My year in pictures.

My year in pictures.
In January: Dakota found her place in the sun.    Both Faceboo and Google+ presented me with " My Year in Pictures".  I enjoyed them both and had a few "Oh yeah !" moments but I decided to do my own version to share.  After all - it was MY year and My pictu...

For #waterfallwednesday I'd like to share this image I shot at Center Hill Dam. As the new year is reminding us, "Time and Tide wait for no man".Chaucer knew this as do the very rocks that support and anchor this massive structure. The water know it too.

For #waterfallwednesday  I'd like to share this image I shot at Center Hill Dam. As the new year is reminding us, "Time and Tide wait for no man".Chaucer knew this as do the very rocks that support and anchor this massive structure. The water know it too.

I think Fred has a good idea here. Take eleven seconds to look at this.

I think Fred has a good idea here. Take eleven seconds to look at this.

Originally shared by Fred Robel

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone!  

Just want to take a second, and address all the writers, and photographers out there:  Whether you do your creating for fun or profit, make sure you create a hard copy of your hard work.  If you've taken the time to make an eBook, or a website to feature your creations, then go the extra mile and make a paper book for yourself and to share with others.  

It is a priceless thing to have in your hands, and is well worth your time for so many reasons.  

I use Amazon's Createspace ( https://www.createspace.com/ ) service for my mass market paperbacks, and Lulu (https://www.lulu.com/ )  for the more precious hardcover versions.  Lulu also makes fantastic photography books for your photos, with templates right in the creation process that are easy to use.  

Both services are free for you to use; you only pay for each copy of the book on demand; and both are also very reasonably priced.

So make it your resolution this coming year, to preserve your creativity and memories in a physical format; that you can enjoy for years to come, as well as your children and grandchildren!

That all sounded a lot like an advertisement, but it isn't.  lol

#writing   #publishing   #selfpublishing   #selfimprovement   #selflove   #selfie   #books   #author   #memories

Have a Grate New Year and thanks bunches to Gary and David for all the work they do to keep this theme from going down the drain...

Have a Grate New Year and thanks bunches to Gary and David for all the work they do to keep this theme from going down the drain...
#grateartwednesday Grate Art Wednesday curated by Gary Posner David Washington

#wordlessonwednesday

#wordlessonwednesday

The Googles did a pretty good job on my year in photos. I decided to do my own though. Gosh it was really hard to pick just one in some of these months.

The Googles did a pretty good job on my year in photos. I decided to do my own though. Gosh it was really hard to pick just one in some of these months.

Nashville has had some huge protests lately and they handled it differently than most other places. Perhaps tear gas is not the best tool but maybe hot cocoa has a place too ?

Nashville has had some huge protests lately and they handled it differently than most other places. Perhaps tear gas is not the best tool but maybe hot cocoa has a place too ?
-an excerpt:
By considering only the thoughts and ideas we are in agreement with, we stay in our comfort zone.  Our own biases get reinforced and reflected back at us leaving no room for any opinion but our own.  By doing this, we often convince ourselves that the majority of the world shares opinion and that anyone with another opinion is, obviously, wrong.
http://nashvillepublicradio.org/blog/2014/12/29/read-letter-nashvilles-police-chief-went-viral/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=FBWPLN4619

There's more to really loving #TreeTuesday than just loving "real" trees

There's more to really loving #TreeTuesday than just loving "real" trees,
( Tree Tuesday )  Curated by Christina Lawrie ,  Allan Cabrera , Ralph Mendoza  , Kim Troutman  and David R Robinson

How about a little #monochromemonday action.

How about a little #monochromemonday  action.

#accidentallyawesome is a good description of this shot. Have I got the hashtag right Nancy Levan ?

#accidentallyawesome  is a good description of this shot. Have I got the hashtag right Nancy Levan ?

Most of the people reading this article have most likely never heard a sermon on the issue of obesity.

Most of the people reading this article have most likely never heard a sermon on the issue of obesity. 
http://newspr.in/1xqU1rs

Things are a little slow in my stream tonight.

Things are a little slow in my stream tonight.
http://www.history.com/interactives/ancient-rome

Progress begins.

Progress begins.
http://www.npr.org/2014/12/28/373564985/tennessees-medicaid-deal-dodges-a-partisan-fight

I've only just started to check this place out so I imagine others will find even more interesting areas, This was cool enough though for me to say, "Hey" ! and leave it here

I've only just started to check this place out so I imagine others will find even more interesting areas, This was cool enough though for me to say, "Hey" ! and leave it here,
It's a music player with a small variety of songs that you can turn on and off the various parts. I just listened to "Hotel California" with just the second guitar, bass and drums, for example...
The music player seems to be a small part of the site, so please post comments if you get to even better stuff.
http://blog.zanorg.com/?perm=545

I just took a road trip through the #rustbelt and yet I found, there's no rust like home...

I just took a road trip through the #rustbelt   and yet I found, there's no rust like home...
#rustysunday RustySunday with Gary Posner

Happy #squirrelsaturday

Happy #squirrelsaturday

I recently took a short trip to visit the Stamps Graveyard. It's better known as The Witches Graveyard and here is a link or two if you're interested in this sort of thing.

I recently took a short trip to visit the Stamps Graveyard. It's better known as The Witches Graveyard and here is a link or two if you're interested in this sort of thing.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/lifestyle/small-tennessee-graveyard-filled-spooky-features
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO-9M_79IfE
  Cemetery Saturday #cemeterysaturday curated by Corey Gibson and Cristy Gibson

Happy #goaturday GoatURDay and what will you be doing with your tree ?

Happy   #goaturday   GoatURDay  and what will you be doing with your tree ?
 "I did a lot of research on that, and it's OK for the goats," Thomas said. "With cattle and some of the other animals, it can cause miscarriages. But for goats, it's a natural dewormer, and pine is very high in vitamin C, so it's healthy for them."
http://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2014/12/27/odd-news-last-week-december/20936165/

Happy Kwanzaa to all the #sketchgurusaturday gurus. Thanks to paula contreras, Oscar Lovett and Christina Lihani and btw-

Happy Kwanzaa to all the #sketchgurusaturday  gurus. Thanks to paula contreras, Oscar Lovett and Christina Lihani and btw-
Are we going yo do a New Years gurutheme ?

I’ve been using SketchGuru and I think you might like it. Check out from your Android phone:

I’ve been using SketchGuru and I think you might like it. Check out from your Android phone:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.seventeenmiles.sketch

Sent from my Android.

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#powerlinefriday Powerline Friday Natosha Davis

#powerlinefriday  Powerline Friday Natosha Davis 
Happy Kwanzaa !

Obama haters, your arguments are invalid. Psst... Sara Vega, did you see this ?

Obama haters, your arguments are invalid. Psst... Sara Vega, did you see this ?

On the East Fork Stones River just downstream from the Walter Hill Dam for #waterfallwednesday .

On the East Fork Stones River just downstream from the Walter Hill Dam for #waterfallwednesday .

I actually got them all but copied it from someone who was not as successful. Good luck (if you dare)...

I actually got them all but copied it from someone who was not as successful. Good luck (if you dare)...
http://en.what-character-are-you.com/d/en/927/index/4881.html

Happy Holidays to the "Gratest" peeps on the "Plus"

Happy Holidays to the "Gratest" peeps on the "Plus"
#grateartwednesday Grate Art Wednesday curated by Gary Posner David Washington
(and a special ~thanks~ to the Putnam Co SWAT team)

Merry Christmas and Happy #onthefencewednesday everyone. Thanks to all the fenceriders at On The Fence Wednesday and Natosha Davis

Merry Christmas and Happy #onthefencewednesday  everyone. Thanks to all the fenceriders at On The Fence Wednesday and Natosha Davis

#wordlessonwednesday

#wordlessonwednesday

Thank you Veterans Administration for your service too.#VA

Thank you Veterans Administration for your service too.#VA

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It's about time !

It's about time !

Originally shared by Esther Schindler

This beer tells you how much to drink to boost your creativity

Don't worry about the "Elf on a Shelf"

Don't worry about the "Elf on a Shelf"
I imagine that Thursday is going to be pretty busy so I'm sharing this a little early for #stairsthursday  for Liz MC and the Stairs Thursday crowd. #elfontheshelf   #elfonashelf

I took a little side trip yesterday to visit the Cedars of Lebanon State Forest for #TreeTuesday ( Tree Tuesday ) Curated by Christina Lawrie , Allan Cabrera , Ralph Mendoza , Kim Troutman and David R Robinson

I took a little side trip yesterday to visit the Cedars of Lebanon State Forest for  #TreeTuesday ( Tree Tuesday )  Curated by Christina Lawrie ,  Allan Cabrera , Ralph Mendoza  , Kim Troutman  and David R Robinson
Here's a teeny tiny bit of info about the forest. They had the most awesome frisbee golf course I've ever seen, http://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forestry/stateforest05.shtml

Damn er Dam, I wish I'd have deleted that one shot.

Damn er Dam, I wish I'd have deleted that one shot.

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Merry Christmas Y'all

Merry Christmas Y'all
https://soundcloud.com/mary-gauthier/christmas-in-paradise?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=googleplus

Happy #signsunday Sign Sunday Lori Carey Janice Hackney Jetski Jones

Happy #signsunday Sign Sunday Lori Carey Janice Hackney Jetski Jones
and this sign means three things -1. don't text and drive 2. the AARFmobile needs new wipers and 3.Why in the heck did I volunteer to take those critters to NY in thew wintertime ?

Merry Christmas and Happy #spidersunday

Merry Christmas and Happy #spidersunday  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na7MypZE4qw

Now if you ladies could just hubbies to understand, right ?

Merry Christmas to all and Happy #rustysunday RustySunday with Gary Posner

Merry Christmas to all and Happy #rustysunday RustySunday with Gary Posner

Happy #sketchgurusaturday and Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays if you prefer) Don't hesitate to "go guru" and share your holiday sketches with us and join me in wishing paula contreras and Christina Lihani and Oscar Lovett a joy filled and stress free holiday season and a great New Year...

Happy #sketchgurusaturday  and Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays if you prefer) Don't hesitate to "go guru" and share your holiday sketches with us and join me in wishing  paula contreras and Christina Lihani  and Oscar Lovett a joy filled and stress free holiday season and a great New Year...

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