42 Replies to “Here”

  1. maureenc – south east Queensland – Supposedly retired ,I fit my fabric and fibre fanaticism in with sharing my life with , family and friends and a few other activities My star sign is Cancer;I love being near the ocean and live on the shores of Moreton Bay in SEQ;I enjoy listening to music of many genre,but prefer instrumental to vocal; Reading....I always have a couple of books and magazines on the "go" simultaneously;
    maureenc says:

    So true! If you can’t love yourself, how can you expect any one else to love you?

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  2. derrickjknight – UK – I am an octogenarian enjoying rambling physically and photographing what I see, and rambling in my head as memories are triggered. I also ramble through a lifetime's photographs. In these later years much rambling is done in a car.
    derrickjknight says:

    Wow – that has long been my philosophy; perhaps not as knowing as yours, but expressed as ‘home is where I am’.

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    1. Derrick – from reading your blog it is clear that this is your philosophy – and that your spirit seeks joy.

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      1. derrickjknight – UK – I am an octogenarian enjoying rambling physically and photographing what I see, and rambling in my head as memories are triggered. I also ramble through a lifetime's photographs. In these later years much rambling is done in a car.
        derrickjknight says:

        Thank you seedbud

  4. Picture This by Frank – Florida – Amateur photographer, long time techie, husband, dad, granddad, brother, and uncle. Main interests are nature and its environment, and travel. Secondary interests include food, beverage, football(soccer - go City (OCSC) - go Swans), music, and fun. Feel free to use the photos for non-commercial use. Just credit me - oh and let me know.
    Picture This by Frank says:

    Nice!

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  5. ericbarnett2015 – I'm finally embracing the joy I find in writing. Poetry is one way I love to express what I feel and see. I especially love discovering humor in my encounters or surroundings.
    ericbarnett2015 says:

    The very picture of contentment and self-assurance.

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  9. NatureSpeak Photos – I take photos of nature as an amateur. That being so, I prefer not to edit the photos so that they retain their "naturalness". These photos, even though silent, tell us volumes about life, principles, ethics and harmony. Silence and nature; so much to experience, so much to learn...
    NatureSpeak Photos says:

    Gorgeous… just simply gorgeous… Home is where the heart is… everywhere!

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  10. We’re awash in mallards here, and I often find them nestled into the grass in a marina where I work. I always am thinking, “That would make a great photo.” You just proved it! Mallards are so tolerant of humans — even while they can be such clowns and characters.

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    1. Does seem like there are more of them than usual this year. And they are so patient with us – posing for photos.

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  14. maryoconnor12 – Along the Connecticut shoreline – I am a writer, poet, community volunteer, pupil of psychology, writing instructor, guest speaker, artist, lover of nature, curious traveler and author of Life Is Full of Sweet Spots, An Exploration of Joy, as well as Dreams of a Wingless Child, a book of award-winning poetry. An advocate of the power of writing as an agent of change, I enjoy speaking to community groups about the joy of making words sing and conduct creative poetry writing workshops for inmates at the State of Connecticut’s York Correctional Institution. As a writer and a painter, I enjoy living along the Connecticut shore, where I infuse everyday observations of the natural world with the sensitivity and insightfulness that tend to define my experience of life. It is these reflections that have helped me realize that one need not look far to find an element of peace, of celebration, of joy, in this inordinate world of which we are all a part.
    maryoconnor12 says:

    Perfect!

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  15. Gretchen Del Rio – Crestline, California, USA – I first discovered the magic of water based colors when many years ago I began to paint with procion dyes on silk. I loved the unexpected quality of the process. It was so exciting to never be sure what the colors and water would combine to produce. It seemed as though the medium had its own passion. Painting with watercolors and paper is much the same. I love the color combinations and separations that occur spontaneously as the color floats on the water. You can never totally predict what effect will result. If you try to control the medium too much, your painting will be very tight losing its aliveness. The artist must be bold and decisive or the work will not be clear and fresh. It is really like a dance. It becomes a controlled folly in knowing when to let go and when to take charge of the direction that the painting is taking. The images that I paint reflect my emotions and are expression of my life experience. They are not extensively planned, but rather evolve as the painting progresses. I am always surprised by the end result since it comes into being because of what the medium and emotion has suggested. The paintings are from my heart and I always fall in love with the subject. I believe that we are all connected and, if an image touches you, it is because we all have the same heart even though our paths may be different. Most of all, painting what I paint makes me happy. The paintings are my own path unfolding. They are an opening door for me and contain my own passion for life.
    Gretchen Del Rio says:

    So true

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  21. Cynthia Guenther Richardson – Pacific NW – Hello fellow readers and bloggers, Writing has always been a powerful connector to diverse ideas and people. We each are a meaningful part of this beautiful, ever-widening web of life. Blogging enables more interaction, which I love even after 11 years of blogging posts on three different sites. For thirty years I was an addictions/mental health counselor and also a manager of home care services for elderly folks. Now that I have hit 70 and am more devoted to a creative life! I've published online or in literary journals/collections several times, including fiction and creative non-fiction pieces and poetry over five decades. Additionally, I was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for an excerpt of my novel-in-progress, Other than Words (the work gathering dust at present), about a mute dancer and her impact on her adopted community and a world-travelling photojournalist. I also am working on a connected set of stories about a close-knit town in northern Michigan. On Wordpress I enjoy writing about living richly despite (or because of) life's setbacks and a diagnosis of heart disease at age 51. Posts tagged "memoir" share spiritual adventures, interactions with nature, the healing of trauma's impact and challenges of writing full-time. Short stories and creative nonfiction, and poetry are favorite genres but I enjoy sharing my photography as well My hope is my offerings reflect a profound faith in God and our humanness which cloaks spiritual natures. I include myself as part of the diverse group of writers who discover and share the illuminating, positive experiences amid life's uncertainties and hardships. Let me hear from you when you visit--I appreciate your comments a great deal. Blessings and regards, Cynthia
    Cynthia Guenther Richardson says:

    Ah, leafandtwig, thanks for the reminder. Rich picture.

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  22. 2ndhalfolife – In the second (or really third?) half of my life now. Moving into the more crone stage: out of my head, into my soul. My magic is returning after many years of having lost it to the streets of life. There have been some very dark times, but these have made my journey rich with the stuff of possibility. Because out of darkness has come the glittering beauty of illumination. It has come with struggle and toil, and not without help--but I am here, and I am mostly in tact, and I'm here to share the rest of this journey with you all if you care to join me.......
    2ndhalfolife says:

    Magnificent.

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  23. LB – I'm a woman who loves spending time on the motorcycle and in, or on, any body of water. I love traveling and reading, baking and cooking, taking way too many pictures, and enjoying my family and friends. Life is an adventure, and I want to remember and express my joy for it! This is a journal for me ... so I'll never forget the good times and to remind me of them on more challenging days.
    LB says:

    I need to carry those words in my pocket, remember them and share them

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  26. Dear Catherine, many compliments for this, both images and words. Thanks very much for following my art activities on dispenza.worspress.com. Have a lovely week. Edoardo

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  27. firefly1275 – Louisiana – V. Rose enjoys creating mystical characters and worlds, with a touch of the modern day world. When she is not writing or thinking up her next story ideas, she is enjoying South Louisiana sunsets.
    firefly1275 says:

    Very beautiful words and photo shot!

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  28. blondie63 – I love crochet, knitting, photography, dogs, cooking, baking, scrapbooking, music ,blogging and did I mention dogs? I also love to collect movies which is a big hobby of mine!
    Lisa says:

    Beautiful duck portrait! I love them! Hugz Lisa and Bear

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  29. Zee Digest – I am an-award winning Author of the 2004 Poetry Contest organised by the Nigerian/Belgium, organisation www.nigerians.biz; 1997 Hausa Writers' Contest organised by the Mazari Publications and the second runner-up in the 2010 Poetry Contest organised by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. Among my works are 'Ciki Da Gaskiya', 'Sadauki Mai Duniya' and poetry collection entitled, 'After a Long Silence'. My works have featured in anthologies, 'Five Hundred Nigerian Poets' by Aboki Publishers, 'Mazan Fara' an anthology of ANA Zamfara, 'Crumbled Spell' an anthology of ANA Kano, and 'Kwaryar Kira' an anthology of ANA Kano. My recent book entitled, 'The Right Choice' was published under the maiden edition of Nigerian Writers Series. I co-edited an anthology of New Nigerian Short Stories entitled, 'Telling Our Stories'.
    zikallah says:

    Yeah, that is the beginning of love.

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  30. Emma Maund – Hi, I'm Emma, a beekeeper, aromatherapist and gardener born and bred in London. I'm a slow blogger posting fortnightly (just) about bees (mostly), nature and wildlife, aromatherapy and gardens. I got married in October 2016 and am now Mrs Apis Mellifera. I'm also taking some time out for other big changes this year. In the meantime, with over 200 posts and pages to read, please feel free to explore.
    Emma Sarah Tennant says:

    This is quite funny and very duck!

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  31. Mr. Mallard looks so handsome in the dandelions!

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