Greeting Cards Made Easy
Sunday, September 5, 2010
I have lots of friends, a big family, and many in-laws. I used to be able to keep track of all of their birthdays and anniversaries and send them cards to let them know I was thinking of them. Now, my life is so hectic, I'm lucky to remember to eat, let alone remember to get cards and send them out on time. Half the time, I'll remember at the beginning of the month that someone's birthday is that month, but then by the time that date comes, I have forgotten, and end up missing it. Then, I feel really bad about it.
Well, boy have I found a great service! It's called Greeting Cards Made Easy, and that's exactly what it is! Check this out... At the beginning of the month, you sit down with all your dates for that month; go to Jack Cards and you pick out greeting cards online; then you choose whether to have the cards sent to you at home to send out yourself; or you can even add a handwritten message and have the cards sent directly to the recipients!!! This is a great idea and a super service for someone like me, who doesn't need more things to try to keep track of! You can even find coupon codes for Jack Cards that will save you a lot of money! You can't beat it!!!
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Camera-Critters #126
Friday, September 3, 2010
I posted another photo of this female Blue Dasher dragonfly as my entry for Looking at the Sky on Friday at Misty's Musings/My Dogs Keep Me Sane. However, I had so much fun chasing this dragonfly around and trying to get her cooperation for photos, I decided to post another photo of her. Besides, I really like the bokeh in this photo.
She was a difficult and rather uncooperative model. hehe
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Beautiful Landscaping
Sunday, August 29, 2010
(c) Misty DawnSI took this photo outside the university where I work. They have lots of beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers all around the university, and sometimes, when I need to walk away from the desk for a bit, I go outside and take photos of the flowers. This long window planter is right by the door where I go in and out of work.
They also have a flower garden with an iron bench. It has hydrangeas, roses, and many other flowers, in addition to some garden planters throughout the whole area. It really is beautiful, and it's a nice break from work to be able to walk out the door, take a few steps and be surrounded by the beauty.
The landscaping is very nicely done with flowering trees and outdoor planters all around the building. Soon, the flowers will be gone for the season, but then fall will be here, and I will get to enjoy the turning of the leaves on the decorative trees. I'll try to photograph some of those for you too... I'm sure there will be more times when I'll need to walk away from the desk and phone for a bit. LOL
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Labels: floral, flower garden, flowers, nature, nature photography, planters, plants
Camera-Critters #125
Friday, August 27, 2010
Twice this week, and I think it may have even been two days in a row, I saw "big birds" that I wish I could get closer to in order to properly photograph them. The first "big bird" was huge, and I took several terrible shots of it (because I was far away from it), just so I could come home, put them on the computer, and figure out what the bird was. I think I've determined that it's an owl, but what kind of owl I have no idea. It was a gloomy day (which would be why the owl was still out), I was across the pond from the bird, and when I started to cross the pond, it flew. Therefore, I only got crappy "what is this bird?" photos. Therefore, you will not see those photos. LOL
The next "big bird" was definitely one I recognized. It, also, was across the pond from me, but I had better lighting conditions. I wasn't able to get a shot I really like, but I'm not too disappointed with the photos I did get. So, I decided to share one with you...
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Camera-Critters #124
Friday, August 20, 2010
The other day, Hubs called and told me there was a photography opportunity for me. However, I was on the house phone with my aunt, so I didn't find out where the opportunity was. All he said before hanging up was "Thousands of dragonflies". (He probably knew that would get my attention, and I wouldn't be able to forget about it. LOL) Later, I told my step-son about the call, and he replied "Yeah! Down by the water tower! There's thousands of them!"
I was out the door before my step-son finished talking, and this is what I saw...
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Camera-Critters #123
Friday, August 13, 2010
You'll need to click on these photos to view them larger so you can get the full effect of the fun game I was playing while back at my pond.
How many frogs do you see???
(c) Misty DawnSI stood staring in amazement at all the frogs sitting on the algae.
The temperatures were in the 90's and these guys were sitting there soaking it up.
Seriously?!?! Dudes! I'd be IN the water! I'm just sayin'.
(c) Misty DawnS"Do you think she can see us?"
"Nah, we're camouflaged."
"Guys! Just SHUP! Just look away. If you can't see her, she can't see you."
"Ummm, Guys... It's so hot I think I'm gonna croak."
"Shup Fred! Just sit still!"
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Beautiful Venetian Masks
Monday, August 9, 2010
I don't think the masks I had were real Venetian masks like the ones on this website though. The ones I had weren't nearly as detailed.
The website tells a bit of history on Venetian masks. They are a tradition of Venice, Italy, and they are most popular during the Carnival of Venice.
I was unaware that there are several different kinds of Venetian masks. For example, the Bauta mask covers the entire face, and the Columbine is a half mask.
I'm thinking some of these masks would look beautiful hanging in my new bedroom when it is finished. I'll have to add them to my wishlist.
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