.  More often than not, my feet lead me somewhere new rather than somewhere I've already been.  And as I sat at that window watching the train bore through the heart of China, I had a different, more probable thought, and I wrote it down: I better remember what this place looks like.  I will never be back." - Brad Newsham, All the Right Places.

So it goes for most of us, I'm sure.

Anyone remember how the old famous, historic spiral bridge appeared in Hastings, Minnesota? View it here.

As she stands this last fall, in Hastings, Minnesota.

Minneapolis, this last weekend, when spring was taking a short appearance smack in the center of one of our strongest, coldest and fiercest winters.  

Call it a teaser, maybe.  But you see, I believe it's the quaint little visits, that mother nature every now and then shares with us,  that makes winter more enjoyable.

Thanks for stopping by and if you care to visit some other places as well, go here.

The Mag - 202

"This life is a shadowy thing, lad.  We live in a crowded space of lights and shadows, and when left to ourselves, we all too often fail to see the brightest light of all." - James Michael Pratt, The Lighthouse Keeper.

La Jument, off the coast of Brittany, photograph by Jean Guichand

Image posted by Tess Kincaid for The Mag

The Mag

RekəniNG
semper instans

 

WINTER'S STORM

A meanness thirsty on revenge

it thunders on

always threatening.

Soundless snowflakes flicker

black sky surrounds me

atop this tormented salty sea.

Raging monstrously 
reaching higher and higher

insidious roaring waves

and droplets freeze solid.

The hammering against bare metal
runs through me

wrenching moaning 

icebergs setting.

As passionate as a rock

this winter's ice

grinds right down, storm and all.

To the bottom of water's ground
deep beneath me

always a bite away

chewing and spitting.

Into fathom water

it falls, covered by roving sand

buried forever.

Until, next time.