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A Solitary Swan
Last month, we travelled to Stratford, Ontario for the day. Like Stratford in England, the town is on a river called the Avon. Although the main attraction in town is theatre – primarily Shakespeare – the village has a few … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged Avon River Park, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Solitary, Stratford Ontario, Swans
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Lessons in Seeking Change – A Look Back at the Occupy Movement
I don’t usually tackle economic or political subjects, but WordPress has presented an interesting topic this week, so I’m giving this one-woman’s-take-on-events a try. Did you know that the Occupy Wall Street protests celebrated their anniversary on September 17th? Remember … Continue reading
Posted in Finances, Ruminations, Writing Challenges
Tagged Demonstrations, DPchallenge, Economics, Occupy Movement, Occupy Wall Street, Protests
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Peaceful White
I unfortunately wasn’t home on Friday to do a “white” post in honor of the UN’s International Day of Peace. I know I’m late for the day, and early for the season, but there is nothing more quietly peaceful to … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged Peace, photography, photos, UN International Day of Peace, Weekly Travel Theme, White
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Leading a Textured Life
What textures make up the substance of your life? Do you prefer a smooth, simple, serene tempo, or do you enjoy a more varied, unpredictable, mixed up energy in your days? Merriam-Webster has many definitions of texture. My favorites are: something … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged kayaking, lifestyle, photography, photos, Texture, Weekly Travel Theme
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Instant Connections and Communications – Taking the Good with the Bad
May you live in interesting times As I sat in my 6th grade classroom, making every appearance of listening to the Social Studies lesson of the day, my peripheral vision caught a folded piece of notebook paper making a dangerous … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Ruminations, Writing Challenges
Tagged cell phone, DPchallenge, electronic communications, email, Social Media, texting
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It’s All in Your Point of View
I enjoy writing down stories and thoughts, although I have to slice and dice them vigorously before I can share them. I tend to ramble. Retirement and blogging are giving me a chance to see if I can become more … Continue reading
Posted in Writing Challenges
Tagged Character Development, Diana Gabaldon, DPchallenge, Iain Pears, Point of View, Susan Howatch, Writing Style
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