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!
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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 for the close up and [...]
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 dropped us at the [...]
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 Juan Islands on Puget Sound in [...]
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.
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We gathered in Herb’s Tavern for food and talk.
(Left to Right: Thom’ mom, Julie;
Thom’s nephew, Conner;
Thom’s sil’s shoulder;
part [...]
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 5th [...]
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 climbing [...]
Quilly | January 30, 2010
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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 [...]
Quilly | January 29, 2010
PaddyPowerBingo.Com will bring you a taste of Ireland, a bit of light-hearted whimsy and bingo, all in the comfort of your own home. Just like your favorite bingo parlor, you buy your cards and join a game. Just like your favorite bingo parlor, you win cash prizes. However, unlike a bingo parlor, you can play [...]
Quilly | January 29, 2010
As I type this, Thom and his family are on their way across Puget Sound. I must hurry! If I have not seen you yet this morning. Be patioent. I will likely get to you late tonight or sometime tomorrow.
Quilly | January 28, 2010
Amoeba and I boarded the ferry, walked up to the observation deck and took our seats. It was a dark night and there was nothing of interest to observe outside so I turned my attention to the people inside.
I spied a rather frazzled looking mother. She had two children with her; boys who were likely [...]
Amoeba | January 28, 2010
Passenger: “Excuse me, sir.”
Gate Attendant: “Yes?”
Passenger: “Did I hear that airport announcement correctly?”
Gate Attendant: “Which one?”
Passenger: “The one that said I had to keep my articles close to me at all times.”
Gate Attendant: “Yes, sir, that’s correct.”
Passenger: “Is that definite?”
Gate Attendant: “What? The rule?”
Passenger: “No. The articles.”
Gate Attendant: “They look pretty definite to [...]
Quilly | January 27, 2010
Welcome to Three Word Thursday #42. If you enjoy reading my story, leave a comment then click on the names of the other players and go see how they used these bygone words. You’ll be entertained (and possibly educated) all at once.
The Words:
scaevity: unluckiness, left-handedness
gnathonize: to flatter
roblet: to lead astray
previous episodes here
from episode: #41
Evaard [...]
Susan — Stony River Farm :.
O’Ceallaigh & The Quill
