tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68119182024-03-13T18:03:46.991-04:00Wander Furthernot all who wander are lostUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2321125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-23696726023209511212022-08-08T00:37:00.003-04:002022-08-08T00:37:33.212-04:00I used these kinds of effects a lot in the earlier part of the 2000's. Hmm.
Do you ever wish you could have a redo of parts of your life? I guess that's probably a pretty standard issue desire. I never wanted to be "just another person" yet here I am.
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stay up late.
sleep infrequently.
daydream.
Now I'm old and it seems these things got left behind.
somewhere.
in some corner, on some detour I shouldn't have taken.
and I think my car's out of gas.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-86463915903081808322022-07-06T19:05:00.001-04:002022-07-06T19:12:56.807-04:00wow, is it ever dusty around here. i remember when there was lots of life in this place, this place that i frequently imagined as perfectly tangible and inhabitable. i'm honestly not sure why I let it go, it's as though one day I just gave up, gave in, and let life have it's way. so now it's like an abandoned house, set well back from the road, lonely, empty and stagnant, barely a whisper of the life it held nearly 20 years ago. it might not even be healthy to be here now, so little (no) care has been taken in its upkeep.
maybe this can be my fixer upper? is it too late? can it serve a purpose to me again?
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Somewhere along the way I decided I couldn't have dark hair anymore and went blonde. It's not who I am. This girl didn't appreciate her youth when she had it. Maybe none of us do and that's a shame.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-25895273421896839902014-04-23T12:38:00.000-04:002014-04-23T12:38:02.154-04:00Huh...I'd pretty much forgotten about this blog. I've been living life, you know?
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h3ed_YD6X4M/UeE7XbtV_PI/AAAAAAAAFgI/wHvbg74my10/s640/blogger-image-1806681518.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And wore this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FIAXpNQlsf4/UeE7VZLP-XI/AAAAAAAAFgA/dI994RtlwlU/s640/blogger-image-1125429951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FIAXpNQlsf4/UeE7VZLP-XI/AAAAAAAAFgA/dI994RtlwlU/s640/blogger-image-1125429951.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-89128745333753074352013-06-26T21:48:00.001-04:002013-06-26T21:48:50.044-04:00Stopping InIt does seem that the natural progression of my life has lead to basically abandoning this blog. Shame really in some ways and "who cares" in others. I've not officially ended it because I want it to be here if I suddenly feel like sharing. Thing is, that hasn't happened in a while. I never saw the point in forcing it, and if I have to set aside time to blog, then it's just not fun anymore. I suspect that most readers have long since abandoned; that's what happens when you vacate the premises out here in internet land for too, too long. So, at this point, I suppose I'm more of a squatter here, dropping in occasionally but not even necessarily making myself known. We'll continue to see what happens. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-20375787755692273312013-06-03T18:45:00.003-04:002013-06-03T18:45:21.611-04:00Peep PeepI have seriously been so busy with the new ducklings and chicks, the yard, the veggie gardens, the house reno's etc. that I pretty well forgot I even had a blog. I've also got another photo show coming up next month that I'm prepping for...I'm exhausted right now.
I haven't taken any very good shots of the new birds yet, but my plan is to do that this week and share. Nobody can resist little ducklings and chicks, right?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-37916108054862122652013-05-28T13:47:00.001-04:002013-06-03T18:45:46.846-04:00So These Are My New Ducklings<iframe width="480" height="384" src="http://www.ustream.tv/embed/14570061?v=3&wmode=direct" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border: 0px none transparent;"> </iframe>
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at least, these are them when I have the camera stream running.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-75210828598389831622013-05-17T18:04:00.002-04:002013-05-17T18:04:58.760-04:00SurpriseOK not really a surprise. You've probably noticed I've not been posting much here. Anyway, been super busy with our property, I'll have a few things to share with you by Monday. Oh the excitement, try to control yourselves!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-1881934481629447732013-04-19T12:03:00.000-04:002013-04-20T12:03:45.270-04:00I Already Need Sun AgainSeriously, it's been just over a month, and I'm ready for somewhere warm and sandy again. This weather sucks, drastic temperature changes mean huge migraines for me, actually have a lingering one right now.<br />
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Wouldn't mind Florida, maybe end of summer? <br />
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a. pretty much blind without my glasses or contacts and
b. kind of a geek for sciency (yes, I said sciency) stuff. Color blindness is a pretty funny thing too.
<a href="http://blog.zennioptical.com/the-production-line-of-sight/"><img src="http://blog.zennioptical.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/production-line-of-site-infographic.png" style="max-width: 100%;" /></a><br />
Via: <a href="http://www.zennioptical.com/">eyeglasses online</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-90358136314059520682013-04-03T15:58:00.004-04:002013-04-03T15:58:43.553-04:00Is There Anybody Out There?I never wanted this to feel forced, so until it doesn't (if it doesn't) I'm not going to go out of my way to blog. It's not like it's a job or even anything very important. It's sort of ridiculous that it's been going on even this long!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-73862649716132061512013-03-14T12:06:00.002-04:002013-03-14T12:06:52.169-04:00Magically Delicious!It's almost St. Patrick's Day and this year I decided to be less of a scrooge (is that only a Christmas thing? What do you call someone who doesn't bother with St. Patrick's Day?) and get into the spirit of things and throw a party. Found this and think I'll make some of the drinks on , The Tropical Irish Holiday sounds good and I have a TON of rum from Cuba to use (seriously, we came back with NINE bottles!)<br />
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DO NOT want to do the green beer thing though, ugh, green chemicals and teeth stains!<br /><br /><br />
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Via: <a href="http://www.halloweenexpress.com/">Halloween Express</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-89955809874586960062013-03-13T16:29:00.003-04:002013-03-13T16:29:56.933-04:00Cuba - An Explosion of ColourCuba turned out to be quite different than I thought it would be. For one, the old American cars that everyone hears about are almost all taxis now. Besides those, most people seem to walk, hitchhike, ride the bus or a scooter or drive a Russian, Korean or French car from the 90's.<br />
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In places like Havana, tourism is king. It's very difficult to take a photo without being asked to pay for the opportunity, whether it's one of the cars, or the people who dress up super stereotypically to try to give you the "real Cuba experience" which in effect then becomes a Disney style experience. Because we went to Havana with a tour group, we only saw the most touristy areas which were packed and made taking photos not full of camera toting vacationers nearly impossible.<br />
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I managed to score a few though.<br />
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The city is very beautiful architecturally and there is so much to look at, much more than I got to see, I'm sure.<br />
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You could see that the people in general take a lot of pride in what they have, even if what they have might not be much by our usual standards. <br />
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More tomorrow.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-55688719926474248332013-03-12T14:23:00.001-04:002013-03-12T14:23:38.596-04:00CUBA!!So we flew back early this morning (got home at 4 am actually!) from Cuba and loved it. I have a lot to say and share about this trip, just need a good nap and to organize my photos and then I can begin. Being in Cuba was a lot different than I thought it would be.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-70362541932794137482013-03-12T09:21:00.001-04:002013-03-12T09:24:06.231-04:00The DudeThis movie is STILL crazy popular! You know, I've never seem the whole thing, should I? What is it about this film that everyone thinks is so great?<br />
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Via: <a href="http://www.wpromote.com">Wpromote</a><br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-46353810797124551522013-02-19T15:00:00.000-05:002013-02-19T15:00:11.553-05:00A Treadmill and CubaA couple of days ago I bought a treadmill. YES, a treadmill. I'm pretty excited actually, I like using the treadmill and don't find it difficult to spend an hour a day walking and running on it. I'm hoping it will finally get my soft ass into shape. Fingers crossed! Scored a great deal on it too, store had a sale, $1100 originally, got it for $580. <br />
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In exactly 2 weeks, I will be spending my first full day in Cuba. Still nervous about the flight but looking forward to the heat and leaving behind the winter coat!<br />
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.950893591158092"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many young people take a trip out to Las Vegas either as part of crossing off a part of their bucket list or as a fun getaway with friends. There is a lot to see and do in Vegas and walking everywhere is not always the safest form of transportation. As such, here are a few options for getting around Las Vegas.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Taxi</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the more common forms of transportation from one place to another by tourists is also one of the more expensive. If you go outside of any casino in Vegas, you will see a line of taxi cabs waiting for visitors and if you don't, all you need to do is have a casino host or porter hail one for you.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you choose taxi's, realize that you are going to pay a premium over other forms of transportation. However, there is one advantage to taxi's and that is that they are available 24-7. If while out checking out the </span><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">nightlife in Las Vegas</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> you find that you have had a little too much to drink, you can always find a cab to get you home safe.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Las Vegas Transit System</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><a href="http://busexplorer.com/NABus/Images/MidSize/LasVegasIrisBRT-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-weight: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://busexplorer.com/NABus/Images/MidSize/LasVegasIrisBRT-2.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Las Vegas Transit System is another option for you to get around Vegas if you are not in a big hurry to get to your destination. Busses run a couple of times an hour and will run to many of the major spots in the city. </span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The plus to the bus is that you will travel pretty cheap. The downside is that it is public transportation, and comes with all the risks of typical public transit. Also, if traffic is bad on the strip, you will be stuck a while.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casino Shuttle</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.truckskin.com/images/tsslideshow/vehicleWrap1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-weight: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="http://www.truckskin.com/images/tsslideshow/vehicleWrap1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some casinos offer shuttles for <a href="http://pokerjunkie.com/getting-around-las-vegas">getting around Vegas</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> depending on your destination. Some will only take you to specific casinos that they are affiliate with and others will take you to a set number of locations. </span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your casino host will be able to tell you about what shuttle service they provide. If you are going somewhere near a casino serviced by a shuttle, this could be a quick and free mode of transportation.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Renting a Car</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The last option for getting around Vegas is going out and renting a car for your stay. With your own vehicle, you have a lot more control over where you go, but at the same time you have the extra costs involved, including parking, tips, insurance, etc.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on when you are going to Vegas, sometimes you can find good rates online or even bid on your vehicle on a site like Priceline. Also, you can also take trips to other parts of Vegas or locations outside of Vegas not easily or cheaply reached by other modes of travel. These destinations include Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, Mt. Charleston, and more.</span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-47866932254133239182013-02-13T12:16:00.001-05:002013-02-13T12:16:10.459-05:00A ThoughtWhat does it mean when you write, but can't stand to read other people's writing? Particularly poetry.<br />
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I've stopped writing it because the hypocrisy I've put into the world around it is enough to make me wretch.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-1586668697660063882013-02-04T08:35:00.000-05:002013-02-04T08:35:00.873-05:00Tommy, Can You Just Get The Hell Away From Me?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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WHAT the eff? I've never bothered to watch Tommy until this morning when it happened to be on TV. Do NOT ever make me watch this mess again. Ever. Seriously, we will not be friends if you try to make me see this again. Roger Daltry immediately made me want to punch him in the face and it all goes downhill from there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6811918.post-18066864399207776062013-01-29T14:10:00.000-05:002013-01-29T14:10:15.935-05:00OK, Set Up and Ready To Go!Wow, I have really neglected the blog. I feel like I need to recharge before I can really get into it again, I feel that over the past year as my life fell into place the blog itself just became really...boring. It's not that I have nothing going on or nothing interesting to say, I just don't know if it's anything YOU would find intriguing. <br />
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Anyway, I'm going to get some new photos worked on and will be posting soon. I hope you come back and take a look.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3