Solitary. This challenge is all about reflective, quietly unexpected moments. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/weekly-photo-challenge-solitary/ This is a picture of a classically solitaire ring. We call her Eve. http://www.galleryofdiamonds.com/shop/engagement/eve-15580.html
Category: Life Adventures
The Big Fight
"Move over!" Bill Drinkas pushed me, almost making me spill my carton of chocolate milk as I was taking a sip. "Hey, what's the problem?" I asked. "Keep your darn elbow on your own side." Bill said. The fifth-grade cafeteria tables were jam packed. I ate with my left hand and just about everyone who… Continue reading The Big Fight
Nothing Exists by Itself
Have you ever been asked about your favorite color? Were you quick to give an answer? When one declares their color of choice I usually wonder in what context they admire it. How long could you remain alone in a room, surrounded completely from ceiling to floor, with nothing except the color of red? What… Continue reading Nothing Exists by Itself
Weekly Photo Challenge: Everyday Life
Everyday Life. This challenge is all about people and the things they do every day: working, eating, drinking, chatting, dreaming, walking, exercising, or any of those things we do all the time without really thinking about it. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2012/09/14/weekly-photo-challenge-everyday-life/
Create a Legacy
Many a person has dreamed of leaving a legacy. An athlete dreams of a world record. A scientist dreams of a formula to help us better understand our world. A musician dreams of a melody that will be hummed for the next hundred years. My dream is to give every child the opportunity to express… Continue reading Create a Legacy
What Is Our Purpose?
I noticed the beautiful plumes of purple on our jacaranda as I sat underneath it's shade. Purple is my favorite color anyways, and the stark contrast of the tree's flowers against lush green leaves gave me great joy. Later, a hummingbird buzzed past me to play in the branches. I was filled with a sense… Continue reading What Is Our Purpose?
I am Adopted
Written by Diamond Mike Watson The life of an adoptee is sometimes like that of an ancient voyager who searches for the unknown. The explorers, however, used navigational tools and the stars to guide their destiny. They had their sights on the wonders that lay ahead of them. An adoptee, on the other hand, travels in… Continue reading I am Adopted
Natural is Beautiful
Just before I dashed into my car for a meeting, I noticed the sky was bluer than normal. For a quick moment I wondered if the subduing color was real or computer enhanced. I don’t think that was crazy. Nowadays, it seems everything that comes across our senses has been altered in some way. Landscapes… Continue reading Natural is Beautiful