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We visited a habiutated meerkat colony in Botswana. Very nice to be able to sit next to them and just watch.
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For FGR
I have a hard time posting pictures of my Tweedles, sometimes. Absolutely not b/c I am ashamed or anything of the sort.
I went through years of trying to conceive and met a many women and men that dealt with all different sides of Infertility. We're a community. And while we're happy for anyone who "graduates" and comes out of it, there's still this little thing inside that stings b/c it's not us. I have become so sensitive to that it's kinda crazy. I was such a huge source of support for my circle of IF'ers that when I was "on the other side" I didn't know how to balance the two - even though I have done my best so far.
I recently shut down my personal blog b/c of that, after about 4 years or so of writing. I didn't want to make it seem I was rubbing it in anyone's face. Even though I know they didn't think that. It just felt that way. I know it's a hard, emotional, crazy road and I don't forget it. I just can't.
So.. a little info on these Tweedles. They're fraternal even though they look identical.
And yes, I'm sure.
They're Daddy's mini-me's.
They'll be 2 in 2 weeks and it's been the most amazing 3 years of my life to carry them, feel them move around like little seamonkeys inside, and then have them as solid little dreams in front of me.
Two exposure (1sec f8, 2sec f11) blend of this 15' tall waterfall at Hug Point State Recreation Site, Oregon O4259,61
This is another flea market goodie. I almost bought it, after all, only a dollar, but then I remembered that Hug Lon makes me itch.
Balsams make really nice, and fragrant, Christmas trees... string together some of those berries from the mountain ash to get a head start on decorations!
I may be preaching to the choir here as I point out that Joyce and I are always quite busy this time of year. I’ll be scrambling around today for last minute ingredients for meals I’m preparing for a Christmas gathering of international students from Duke University with International Students, Inc tomorrow evening at our church’s fellowship hall. The meal is potluck-style, with many members of our church pitching in, as we may be feeding 150+ people. We must be concerned about dietary restrictions of some the students, Muslims for instance, so I’m making a huge pot of gluten-free rotini pasta with Bolognese sauce and southern-style chicken and dumplings… comfort food. Others will be making vegan dishes and desserts. I will be there early to coordinate the kitchen and the food… Joyce will be there to help with finishing touches on holiday decorations.... after she returns from Boydton, Virginia, where she's also setting up decorations at the historic Boyd Tavern along with the mayor's wife... she knows how to hobnob.
At this gathering last year, I sat at a table with a few first-year engineering students from China. Engineering is something I understand, so we had a pretty good conversation going on. That conversation led to issues of regionalism and colloquialism that we found quite funny. "Regionalism" eventually reached across the world when they asked me what I thought of them. I'm sitting there with science-minded young adults brilliant enough to attend one of the most elite schools in the world from a country that insists communism is their only God... and yet, I was able to explain God to them and why we celebrate His birth at Christmas. In doing so, I explained how God tells me that I can't say that I love Him without also loving them... that's much of the theme of the Book of James. They sat silent for a bit after that, though I could see something was whirling around in their heads. As I gathered my stuff to leave that evening, they were lined up at the door to thank me and hug me for talking to them... and one of them now attends church with us. Time spent with God never returns void.
After church this Sunday, we're both headed back to Boydton, a little over an hour away on the far side of Kerr Lake, to participate in the open house Christmas activities there. I will be taking photos of kids with Santa Claus... which should up my ante on the naughty or nice quotient. Time will tell.
The Man Hug
‘A handshake that transitions into a hug-like, semi-embrace that lasts no more than one second and may be accompanied by a firm slap on the back. An acceptable way for one guy to show appreciation for another male friend’. - Urban dictionary 2019
Candid photography
St. Ives Medieval Faire
Sydney, September 2019
Dedicated to... •·.·´¯`·.·• Za
On Explore - Dec 10, 2009 - #103
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Hugging should be included in any medical prescription because of its amazing healing effect.
Hugging brings peace to the soul.
When hugging, we open our arms to let people feel our heart.
It is a way to say "I love you".
~Unknown.
Image: CrazyBear
2002 Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle, Classic Black "Hugger" Sportster.
Vance + Hines straight pipes [ride loud ride proud]
Harley-Davidson quick release Flames windshield
Harley-Davidson chrome grips
Harley-Davidson chrome luggage rack
Harley-Davidson quick release sissy bar with Skull HD Medallion
Harley-Davidson chrome Flame passenger pegs
Stiletto axle caps
Stiletto head bolt caps
Electro-pod LED [white] light kit
Forward controls
Screaming Eagle air filter
HD Chrome oil tank
HD chrome belt guard
HD chrome battery cover with "Live free-Ride Free" Medallion
Leather HD tank bra
2 seats, saddlebags,and extra handlebars.
Harley-Davidson factory authorized service exclusively, and all extras install by Factory Authorized HD service departments.
Runs fantastic, sounds amazing-beautiful old school carbureted sound, loud ,and gallops when idling
Garage kept, never dropped, good tires, clean and mean. less than 7,000 miles.
We had to hug a politician, and we managed to find the best one -- Dennis Bevington, Member of Parliament for the Western Arctic.
I'm so grateful to enjoy a short while with them. Even it could be a few moment of 20-30 Billion seconds in their life.
Details :
Pose by YKZ4 : Hugging Wolf, MP
Hair : Tableau Vivant \\ Editorial \ Western win
Dress : Zaara : Prisha sarong
Taken @Luvi
This one's meant to be viewed in the 360 viewer, so feel free to take a look around.
I ran out to Hug Point last night to take some photos and got semi-skunked, not an uncommon experience when shooting night photos at the Oregon coast, unless you define "success" as shooting with tons of clouds.
I call it a semi-skunking because I decided to take photos anyway, despite the thick fog and some smoke particulates in the air that added a little redness to the scene (with the help of a setting moon).
The camera cut through a lot of the fog last night, so this doesn't really do the scene justice in my opinion. At times the fog was thick enough that I had to turn my headlamp off, and I was momentarily concerned I wouldn't be able to find my way back to the parking lot.
I've been tagged by Arisu Saktos to do a photo while hugging something/someone.
So now I'm gonna tag 10 or 12 of y'all and let's see what you come up with!.
Peace
7/28/2010
I usually don't toke photos of trees as main subject. But this boy begged me to do this by offering free hugs :)
Yes, waves hug here. That island and a sandbar makes it possible :-) This is sort of unique I guess, as I didn't see this kind of place before. I took a long walk along Aonang beach , Krabi and ended up with a wonderful sight. It is near to the place where the boats leave for island hopping.
Tiny Tree Hugger
This little one seems to appreciate the beauty of nature, and especially this tree that has the best textured bark to sink his claws in when he climbs. It was the first of the trees I got to see him climb, going so high up into the thin branches that I was holding my breath as he carefully made his descent.
Amur Leopard cub, one of two born 2-17-23 to mom Satka and dad Oskar.
Photo taken 4-2-23 at 6 weeks old.