Share a happy photo of yourself!
Did you do anything fun this year that was captured with a camera, and if so would you be willing to share about it here? I've found myself emotionally bogged down because, once again, I've been listening to campaign/election garbage and it can really get under my skin. And once again, I've had to remind myself that my life is so much more than current events brought about by people who don't even know that I exist. In that light, I share this recent picture of me taken on a very happy day near Cochiti Pueblo, just outside Santa Fe. We were about to go up the slot canyon trail at Kasha Katuwe/Tent Rocks National Monument. I loved everything about this day, and the picture reminds me and makes me smile ... and remember what's important in my life.
I'll share one more, because this one makes me smile as well. My sweet parents recently went to Portland, Oregon to visit my brother and he took this photo of them hiking in the forest. I love this so much.
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cattyles
7 years ago
just_terrilynn
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Idyll # 414 Allow yourself some happiness....
Comments (103)I wrote this last night around 11ish but didn't post it, so it belongs here: Dear Skyler, one is never ready for doing the dishes. One just rolls the sleeves up and dives in. xoxoxxo P.S., between hash browns and the bathroom, insert washing hands (or do the dishes!) But you probably know that. The teasing over Blagojevich's hair is making me nervous cuz there's no use avoiding the fact that yesterday's haircut left me with a striking resemblance to Mr. Blag's coiffure. Copious amounts of hair gel required to remedy resemblance. The haircutter had a style I've always admired, first seen by me on Julie Christie in "Shampoo," which I told her about. She listened politely but was obviously bored by something so long ago. Haircutter informed me the haircut is called the A-line, long in front, framing the face, short in back. Old-fashioned name is probably just a "bob." In any case, no way would my hair comply. I think the nation is taking this financial meltdown and string of rampant corporate crimes rather well...too well in fact. Just look at how the citizens of Athens register their disapproval, hanging banners from the Parthenon, not to mention Baghdad. Everyone, grab a shoe and let fly. Maybe dangle shoes from the power lines? My wimpy weather report as follows: Rained all day yesterday. Sublime. The plain variety of rain (didn't know there was other kinds before idylls.) Today clear skies, temps in the 40s overnight last night. Tonight expected temps in high 30s. I potted on some rooted cuttings this morning, a Blackbird euphorbia and an anthemis Suzanne Mitchell. The euphorbs love the cool winter temps and look fine all winter. Cindy, I'm so sorry you got snookered into working Saturday. What a Scrooge your boss is! Or possibly just oblivious. One of the stranger things I've seen lately was Elvis Costello interviewing Bill Clinton about his musical influences. Elvis C. has a show on cable called Spectacle. Lou Reed was the previous week's guest. Lou's holding up...barely, but Clinton was a ball of fire as usual, discussing how jazz playing informed his speaking style, etc. Kathy, splurge on really good fruit smoothies. Actually, raspberry margaritas would do, wouldn't they? Sputtering to an abrupt end, waving to all....See MoreHappy Earth Day! Have any environmental kitchen ideas to share?
Comments (7)Really the most "green" way to deal with a kitchen is replace your appliances with energy efficient ones and leave the rest as it is, unless it is really falling apart. Unfortunately the heavy duty renovation that most of us do is not at all green it its core. I sold my cabinets, but everything else ended up in a landfill, and the new cabinets took trees and energy to make, and the countertop came out of a big hole in the ground. I hate to sound like an Eyeore (well I am, sorry) but if you took the 1980s fridge out of my parents kitchen, at its heart it would be more "green" than any new LEEDS certified kitchen simply because its been in service for 41 years and they have never been compelled to "un-dated" it. I wish it were a little more clear cut as to what the right green choices even *are*, but that is clouded with controversy: is a stewarded, non-endangered species wood floor green if it has to be freighted halfway around the world to get to my door? What about "inert" concrete floors? The production of concrete has a negative environmental impact. It would be great if there were real answers on how to be green when it involves demolishing something just because we don't like the esthetics or because something is inconvenient, but there isn't. Maybe thats why there havent been responses to the question... Its a great topic really, but I think the whole idea is in baby steps at this point....See MorePhoto of a happy camper
Comments (17)My cruise was around $3,500. but that included air fare, cancellation insurance, a window room and some fees. I received a Princess brochure today about panama canal trips as low as $1,199 for a 10 day trip. I don't think that includes the things I listed above, it may include the fees. If you live anywhere in Florida you would save the air fare. Here is a tip for those who cruise. When you travel on a Princess ship, they charge $10 a day to your CC for tipping. The first thing I did when I boarded was go to the Pursers office and tell them not to do that. I want to be in charge of my tips, I will not tip someone I don't see. That's a lot of money if you have a spouse....See MoreSharing garden photos would you like to share yours?
Comments (38).My mother was born in Bavaria, wow absolutely beautiful Sheryl! It's just like the paintings we have! First blooms are beautiful Kristine, thanks for sharing! The photos brighten my day! I'm a bit disappointed in Veteran's Honor, while it's in it's second year it hasn't had the vigor I thought it would and only 1 bloom so far. I know it'll get much better but I'm impatient sometimes :) I guess because I recall years back when I planted VH and within it's first year it shot up and presented quite a few blooms. The second year wow and so on. But as they say good things come to those who wait. The discouraging thing is it's susceptible to BS so I have to keep an eye on that. Otherwise it's one of my favorites, a standout out. The roses stay on the bush for more than 2 weeks and keeps it's color. The blooms nod a bit but I can live with that and it has a nice raspberry fragrance....See More
jojoco
7 years agoMy daughter took this photo last year. It was one of those spur of the moment, acting goofy shots.
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mitchdesj
7 years ago
Bunny
7 years agoWait, Beagles is a brunette?!! I had no idea!!!
Jerusalem - 2013
Daughter and me, Thanksgiving - 2014
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7 years ago
amykath
7 years agocattyles
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7 years agoOne more from me, as this was a very happy recent event as we celebrated my mother's 77th birthday at a local English-themed pub. I'm with my niece in this pic - the one who went to England with Mum and me last year. I don't drink as a rule, but broke my rule for this special occasion and enjoyed a pint of cider which is apparently taking effect here. Usually my niece is the one making the goofy face, but this time it's me.
By the way, how do children grow up overnight? This girl is 14 and I would've sworn she was only 4 a couple of weeks ago. ::sigh::
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7 years agoI'll add another.
If you live in NH it's important that you can be happy in our cold winter months, too!
texanjana
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoDH and I got back on Sunday from the most fabulous trip. We went to Italy, Sicily, Mallorca, Spain, France and Monaco.
The first of many gelatos eaten in Italy.
DH and me in Barcelona
Me in Provence
Throwing my coin in the Trevi fountain in Rome
1929Spanish-GW
7 years agocattyles
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grapefruit1_ar
7 years agoDH and me in Hilton Head a few years ago. We love it there. I have darker hair now!
nhbaskets
7 years agoThis is me and my DZ sorority sisters at the reunion I hosted this summer. Such an amazing time catching up after 40 years. You'll have to figure out which one I am! No telling, amck!
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Bethpen
7 years agoI may be over sharing. I LOVE seeing everyone's photos. You are all like far away imaginary friends, it is so good to see your faces. I appreciate you all!
This past year and a half have been tough for us with my sister battling cancer. It was a great exercise to look back for some happy times. I hope you don't mind that I found a few!
I got a chance to go on a dog sled ride with the Valley Snow Dogz in Campton, NH. LOVE! The only bad part was that the dogs poop sometimes while they run? The owners are wonderful, spiritual people, and spending time with them and their dogs was great fun. I hope to go again this year.
My then 14 year old niece and I attended a family wedding soon after her mom was released from the hospital. We got dressed up, had fun, and felt like real people.
Last Spring DH and I took to sitting out on our stoop at our condo in NH in the afternoons. The sun was warm and we enjoyed watching the birds and our red squirrel friends. We work really hard in the Summer and the Winter, so a few minutes in the sun is a treat. I'm hoping for a couple more of these sessions before we start selling waffles in December.
Beth
gsciencechick
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoDon't have a lot of photos of myself. This photo is from a couple of weeks ago when I was with the Mustangers at the road course race track. I was getting ready to be cleared to go on the track. It was a beautiful day and we got to do a few laps on the track at normal speeds. To go in the actual driving school and hot laps I would need a racing helmet. But I'm definitely happy when driving the Mustang.
OK, edited to add I found one from commencement. Yay. Commencement is always a happy day.
cattyles
7 years agoUser
7 years ago1929Spanish-GW
7 years agoThanks Cattyles. I might start a different post. In the meantime, here are some photos from London and Paris. I actually keep people out of those photos on purpose.
nhbaskets
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Sueb20
7 years agoI had a blast with my two BFF's in Nashville in the spring. Had to crop one of them out of this pic since she might not want to be "shared" here. Here I am at a cupcake ATM.
And we had a great family trip to Seattle and Vancouver in July. I love this pic of my kids.
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7 years agoYou are all so GORGEOUS and lively! Robo I knew your sister was pregnant but did not realize she had her baby! Congratulations! A cupcake ATM??? I'm moving to Nashville!
My picture below crops out my very close friend/sorority sister. I took her to NYC for her February birthday this year. She had had a rough 2 years after her husband of 43 years left her for her childhood friend, also a sorority sister. She had not been to NYC since she was 12. We had a wonderful time - the MMA, opera, Radio City, the food, Uber, 9/11 memorial. And the best news is that she's getting married tomorrow! Im so excited for her!
skibby (zone 4 Vermont)
7 years ago1929Spanish-GW
7 years agoOkay....hopefully no one here is a customer because you now know way more about me than you want. Here's a pic from my wedding a few years back. My DH has to remind me of how many years.....people still talk about that day and especially the food!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
7 years agoOK happy times . . . Humm oh yes back when I had abs ! AND young! LOL
nhbaskets
7 years agoeld6161
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neetsiepie
7 years agoMy eldest DD had a secret in this photo. I should have suspected something when she didn't have a beer.
This was taken on my birthday this year-my kids and my mom with me. I'm the shrimp between my son and my eldest.
OutsidePlaying
7 years agoGood times this year. Celebrated our 25th anniversary and DH's birthday in Alaska in late May-early June. Then we took a road trip to Montana, Wyoming and Colorado (Rocky Mtn National Park) in late Aug-early Sept.
Kayaking in Alaska. And yes, we had this blue-sky weather all but 2 days the entire 2 weeks we were in Alaska. Truly blessed with great weather.
And on a hike to Emerald Lake in RMNP
jakabedy
7 years agoThis is DH and me at the Canyon Road Farolito Walk on Christmas Eve, here in Santa Fe. The second one is of us and 100,000 of our closest friends at an Alabama Football game in Bryant-Denny Stadium. ROLL TIDE!!
3katz4me
7 years agoThis was kind of difficult as I guess I'm usually the photogragher vs the photographed. Found one though in the rainforest in Glacier NP. I loved it there.
mojomom
7 years ago
DH, DD and me on our favorite run last Christmas (photo by SIL)
A gondola ride with Jack over the same run this summer:
And running my favorite rapid on my favorite River (from a couple of years ago)
aprilneverends
7 years agoOh wow, what a great thread, oh wow!! So excited I'll even post several of mine lol..not too new since we're not going anywhere these days, and are not extremely happy either...))
Vancouver
Jerusalem
French Polynesia
NY (long time ago)
Maui
(my happiest are def with my family and friends..but didn't ask their permission, so..)
jill302
7 years agoHanging out at Disneyland with a few of my close girl friends. Stopped by to see my son who works there.
Bonnie
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoDH and I in Paris last April
With daughters Cape Cod:
Key West last February:
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happy2b…gw
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1929Spanish-GW
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Lars
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoOn the roof terrace of the Uffizi Gallery in June. I took over 3000 photos in Italy, and I am in almost none of them. I'm in a few more in Florence, but nowhere else that I could notice. I had my brother take the photo of me standing in front of the window so that he could photograph the reflection of Il Duomo. Kevin said this was the best vacation of his life, surpassing the trip to Costa Rica last year for his 50th birthday. For me, two weeks was not enough!
I do very much appreciate seeing photos of everyone else, as I like to put a face with a name.
Kristi
7 years agoI always have a great time driving with the top down when I'm home and snorkelling when we're on vacation!
littlebug zone 5 Missouri
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI don't know why I didn't open this thread before - I guess I didn't think I had any happy photos!
Last year DS and his wife took me on a road trip for my birthday, the first time they had done that. Bought me lunch and everything. It's sure gratifying to realize your child is finally an adult. Anyway, here's Littlebug, smiling and waving from a play structure at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa. DS didn't think I would climb in there! I guess I showed him.
Golfers will recognize this one - the bridge on #18 at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, May 2014. Marking it off my bucket list. I look kind of rumpled - it rained and rained and rained. And was very windy.
littlebug zone 5 Missouri
7 years agoBonnie
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terezosa / terriks