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Comments (22)Ok y'all! So the Photography presentation last Firday night went fine. I had fun doing it. I would say there were only about a dozen ladies there but all seemed to enjoy themselves. After I did my presentation I scrolled through all my 214 (yes, I know--a Lot of photos) and talked just about every one! I'm long winded. BUT, I was in my MOMENT. As I went though I shared with them about the rocks I name. There were a couple that I hadn't officially named and they helped me with another name for one....Penguin Rock. To me it looks like a podium-they showed me a penguin. :-) I think they had fun thinking about it. IT was kind of like we were all laying on the grass looking up to the sky to see what formations the clouds were making! My whole intent was to get people to see the greater beauty and peace in nature all around us--even the small things! It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. I knew I did that for at least two of the ladies there. OK, so the Fair Photos. I went last Sunday there to the Fair. Out of the 9 I entered 1 won 3rd place. The one that won was my poppy photo. It was interesting as I viewed all the photos. A lot were good especially the ones that won. But then sometimes I couldn't figure out what the judges were looking for. I know they want a photo to "pop" and the poppies did in color. They have volunteers there who watch the building and make sure the photos are monitored. I spoke with one of the gals there and it just happened to be Kay Hendrickson, one of our local photographer/artists. She is known for her poppy photos. I think she said they received about 1800 photos this year. So, anyways, just want to say Thank You to all for your encouragement and specific comments. I'm still taking pictures and have some set for next year! :-) Hope all is well in your lives. That loved ones and you are in good health and spirits! Love, Jules...See MoreOff Topic - Indiana Jones Party
Comments (16)Boy am I out of touch!! When does it come out???? B/w my new, very stressful, job and kitchen, I didn't realize it was coming out soon! Jenellecal....thanks for that cake link...I "specialize" in homemade cakes like these for my kids' birthdays. Even at 11 & 13 they get excited about what cake they'll have this year...although my poor DD lost out this year as our kitchen has been non-functional since 1/21 and her b'day was in March...but I did promise her a belated b'day party AND homemade b'day cake as soon as the kitchen is back together! (She got a store-bought cake this year) I don't do the "fancy" frosting type cakes (you know, with the roses, etc.), rather I "build" them out of pieces of cake that I bake and then cut to build. I've been short on ideas the last couple of years but now I have a whole new site to inspire me!...See MoreNote under my car's windshield wipers -- off topic
Comments (8)Mamachile, I like the term 'intended' parking spot, rather than 'my' parking spot. Probably part of the concern of the note writer is that I'm obviously not a spring chicken anymore even though, thanks to daily activity in the yard, I still get around very well. But when I'm tired it's really nice when someone hands me their shopping cart saving me me walking 50 ft to get one, or helps me with loading heavy stuff into my car even though I sometimes have to ask. It seems many younger people are not aware that young women with kids or old women with arthritis might really appreciate a little help. Oh well, be that as it may the neat thing is when we are kind to one another it makes us feel good! .... :-)...See MoreWay off topic.....but it involves eating
Comments (51)Nice to hear that you loved Philly. I know very little about it but as I said earlier, Kevin and I will be there the first week of August. I'm taking a day trip from Philly to NE New Jersey to visit a friend there, and she said I could take a train and she would meet me at the station. I assume there are a lot of trains between Philly and Manhattan. I would like to know what you liked best about Philadelphia and if you have any special recommendations. Kevin and I will be visiting Annie1992 in Michigan on our way and will spend more time in Michigan than in Philadelphia. Did you get to meet Sushipup in Philly? Pam is in Europe right now, and she won't be around to meet us either....See Moremsmeow
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