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Showing posts with label Meme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Meme. Show all posts

Sunday, February 22, 2009

A Collection of Images

On one of my visits to Shiv's Brain, I was drawn to his Picture Personality Profile post. Shiv selected 13 pictures that in some way reflect his likes or held some special meaning for him. I loved the idea and thought I would follow along. Unlike Shiv who chose to add comments to each picture, I have decided to add nothing to my photographs and allow the readers to draw their own conclusions from my seven selections.

Lofty Ledge Blue Ridge Mountains by Anthony Cook

Bella Donna by Georgia O'Keeffe
Untitled by G. Gonzalez


The Sower by Vincent van Gogh

A Blossoming Dogwood Tree in Virginia by Annie Belt



Portrait of Artist Georgia O'Keeffe Sitting on the Roof of Her Ghost Ranch Home
by John Loengard



Maple Leaves Against a Waterfall Backdrop by Bill Curtsinger

Saturday, February 7, 2009

25 Random Things about Myself

My colleague Geoffrey Philp, author of Uncle Obadiah and Alien, Florida Bound, Grandpa Sydney Anancy's Stories , Benjamin, My Son, Hurricane Center, Twelve Poems and a Story for Christmas and his soon to be released book entitled Who's Your Daddy?: And Other Stories has tagged me. He recently posted a list of 25 random things about himself on his blog and has suggested that I too participate.

Here goes

  1. I hate and fear only one animal and it's not the shark. It's the cockroach. They are everywhere here in Florida.
  2. I speak English and Spanish, and I am somewhat versed in American Sign Language.
  3. My husband and I have been married for 21 years.
  4. My favorite fictional novel is Wuthering Heights.
  5. My least favorite subject is math.
  6. I was born in Cuba, but my parents immigrated to the US when I was a year old. I have yet to see my birth place.
  7. As a child I lived in Louisiana and New Jersey before moving to Florida.
  8. I live in Florida but North Carolina is where my heart is.
  9. My grandmother is 100 years old. I just hope her genes made their way over to me!
  10. I love Pearl Jam, Creed, Andrea Bocelli, Shakira, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Joel, Elton John, Juanes and U2. I know... I know... what a mix!
  11. I met my best friend Iris in 3rd grade, many moons ago, and we are still the best of friends.
  12. When I was a child, I wanted to be an actress. Although I am "not" in films or movies, I am a teacher and therefore a performer.
  13. I drive a Chevy.
  14. I am surrounded by many truly wonderful people.
  15. I made my singing debut at Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans, Louisiana. Those were the good old days!!!
  16. I lost my fear of deep water snorkeling off the Florida Keys.
  17. In my twenties, I had a near death experience. I will write about that one day.
  18. I truly believe that opportunity does not find you; you find opportunity.
  19. I love open spaces, fields, pastures, woods and mountains.
  20. I am not a follower.
  21. Believe or not, I am allergic to salt.
  22. I am a big Dave Ramsey fan.
  23. I love sushi.
  24. Life has not made me bitter. Instead it has made me wiser.
  25. I am very blessed.
Participate if you like or post a comment.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Learn A Little About Me

My blogger friend Patricia at Subjective Soup has tagged me with a meme.


1. Have you ever been on TV? Yes. I campaigned for a local commissioner once and appeared in the "background". I was also interviewed by a local station when I was in high school. Good luck finding the footage!

2. Have you ever sung in public? Yes. In fact, I sing at church, not as part of the choir, but as a participant in the audience. Back in my early years in college, I along with a few others sang "We Are the World." My solo piece was quite good in fact, if you asked me of course. I don't have a copy of the video, but I do know a few people out there kept copies. YouTube hear I come!!!

3. Have you ever dyed your hair blonde? Yes. However, I must admit it did not suit me at all... Then I tried red and then I tried black and then I tried a combination of all of the above. I eventually settled for natural brown with streaks of blonde sprinkled with lots of gray.

4. Have you ever eaten frogs' legs? No. But I love sushi, especially eel.

5. Have you ever received a present you really hated? All the time. Enough said.

6. Have you ever walked into a lamp post? I have walked into many a thing. Glass doors, furniture and other people, but a lamp post????? I don't think so.

7. Have you ever cooked a meal by yourself for more than 15 people? Absolutely, positively not. I have trouble cooking for four. I can't imagine cooking for that many. I must admit the kitchen is my least favorite room in the house. Sorry if I offend any of my readers. I simply do not have "the gift" nor do I have the desire to learn. :)

8. Have you ever fallen or stumbled in front of others? Yep! Down the stairs, down a hill with my skis still on and probably several more times I have shut out from my memory.

9. Have you ever done volunteer work? Yes. My sons' school. Political campaigns.

This was enjoyable, so instead of tagging specific folks, I prefer to invite anyone who wishes to participate.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

BFF Award from Coastal Commentaries

Laurie at Coastal Commentaries has presented me with this BFF Award. Laurie's blog is one of the many great blogs I found through Entrecard. Her posts are always very interesting filled with humor, informative details, photographs and so much more.

I am honored to have received several awards this week. And so, I have decided to pass on this particular award to four dedicated bloggers who have consistently visited me for months now. I have also chosen one recent follower who lives outside the United States. Not only have they contributed greatly to my blog with their visits and comments, but they too have enriched my life with their amazing stories of present or past adventures, posts about every day life and the questions that fill their minds, or posts on depression, accomplishing goals or learning to show compassion for others.

Adventures in Time and Space
Growing Up in the 70's
Piece of Brick for Piece of Jade
Thoughtful Reflections
Shiv's Brain

Thank you all.

RULES:

1. Only 5 people are allowed to receive this award
2. 4 of them followers of your blog.
3. One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
4. You must link back to who ever gave you the award.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Arte y Pico Award #2

Thank you Genxsters at See it. Draw it. Share it for presenting me with the Arte y Pico Award. Genxsters is a talented artist who displays an impressive array of portraits on her blog for all the world to see. In her honor, I would like to pass this award on to a few other artists whose blogs I visit and truly enjoy.

(alphabetical order)


NOTE:
If the awarded blog owners wish to pass the torch to five others please go to http://arteypico.blogspot.com/ and read the rules.


RULES
1) You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve this award, creativity, design, interesting material, and also contributes to the blogger community, no matter what language.
2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.
3) Each award-winning, has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the ward itself.
4) Award-winning and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5) To show these rules.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Arte y Pico Award

My dear friend Robin Easton at Naked in Eden has presented me with the Arte y Pico Award, which is given to bloggers who inspire others with their writing or artwork. Robin's writing illustrates her thoughtfulness, love of life and respect for the world. I owe her a great many thanks for having kindly infected me with her energy and love.

After receiving this important recognition, I am honored to pass it on to the following five bloggers who like Robin have inspired, encouraged and motivated me.

NOTE: If the awarded blog owners wish to pass the torch to five others please go to http://arteypico.blogspot.com/ and read the rules.

RULES
1) You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve this award, creativity, design, interesting material, and also contributes to the blogger community, no matter what language.
2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.
3) Each award-winning, has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the ward itself.
4) Award-winning and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5) To show these rules.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

In Six Words

A few weeks ago I asked Patricia at Communication Exchange to participate in my Passion Quilt Meme and she graciously agreed. Now I happily return the favor by joining her new venture. She has asked me to write my memoirs in six words. After thinking about it for a few days, I think I have it.

Everyday is a Friday for me.


An English major, an English teacher, born and lived in Cuba for one year, grew up in Louisiana, lived in Florida most of my life, dream of going home and retiring in the mountains of North Carolina, mother of two, daughter, sister, wife and friend. Nothing more and nothing less.

I ask Nardeeisms
Writing to Survive
History's Mysteries
Miracle Blog
Geffrey Philp's Blog Spot
Proofpositivity
Pencil Paws Blog Pages
Life on a Southern Farm
Naked In Eden Blog - Robin Easton to write your six word memoir if you wish of course.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

The Passion Quilt Meme: Connected

I traced my steps carefully in search of the original Passion Quilt Meme, and after visiting several of them, I think I found the first one. Cranky Epistles, an English university professor, set a challenge for teachers to describe what they were passionate about students learning. In the post Crakyprof explains "the power of laughter."

The meme finally made its way to Professor Philp at Geoffrey Philp's Blog Spot who asked me to participate. Professor Philp writes, "I am passionate about kids expressing their creativity." I was delighted to join the challenge.

In The Fearless Blog I wrote, "I am passionate about the human spirit that says it will not give up; it will not run and will not stop until it has achieved the dream."

I then thought of a few bloggers at Blog Catalog that I could tag, and so I contacted the The Angry Educator an art teacher, and she enthusiastically published numerous photos of her students and their beautiful art work. She writes in her post, "My passion is showing children the power of creation. Not just the power to create things... but themselves and their experience."

I was equally excited when Dr Rob, a journalism professor and the creator of Rob's Megaphone agreed to participate. In addition to providing numerous photos with his students and some of the wonderful projects he spearheads, he also writes in his meme, "Teaching is my passion. I love the enthusiasm of students who want to learn. "

I will continue to ask teachers across the United States and the world to join in on this meme and allow others to read about our passion for teaching, our love for our students and our love for learning. Thank you Professor Philp for getting me started, and thank you to BB and Dr. Rob for your willingness to participate. I truly enjoyed this exercise very much, and I ask everyone to please visit the passion quilts created by every one listed here.