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Quilly | January 31, 2010
Macro Monday is hosted by Lisa of Lisa’s Chaos. If you love macro photography, this is the place for you! Oh Baby! ~*~ Odd Shot is hosted by Katney of Katney’s Kaboodle. If you’ve ever captured an odd or even down right strange photograph, this is the place for you! Lunch Interrupted I zoomed in [...]
Quilly | January 31, 2010
Susan from Stony River, welcomes us to Microfiction Monday, where a picture paints just 140 characters. If you’d like to join us, stop by Susan’s, pick up the picture prompt, and sign in. TAXI! “I know I said to pull up close as possible ‘cuz mama has a hard time walkin’, but ya could’a just [...]
Quilly | January 31, 2010
A little over a year ago I selected a blog hosting service, purchased my own url and moved my blog. I chose my host from the top five industry recommended services at the time. For the most part I have been very happy. The freedoms I now have running my own website are such [...]
Quilly | January 31, 2010
I didn’t eat very well at the chuch thematic potluck today. I took very small samples of food, and I didn’t have seconds, but you should have seen the load on my plate for firsts, and that doesn’t count the homemade Pecan Sandie I started the meal with, or the bowl of soup I had [...]
Quilly | January 31, 2010
Weekend Reflections James, over at Newton Area Photo hosts a fun meme called Weekend Reflections. Grab a camera and play along. And even if you don’t join us, be sure to check out James’ dazzling photos. This is the Elwha, a Super class ferry that moves people, vehicles and products between Anacortes and the San [...]
Quilly | January 30, 2010
Thom and Family came to Friday Harbor on Friday and we enjoyed a bit of food and conversation. Here is the visit in pictures. Thom on the balcony at our Friday Harbor Labs Apartment taking a photo of Friday Harbor. ~*~ We gathered in Herb’s Tavern for food and talk. (Left to Right: Thom’ mom, [...]
Quilly | January 30, 2010
“At-Risk” is a designation given to children who the school system deems have a low chance of academic success. Sometimes this is a socioeconomic label, sometimes it is an ethnic label, sometimes it is a behavior management label. That particular label has played a huge role in my life as a teacher. My very first [...]
Quilly | January 30, 2010
I am not certain how many of my readers are aware that a certain diet book I reviewed recently really impacted the way I think about losing weight. Many of you might recall my 30 pound weight loss several years ago. Well, I have gained most of it back. Losing weight is a lot harder [...]
Quilly | January 30, 2010
The video must be playing as you read: The morning was bathed in sunshine and music as my dad, my step-son, and I went to visit an elderly couple who lived at the very edge of the world on top of a high cliff. We were delivering food because they were past the age of [...]
Quilly | January 30, 2010
Apply today and make a difference in the world. Green Police In order to ensure a clean and green experience Glastonbury Festival hires Green Police. This is the job of a lifetime. You get to attend the festival, be part of the show, design your own “uniform”, and make a positive impact on the environment [...]
Safety Gloves
Best Gloves Ever!
I use mine for yard work.
Thistles don't penetrate them!
Polona ~ Scabiosa Trenta :.
O’Ceallaigh & The Quill
