It is the last day of 2016 and I would like to thank you all for your support and love throughout the year. [read more...]

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Thank you all for everything, I wish you a super, awesome, splendid, amazing 2017!

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Details ▸ chloedakota.com/2016/12/31/moment-of-gratitude/

Thanks to all the people who work now under difficult conditions and make sure that we are well-cared for medically and with the means for daily life.

The current situation with the COVID-19 forces us to look at things from a different perspective. The new insights that we are gaining during this time and their scope will only be visible much later. But we can already see a newly awakened solidarity and helpfulness among people. I hope these many good examples will be much more "infectious" than the virus can ever be.

'There are moments in the day, when I just lose my self in sorrow, and forget...

...how the sky has been much bluer, and my life just so much sweeter since we met.

You make my day, with what you say, a world of calm, inside your arms, I hope you know.

The love you bring, the song you sing, I overflow, I hope you know, I hope you know.

My current mood.

Is gratitude.'

Soundtrack: 'Gratitude' by Above & Beyond and anamē feat. Marty Longstaff - www.youtube.com/watch?v=exn44PRcXzA

Taken at Port Friendship: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Thallo/6/70/26

When the sun shows up between the clouds, even in a figurative way.../Tacksamhet, när solen visar upp sig mellan molnen, även i en bildlig bemärkelse.../Gratitud, cuando entre las nubes asoma el sol, aún en sentido figurado...(DSC_1777-3)

Grateful just to be here

Blog

I put birdseed out year-round and the birds create these sunflowers for me. I certainly don’t plant them or even sow seeds, I choose to think of it as thank you from my feathered friends.

The Blog:

www.deciduoustrip.com/single-post/2017/08/05/Gratitude

Winter sunrise meets the North Sea Coast, Hvidbjerg Strand, Jylland, Denmark

gratitude

for friendship

(and for Lynn (who knows why :-)

forgive me for deleting group comment codes...

they're not my thing.. tho I do appreciate the visit!

At times our own light dims and goes out, but is rekindled by the spark from another . . . or others. . . Lynn is grateful for all the prayers and well wishes as she went through her back surgery a week ago and is now well into recovery.

One of the big advantages of holidays in Scandinavia in December is that you can take sunrise shots from 9 to 12 and sunset shots from 1 to 4. The angle of the sun on the horizon remains extremely low all day long. Hvidbjerg Strand, Jylland, Denmark

Mother Nature reminds me of all the things to be grateful for in this time of harvest and thanksgiving.

"If the only prayer that you said in your whole life was, 'thank you', that would suffice."

~ Meister Ekhart

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Kalback Urban Sweatshirt @TMD July

Kalback Street Cargo @Mainstore

VERSOV OUAKOV_SNEAKERS @Mainstore

Ana Poses Pontivy 7 @TMD July

Paleto Backdrop: SBBH-N @TMD July

LI 54 / Materials Light

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“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

- Melody Beattie

We all have much to be grateful for..

I know I do!

The last few days have been a whirlwind of just that....lots and lots of gratitude :)))

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AESwnIMpPs

Have a Blessed Easter, everyone xxx

Am truly grateful for your support!!

It is with gratitude that I thank you all for the prayers I received for my son and I. Things have been very hard as I've struggled to get answers but we are taking steps now towards the right medication dosage and this has helped reduce his seizures significantly both in number and duration. Keeping myself calm, learning to recognise and avoid triggers has definitely helped. Thank you for your kindness xx

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”

~ Marcel Proust

Taken at Centennial Park Conservatory

Have a beautiful Wednesday everyone! 💕 HWW

Thank you for your visits, kind comments, invitations, awards and faves. Always greatly appreciated.

Copyright 2022 ©️ Gloria Sanvicente

NO MULTIPLE INVITATIONS PLEASE Thank you!

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, I find myself looking back with a deep sense of gratitude.

Even after eighty-two years of hanging out in this country, I still get the distinct feeling that I was incredibly blessed by the sheer bounty of opportunities available to anyone willing to roll up their sleeves and put in the work.

Maybe I haven’t tackled the exact lineup of "Dirty Jobs" that Mike Rowe handles, but over the decades, I’ve certainly done quite a few hard, grueling jobs myself. Some of them were tough, unglamorous Gigs that I wouldn’t necessarily brag about today, but they were honest labor, they put food on the table, and they allowed me to build a life.

That is the true beauty of America—it’s a place where hard work matters, where everyday effort is rewarded, and where an ordinary citizen can build a meaningful legacy.

I am profoundly proud to call this country home, and deeply thankful for the life it has given me.

We have the first really cold night behind us here in Northwest Germany, despite the frosty temperatures the day pleased with perfect sunshine. We used Saturday for an extended hiking trip along our rivers Else and Werre. Kirchlengern, Ostwestfalen, Germany

The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.

- Friedrich Nietzsche

PHOTO:

Taken in Jerusalem, Israel. In the garden inside

Russian Ecclesiastical Mission. 22 October, 2006

It once provided shelter and healing...... until He took its place...

Featuring the Skye Studio Rocky Shore Collection. This set is outstanding...it can transform any area into a beautiful and peaceful place to retreat...I paired it with the Skye Enchanted Woods with the Skye Epic Cliffs in the background...

Pictured:

Skye Rocky Shore Straight (various pieces from this collection to create the shoreline)

Skye Enchanted Woods V3

Skye Twisted Tree

Skye Wild Grass

Skye Shabby Deck

Skye Rocky Shore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Skye%20Elgol/249/191/23

Skye Studios Marketplace: marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/14830

Skye Studios Flickr: flic.kr/ps/9Qv9V

New from Hive, two must haves for fall....and what's even better...they are GROUP GIFTS!! *hears the audience roar.....wear your Hive group tag and get on over there!

hive // falling leaves

hive // pumpkin patch wagon . group gift

hive mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/hive/139/55/25

hive flickr: flic.kr/ps/2hPUK9

Also from hive in the back corner:

hive // the secret shack RARE

Misc goodies:

Botanical - Sand Barrier Fence

Botanical - Marram Grass

*CSF* Blonde Beach Grass

evh Nui Hammock

Ruins Wall by Reid Parkin

TC - Water Floating Leaves-Petals-Weeds

Pewpew! Autumn Shed - White Wood

[we're CLOSED] old well

ReKa. Fire Bowl_Group Gift

Thank you so much for all the support and kindness....it's greatly appreciated!! Happy Friday and I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ! 😊​

Seniha Originals : Daisy Set @ uber 25th Feb – 22nd March. Store / Marketplace

no match: NO WELL for Arcade . NO WELL A ( without hat) NO WELL B ( with hat ) 50 Ld per GAME ( items are shown before you purchase) . Fatpacks are rare . 1500 ld for a fatpack without game ( but no transfer ) Store / Marketplace

Blog / Credits

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Thank you very much for visiting, my friends.

Please enjoy the details in LARGE size (1361 x 1361, 1.2MB).

www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=43238854&size=o

This is "The Gratitude Core" dedicated to my first friend in Fotolog.

I drew this one on October 2003.

I started to post my Drawings to Fotolog in September 2003, just 2 years ago.

That was my first time to show my Drawings to other people.

And I got many many nice friends all over the world.

dani_nevoni, do you remember?

" seja bem vindo!!!!!! nice pic!!!!! :-) "

This is the first comment I got, you send this.

I was glad very much.

So, I drew this images dedicated to you, my first friend in Fotolog.

This one is called "The Gratitude Core".

dani, thanks a lot of the longest friedship.

I love your nice photos full of beautiful smiles.

www.fotolog.net/dani_nevoni/

:)

-Copyright 2003 JINMO-

JINMO

www.jinmo.com/

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Beautiful new rustic dining set by Soul2Soul..just in time for the holidays!

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Mason Jar Twigs Sml

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Mason Jar Twigs Lrg

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Carver Chair -Fatpack

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Book Pile

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Mason Jar Twig Light

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Buffet Table -Fatpack

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Dining Table -Fatpack

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Bentwood Chair

Soul2Soul. Rustic Chic Basket w/Magazines

The Liaison Collaborative: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Liaison%20Collaborat...

Soul2Soul Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/93324314@N06/

Soul2Soul Mainstore Architecture and Decor: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zodiac%20Beach/75/53/3503

Nutmeg. Festive Chandelier Medium (Mainstore)

Nutmeg. Stone Fireplace

The Anthem Event: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anthem/86/161/1114

Nutmeg. Warm Earth Cutlery Bonus Item

Nutmeg. Warm Earth Candle Cup Bonus Item

Nutmeg. Warm Earth Plate Stack Bonus Item

ReKa. The Harvest / 2

ReKa. The Harvest / 3

Nutmeg Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REKA%20NUTMEG/233/125/21

Nutmeg Mainstore Older Releases: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REKA%20NUTMEG/196/151/2001

Nutmeg Flickr: flic.kr/ps/Yr6Sn

So....I used these new seasonal texture change boxwood hedges in a very different way than originally intended...I set them into wall panels to bring some garden vibes into the dining area....they come in many shapes and sizes and can now be found at Shiny Shabby:

Konoha - Natoma's Boxwood Hedges - Straight

Shiny Shabby: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Luxe/122/137/28

Konoha Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whitlock/147/173/2601

Konoha Flickr: flic.kr/ps/3S5rdX

New from FINCA beautiful christmas trees...tons of texture change options for tree color...with and without lights...also some very unique ornaments...you can find them all at the FINCA mainstore...pictured:

FINCA - christmas tree snowy / lights

FINCA - christmas tree pale / lights

FINCA - star cookie tree topping

FINCA has two different ornament sets set I:

Star cookie ornament

Apple ornament

Heart cookie ornament

Bell cookie ornament

Set II:

Ornament 1-13

FINCA mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//35/58/1744

FINCA flickr: flic.kr/ps/3VbUtF

HISA - Holiday Wreath - gift

HISA Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hisa/123/117/22

HISA Flickr: flic.kr/ps/3RR2wW

Apple Fall Monterey Paneling

Thank you so much for all the support! 😊

Listen here:

Écoutez ici:

Gratitude

Hastings, Sussex

Every now and again, winter skies put on a show.

Taken at Toronto Botanical Gardens

Have a beautiful Thursday!!💝

Thank you for your visits, kind comments, awards and faves. Always greatly appreciated.

Copyright 2019 © Gloria Sanvicente

Tall Ships Race 2024, Mariehamn

Gratitude was built in Porthleven, 1903 as a sailing trawler. She was sold to Sweden in 1932 and to Svenska Kryssarklubbens Seglarskola (the Swedish Cruising Club Sail Training Foundation) in 1957.

Since 1959 Gratitude has been sailing with teenage and adult trainees during summer months, and charter with schools and companies during spring and autumn.

She has participated in the Tall Ships’ Races on many occasions.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5wyaauKkjg

This work is dedicated to my friends Michael, Fede, Camille and Mr. Happy Face, all of whom help me whenever they can with the Working Towards a Better World group, their help is invaluable and I wish to recognize the time, effort and patience they devote to the group. We are lucky to have such a devoted group of people in our administration. Thank you from the heart!

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Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! xo💜💜

26:52 - Go into your archive and find an orphaned photo as an inspiration for a new photo – have it feed your consciousness, to inspire a newer – and better – version.

Last summer, I went into a small church in Fort Langley to photograph it but the light was low and I didn't get any good photos. Yesterday, armed with my new Canon 6D and Sigma 50mm f1.4, I went to the church again and this time the low light, shining through the stained glass windows, didn't matter at all. I am very thankful for my new toys...and for many other things too, of course.

I've spent the past three days trying to figure out the new camera, how to shoot full frame and RAW. And all the buttons are in different places than my Sony. It will still take me awhile...and I'm not giving up my Sony....they will make a lovely couple:)

This humble little shed sits on the shore of this beautiful lake in Lofoten. Where I live, this land would be prime real estate and the shore would be unaccessible to anyone else unless you had built your own second dream home. I love the idea that someone put a shed here instead. Just a place to store things. Like memories.

maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Springfield%20Wood/213/136/21

youtu.be/IYF75KQYfg0?si=DvVJos_9uK_dDiEN

volcano road. Reunion island

For those who celebrate it....and those who don't in this particular way on this particular day......I wish you all a most Happy Thanksgiving.

I wish you all many reasons to be grateful.

I wish you all many more ahead.

I know there are many out here who have serious challenges these days. I wish you strength, comfort, the very best of outcomes, the arms of loved ones to hold you up.

And the support of friends.

I was held up and supported this summer and there was an outcome that felt nothing less than a miracle to me.

I am forever grateful for it.....and grateful for all of you.

I send you my love and hold you all in my thoughts.

I wish you blessings.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. 💕

"Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths. At whatever straws we must grasp, there is always a time for gratitude and new beginnings."

- J. Robert Moskin

Happy coming Thanksgiving, everyone...!

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We drove along the California coast on the iconic Highway 1 and stopped at the Bixby Bridge. A cloudy day makes for a more dramatic scene, what do you think?

I processed a balanced and a paintery HDR photo from three RAW exposures each, merged them, made the shadows a touch warmer, and the highlights a bit colder, then carefully and selectively pulled the curves. I also sharpened the image a bit, it is not totally sharp due to camera shake.

-- © Peter Thoeny, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, HDR, 3 RAW exposures, NEX-6, _DSC2805_6_7_hdr3bal1pai1i

I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to all of you for your views, likes and comments. I read them all! It is always very much appreciated.