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#5533 - 2023 Day 54/365: Sun to the south of us, dark clouds to the north, here I am ...
A mix of light for a cool afternoon.
A male great egret reaches for a perch as it returns with a twig to add to the growing nest that surrounds a female incubating the couple's eggs. St. Augustine (Fla.) Alligator Farm, late March 2023. ©2023 | John M. Hudson
January 1, 2023
Paine's Creek Beach
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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For four days over the August bank holiday weekend, the thousands that attended Manchester Pride 2023 welcomed every single moment of queer joy and celebration - even in the face of a little bit of rain.
Saturday’s Pride Parade (August 26th) - a staple feature of the Pride weekend - began in Deansgate at midday and featured more than 200 floats from organisations, charities, and businesses proudly waving the flag for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrating this year’s parade theme of ‘Queerly Beloved’, to mark 10 years of marriage equality in England and Wales.
As with every Manchester Pride before it, people took the opportunity to dress boldly with colourful and bright outfits. Top fashion trends over the weekend included Barbiecore, crop tops and, naturally, plenty of face glitter.
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“A snowman is love and laughter all rolled up into one.” – Unknown
During this holiday season, it's important to remember that each of us navigates our own journeys, filled with moments both joyful and challenging. It's easy to get caught up in the festivities and daily life, but it's crucial not to take people for granted. We never truly know the battles others may be facing, especially during this time.
Whether it's the joy of celebrations or the weight of personal struggles, everyone deserves compassion and understanding. From my own experience, I understand the complexities of grief and the need for support. No matter the length of my absence while dealing with my own grieving process, I want those dear to me to know that I'll always be here, ready to offer a listening ear or a comforting presence whenever they may need it.
Let's cherish the connections we have and show kindness and empathy to those around us, especially during this season of giving and love.
Much love, gracie xx
Gizmo looking out the window from the comfort of the bed, not the best view but oh so cozy.
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Last photo posted for 2022. 2022 is a year with many wars , non military and military. It is also a year of inflation and getting use to living with virus. What is in store for us in 2023? Let us hope there will be peace and lesser human suffering.
Wish whoever read this a happy new year and great 2023.
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DURA-B132
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■TOPS
//Ascend// Scott Cardigan
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■BOTTOMS
-ODIREN- Nicolas
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■BACKDROP
MINIMAL - December Group Gift 2023
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■MUFFLER
::GB:: Fur muffler
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■SHOES
//Ascend// Charlie Loafer Shoes
Musical chairs for the two cats today.
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LELUTKA’S 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
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LeLUTKA Kris Head 3.1
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STRAY DOG KRIS EVOX
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DURA - NA42
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-ODIREN- Ron Vest - FATPACK
■BOTTOMS
Legal Insanity - Morris trousers
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■BACKDROP
Paparazzi - BACKDROP - Scrawled Hall 1
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-ODIREN- Paul Sweatshirt
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#CRIMEN X ELEMENT BOOTS "ORIGINAL"
I passed this derelict last winter while driving Narrow Passage Road near Eagle Rock. There's an old, but still active, Presbyterian church not far down the hill in a hollow on Salt Petre Cave Road behind the house, so my guess is that the house once was the manse for the church's pastors. With the hip roof (which might have been slate or wooden shakes originally) well-proportioned facade and windows surrounding the front door, the house is built in a neo-Federal style of the mid-1800s. The quilt square in the window above the door indicates that this house has not been totally forgotten. Perhaps someday someone will be able to rebuild it with love. Love won't come cheap. ©2023 | John M. Hudson