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TODAY'S
PHOTO -
an Anhinga with
widespread, backlit wings in Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
This anhinga, though it's his back we view, has
been waiting in one of my files since December to
greet you. Today seemed an appropriate time to bring
him/her out. To me he/she is radiating joy and aliveness,
with the sunlight coming through its wings.
We are radiating joy and celebration in our household
as we reflect on our weekend. Our sons and their
wives gave us a surprise 45th Wedding Anniversary
party on Sunday. Amongst the miracles of the weekend
was that among the several guests that had flown
in from Philadelphia were my Aunt Mary, who celebrates
her 90th birthday in a few months, and Cousin Susan
who greeted us as we went outside to join one son
and his wife for a planned dinner on Saturday night.
Aunt Mary and Susan are both subscribers to Picture
to Ponder and were, of course, anxious to see Wakodahatchee.
They were thrilled, to say the least, so today's
photo is also included with them in mind. In the
lower right, though not very visible, are the cypress
knees which I had pointed out to Susan.
Party photos of family and friends can be seen in
the first album in my Yahoo
Photo Albums. Upon clicking on that link you
will actually see several albums, including one
with last week's hibiscus.
SELF-REFLECTING
QUERIES -
In Issue
165 I asked a couple of questions - what pride
can you claim in yourself and of what in your life
are you most proud? Have you been reflecting upon
these questions? I received a couple of interesting
responses from readers and am realizing myself how
vocal sharing expands that pride.
The pride I expressed in my family on Friday has
been expanded in even greater measures, if such
is possible, as I listen to family and friends share
about the beauty of their experiences with our all
of the grandchildren, and our sons and daughters-in-law,
as well as my brother's and cousin's daughters.
This is one of the interesting outcomes of the weekend.
Several stayed over at our son's house and many
were there for some time before we got there on
Sunday.
In order for me to be "listening" there
needs to be people "speaking." Who in
your life can you be acknowledging for the people
in their lives and what you see as their contributions
to you and the world?
AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Have you yet checked out the 28 second message from
Sondra,
who shares the impact on her life of a custom photo/drawing
of her father done by me?
Have you listened to Judith Tramayne-Barth and Renee
Kleckner on our AUDIO
LINKS page, where Judith also describes how easy
it is to record a message? I'd love to have your voice
there also. A sentence or two is more than enough,
if you are person of a few words.
I will publish the link for yours in Picture to Ponder
and on the testimonial
page on the eteletours site. You can call in yourself
at (214) 231-2905 ext 6956 or, if you wish,
e-mail me to set a time and I can call you and
3-way you in and simply listen while you talk.
READER COMMENTS -
Comments continue to come in on the PICTURE
TO PONDER BLOG . Why not add yours. Check
the side bar on the left for a listing and links to
the most recent comments.
Please continue to
e-mail me with your feedback, if you are not interested
in your comments being published. It does make a difference
for me.
USING THE BLOG -
When you go to the BLOG,
you'll see the current issue and photo. To see the
photo ENLARGED at the same size you see it here, simply
click on it.
You'll notice also notice photos in the column on
the right. Clicking on any one of those will take
you to the issue where it was featured. To see that
image enlarged, simply click on it. All photos in
the center column can be viewed enlarged.
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Inspirationally,
Sheila
sheila[a]eteletours.com
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