Tag Archives: Family

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIBBY – 3/20/2017

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Joe Owens

In every life we seek someone to make it fuller, richer, something so special we will live every day with the knowledge that better is always yet to come. In three days I will celebrate the 26th anniversary of knowing … Continue reading →

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It’s Not This Time of Year Without… Family! Weekly Photo Challenge – 11/25/16

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Joe Owens

Show us the one thing without which your holiday season could never be complete. I love taking part in the Weekly Photo Challenge. Photography is certainly no skill of mine, but I do like to take plenty of pictures. Especially … 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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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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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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Life Imitates Art -WPC – 2-12-16

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Joe Owens

This Weekly Photo Challenge is about life imitating art. While I don’t have occasion to mimic many statues I do think I have something that will fit the bill. Fast forward a few years and many hundreds of gallons of … Continue reading →

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Dogs of My Life – Jack

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Joe Owens

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This series is in honor of the latest addition to my canine history, Sydney, a Shetland Sheepdog or Sheltie pup that will be joining our family on October 17th, 2015. As I approached this date I thought it … Continue reading →

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Dogs of My Life – Sparky

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Joe Owens

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This series is in honor of the latest addition to my canine history, Sydney, a Shetland Sheepdog or Sheltie pup that will be joining our family on October 17th, 2015. As I approached this date I thought it … Continue reading →

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Dogs of My Life – Puff

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Joe Owens

You know there are some experiences in life that are so stark you can not forget the details, but for others there is only whispers of remembrance. That is, unfortunately, the situation with the second dog in my life, a … Continue reading →

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Flash in the Pan – Radio

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Joe Owens

Flash in the Pan is another opportunity for you to enjoy Flash Fiction. I was happy to find it, but I am sure there are others who do not know. While flash can mean a lot of things, for this … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Treasure

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Joe Owens

It has been six days since I posted to Word Press, but I have a really good reason. When I saw the theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge it was immediately very clear what I would choose for my post. You … Continue reading →

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52 Week Photo Challenge – Wk 1 – Goodbye

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Joe Owens

I stumbled on another photo challenge and since I love using my Nokia 820 Windows Phone to capture snapshots all over the place I thought this would be another great challenge. The host of this particular challenge is Jeanne’s Blog … Continue reading →

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My Greatest Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Joe Owens

NOTE: This is a repost of my Christmas post from last year, but many of the things still resonate true 1 year later. I can remember the feeling of anticipation I had as a child, waiting for Christmas Day to … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Music Makers

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Joe Owens

When we first thought about having children, one of the things my wife and i prayed for them was the gift of musical talent. I have always loved music and became enamored with the music of the Eighties when I … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Nostalgia

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Joe Owens

Each Friday I wait for two unique prompts. One is the Trifextra prompt. It usually sets a limit of 33 words to convey your thoughts. I find this a good test, as it makes me value the limited words I … Continue reading →

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