Monthly Archives: May 2016

Walking at Sunrise

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Joe Owens

I have been waking early lately and grabbing sunrise pictures to share for Skywatch Friday. Then this past Saturday, when we had a huge graduation party planned we were watching the sky very intently and had to sit through multiple … Continue reading →

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Jubilant – Weekly Photo Challenge -20 May 2016

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Joe Owens

  The Weekly Photo Challenge gives me the excuse to share the photos I collect incessantly about every experience in my life. Yes, that is a confession, I take a lot of photos!   This week the theme in my world … Continue reading →

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Graduation Day 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Joe Owens

In each of our lives there are days we point to for a long period of time, events we refer to as milestones, or time checks where we mentally and physically transition from one setting or perceived state to another. … Continue reading →

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South – Daily Post – 17 May 2016

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Joe Owens

I don’t always answer the Daily Post prompts, many times because their just isn’t enough hours in the day. But when I saw this one I could not turn away. The one word prompt is South, and I have something … Continue reading →

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Survival – Daily Post – 5-12-16

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Joe Owens

The one word Daily Post prompt is Survival. Immediately when I read this I thought it would tie in so nicely with an idea I have been promoting as we approach the graduation of my daughter along with millions of … Continue reading →

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Chaos – Daily Post – 9 May 2016

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Joe Owens

The Daily Post topic of the day for 9 May is Chaos. When I saw this one word prompt I could immediately think of only one thing that easily fit into the definition: The 2016 Presidential Primary Season and the … Continue reading →

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Earth – Weekly Photo Challenge – 5-6-16

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Joe Owens

The Weekly Photo Challenge for the week ending 5-6-16 is Earth. I love photo challenges! Basically it gives me a chance to plunge into my vast library of photos and relive moments I felt were worthy of remembering. Our instructions, … Continue reading →

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Admiration – WPC – 4-29-16

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Joe Owens

The Weekly Photo Challenge for this week (4/29/2016) is centered on the theme of Admiration. In my lifetime I have been blessed with so many role models. My father, both grandfathers, and next door neighbor who became like a second … Continue reading →

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Why buy a FitBit? It can change your life!

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Joe Owens

Have you been considering the purchase of one of the Fitbit devices that charts your activity levels? If so, can I ask what has held you back? Perhaps it is the price. I mean these little gems carry a not insignificant … Continue reading →

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Music – Daily Post -5-2-2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Joe Owens

For today the Daily Post has offered this single word as our prompt: MUSIC Five little letters create a word that has such an impact in my life. From my earliest memory I can recall a desire to enjoy music. … Continue reading →

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Come See My Hometown

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Joe Owens

I am proposing a new recurring blog event, called Come See My Hometown, where the participants will write a blog post highlighting some unique historical site, festival or event unique to your region. For instance, in five months Bristol Motor … Continue reading →

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