tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post4895566265341379885..comments2024-02-14T15:13:21.422-05:00Comments on Aging Gratefully: 4:30 am Sunday: MiscellanyJunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-36822773276275421222011-06-15T10:38:44.168-04:002011-06-15T10:38:44.168-04:00I've seen similar coasters in hoity toity shop...I've seen similar coasters in hoity toity shops. Tied with raffia, and perhaps with a sprig of dried heather tucked into the knot. Definitely a great idea.<br /><br />I no longer force myself to read a book that doesn't hold my interest. Life's too short and I love reading too much to invest my time in something I'm not enjoying.<br /><br />That said, since meeting The Frenchman I've next to no time to read at all. It used to be a huge pleasure for me. *sigh* We've had conversations about it, however, nothing has changed, yet. I have to figure out how to carve out time for all the myriad of things I want to/need to do in a day. Exhausts me just thinking about it.Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-69094217451804609932011-06-15T02:35:00.164-04:002011-06-15T02:35:00.164-04:00"I can usually outwait Husband"
Hahaha!..."I can usually outwait Husband"<br /><br />Hahaha! I can appreciate that. Photoshop - I probably need to investigate that as well. Everyone seems a better photographer than me.<br /><br />As to thinking you've read a book before? I'd go to the library, get 40 pages into a book and say the same thing. Began a book journal listing the titles and a brief summary. However, about a year behind in recording.<br /><br />Enjoyed your post. Hope you got your nap.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-74175262345608334462011-06-14T20:27:48.957-04:002011-06-14T20:27:48.957-04:00Reading depends so much on mood -- Many a book tha...Reading depends so much on mood -- Many a book that I'd laid aside, I've gone back to at a later date and enjoyed.<br /><br />I know what you mean about photos sometimes turning out disappointing. My favorite tool is the cropping tool on Picasa (I don't have Photoshop but would like too...)Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-17459620343503197432011-06-13T20:19:10.721-04:002011-06-13T20:19:10.721-04:00I'm always looking for a new thriller writer. ...I'm always looking for a new thriller writer. John Lescroart (A Plague of Secrets) any good? I like Robert Crais, Michael Connelly, Philip Kerr, Lee Child, even Sue Grafton.<br /><br />I think your coaster idea is brilliant! You're absolutely right -- you want your coaster to be thirsty.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-7545723528089771852011-06-12T20:51:30.265-04:002011-06-12T20:51:30.265-04:00I can never seem to show the deft of a ravine or t...I can never seem to show the deft of a ravine or the cave like appearance of an area of fallen trees and grapevine! <br /><br />A few years ago, my son-in-law, who works a little with wood, made me a set of unfinished wood coasters, but he did trim just edges with a bit of gold paint. I like your idea of packaging greenly!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-52124716683064273092011-06-12T17:35:00.848-04:002011-06-12T17:35:00.848-04:00If it's a rainy day, you do need a good book -...If it's a rainy day, you do need a good book - I've read some I enjoyed the past few months (have a look on my lower sidebar). As you know, my camera is always at hand, but sometimes I see something so memorable and startling that I don't raise it to my eye (not often though...). Your idea sounds perfect - why don't you suggest he make a few test sets and see if you can sell them?Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-5818489092268170122011-06-12T12:26:48.610-04:002011-06-12T12:26:48.610-04:00rain rarely makes a good photo. it's sunlight ...rain rarely makes a good photo. it's sunlight that does it.<br /><br />Anyway, you had a lovely time out, thought a few thoughts, meandered, cogitated, blogged a bit; in other words, you spent your time to your own benefit.<br /><br />If anybody copies your ideas I think you should ask for more than $5. I'll bear witness that it was your idea first.<br /><br />I love the half-wit quote.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-24956993188498264752011-06-12T12:20:27.639-04:002011-06-12T12:20:27.639-04:00Sometimes you just cannot make 3D into flat photog...Sometimes you just cannot make 3D into flat photographs with the same effect. Enjoyed your misc.MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-74832699379613288112011-06-12T12:11:16.966-04:002011-06-12T12:11:16.966-04:00It sounds like you had a fascinating morning. The...It sounds like you had a fascinating morning. The only time I get up that early is when I have to be at the airport for a 7 a.m. flight. I know I'm missing out.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-49206168131801227852011-06-12T10:25:38.829-04:002011-06-12T10:25:38.829-04:00I occasionally like being the only one up and seei...I occasionally like being the only one up and seeing the world wake up as the birds chirp their greetings to the new day but only occasionally. I just had the photo experience you described- I was in Ireland and attempted to catch the lively brook running along the trail I was on. I couldn't believe the unidentifiable mish- mash that I got instead. Guess it will remain in my heart only. It was so lovely.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-42490719481054303242011-06-12T08:29:23.799-04:002011-06-12T08:29:23.799-04:00I know a few areas which I photograph often.. alwa...I know a few areas which I photograph often.. always hoping to capture the depth and beauty of the place but always failing. That's the magic of those areas. Perhaps they're just not meant to be captured. And Rachel makes a fine point about seeing the sad reality of your indoor surroundings. It's like seeing your home through another person's eyes.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179072149199219335.post-15610351650046638482011-06-12T07:27:31.140-04:002011-06-12T07:27:31.140-04:00I know that disappointment when your lovely photo-...I know that disappointment when your lovely photo-opportunity turns into a heap of something nondescript! But cameras are great for pointing out defects in your home; just take a snapshot of your lovely flowers on the mantelpiece, and then, when viewed on the PC, you find the trailing lamp wire, the tissue box, the missing kitchen scissors.... Very useful, I found, when staging your house for sale!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.com