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Happy Anniversary to Me

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I just received notification from Word Press that I registered my blog five years ago today. It’s very strange, because although I set it up on September 18, I didn’t post a blog until March 27. Either I was trying to figure out how to do so or I was waiting for our book to come out, as I thought I was setting it up to promote the book. Little did I know!

I posted daily throughout April,  when I joined NaPoWriMo and wrote a poem a day. I backslid after that and only started posting daily again the next April.  I’ve posted every day since then. This is my 3,455th blog. Yes, if you are thinking it is an addiction, you are probably right, but a quite benign one.  If you are curious, HERE is the first blog I ever wrote. What I’ve been doing since then is quite a departure from what I thought I’d be doing. Thanks to all of you who have kept me here, reading your blogs and reciprocating with mine.

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My readership has increased by leaps and bounds (literally) since someone “gifted” me with four kittens.  They take a very active part in my blogging life.

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Including a bit of blind unauthorized editing.

OKCforgottenman even sent me a celebratory cake!!!

Monkey See, Monkey Do

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Cats are the best imitators of all.  Their natural curiosity and herd instinct makes them just have to investigate everything, including everything their siblings are investigating.

Please click on first photo to enlarge all and see captions.

Queued for takeoff.
I see a bear! Where? Over there! I see a bear! Where? Over there! I see a bear! Where? Over There! I see a bear! Where? Over there!

For Paula’s Thursday Special blog challenge: Imitation.

Canna Lily: Flower of the Day, Sept 18, 2017

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For Cee’s flower prompt.  See her amazing flowers HERE.

Patterning Sunset

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Patterning Sunset

Nights out I once found glorious,
exciting and uproarious,
I now just find laborious.

Without a doubt,

it is more fun
when day is done
to mime the way the sun

goes out.

Instead of donning dancing gown
and going to light up the town,
to drink and dance, to get it down

’til I perspire,

I brush my teeth, gargle and cough.
My clothes I shed, my shoes I doff.
I find the light switch, turn it off,

and just retire.

 

For a bit of a contrast to this poem you may want to go here:
https://judydykstrabrown.com/2017/02/10/first-steps/

The prompt today was glorious.

Hibiscus, Sunday Finery: Flower of the Day Sept 17, 2017

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For Cee’s Flower of the Day Prompt.

Wonky WP???

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Has anyone else been having problems with Word Press while they take a few days off to improve their service?  The Daily Prompt won’t let anyone establish links, I’ve been unable to get to one post I tried to reach.  Any other problems?  I don’t know why, but adversity loves company.

That 4-Letter D Word. What Other?

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DOGS!!!!!

Whether at home with brother Diego or meeting new friends at the beach, Morrie is definitely a water dog. Once mom put the steps in the pool, it made it even easier to exit. He liked all the new scents at the beach—from babies to bottoms. Oh, Morrie.

 

https://ceenphotography.com/2017/09/12/cees-fun-foto-challenge-letter-d-4-letters-words-that-start-with-d/

When the Earth’s Skin No Longer Fits

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This is a chilling video giving information about the increase in sinkholes, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic activity in the world.Watch to the end as the scientific solution they suggest is fascinating.

 

Tapalpa Bound: Cee’s Which Way Challenge, Sept 16, 2017

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One of the most beautiful drives I’ve taken in Mexico is this drive during wildflower season, up to the village of Tapalpa in the the mountains near my home. I think I need to pass that way again this year.

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https://ceenphotography.com/cees-challenges/cees-which-way-challenge/

Cosmos: Flower of the Day, Sept 16, 2017

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In September and October, the fields on the way to the mountain town of Tapalpa, a few hours from my home,  fill with millions of flowers, including acres and acres of cosmos.  These photos were taken ten years ago and Oscar, the little boy in this photo, is now 12 years old. Perhaps it is time to take his little sister up into the fields this year!

 

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Cee’s posting of her cosmos flowers today prompted me to echo her post.

For Cee’s Flower Prompt.