Chiaroscuro is an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling unevenly or from a particular direction on something. This series of three photo shoots was taken in Mineola, TX two years ago. I was so intrigued by the light and shade as evening was coming quickly, that I had t
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06/28/2020
"I Tell Women to Not Make Hasty Decision Based on Circumstanceson Just that Moment in Time.Press the Pause Button."Lynne Doughtie - Lynne Doughtie - KPMG United States - KPMG International Lynne Doughtie is U.S. Chairman and CEO of KPMG — one of the world's leading professional services firms
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06/26/2020
Although you may be anxious to get outside and do something this summer, stay safe, and be smart. If a wild animal looks sick or acts odd, it's probably sick. Keep your distance. Whether you encounter a Canadian Goose, duck, or any other wild animal, don't ruffle its feathers. Keep your social d
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06/26/2020
When it comes to Health Care, is it Back to Eden? Texas Department of Health (TDI) is extending a requirement that covers telemedicine services. The emergency rule implemented in March, due to COVID-19 includes mental health visits at the same rate as in-person visits. Under the guidelines, st
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06/24/2020
The view outside my back window on Friday, 6/19 was ominous. Severe thunderstorms rolled in. I didn't need to listen to the weather forecast. Isn't it funny how the signs are all before thunder and lightning strikes? Saturday view outside my back window on 6/20. It didn't take a scientist or
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06/22/2020
June 21, 2020 is a day set aside to honor father's everywhere. Happy Father's Day! On this occasion, I pay tribute to all the fathers who have been an inspiration to their children or who have been like a good dad to others. As I pondered these poems, remembering my father, I share my thoughts a
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06/20/2020
My Photograph of a Green Heron was takenin Carrollton, TX. I used Ribbet to get this effect. I delayed posting this photograph for several years because the photo wasn't perfect, the bird not clear enough, and the tree looked drab. But when I changed the color of the sky and I ran across a quote
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06/15/2020
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020 "For good nurture and education implant good constitutions."---PLATO Congratulations to the graduates of 2020. Never in the history of mankind was the year 2020 like anyone else experienced. You are strong. You are resilient. You are educated. Something ev
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06/11/2020
"All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree - the man ... the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports." --- Chief Seattle Although fashion trends come and go, wood rarely goes out of style when used properly, with respect in calm proportions, continuous repairs, maintenan
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06/08/2020
This essay was composed for the June Challenge proposed by Carol Williams and Anna Banana Kruchten Arizona's Top Banana! (Note the @ was not working for Carol's name.) LOOKING AHEADCreating a positive spin takes courage because people have different temperament styles. Fundamentally speaking, pe
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06/05/2020