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Always know the importance of our Down syndrome children, they are special! I have a grandson, Gabriel, who is loved by our whole family. He does require more attention but is worth every minute of it.
ndss National Down Syndrome Society
Parents
7 Life Lessons From Raising a Child With Down Syndrome
www.parents.com/health/down-syndrome/raising-a-child-with...
With heartfelt and genuine thanks for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day, be well, keep your eyes open, appreciate the beauty surrounding you, enjoy creating, stay safe and laugh often! ❤️❤️❤️
Got to spend some quality time with my Mom today. It was a good day indeed. We drove around the lake and admired the views. A little more of the artistic side of my photography. A few lean more to the abstract side of what I see when I'm in nature. Time is oh so short, that is today's life lesson from Mother Nature.
So many thoughts run through my mind right now, so many people I want to thank for their unconditional love and support, for the inspiration and the life lessons, the good advice and tips, their friendship, their encouragement, their belief in me!
My amazing loyal Friends of old and my new wonderful Friends (you know who you are), Thank You All so much for being who you are and for taking this long and beautiful journey called Photography along with me :)))
I've sent you all my very best wishes for the New Year already, so now let me wish us all another Fantastic year of creative and inspired imagery!!!
Happy New Year 2016!!!
One of the important life lessons in this house is........YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE CATS. Lucy's tail is at the top of the photo as she's sitting on the table with her head peering over the other side glaring at Emily. Emily has learned that she can practice her puppy shenanigans with everyone in the house except the cats. The cats get along with all of the dogs as long as the dogs follow the cat rules. Emily is a few days shy of 6 months old.
For Walden
Every dog reminds me of you
and all the things we use to do
My one constant for 15 years
When you left it brought about tears
Someday I'll find another friend
But it will never bring my love for you to an end
Thank you for the joy you brought
and the life lessons you taught
You will always be this man's best friend
Until I too meet my end
-L. Magic
Photo taken @ Whimberly
The fledgling robin jumped from its nest for the first time and landed on our deck railing as seen in my recent post "Restrictions Lifted". The next stop was our window ledge where Maggie greeted him. The baby bird's Dad was below squawking at him to get down. I'm certain he was giving him his first life lesson - "stay away from cats!"
Macro Mondays: "Book"
The American College Dictionary printed by Random House, copyright 1970. Lit with a constant LED.
My mother sent me to this book a lot while I was growing up. A good life lesson.
The image is about 7 cm (2.75 inches) on the long edge.
Salmon fishing in Alaska many times is about prime fishing holes. That's true whether it's the human fishermen all lined up in a "combat" fishing situation ... and it's the same with the brown bears. It's so much fun to watch them as they take their favorite spots. Of course, these spots are determined by dominance. However there are times when the dominant bear is not in their spot .... so at that point, all dibs are off. Until of course, when they return ... then the squaring off ensues. It begins with the head hanging and slow approach of the "owner" bear and the nervous anticipation of the "invader" bear. Then low growls and mouthing continues and eventually it ends up being loud growls and teeth baring ... stand-up wrestling is also common. Most times the confrontation is quick because bears for the most part know their own place in hierarchy, though challengers are part of the learning process. Sometimes life lessons are inflicted and injury results ... a slash from the opposing bear's claws, a chunk of meat bitten into ... thankfully I have not witnessed worse in person.
I just love to watch these amazing bears ... and hope you like seeing images of them too.
Happy Friday!
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Sometimes standing out from the crowd is a bonus. A life lesson here perhaps in this picture of daffodils among other Spring flowers. Yes they are different but by being different they complement the other flowers.
“Call it walking meditation or a neighborhood stroll; by whatever name suits you, rediscover the art of meandering.”
― Gina Greenlee, Postcards and Pearls: Life Lessons from Solo Moments on the Road
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I spotted a Virginia Rail at Fernhill today - unusual enough as it is, but then saw the little rail underneath, learning the lessons of catching and eating a worm!
-"That's not the way, Leonardo!"- It seems that mom and dad are teaching their son the correct position to maintain balance on the log.
In spring and summer, I can see many painted turtles that love to sunbathe on tree trunks and branches next to lakes and ponds. This family was in the park where I often walk.
a shining example to us all … <3
“You know by now that I'm an orphan;
displaced; a fractured heritage
with broken bones and greenwood splinters
I find solace in my private hermitage
while they knit together and are cauterised;
my bones and wounds will heal
my soul will rise and truth will find me
within the Catacombs of Bastille
a chequered history when darkness fell
but somehow I will rise above
my mind still pure and innocent;
my heart and soul still filled with love.” - AP
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKnpfhvm6HM
THE BEAUTY OF YOU – JIMMY LaFAVE
Be your own anchor
and weather every storm
duck the flying lemons
be still within; the healing balm
of knowing who you are is rich
in love; in goodness; confidence
complete within your inner shell
a wholesome fruit no-one can dent
validate from deep within
there you will find the truth
don't listen to the tides that turn
the lies they tell; there is no proof
let your inner child and voice
supply the answers to your prayers
the truth will out and blood may spill
but love is there for those who share
understanding is the key
to our human frailties
someone hurt who screams and shouts
is only human and full of doubt
rely on yourself to find the way
a tree needs no outward validation
“it is what it is” my inner voice says
I can stand tall; no limitations
my soul is evolving to a state of being
as I move slowly to enlightenment
we must suffer; that's how we learn
a pain-free life is not our entitlement
all those who float along smooth paths
I do not envy you
for I consider life-lessons a gift
they make me stronger; they make me true
“consider the lilies of the field”
they rise; they fall; they are beautiful
leave tomorrow to itself
live in truth; be bountiful.
- AP - Copyright © remains with and is the intellectual property of the author
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A wet and windy Saturday , had to get out of the house. Went to the National Botanic Gardens for a walk and inspiration. Planned to camp in the band stand type shelter. However , two couples were already there admiring the gardens and rain. Not moving. So I kept walking, ended up beside the river Tolka, and saw the rushing waters, the weir was creating plenty of turbulence. And as I clicked away . i saw a football float past. I thought it had missed it, but as i looked at the weir, there is was rolling in the water, like the river was playing keepie uppie. I set up the tripod and snapped a variety of settings. The as i prepared to shoot again, the ball was GONE. I looked down the river and there is was floating serenely away.
A natural life lesson , if you find yourself in dire straits, keep rolling along... :)
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"Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong."
Leo Buscaglia
One day I spotted glistening mushrooms popping up in-between green clover. I knew it was a moment to capture. Life is so fleeting and we need to support each other and love each blessing. That's what the mushrooms said.
I am fascinated by some of the Tree roots I come across on my walks. Especially when you can see them above the surface like these. They are the veins that provide all the nutrients and water the tree requires, but much more.
There are five types of Tree roots, each of them developing at different stages of the Tree’s life:
1.Tap roots: Every tree starts with a tap root that provides stability and absorption. Over time, other roots outgrow the taproot. Most taproots don’t continue to grow ever more deeply because deep soils lack the oxygen and nutrients that roots need to survive.
2.Lateral roots: Lateral roots grow outwards right under the soil surface. They absorb a lot of water and nutrients as well as anchoring the tree.
3.Oblique/heart roots: Oblique roots, also known as heart roots, grow at a diagonal and have the same function as lateral roots.
4.Sinker roots: Sinker roots grow downwards from the lateral roots to a depth of several feet. There, lateral roots take advantage of any water and nutrients deeper in the soil in addition to increasing tree stability.
5.Fine roots: All the root types aforesaid can give rise to fine roots, which is where water and nutrients are directly absorbed. They also house mycorrhizae, which are fungal partnerships that increase root absorption capacity.
An interesting tale came to me some time ago that I am sure many of us can take a life lesson from. It tells of how trees push their roots down deeper when located in stormy areas. Their deeper roots helps them to withstand the elements. And there’s good advice for us all. Whatever your belief, put your roots down deep so when you face whatever life throws at you, you'll still be standing firm!
For more information for any Dendrophiles (Tree Lovers) out there: aplustree.com/3-types-of-tree-root-systems/
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The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa. It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on Earth. Traditionally, giraffes have been thought of as one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. Wikipedia
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the swan child probably thought my tripod was a big black swan and came straight at me. The swan mother scolded horrific and gave the youngster a lot on the feathers. Oh, poor little swan, a life lesson. My son said: "Mom are you crazy, swans are killing for their children "! I said:" These are killer reflections " ;-), but I wasn't quite comfortable either. This is the Haunestausee in / Hessen-Gemany - biosphere reserve Rhön.
Happy evening, all!
today I turn 50, and I am struggling with it, but I know my strengths and I will look at today as an opportunity to be thankful for the life lessons that have made me stronger.
A lone stalk of Queen Anne's lace faces down an impending summer thunderstorm. I love the high level of energy exuded by storms as they approach. The transformation of sky and cloud, the cool and gusty outflow winds, and distant thunder and lightning enthrall me. I stay outdoors until the last possible second before the downpour begins. I often misjudge the moment and get caught bicycling home soaking wet. The prospects of this happening only add to the drama. On this evening I was taken by the sheer delicacy of the flower, swaying about madly in the blustery wind, against a backdrop of growing menace in the sky. It's that flexibility that allows them to withstand the onslaught. A wonderful visual dichotomy as well as a life lesson all rolled into one. Perfect fare for a sultry evening in late July.
I am shocked. Today my dream about Flickr as a place full of friends disappeared :´( one of my favourite contacts here is high probably a faker... just cannot believe that! Maybe some of you may now him Fluffy, Icefox, Woija, ***christina***... - so here we go with the latest news: ***FLUFFFFF***.(well this account has been dleted either....)
Hope that the rest of you are really the persons I think you are and the photos I adore are truly yours... ;-)
Have a nice day!
Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect. -
Shawn Johnson
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Polar bear cubs stay with their mothers for 2.5 to 3 years learning valuable survival lessons. Here, in a snowy landscape with willow bushes and stunted trees, the lesson seems to have something to do with the sense of smell. The 2nd cub is barely visible behind mom.
21/05/2023 www.allenfotowild.com
On the way up the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Graveyard Fields. I was bemoaning the fact that it was raining, and this beautiful rainbow appears. A life lesson there, I'm sure. Half the rainbow is encased in fog, and you can barely make out the double in the corner.
Wouldn’t it be boring if things didn’t come down, for one thing the world would empty pretty damn quick. As with waves, the wow factor of that big one reaching its crescendo is rapidly replace with the fascination of it falling back to earth. I find the more meteoric the rise the more graceful it falls when gravity kicks in. A bit of a life lesson here, if you are travelling to the stars remember in the end it will all come crashing down, so make sure you have landing gear and do it gracefully.
SWAN LAKE
The swans of Swan Lake, located in Yellowstone National Park, are one of my favorite creatures to view. The fall always bring great sights as the young practice their life lessons. A beautiful cygnet preens her feathers and warm in the early morning sun. Soon the call of the wild and nature will prompt her to take flight for migration. Each season this same action takes place all over the world. Next spring, Mom and Dad will have a new family to train.
I'm going to keep this update short, the long story is too much, it's terrible and you don't want to hear the whole thing, if I'm able to recover from what's happening to me, which I don't think I will, I'll tell the whole thing one day, but I just wanted to give an update to everyone in what is hopefully just the end of a chapter, but most likely my final post.
I wanted to let everyone know I'm still alive, I think everyone got a little scared I did something to myself, and I would never. My little girl is far too important to me to ever go out willingly. Regardless, I don't think I'm going to have much choice in things soon, so I wanted to say goodbye just in case I don't get another chance later.
I don't want to go into too many details, let's just say all the difficult things I've gone through in life, all the lessons I learned, all the pain I've felt, all of everything wasn't enough to prepare me for the last year, and now I'm not even sure I'll get to live another. So just in case this is me signing off for good, know every kind word you all ever said to me meant the world, know that it hurts my heart that I may never get to share more of my creativity and life lessons with you, and know my spirit has been destroyed realizing I'm probably leaving this little girl behind in this world without me. As much as I'd love to turn pain into creativity, this pain is too intense, this isn't a sadness I see going away unless by some miracle I'm wrong about what's happening to me.
Some stories don't have happy endings. Some start bad, continue to be hard, and then end sadly anyway. Still, I lead a life that was full, and I created a beautiful soul. I just hope I don't crush hers on my way out.
I love you Violet.
Life is much like a journey, filled with various stages and choices. Sometimes the path is clear and direct, other times it winds and presents uncertainties. Amidst this journey, it's important to appreciate the present moments and take in the beauty around us. Life offers endless possibilities and an unknown future, and it's essential to embrace these opportunities with an open heart.
Moments of pause and reflection allow us to find peace and mindfulness, even in the midst of chaos. Life is a blend of movement and stillness, challenges and tranquility. It's a reminder to cherish the journey, embrace the unknown, and find solace in the moments of quiet reflection.
By recognizing the balance between movement and stillness, we can navigate life's journey with a sense of purpose and appreciation for the experiences that shape us.
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