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“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come.” -Anne Lamott
Green Whip Snake - Couleuvre Verte Et Jaune - Zornnatter - Biacco (Hierophis Viridiflavus), 09-2021, Monteggio, Ticino, Switzerland
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Green Whip Snake - Zornnatter - Biacco - Couleuvre Verte Et Jaune - Hierophis Viridiflavus -09-2021, Monteggio, Ticino, Switzerland
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My latest ANIMAL VIDEO (warning, it's a bit shocking): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2-Xszz7FI
THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO:
If you think this snake looks kind of angry, I'd say you're right: it certainly wasn't happy to see me. This type of snake - a western whip snake (Hierophis viridiflavus) is normally very shy; in my experience it flees with enormous speed as soon as it senses or sees a human approaching - unless it thinks it's already too late for fleeing (like when you surprise it in your cellar and it can't get away, which happened to a neighbor once).
In those latter instances, it's very aggressive: it hisses loudly and gets into an upright position like a cobra, and if that doesn't help it will bite you and sometimes not let go (but to be clear, although a bite may be very painful and people with a phobia of snakes might die of fear, this snake is completely harmless 😉)
The German name for the snake alludes to its short-tempered character: it's called "Zorn-Natter", which means as much as "anger-snake" (although "Natter" is the German word only for non-venomous snakes in Euorpe, not snakes in general). It's one of the biggest snakes to be found in Switzerland, and can grow to a length of almost 2 meters.
Now this snake DID see me approach (probably long before I myself saw the snake) - still, it didn't flee. It was early September, and I was looking for western green lizards (Lacerta bilineata) in the fly honeysuckle shrub right outside my garden, when I suddenly realized a big branch stretching over the leaves wasn't a branch at all.
Because the snake didn't flee I believed it hadn't seen me, and I assumed its head was on the far end (both ends of the snake's body were hidden in the foliage), so I tried to find an angle where I could see the head in the hope of a usable photo.
No such luck: because it was the wrong end. Now the other end of the snake's body was pretty close to me and only maybe 1.5 meters away, but from my elevated point of view it was hidden under the leaves. When I slowly went down to my knees to take a peek, I suddenly looked right into a pair of eyes that fixated me with the not very friendly stare you see in this photo. But why didn't the snake flee? This was strange (though I was grateful since it's not easy to get such a shot of an animal that is normally so shy).
And then I saw the reason: only 40 centimeters away from the snake there was a huge male western green lizard, basking in the sun. Now it all became clear: I had obviously interrupted the "biacco" (which is the snake's local Italian name) just as it was getting ready to have a juicy lizard lunch. Much as my presence caused the snake discomfort and certainly fear, it just wasn't ready to let go of such a whopper of a meal. The lizard was blissfully unaware of either me or its impending doom, and thus I found myself faced with a terrible dilemma.
You see, western green lizards are my favorite animals, and although I adore snakes too, the tiny local western green population - already under permanent siege by the many cats in the village and always on the verge of perishing - has grown close to my heart. After observing these lizards for so long, I know most individuals by their color patterns, and the loss of any of them really gets to me. But unlike with the cats (which is a human problem that the cats - whom I love dearly as pets - aren't to blame for), this snake was a natural enemy, and it also had to eat, so I knew the right thing to do was to let nature run its course.
But knowing what the right thing to do is, and actually DOING the right thing, are two different pair of shoes. To my shame I decided to interfere (I honestly, REALLY am not proud of that, and I'm not kidding, but it is what it is). Once that decision was made, I quickly acted.
I didn't want to chase the snake away because that seemed mean (and the fella hadn't done anything wrong), so rather than that I hoped I could catch the lizard's attention. What I actually did (and I promise that is the honest-to-God truth): I made a wave-like movement with my arm and hand. This was - obvisously - the sign for "Snaaake!!!" that I was sure would transcend the human-lizard communication barrier - and I'm sure it WOULD have, had the lizard not been happily dozing with its eyes closed.
So I whispered: "Duuuude, there's a huuuuge snake right next to you!" Naturally, I said this in Italian (these lizards have never been outside our village, so I knew they didn't speak English 😉 ). No reaction. So in a final desperate attempt I shook the branch the lizard sat on, and now it dazedly openend its eyes.
It took the target of my clumsy rescue attempts maybe a second to realize a two-legged, giant monster was shaking its residence, but then it quickly dove into the foliage for cover - but not alone: the snake was right behind it! Western whip snakes are extremely agile hunters, so through my idiotic action I might have doomed my green friend (who had no idea there even was a snake lurking when I caused him to move) after all.
Truth is, I don't know what happened. Hunter and prey disappeared at the same time, and then it was all quiet; I didn't hear the slightest noise that would have hinted at a struggle. When I came back to the shrub an hour or so later I spotted a male Lacerta bilineata that I'm pretty sure was the one I had tried to save.
It didn't move when I approached and was either paralized with fear (or shock after a narrow escape), or it just thought I hadn't seen it and relied completely on its camouflage. Either way, this fella allowed me to make the best close-up and even macro shots I was ever able to make of the species (you can find those on my website via my profile in case you're interested).
Who knows, I keep telling myself the little fella decided to pose like that out of gratitude... 😉
I hope you like the photo (and sorry if I bored you with my lengthy post ) Greetings to you all and have a lovely day/evening!
and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come :-)
Anne Lamott
HBW!! i still have hope, but i must confess, regardless of the outcome of our presidential election, there will still be substantial disappointment and division :-(
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The little worker hopes...
Skippy envisioned his universe with the help of the following amazing creations:
NOMAD's Old Factories, Workshop Cart, Workshop Conveyor Belts, and Barrel Fires!
Kunst's Propoganda Posters!
Anc's Leaping Sparks, which are available at TMD!
Never give up, my friends.
Shining a Light on the hundreds of thousands of people globally who are vaccine injured.
It is beyond comprehension the initial mandates fear mongering that took place over several years.
But as predicted by those who were silenced - hundreds of thousands of people are living through hell due to vaccine injuries on a drug with technology that had never before been tested on humans.
Not to mention the thousands that died as a result of "doing the right thing" or being bullied into taking the poison.
Meanwhile many continue to drop dead for no apparent reason.
We must shine a light on this darkness and stop the NWO
There is more ahead for humanity with their demonic agenda.
They get away with this because you comply!
Real people, real lives destroyed, real stories that should break your heart!
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JBHyE18L3o
DwHc Punishment RP Mask - Paper Face
RKKN Quilted Leather Jacket
..I've gotta do the right thing now.
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✎ Credits:
» Rio Chair w Ottoman - by Lalou at Cosmopolitan Event
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» Peach hairstyle - by DOUX
» Library book - murder - by e.marie
I've always wondered about the reason for my photography, and the more I look around, I find myself trapped in a jail of guilt and responsibility to ensure the safety of our planet. I may not have the money and resources to change the world, but I may have the ability to change one individual to do the right thing. So I beg you to pick up your trash and keep our planet in a clean state.
With all the beauty that we see everywhere let’s remember to do our part to preserve Nature. Doing what may seem like the small things can really make a difference if we all just do the right thing. Encourage others to respect Natures beauty. It will help preserve the beauty for the future because the future is here. It’s true “Nature Gives” so give back to Nature. Thanks for viewing my work. Stay safe and be kind to everyone.
Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris) male
Another from this day last year.
Hopefully Bronson (and Belle) will still be around the Sneydes Rd. area when I can get back there - sometime this week. Our Covid restrictions have been eased and we are able to travel further from home. Outdoor photography is also now permitted! Yay. Hopefully every one will do the right thing and the virus won't flare up again.
“The right thing to do benefits you and others. Be the lighthouses that you are.”
—Nina Ferrell
I can’t tell you how happy I was to discover this cute, little lighthouse. I used to live in this area, and had no idea that it was even there (I Googled it, and it was built in 2018 apparently, which is why I hadn’t seen it before).
I’m including a short (and silly) song to go with this photo. It’s from the soundtrack of the film Clockwork Orange, but don’t let that scare you. :) It’s also a fun song to strum along to...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJQ6ynOB48E
I dream of living in a lighthouse, baby
Every single day.
I dream of living in a lighthouse
The white one by the bay.
So if you want to make my dreams come true
You be a lighthouse keeper, do!
We could live in a lighthouse
The white one by the bay-ay-hay.
Won’t that be okay?
Ya-da ta-da-da.
Again, do not make your life complicated, keep your life simple. Try to be by yourself. ...
Try to keep yourself happy and peaceful. Don't make your life too complicated with people or places. ...
If you're doing the right thing, the right thing will happen. ...
Like begets like. So don't criticize yourself. Do not look for anything,
just be your Self. Be natural, be yourself, be simple, be spontaneous, be happy. Do not look for things to complicate your life.
Robert Adams
Could be a "once in a lifetime" photo, that would be pure luck on being in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing, taking a photo.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT_nvWreIhg
Counting Stars
OneRepublic
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
I see this life
Like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
In my faces flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
The old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I, feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
I, feel something so wrong
But doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
I feel the love
And I feel it burn
Down this river every turn
Hope is a four letter word
Make that money
Watch it burn
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I, feel something so wrong
But doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
But baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Take that money and watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I learned
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately I been, I been losing sleep
Dreaming 'bout the things that we could be
Baby I been, I been prayin' hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)
(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)
(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)
(Take that money and watch it burn)
(Sink in the river the lessons I learned)
I really was, then. Hiding who I was..
**Older Self Portrait**
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I never admitted what I was doing. I would never take respectability for my actions, and the repercussions of my actions either. And I wasn't always doing right. I was using drugs, and hanging around people (very close to me) who were doing worse. Even if I didn't partake in the same actions, I still put myself in that category because I was with them.. and supported them as 'family' in everything that they did. I was young and naïve. I feel so sad for that girl. I knew in my heart this was all wrong and that I should run.. but I was addicted to the people and the lifestyle MORE than the drugs.. and I just couldn't stay away. It caused me so much pain and hurt - I look back and wish I would have... but one cannot change the past.
So much as changed since then .. Especially ME. Who I am, as an individual. I do right, no matter what. I've always had RIGHT in my heart, but I didn't always live it. I live by the Lord's word and I do the right thing (even when nobody is looking or will know about it). And it feels right. It's my new "high". And it's amazing.
I'm grateful for who I am today.
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◼ Btw: thank you all for all of your kind words and supportive comments. I know I haven't been updating as much, I've been quite busy! However, I DID in fact come up with an idea for my 52 week.. "paper" subject that I've been stuck on. Thanks to Juan.. So I'm going to work on that when I get a day to do so.
I hope everyone is doing well! I'm off to work, God bless & have a great week!
PS: Taken using my D5000 and my AlienBees 800 Strobist Flash.. (I plan on getting a new one of those soon, I LOVED that flash..)
“The truth is in the light I bring
the truth is in the songs I sing
yet in the stillness of this day
I will paint with shades of grey
and save bright colours for the night
to wrench from darkness our solemn plight.” - AP
“I live and love in God's peculiar light.”
- Michelangelo
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkmje83iCA0
NO MORE THE FOOL – ELKIE BROOKS
This “poem” is actually a song I wrote this morning.
One day when I perfect the tune, I may sing it to you …
My foolish heart can't take no more
I cry at night; my feelings hit the floor
and in the darkness I think of you
and my heart tears a little more for you're not true
The shadows grow and darken deep inside of me
it's hard to see the light until my heart breaks free
I know I've got to let you go
but it is hard to do the right thing, you should know
At last I fall asleep and dream
but fitfully in grey and cream
there is no room for black and white
for the little grey areas become more prominent at night
When I wake up to greet the dawn
I hear the peacocks cry mournfully on the lawn
the sun shines in and warms my face
there's no room for sadness; gladness takes it's place
I have survived another night
I have come through another self-inflicted fight
now it is clear; the veil falls free
my eyes are open wide to meet the change in me
I rise up high above the clouds
I shout your name and then goodbye so loud
you must hear me; let me fly free
for my wings can never be clipped; so let me be
For every fading memory and written word
I see before me flying free a fragile bird
it's wing-ed bones like angel's wings alight
the sun's warm rays; transparency in flight
For every spoken word of love a flower grows
and tilts it's face to Heaven like it knows
that lightness of our beings feed upon
the caress and the love we find beyond
I stand in tranquil silence to face the day
my hand moves up to wipe the tears away
and then I find I'm ready for this moment
that supersedes the past and all the torment.
- AP - Copyright © remains with and is the intellectual property of the author
Copyright © protected image please do not reproduce without permission
Dogs want to do the right thing too. My daughter sent me this morning of her Dogs..I use this with her invitation to do so.
Her dogs are warm, friendly and kind. They too care enough to do the right thing at home or in public. We just found out a person in her apartment building tested positive with the virus. We’re concerned for all people in her building and everywhere. My Prayers go out to all people that this virus pass quickly and life finds some Peace now and in the Future.
Thanks for viewing my work. Don’t forget to Wash your hands or your Paws whatever you prefer...☮️
Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come: YOU wait and watch and work: YOU DON'T give up.
quote by Anne Lamott
A duo-toned Rose, Fire&Ice, from my summer garden.
I can only hope that my images will bring us the Peace and good news we all so desperately long for.
Thank you for your visits and comments, M, (*_*)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved
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"People say you should always do the right thing, but sometimes there is no right thing. And then...
Well, then, you just have to pick the sin you can live with." - Horns
Great Ocean Road Series
Part of the Twelve Apostles at the Great Ocean Road - Victoria, Australia.
I'm so glad I got to see this beautiful area last November - no idea when all the travel restrictions will be lifted.
Be safe everybody and do the right thing by staying HOME.
~~~ Thank you all for viewing, kind comments, favs and awards - much appreciated! ~~~
Acrylic painting done on raised canvas. Size 10x10. This is a square painting. I removed this painting from my album titled "Still Life" because of the butterflies. Butterflies move around. They don't remain still. Did I do the right thing by removing this painting from the album "Still Life"? Thank you everyone who has viewed, commented, and favored this. Thank you everyone for all your group awards.
Can't abide them myself! Ever since I was a child and my grandmother made me sit at the table til they were gone - except I was physically sick and she relented! She was wonderful and only trying to do the right thing by us as our mother was in a sanitarium with TB - It must have been really hard for her!! It certainly w3as for my sister at 5 years old, and me at 7. I don't suppose it was a picnic for my father, either...
My X = My 100 FAVORITE Places in Southern New Jersey, USA - to take photographs!!
Location: Hammonton, New Jersey, USA (Atlantic County)
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>>This photo is from a while ago. I was about to post a beautiful photo of my children.. But, I couldn't. I have a very hard time with my old photos.. because they fill me with such pain.. Especially those of my children. (Who I lost). Because my heart breaks every single time I see those photos.. Or think about the past. My regrets. Wishing I could have done things differently.. Made different choices. You know, everything happens for a reason.. And I do believe that. But I'd rather not go on anymore about this... today. And I'm actually off to work now, so I'm strapped for time as well..
However, this photo was taken in my old yard in my childhood home in Hammonton, New Jersey, USA. It's just a photo of leaves/trees.. and it still holds so many memories.. and tugs on my heartstrings... so if this photo does.. you can imagine why I decided against posting the photo of my babies today.
Despite all of the hurt from my past, I choose to remain positive!
Bettering my future is the only way to correct my past. I do the right thing now & PRAY that one day my children will forgive me and I will get to be a part of their lives again..
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Anyhoo.. I'm off to work! I hope that you all have a FANTASTIC weekend! Take care of yourselves.. and enjoy your downtime. Hopefully, where ever you are in the world, you get NICE weather & you're able to take some great photos!
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Take care. God bless!
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Your words to me just a whisper
Your face is so unclear
I try to pay attention
Your words just disappear
'Cause it's always raining in my head
Forget all the things I should have said
So I speak to you in riddles
'Cause my words get in my way
I smoke the whole thing to my head
And feel it wash away
'Cause I can't take anymore of this
I want to come apart
And dig myself a little hole
Inside your precious heart
'Cause it's always raining in my head
Forget all the things I should have said
I am nothing more than
A little boy inside
That cries out for attention
Yet I always try to hide
'Cause I talk to you like children
Though I don't know how I feel
But I know I'll do the right thing
If the right thing is revealed
'Cause it's always raining in my head
Forget all the things I should have said
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah we'll be counting stars
I see this life, like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
And in my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye' shall find
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
On just doing what we're told
I-I-I-I feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
I-I-I-I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
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Skin: YS&YS - Tone 2- Teresa w/ freckles
Eyes: IKON - Sky
Body: Maiterya
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Jewelry: Stockholm&Lima: Pearl - Choker, wrist and ankle cuffs with or without scripts
Prop : Exposeur/Decoy
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"Counting Stars"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT_nvWreIhg
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Yeah, we'll be counting stars
I see this life like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
In my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
Old but I'm not that old
Young but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
On just doing what we're told
I feel something so right by doing the wrong thing
And I feel something so wrong by doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Every thing that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be—we'll be counting stars
I feel the love
And I feel it burn
Down this river every turn
Hope is our four-letter word
Make that money, watch it burn
Old but I'm not that old
Young but I'm not that bold
And I don't think the world is sold
On just doing what we're told
And I feel something so wrong by doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Every thing that drowns me makes me wanna fly
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be—we'll be counting stars
Oh, take that money watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Every thing that kills me makes me feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But, baby, I've been, I've been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be—we'll be counting stars
Take that money watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Take that money watch it burn
Sink in the river the lessons I've learned
Celebrate! The turning of the calendar brings not only a new day but a new year and a new decade. We need to look for the good and if we don't like what we see try to change it. There are so many good, brave people in the world doing the right thing day after day. Be true, be brave, be bold, don't stop. Find a cause, find your voice. The world needs you.
The Proud person always wants to do the right thing, the great thing.
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I have stood for many hours over the years in cold fens and marshes hopefully waiting for Short Eared Owls to show. More often that not they turn up, distant, once the best light has gone - or not at all. Very occassionally they do the right thing like earlier this week - although only flying for 40 minutes or so this was one of my very best experiences with these beauties. So apologies in advance for posting a lot of owl shots for the next few months. I will try and include other winter favourites too - hopefully Snow Buntings and Waxwings!
These two dogs were roaming around the street we happened to be fueling the car up and saw them, so we picked them up and took them in for the night, feed them and kept them warm, Today, we took them to the local vet, here in Oberon luckily they were micro chipped and the vet called the owner and she came straight to the vet and pick them back up, we were happy that they were reunited with they owner, she was pleased and very happy to see them and gave us a big thank you for taking care of them, that's so rewarding and it put a smile on our faces, knowing we did a good deed, and that's what it's all about, doing the right thing.
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Shirt: -ODIREN- Will Shirt @TMD
TMD event runs (AUGUST 5th - AUGUST 30th)
@ Mainstore afterwards
Lyrics
I feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
And I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
We have been ordered to shelter in place in the Bay Area due to the coronavirus. I haven't had much problem with this since I was already hunkered down recovering from my eye surgery. I think we are in for the long haul but I am okay with it. It is a scary time and I know we are all affected by this, it doesn't know any boundaries. We just have to do the right thing.
Had to take my mind off the crazy life we are living right now to see some of my backyard birdies. Stay safe everyone!
Exract from my diary
"I'll let the light shine on me. If dreams die and if hope ends, I can count on this: the rebirth of new dreams and hope. I don't choose to forget the pain or the past completely. It's a part of who I am today. I simply choose to live with it and make it all an inspiration and neutralise it with great depth of happiness. I choose a new beginning. I choose a new life. I choose to enhance my world and create new hope. I am not perfect, nor am I everything but I am something if not nothing. I will not try to fulfill past dreams. They have died along with the grieving and loss. I will make new ones instead. Terrible things happen, will happen again and again. All I can do is do the right thing and have faith in Allah. We live on forgetting that this world is not our destiny. We forget that this is a journey, nothing more. This is not home. This is a path. This is a journey to our home. And my home is paradise if Allah chooses it to be with his mercy. To see his face look upon me with satisfaction, mercy and love is the ultimate dream and hope I have."
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El Dimani
Asegúrate de hacer lo correcto siempre, porque la vida es como una noria. 🎡 // Make sure to always do the right thing, because life is like a Ferris wheel. 🎡
There is a way to be good again.
This struck me as a fundamentally Confucian attitude. The "again" implies that we all are originally good, as Mencius would tell us, and we can find our way back to that basic goodness through right intentions and actions, which pretty much sums up the life's work of both Confucius and Mencius. However selfish we have been, whatever our mistakes in life, we can do the right thing now, and that will put us on a path to being good in an active, performative sense
"I looked down at Sohrab. One corner of his mouth had curled up just so. A smile. Lopsided. Hardly there. But there."
that book the kite runner was all my live for 6 days !! and i feel the change ..i seariously feel it ..
u guys should read it .. and i'd like to inform u !! you WILL enjoy it !! ,,
AND ITS MY BIRTHDAYYYY !!!!
For Those Who Will Embrace Life
For Those Who Will Stare at Suffering and Laugh in his Face
For Those Who Will Kick the Boots of Oppression
For Those Who Will Reject Faulty Politicians
For Those Who Will Run Like the Wind, Trusting They are Safe Without Checking Behind Them
For Those Who Have No Past, Only Present and Future.
For Those who are weightless and filled with the energy of their spirit.
For Those who do not consider consequences when they know to do the right thing is most important.
For Those...For Those..I Cherish You.
Keep on Embracing Life and, with your Vision, make the World a Better Place.
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Change. Mostly we like things the way they are. When change is mentioned people can grit their teeth, have a drink, light up a cigarette or maybe even sigh. What’s wrong with the way things are, they ask. I was just getting use to the way its been, so why change now? Things are working well so why? If we considered the changes might improve our lives or at least a certain outcome might benefit more than just you. Counting on things remaining as they are can be of comfort. Knowing the familiar means you know what’s ahead on you. Change means adjustments and who wants to adjust to anything when you’re already comfortable and content. Intelligence is having the ability to adjust to change. To only way we can grow is if we change. Folks who may not enjoy change live by their favorite cliche “The more things change the more they stay the same.” Our World has changed abruptly lately and if we “Change” our ways it may just be for the better. We might not like being confined to our homes but “Life Has Changed.” If we do the right thing now, life will change again for the better....Please smile through this and make the Change. We’re all in this together. Again, thanks for viewing my work...Hey, Wash Your 🙏Hands...
A Squid who has taken it upon himself to police the ships coming into the bay. He'll ink those moving too fast and gives light to those following the rules
This build was made for a local library and was a part of a sort of competition. Basically a bunch of AFOLs were given images drawn by children and we had to recreate them in LEGO and then display them during an event. This is my take on the (pictured) image and I added my own personal touches too.
There's a full technique breakdown of this build on YouTube btw. Check it out 😉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=phIa6KGgh0c
Oh and here is the story of the drawing, as detailed by the child who drew it
"The South Mole Squid. So this is the squid lighthouse. The squid has a very important job. The squids job is to squid (ink) people if they are going past very fast. If they are doing the right thing they get light. If you can see there is a yellow boat it is meant to be a big banana and the blue t-rex is meant to be a ferry with a quokka label. I have also add two crabs to the floor."