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Cat Burglar

Posted on December 14, 2015 | Leave a comment

 

I know I’m not the only one out there that has issues with my cats “stealing” things. My seat when I get up for a second, the warm spot in my bed when I roll over, and most commonly (for me)… Soft fleece blankets.
My cats, one in particular, adore soft fleece blankets. I can’t tell you how many blankets I’ve bought myself, and subsequently lost because one of my cats claimed it as theirs.
Typically, it’s my youngest cat, Kenzi that swipes my blankets.

 

Proof…

 

 

Kenzi the Blanket Thief

 

 

So, as an early Christmas gift to myself, I bought yet another blanket. Let’s see how long it remains mine.

 
Until next time…
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~A.M.

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Contemplation

Posted on December 7, 2015 | Leave a comment

 
For some time now I‘ve been running a little online shop where I‘ve been trying to sell some of my handmade jewelry and such. I’ve been contemplating adding some photographic prints to my shop but I’m not quite sure which images to use or even if they would go over well.

 
I need to pose a little question to my readers. Which of the images you’ve seen on my site and in my blog posts, would you like to see in my online store? Which image (or images) could you see hanging on your wall at home?

 
As I battle with some chronic back pain (that’s been preventing me from getting outside to take new photos lately), I plan to work on this little idea and iron out a few details (like print sizes and prices). So if you have ideas or suggestions, feel free to drop me a line. Leave a comment or send me an email. I’d love to know what my readers think.

 
But, switching gears here, today is December 7th. Pearl Harbor Day here in the U.S. of A. Like with all memorial holidays, I would suggest to folks that you take a moment today to remember the events of that day.

 

 

 
Until next time…

 
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~A.M.

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2015 | Leave a comment

 

This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the US. A day when we gather with loved ones, be it family or friends or any combination thereof, and give thanks for what we have and what we’re fortunate enough to have had. I don’t know why the “giving of thanks” is only limited to one day a year. We should be thankful every day.

 

That being said, I would urge folks to not spoil the warm fuzzy feelings that Thanksgiving brings by going out the next day and participating in the havoc wreaking for pointless material gain called “Black Friday.” Trust me, no matter how exciting the latest gadget may seem, it’s really not worth it.

 

This particular Thanksgiving (and subsequently, Christmas next month) is going to be particularly difficult for me and my family as it will be our first holiday without a significant member of our little unit (those of you who follow my blog might remember me mentioning a tragedy that befell my family a few months ago…). So, folks, be extra thankful for family. You never know how much time you’ll have with them.

 

I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. And remember, the holidays aren’t about anything material, they’re about…

 

 

 

Beach Art - Family

 

 

 

Until next time…

 

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~A.M.

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Hunting Season Sucks

Posted on November 16, 2015 | 3 comments

Since we’re well into hunting season (I’m not a hunter, nor am I a supporter of sport hunting), it’s not really safe for me to go hiking at most of my favorite spots.  For some reason, hunting is allowed in my local state park and within 300 feet of the trails I hike.  So, instead of risking being shot in order to hike my favorite local trails (sometimes even wearing blaze orange from head to toe won’t help you), I’ll either have to be patient and wait out hunting season or go somewhere where hunting is prohibited.  The latter will be difficult as I mentioned.  There’s even a wildlife sanctuary where I tend to hike that allows hunting at this time of year.  How backwards is that?  Hunting in a wildlife sanctuary?  Not much of a “sanctuary” then, is it?

Anyway, to appease my readers looking for new photographs each week, I’ll leave you folks with a shot I took a while ago at Screw Auger Falls.  Enjoy.

Screw Auger Falls in Autumn

Until next time…

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~A.M.

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Internet Snafu And Foliage Fail

Posted on November 9, 2015 | Leave a comment

 

 

Apologies for the lack of a blog post last Monday, folks.  I had some issues with my internet service.  [>_<]

 

Anyway, I went hiking a few weeks ago looking for some late blooming foliage but it seems I waited too long.  I expected the more sheltered trails (trails through deeper woods instead of along a road or the coastline) to still be vibrant.  I’m sure some were, but just not the one I chose.  Just my luck.

 

I went back to one of my favorites, my old stand-by, Quoddy.  Instead of hiking along the coastal trail, I chose to go through the inland trail and loop back on the coastal trail.  I was disappointed because all the trees except the pines were bare.  Though, my shots still looked “autumn-y” because of the settings I used on my camera.

 

Enjoy…

 

Quoddy Inland Trail 1

 

Quoddy Inland Trail 2

 

 

Until next time…

 

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~A.M.

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