here I find my way each step silent and humble wistfully yearning yesteryears unseen visions embrace new thoughts in earnest What do you see # 249- August 12, 2024 For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a view of an alley where stairs lead up to a house. The stairs are decorated with planters where…

I continue with nostalgia and great memorable moments in my blog. This is Versailles my kind of town, know very well, lived here!! This is back of the Grand Canal of the Château de Versailles where you all need to walk more and see more of this wonderful place and City ; many nice memorable moments…

(Created by Dawn Pisturino on Canva) Coming to Amazon in September in paperback and Kindle — My new Halloween collection of haiku! Have a magical day! Dawn Pisturino Author, Lunar Gazing Haiku (2024) – #1 Amazon New Release in Asian and Contemporary Poetry, Japanese Poetry & Haiku, 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Poetry…

The art of responding, not reacting🍎🍏 “A little girl was holding two apples with both hands.Her mum asked her with a smile, “My sweetie, could I have one of your apples?” The girl looked up at her mum for some seconds, then she suddenly took a quick bite of one apple, and then quickly of…

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ما المهنة التي تعجبك؟، ولماذا؟ 🚢I have often dreamed of flying in my private plane in the sky, and when I board a public plane I wish to be in the pilot’s place or enter the cockpit. I would like to see the way to the sky. I really see it from the side where…

The baseball came out of the pitcher’s hand like a rocket. A blur of white looked like it was headed straight toward my helmet, but then curved down and away at the last minute. I swung forcefully, but I was comically late. The pitcher, a teammate of mine named Jay (name changed), broke out into…

I am so angry! As those who follow me are likely aware, I spent weeks redesigning my site at the beginning of the year. The entire thing, every nook and cranny! This took a lot of work to the point I even learned how to do a tiny bit of coding to make things happen…

So. I’ve been wanting to write this post for some time. About literal (and metaphorical) shower thoughts. Do you ever hop in the shower, ready to wash your day away, only to have the thoughts come flooding in? Finally…we are starting to relax, to release all the energy of the day – only to have…

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Laura is the host of the Friday d’Verse prompt, Write an Actameter for August (no theme required) as follows: “And for today’s MTB prompt we are going to write an Octameter – designed by Shelley A. Cephas in 2007 Poetry Style: You can join in here: https://dversepoets.com/2024/08/08/mtb-an-octameter-for-august-and-sara-teasdale/ You can read Laura’s excellent poem here: https://poetrypix.com/2024/08/08/metaphor/…

This photograph above was removed from a New York newspaper by my grandmother and put in Smitty’s scrapbook.  The sign above the entry states: “Through these portals pass the best damn soldiers in the World.”  The clipping beside it indicates shipping out dates.   The 11th A/B departed May 5, 1944.   Smitty said that this cruise…

Fun with Jane . . . Tarzan . . . Multiple Shades Of Red

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Congratulations Karl Cook and to all of the Olympic winners and participants. May we remember to always do our personal best. Our Personal Best & Shout Out to Karl Cook

No one has a perfect life. You just don’t know where it pinches them, because they may have refused to open up, or used some distractions to cover up their lack and shortcomings. Do not be deceived by fake living. Embrace your flaws and live your life to the fullest with the little you have.…

For a fun Friday, I’m trying something new, and honestly, I’m not sure if my attempts are right! 🙂 I learned about Tautogram poetry on Luisa’s blog, Words and Music and Stories, and she suggested I give them a try. So I did… The tautogram is best explained by its Greek root words of “tauto”…

Length of stay: 1 dayVisited: May 2024 Mesa Verde National Park is located in southwestern Colorado. It is the largest archaeological preserve in the United States and contains over 4,500 known sites, including about 600 cliff dwellings. The park offers several overlooks, trails and tours to catch a glimpse of many of these sites which…

AN ENCHANTED WEDDING (in the Scottish Highlands)A Lone Bagpiper calls usIts unique tones drifting across the lochClambering up the majestic mountain Skittering over the manicured lawn.Gently herded by the musicthe wedding guests gulp downremnants of welcoming champagne,late-comers gaze longingly at the table of filled flutes.A winding path leads usdown to the lochonto the lawn.Nail thin…

This week, fortunately, Ann-Christine gives us permission to present a wide-open interpretation for her garden challenge. Having spent the past two weeks traveling, followed by four days of hurricane wind and rain, I’ve not had much of a chance to visit or capture gardens in the traditional sense. I did wander down to the beach…

This week, fortunately, Ann-Christine gives us permission to present a wide-open interpretation for her garden challenge. Having spent the past two weeks traveling, followed by four days of hurricane wind and rain, I’ve not had much of a chance to visit or capture gardens in the traditional sense. I did wander down to the beach…

Nicholas Sparks novels, Adele songs, Shakespearean sonnets, steamy sex. What’s the common thread? Love. The big, bad, beautiful beast of human emotions! In my book Teenage Chronicles: My Journey of Self-Discovery (published by Jaico Publishing House), I dive into the wild world of teenhood. From navigating the chaos of school to dealing with fears and…

I love this challenge Ann-Christine, thank you so much for picking it. You can see what she said about it here, LEYA. What’s in a garden can mean so many things and places. She has left it up to us to do what we want with it. So I first thought about my own garden,…

Do you love the colors of yellow and gold? Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge: Nature’s #Golden Yellows

Saved by the Matchmaker is an 1800s historical romance with strong characters, a page-turning plot, and thoughtful themes. Saved By the Matchmaker [Book Review] #NetGalley @Bethany_House @AustenProse #historicalfiction #SavedByTheMatchmaker #bookworm #bookx #blogger #bookblogger

I’m sharing this poem, Alone, in response to posts by David and Cindy about life with family. You can read David’s poem here: https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/08/06/high-tide-or-happy-as-a-clam/ You can read Cindy’s post here: https://uniquelyfitblog.com/2024/08/09/yabba-dabba-doo-on-fun-fri-yay/ Alone Sometimes I long to be alone To think about the vastness of the sky Reflect on the important things in life Like what…

Alien: Romulus introduces us to new characters and a new mission, facing the same iconic threat (Picture: Murray Close/20th Century Studios) The Alien franchise has been rebirthed once again in Alien: Romulus, a film filled with slime, body horror and satisfying nostalgia – but one major ick some fans might not be able to get……

Video: Perth survivors’ call following report into institutional child sex abuse Perth survivors’ call following report into institutional child sex abuse We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Dismiss Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Perth survivors have called on current school principals to……

Virginia State Police have issued an Amber Alert for three Virginia Beach children after police say the suspect stabbed their mother. Police say Zayir Plummer, 5, Zayin Plummer, 7, and Zariyah Plummer, 16 months were taken by Dana Demetrius Plummer at about 9 p.m. Wednesday. Zayir Plummer has black hair and brown eyes, and he……

A passion for Unst wildlife which has run through the past 36 years of his life on the island, informs some wonderful insights shared by ecologist Mike Pennington at this summer’s UnstFest events at our Hermaness NNR.  Unst likes to style itself as ‘the island above all others’, the implication being that this applies to…

The couple announced their split just yesterday (Picture: Scott Garfitt/REX/Shutterstock) Tommy Fury has reportedly already moved out of the mansion he shared with Molly-Mae Hague, after news of their split was announced. The Love Island stars, who met on the ITV programme in 2019, revealed they were ending their five-year relationship yesterday. It’s now been……

2 2 After a successful run at international festivals, Miradoc premieres in Chile “Pirópolis,” a documentary directed by Nicolás Molina and produced by Joséphine Schroeder and Francisca Barraza. The film… The post Trailer for documentary about firefighters fighting fires in Valparaíso released – 2024-08-15 11:31:30 – 2024-08-15 11:34:35 appeared first on Worldys News. Trailer for…

Brutal Fruit Spritzer hosted a “Phones Down, Glasses Up” picnic, celebrating Women’s Month by promoting real-life connections. The event featured engaging activities and a collaborative blanket project, encouraging guests to disconnect from their phones and engage in meaningful interactions. The brand aims to inspire genuine social interactions and strengthen female friendships. BRUTAL FRUIT SPRITZER SPARKS…

Sumaila Kawu, the senator representing Kano South, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of introducing corruption to the National Assembly.  Kawu said this while reacting to recent comments by Obasanjo that members of the National Assembly were responsible for fixing their salaries and allowances. “When you are talking about corruption, it is Obasanjo who introduced…