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Graduation
I attended a graduation party earlier this evening. My niece and her cousin will be graduating from high school tomorrow. While her cousin is not directly related to me, she is like a niece to me. Her and her brother grew up with mine, attended each others birthday parties when they were young….it doesn’t seem like that long ago they were babies. Celebrating the upcoming graduation brought back memories of my own daughter’s graduation this time last year….and of my own graduation many years ago. Graduation day is probably one of the biggest days of your life….of course when you are that age you experience lots of firsts…..lots of big moments. But graduation….life as you…
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Not So Much Tonight…
Sometimes the mind is full of ideas….not so much tonight. I suppose I was up a bit later than normal last night and I’m tired this evening ~ brain is not firing on all cylinders perhaps. I’m sitting here and try as I may the inspiration just isn’t there….maybe I’m trying too hard. I do want to pass on a couple of links as promised. The above photo was processed with Isabelle Lafrance‘s Soulful Retro Love – Nostalgic Retro – Action for PSE. Isabelle has a beautiful site, beautiful images…..if you get a few minutes, stop by and look around. It might make you smile. This image was processed using I Brake For…
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How does your garden grow?
I’ve got ‘maters baby! 🙂
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Dragonfly Love
Dragonfly medicine….illusion, messages, wisdom. Dragonfly ~ brings winds of change…enlightenment… allowing you to communicate with the elemental world. Dragonfly….whispering wings…tell us your secrets tonight.
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Outside My Window ~ 6.13.10
Outside My Window…is Africa ~ oh wait, it is only 68 in Kenya right now so we are hotter than Africa. In all fairness, it is dark o’clock over there….but our high today of 90 will be very close to their high for the day. Currently at 12:15 it is 84ºF but feels like 91ºF when you factor in the 74% humidity. Yes, 74% ~ it feels like a wet blanket draped over you as soon as you walk outside. Quite tropical…which is why I’m happy I’m inside right now. I am thinking…I need to get my butt moving or the day will be done and I won’t have accomplished much. 🙂 I am thankful…
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Make A Wish…
….and hold on to your dreams. Warmest thanks to Isabelle Lafrance for Soulful Retro Love Action and Overlay ~ and to Rita at CoffeeShop Free Actions for suggesting Isabelle’s blog.
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This Moment #5
{this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see. (copyright SouleMama 2010) . Inspired by SouleMama and passed on to me by CoffeeShop Free Actions….why not leave your moment there as well.
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HDR Technique ~ I Remembered!
I actually remembered this evening that I had said I would share the HDR technique I discovered earlier this week. See…she can be taught. 🙂 To do this technique, you will need to be able to open your jpeg or raw files in ACR ~ Adobe Camera Raw. This plug-in comes with my version of PSE7….I can’t vouch for other versions though. It is best to try this with landscapes or similar images until you have used it for some time. If opening a jpeg file, you will need to select file>open as>and select your file. Raw files can be opened with file>open. This tutorial is probably more suited for individuals that have some…
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I miss…..
….getting up at 4:45 a.m. and pulling on my clothes. ….stepping out into the early morning darkness. ….feeling the cool air on my skin. ….the first good stretch of the morning. ….walking to my starting point. …..the first five minutes when I’m sure I’m not going to make my goal. ….the next 25 minutes when I get into my zone. ….the sound of my footsteps. ….feeling the sweat on my body. ….concentrating on my breathing. ….feeling as if my muscles can’t go on. ….realizing they can. ….the endorphins kicking in. ….the finish line. ….the big smile on my face when I check my watch. I miss running. Foot be damned….I’m…
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If you are so inclined…
….and you are ready to take your creativity to the next level ~ choose one artistic medium, and then visit her space…. Creativity Boot Camp is a two week intensive e-course designed to take your creativity to the next level. The course will consist of daily creative conditioning exercises to shift your life patterns allowing for a full embracing of your creative selves leading to higher levels of creativity. {click the image} It’s not too late to join in… ….and it is free! 🙂 I have choosen photography ~ and I will display my images here at the end.