No matter how little money and how few
possessions you own...have a dog makes you rich!
September 30, 2015
September 29, 2015
Super Eclipsed Harvest Moon
Sunday night I got to witness the beautiful, bright super moon as it passed by Earth.
It was so nice to sit outside on the deck and enjoy the moon as it darkened and turned red.
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| The moon begins to rise..(September 27, 2015) |
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| The eclipse is starting...(September 27, 2015) |
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| Halfway there...(September 27, 2015) |
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| Full eclipse..(September 27, 2015) |
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| Monday morning (September 28, 2015) All photos (c) 2015 Shannon G. Wamsley |
September 28, 2015
60 Ways 2 Peace
Blog4Peace begins on November 4th, 2015. Come Join Us!
Do you have your Peace Globe? If not please visit:
http://peaceglobegallery.blogspot.com/p/peace-globe-templates.html
http://peaceglobegallery.blogspot.com/p/peace-globe-templates.html
to get a template for your own Peace Globe.
02: Show love and kindness to all creatures, great and small.
03: Make peace a goal. Strive to meet that goal each day, in some special way.
04: Provide food and shelter to those in need.
05: Always tell the truth.
06: Spend time in nature.
07: All remember the wrong, but focus out how to prevent those wrongs from happening again.
08: Volunteer at the local homeless shelter.
09: Smile at least one per day.
10: Never lose hope.
11: Peace can only penetrate a heart that is truly open to it.
12: Talk to someone you trust.
13: Try to be open minded when listening to others.
14: Volunteer at the local hospital
15: Say what you mean and mean what you say.
16: Finding peace within will allow you to see obstacles with reason.
17: Genuinely care about others.
18: Spread peace across the globe.
19: Do not try to control others.
20: Learn a new language.
21: Practice tolerance.
23: Act with compassion.
24: Surround yourself with peace as much as possible.
25: Stop and think when in a stressful situation. Learn to respond in a peaceful way.
26: Seek forgiveness, not revenge.
27: Do not speak to others in a condescending tone.
28: Never go to bed angry.
29: Do what you love and love what you do.
30: Be the change you wish to see in the world.
31: Focus on the positive.
32: Believe in peace.
33: Be responsible and accept your responsibilities.
34: Practice daily or weekly introspection.
35: Become informed and stay current.
36: Know that we all have a right to peace.
37: Teach children how to be peaceful, and encourage them to build a peaceful world.38: Help to build a world that does not live in fear.
39: Turn mistakes into a peaceful learning experience.
40: Be at peace with yourself and with others.
41: Broaden your understanding of peace.
42: Be thankful and express gratitude.
43: Learn patience and practice forgiveness.
44: Be an inspiration.
45: Obtain inner peace.
46: Live your dreams.
47: Stop comparing yourself to others.
48: Spread peace like drops of water falling from the sky.
49: Help someone that cannot do something on their own.
50: Take the time to actually listen when someone is speaking.
51: Teach children to be kind to others and to animals.
52: Learn peaceful non-violent ways to solve issues.
53: Always let your inner child out to play.
54: Begin each day with a smile.
55: Say hi to at least five people every day.
56: Live in peace with yourself and with others.Day 57: Have confidence in what you do.
58: If you make a mistake, own up to it and learn from it.
59: Make peace a daily part of your life, in big or small ways.
60: Help spread the message….Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace)
September 27, 2015
Sunday Stealing: Really Random
This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.
Do you believe its easy to forgive and forget? Some things are easily forgiven but not forgotten. Things that hurt me deeply are never forgotten an cause me nightmares...so not so easy to forgive.
When you feel like running away from it all who do you call? My dog....I can tell her anything!
Is there anyone who knows your entire life story? One or two know more than everyone else but no one knows my entire life story but me.
Have you had to have stitches at all in the last year? No.
Which is coming next: Christmas or your birthday? My 45th birthday is in a few weeks.
Have you ever been a clown for Halloween? No, I do not like clowns,
What time did you go to bed last night? A little after 10:00pm but watched tv for a few hours.
When did you get up this morning? I finally got to sleep in! I was up around 9:00am
When was the last time it rained? Last week
Are your finger nails painted at the moment? No and I really need a manicure.
Do you ever go hunting/fishing? I don't like to hunt. I do like to go fishing (catch & release) but I have not been in a few years.
Did you have an imaginary friend as a child? Yes
Which parent do you look most like? I think I look more like my dad.
Do you have any friends who are famous? No.
Do you use eBay to buy or sell? I have sold a few things on eBay but that was years ago. I do buy things now and then.
Is music a daily part of your life? Yes! Music helps me get through the day.
Is your self esteem high or low? My self esteem is at a happy medium right now.
September 26, 2015
Camera Critters: Shelby's Fall Photo Collage
All photos (c) 2015 Shannon G. Wamsley
Graphic elements and frame from piZap.
This post is linked to Camera Critters.
September 25, 2015
eCard of the Week #106: Positive Attitude At Work
I almost showed up at work this morning with a positive attitude
ready to work, but then I just realized I just don't give a fuck.
September 24, 2015
September 23, 2015
Happy First Day of Fall
I made this cute little graphic last ear from a scrap kit created
by Kreative Expressionz....the Happy Fall Ya'all collection,
September 21, 2015
International Day of Peace 2015
The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All” which aims to highlight the importance of all segments of society to work together to strive for peace. The work of the United Nations would not be possible without the initial partnerships that were active in its creation and the thousands of partnerships each year between governments, civil society, the private sector, faith-based groups and other non-governmental organizations that are needed to support the Organization in achieving its future goals.The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by resolution 36/67PDF document of the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with its opening session, which was held annually on the third Tuesday of September. The first Peace Day was observed in September 1982.
In 2001, the General Assembly by unanimous vote adopted resolution 55/282PDF document, which established 21 September as an annual day of non-violence and cease-fire.
The United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace."
Source: www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index.shtml
September 20, 2015
Sunday Stealing: Gag Me
This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.
Where are you the most ticklish? Lucky for me, I am not ticklish.
What was the last situation to upset you? I was watching a sad dog rescue video earlier that made me cry.
Have you ever had an online argument? Yes, and it was just ridiculous!
Do you like to listen to music while filling out surveys (memes)? Yes!
How long do you spend on the phone each day, on average? A few hours on a work day and only a few minutes on a non-work day.
Is anything in your hair right now, like gel, hairspray, etc.? No.When was the last time you were up before the sun? Do you like wearing sunglasses? Why or why not? I am up five days a week before the sun. I get to drive to work as the sun rises and it is beautiful. I do like wearing sunglasses because I can see much better with them on.
Last show you watched? CSI...late last night as I was lying in bed.
Next vacation you’re going on? I do not have a vacation planned for anytime soon. I would like to go to the Smokey Mountains next summer.
Do you regret doing anything you’ve done this week? No.
Last night you felt? Tired. My back and neck hurt so I only wanted to rest.
What are you wearing right now? My pajamas.
Have you ever kissed underneath the stars? Yes....but that was years ago.
What are you doing now? Other than filling out this meme, I am playing on Facebook and playing Puzzle Pirates.
What plans do you have for tonight? I will be sitting in front of the tv watching football.
What’s the very first thing you do when you wake up, other than breathe? Use the bathroom, wash my hands and use mouthwash.
Do you like reading? I love reading!
Do you ever think about stuff and start crying? Yes, every day.
Have you ever kicked a vending machine? I have kicked a vending machine or two in my life. I have also tipped over a few.
Do people consider you smart? If they don't then they should because I am smart.
Have you ever stayed online for a very long time waiting for someone? Not that I can remember.
Do you tend to be aware of what is going on around you? Yes for the most part.
How much money did you spend yesterday? $72 at the local grocery store. $27 of that was spent on mums to decorate for Fall.
Is there anything in your past that you’d like to try again? I would like to be younger and healthier, other than that there is nothing in my past I would want to try again.
September 19, 2015
Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day 2015
How to talk like a Pirate: http://www.yarr.org.uk/talk/
BarkBox Day Makes Shelby Happy
In this month's BarkBox, Shelby received two toys, two bags of treats,
and a bone to chew on. The bone is not pictured because Shelby took it
and ran to her bed to gnaw on it!
All photos (c) 2015 Shannon G. Wamsley
This post is linked to Camera Critters.
September 18, 2015
eCard of the Week #105: I Am Sad It Is Friday
"I'm so sad it's Friday! I wish it was Monday already!"
Said no one, in history, ever!
September 17, 2015
Ignoring the Camera
I love taking photos of my dog, Shelby.
However, she does not like getting her photo taken.
She always knows when I have the camera out.
And proceeds to ignore me. Silly girl!
September 16, 2015
September 15, 2015
"You May Be Right" by Billy Joel
"You May Be Right"
Friday night I crashed your party
Saturday I said I'm sorry
Sunday came and trashed me out again
I was only having fun
Wasn't hurting anyone
And we all enjoyed the weekend for a change
I've been stranded in the combat zone
I walked through Bedford Stuy alone
Even rode my motorcycle in the rain
And you told me not to drive
But I made it home alive
So you said that only proves that I'm insane
You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
Turn out the light
Don't try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
Remember how I found you there
Alone in your electric chair
I told you dirty jokes until you smiled
You were lonely for a man
I said "Take me as I am"
'Cause you might enjoy some madness for awhile
Now think of all the years you tried to
Find someone to satisfy you
I might be as crazy as you say
If I'm crazy then it's true
That it's all because of you
And you wouldn't want me any other way
You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
It's too late to fight
It's too late to change me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
Turn out the light
Don't try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
You may be wrong but you may be right
You may be wrong but you may be right
September 14, 2015
National Truck Drive Appreciation Week
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 13-19, 2015, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.4 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely and on time, they also keep our highways safe.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE TRUCKERS OUT THERE!
I appreciate everything you do...yesterday, today and tomorrow!
September 13, 2015
Sunday Stealing: Mac & Cheese Meme
This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.
Are you allergic to nuts or diary products? Not that I am aware of.
Do you think age matters in relationships? If the people are adults then no, age does not matter. If the people involved are children or teenagers, then yes, age matters.
Has anyone ever called the cops on you? Yes, and it was very embarrassing!
Did you talk to someone until you fell asleep last night? No...too tired for that.
What’s the connection between the last person you texted? She is my sister-in-law.
Are you in a good mood? Not really...a little grumpy actually.
Excited for anything? for 01 October to get here! Then Fiscal Year 2015 will be over at my office and we can breathe a little bit better.
Do you have a hard time controlling your emotions? No, I am pretty good at holding it in. It takes a lot to get me to the point of showing or talking about how I feel.
Do you like your height? Even with the disadvantages that come with being tall I do like being 6'0".
How long have you lived in your current home? Over six years.
Could you go a week without brushing your teeth? No. I wear dentures and I soak them every night.
Have you ever given any amount of money to the homeless? Yes.
Own anything from Bath & Body Works? Yes. I love their foaming hand soap and use it in my kitchen and bathroom.
Have you ever had your nails so long that they curved down at the ends? No.
Have you ever swallowed a bunch of salt water by accident? Yes and I threw up.
Does it take you over an hour to go to sleep sometimes? Yes...every night.
When you get home from school/work do you change into your pjs right away? Yes.
Have you ever stayed up all night and the whole next day without any sleep? Yes.
Has anyone ever told you that you have pretty feet? No.
What is the temperature currently in the town you live in? It is currently 68 degrees and that is our high for today.
Do you ever actually drink milk alone? Yes. I love milk.
Happy National Grandparents Day!
The following two photos are my Grandma Henson and Grandpa Henson.
This is the only photo I have of Grandma and one of a few I have of Grandpa.
I miss them and love them both very much!
September 12, 2015
Camera Critters: Still Chasing Squirrels
Time to go outside and see what the squirrels are up to!
No squirrels over here.
No squirrels over there!
Where did all the squirrels go?!
All photos (c) 2015 Shannon G. Wamsley
This post is linked to Camera Critters.
September 11, 2015
In Remembrance of September 11, 2001
Dedicated for September 11th, 2001
"The United States is under attack" was all I could hear
On the radio and TV, now the nation was in fear.
The bystanders looking pointing above their heads
Family members calling in hopes loved ones weren't dead.
Sirens started blaring, cries were certainly heard
"Oh my God" was the consensus of American words.
Tears started pouring as the television showed the world
The second plane hitting, more like it hurled.
Terrorist attacked in hopes to put us in despair
Pearl Harbor is the only attack for US to compare
The tragedy, the lives lost with no remorse.
Al-Quida received our attention from using blunt force.
After what seemed like forever, the towers started to fall.
People started running, the cameras caught it all.
I remember desperate acts of people falling to their death
I sat in my living room crying, just holding my breath.
"How could this happen, I don't understand
Who could be bold enough to touch on our land?"
I couldn't conceive of the actions taking place
I couldn't imagine the people that were lost that couldn't be replaced.
I thought of our Navy and armed forces making things right
But death could reach my life in their retaliating fight.
The city was covered in dust and smoke
It was so bad you could hear the reporters even choke.
The blanket filled the air and Ground Zero slowly emerged
Those that were inside and heroes that went in were now submerged
Under the drywall, concrete, office supplies and parts of planes
Many will have death of a parent and loved one to explain
To children that were left behind on September 11, 2001
The rebuilding of our Nation has now begun.
Family members gathered, loved ones soon came
To Ground Zero wishing to some how reclaim
That morning, that afternoon, all those days to follow
All the events of America were very hard to swallow.
But we got together and lit a candle, strength in the flame
We stood together with one thing to proclaim
The US isn't falling, we will stand our ground
And when you awoke the next morning patriotism was found.
Flags were flying high on houses across the states
In cars, on buses, on clothes, on anything we could create.
The building may have fallen, but the foundation didn't break
Those that attacked us soon found that mistake.
We as a nation stood as one on that tragic day
And that is how we as a Nation should stay.
To the families, loved ones, and lost... your memory will never depart.
You touched the Nation, and will remain in our hearts.
Written By: Rachel L. Cobb
September 10, 2015
eCard of the Week #104: Thursday
You say it's Thursday. I say it's Friday eve!
S.H.I.T - So Happy It's Thursday
September 9, 2015
September 8, 2015
Peace and The Power of Love - Countdown to BlogBlast4Peace 2015
Each year Mimi (the founder of this great campaign) gives us a theme. This year's theme is..... Peace and The Power of Love.
Are you ready for the 12th launch of BlogBlast4Peace? Join the revolution on Facebook and at www.blog4peace.com.
How To Blog4Peace...
1. Make a peace globe. Choose any graphic at www.blog4peace.com under "Get your own Peace Globe". Save. Sign. Decorate
2. Send the finished peace globe to blog4peace@yahoo.com or TAG Mimi Lenox on Facebook
3. Post it anywhere online November 4.
4. Title your post or status Dona Nobis Pacem (Latin for Grant us Peace); hashtag #blog4peace #blogblast4peace
5. Visit www.facebook.com/BlogBlastForPeace
See more at: http://peaceglobegallery.blogspot.com
September 7, 2015
September 6, 2015
Sunday Stealing: Making a List Meme
This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.
1. Do you like making lists? I do not like to make lists BUT as I get older I find that I have to make lists so that I don't forget things.
2. Do/did you play sports with your siblings? Growing up we played baseball and kickball. Now we are both too old and live to far apart to play.
3. Would you rather go to a University or a community college? I went to both and I prefer a community college over a University. Community Colleges provide a more one-on-one kind of experience where you can just get lost in a University.
4. What’s your favorite kind of bread?
I love Wonder Bread (white bread) and have not found anything here in Wisconsin like it.
5. What toppings do you like on your pizza? Mushrooms, bacon and ham.
6. What color or design does your shower curtain have? My shower curtain is dark brown with a tan liner...no patterns.
7. What kind of car does/did your mom drive? When Mom passed away in 1991 she owned/drove a 1985 Ford Tempo. When Dad died in 1992 he drove/owned a 1991 Ford F150 Lariat (which I wrecked).
8. What’s on your cell phone’s home screen? This photo of my dog.
10. Are you the type of person to correct a survey maker’s grammar and/or spelling? Sometimes but not always.
11. What color is your microwave? Stainless steel and black.
12. Do you have a fan in your bedroom? I have a ceiling fan.
13. Mountain Dew or Sprite? Sprite. Mountain Dew is way to sweet tasting to me.
14. Does it rain a lot where you live? No.
15. Do you shop at Walmart regularly? Yes because it is convenient.
16. Does it bother you when animals lick themselves? No. It is their body.
17. Have you ever been to a Trader Joe’s? Yes.
18. What’s the longest time you’ve ever been stuck in traffic? Nearly 2 hours.
19. Do you wear black a lot? Not as much as I use to.
20. Are there stairs in your house? Yes..to the basement, to the attic, by the back door and the front door.
21. Have you ever held $500 in cash? Yes and spent it rather quickly.
22. Do you like onions on your burger? No
23. Could you ever give yourself a shot? Yes, but I will not be happy about it.
24. Do you wear shoes in the house? Yes
25. Have you ever worked as a cashier? Yes and didn't like it one bit.
September 5, 2015
September 4, 2015
eCard of the Week #103: My Week
My week in a nutshell:
Monday
Monday Two
Monday Three
Monday Four
Friday
Saturday
Pre-Monday
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