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I walk…
Click, click, click… walking sticks
The rhythm of the path and breath
Lost yet found in thought
Image by Joyce Meyer along the Camino de Santiago between Roncesvalles and Zuburi, Spain.
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Let your light shine…
Blend of mother and child with flowers that grow wild in southwestern Minnesota.
Blue tone adjustment. First one was a little too pink for a boy.
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This is the day…
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Planning, details, organization… and the day just flies right by.
A wedding celebration is wonderful, but we also need to remember that every day is a gift from God. May their love grow deeper with each passing year.
I’m reminded of that as my husband and I approach our 27th wedding anniversary. Our days may not be glamorous but are filled with laughter, love and adventure. Yes, each day is a gift…
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All you need is love… and light
Wedding dance images are always a favorite since the day is coming to a close and the stress is now gone. Time to relax and enjoy the moment. Add a Canon 580 EX2 off camera flash plus another 580 EX2 on camera bounced off the ceiling synced with Cybersync radio triggers and let the emotions flow.
May you continue the pursuit of happiness and sometimes pause to just be happy.
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The Gift of Dandelions
Dandelions, like all things in nature are beautiful when you take the time to pay attention to them.
― June Stoyer
Dandelions… What? You call this beautiful aromatic flowering beauty a weed?
Children say it best as they run up to you with a fistful of freshly picked dandelions and say, “For you, Teacher!” Meanwhile the rest of the afternoon may be spent itching the eyes and wiping a runny nose, but how can you refuse a gift.
While many people think of the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) as a pesky weed, it’s chock full of vitamins A, B, C, and D, as well as minerals such as iron, potassium, and zinc. Dandelion leaves are used to add flavor to salads, sandwiches, and teas. The roots are used in some coffee substitutes, and the flowers are used to make wines.
In the past, dandelion roots and leaves were used to treat liver problems. Native Americans also boiled dandelion in water and took it to treat kidney disease, swelling, skin problems, heartburn, and upset stomach. In traditional Chinese medicine, dandelion has been used to treat stomach problems, appendicitis, and breast problems, such as inflammation or lack of milk flow. In Europe, it was used in remedies for fever, boils, eye problems, diabetes, and diarrhea.
Source: Dandelion | University of Maryland Medical Center
Dandelion wine, believed to be of Celtic origin, is regarded as one of the fine country wines of Europe. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, it was not proper for ladies to drink alcohol; however, dandelion flower wine was considered so therapeutic to the kidneys and digestive system that it was deemed medicinal even for the ladies. Source and wine recipe: Commonsensehome.com
Image by Joyce Meyer
Even the fluffy seed heads have a majestic, symmetrical pattern as they sway in the breeze, waiting to let loose the next generation. The result? A never ending supply of dandelion wine…
That may not be all bad…
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Meyerathon 2015…we thought they said “rum!”
Our family get-togethers tend to NOT involve sitting around and visiting. Let’s run a marathon!
Ready and waiting for Randy to complete the first four miles as runners sprint by…
…and waiting. We notice the crowd has diminished.
Hooray!! He made it with his knees intact.
Bryon takes off and appears eager to attack his five miles.
What a perfect day for a run in Brookings, SD.
This hand slap appears to be choreographed as Julia begins her three mile section.
…hand slap and Angela begins her five mile challenge as the temps are climbing.
I. Am. Ready!!!!
I hear the theme from Rocky playing through my mind… Go, Joyce!
I complete my three mile challenge and the temps continue to rise. I did it!!!
Liz is ready to rock on with the last six miles as the temps hit 80’s. Go, Liz!!
As we wait for Liz, the seniors with their daycare walking/training buddies walk the last bit of the path to the finish line.
What a super idea to pair young kids with elderly seniors to include them in the training and this event. Family members walk with parents/grandparents and the smiles are priceless.
Here she comes! Here she comes!!
The anchor of our relay team has made good time and we complete well before noon which was our goal. We all join in to run across the finish line together. I was hoping they’d play “We are the Champions” by Queen for us, but I just play it through my mind.
Kudos to the Brookings community for a well run event. Brookings, SD has been hosting the marathon since 1970 and I notice finishers from all over the country. What a fun morning and we’ll be back…
Now to celebrate our 48th out of 52 team finish and rehydrate…
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C’mon… open your eyes!
Mom sent me this childhood photo: Cute, but his eyes are closed.
Another cute pic with his eyes open: Hmmm, missing the chubby little hands on the swing rope.
Photoshop to the rescue. Took his right eye and put it on the closed eye photo. Copied that eye, flipped it, put it on his left eye and adjusted to look natural. Toned down some of the skin glare, adjusted color balance and here we go. A cute little guy with his eyes ready to see what the world has to offer.
Eighteen years later and here he is again… Open eyes, ready to see what the world has to offer…
Go, take on the world!
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Fleeting Moments
Fleeting Moments…
The history and legacy of the Mayan people also appear to be fleeting as tourism and beaches are the key to survival. It is well worth the time to tour the historic sites of Tulum and Chichen Itza with a knowledgeable guide to learn more about their interesting past. The history of the Mayan people is kept alive through archeological sites such as these.
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GoPro, HDR and the Easter shark… why not?
A frugal nature has come to fruition with the annual appearance of “The Easter Shark.” No bunny costume? No problem. Just dig out an old Halloween costume purchased for $1 on clearance at least 15 years ago and you are set. Apparently, we don’t believe in sheltering our grandchildren from the scary elements of the world, either. Things usually are not as scary as they seem… lesson learned.
Perfect time to try out a Hero 2 GoPro camera purchased used on Ebay. My first idea was to attach it to our one-year-old grandson’s head as he crawls towards his prize eggs, but we did not come up with a good method of attachment. Duct tape was one suggestion, but I don’t think removal would be pleasant. Plan B involved the hubby holding it on the stick attachment and using various angles.
Always plenty of “selfies” with the GoPro as you access the menu and settings with the lens facing you. Oops!
With no playback or viewfinder, you never know what you have until you download the images.
I had a little too much fun with the HDR process on Photoshop CC 2014. It’s always fun to play and experiment.
Took the GoPro inside to see what it would do. Some were blurred and this one is a little soft. I think I’ll reserve this little toy exclusively for outdoor images.
Upon viewing these results my husbands assessment of the experience with the GoPro Hero 2 was… “Well, it takes pictures.” Yep, it does.
Goal for 2015 includes duct taping this GoPro Hero 2 camera to a turtle participating in the Gary, SD July 3rd turtle races.
Hmmm… who’s going to let me use their turtle?
Stay tuned…
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