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Macro Monday New Blooms

2012-01-29T21:47:00.001-08:00

Photos Taken At The San Francisco Botanical Gardens Visit Macro Monday For More Great Photography

WCDesigns on Bonanza Handmade Crochet Items

2012-01-28T16:53:00.000-08:00

Ipod/Cell Phone Crochet Carrier/Pouch-Adult Size/Pink Mix Visit the listing at WCDesigns Crochet hand made items at WCDesigns. Crochet Ladies Sandals/Black and Red Visit the listing at WCDesigns Crochet Warm Scoodie & Fingerless Gloves Set/Burgundy & Warm Brown Visit the listing at WCDesigns

Camera Critters #199 Penguin Island

2012-01-27T16:37:00.000-08:00

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Thursday Two Questions Meme #71 Social Media

2012-01-25T16:52:00.000-08:00

In today's world it is becoming almost essential to be involved with social media sites. From Twitter to Facebook to the now hot Google + there are simply dozens and dozens of venues to keep us all connected. I personally use Facebook for both my personal and business interests and Twitter primarily for business. I also use Stumbleupon, Digg and Reddit for advertising and promoting.

Watery Wednesday #170

2012-01-24T19:49:00.000-08:00

Photos and Video Taken @ The Japanese Rock Pond in the Botanical Gardens. Visit Watery Wednesday For More Great Photography

Bonanza Booth Promotions

2012-01-23T16:15:00.000-08:00

Jd's Gift Shack run by Dena offers an eclectic mix of vintage treasures from ruby glass bells, to the ever popular Pillow Pets and more. Her promotion services offered for your Bonanza booth as well as any websites you may have will get you views and yes I can personally say even sales. She's done that for me. For more detailed information visit JD's Gift Shack on Bonanza. If you

Macro Monday Garden Flowers

2012-01-22T20:23:00.000-08:00

Photos Taken At The San Francisco Botanical Gardens Visit Macro Monday for more great photography.

Camera Critters - Random Critters at the San Francisco Zoo

2012-01-20T15:43:00.000-08:00

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The Sony Holland Quintet at Vitello's January 26th

2012-01-19T09:56:00.000-08:00

COME MAKE A NIGHT OF IT!The Sony Holland QuintetThursday, January 26th One show only at 8:00 p.m. ($ 15)Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CAFor reservations call: 818.769.0905 For More Details: www.sonyholland.com

Thursday Two Questions Meme - Be Silent

2012-01-18T14:35:00.000-08:00

Silence is a source of great strength - Lao Tzu Photo courtesy of www.buddhagroove.com In this day and age where everyone is busy each moment of everyday there is little time to just stop, relax and be silent. However in order to truly be who we really are we need to take that time to look within and take hold of our spirit. My two questions this week are: 1. Do you take the time

Penzo Zimbabwe African Safari Collector's Plate

2012-01-17T12:08:00.000-08:00

Penzo Zimbabwe Collector's Plate Listing at Jo's Collectibles Mercantile When searching around the city for items to place in my shop I am always on the lookout for unique and creative pieces. When I saw this plate it simply took my breath away. It had all the elements of a true collector's item. Of course I love animals and nature so that aspect was what initially drew me to this piece.

Inspiration And The World Around Us

2012-01-15T17:34:00.000-08:00

Photo taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Inspiration Serenity Greet the daySerene in essenceClothed in lightWarmed in heartBound in spirit Enlightened By: Joanne Olivieri Inspiration or “in-spirit” comes from within. When we are inspired we are in touch with our spirit. It is important to be observant of the world around us. What may seem like the least little thing

Chan Chu Money Frog

2012-01-14T18:45:00.000-08:00

The mythical king money frog The King Money Frog is a Chinese mythical creature. According to tradition, when there is full moon, it appears near the houses in which good news will be soon received. A majority of the time, these good news would transmit to monetary income and bring wealth-related auspicious information. The name of this mythical creature originates from its physical

Camera Critters - Our Feathered Friends at The San Francisco Zoo

2012-01-12T20:50:00.000-08:00

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Happy Birthday Golden Gate Bridge

2012-01-09T15:08:00.000-08:00

The Golden Gate Bridge at 75 years old. I hope I look this great at that age :) I snapped this shot a couple of months ago. The bridge 75 years ago. I borrowed this photo from the 415 Facebook page. As an added treat I've included a short video clip that I created as a tribute to my friends Sony and Jerry Holland when they were here in San Francisco. This short clip hosts "On A San

Camera Critters Giraffes at the San Francisco Zoo

2012-01-05T19:28:00.000-08:00

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Macro Monday Pinkalicious

2012-01-01T21:49:00.000-08:00

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Camera Critters #195 Gorilla Preserve at The San Francisco Zoo

2011-12-30T16:31:00.000-08:00

Photos taken at the San Francisco zoo. Is it just me or is this guy smoking a joynt in the photo? :) Click the above widget for more Camera Critters fun

Thursday Two Questions Meme #67 Beauty in the Ordinary

2011-12-28T14:00:00.000-08:00

As you all know a walk through nature can be a beautiful experience. During Spring the flowers are in bloom and just waiting for us shutterbugs to visit and display their beauty. For me, though, I find just as much beauty in the ordinary. While at the gardens last week I was walking along and found the barren tree in the first photo surrounded by plush green grass and other

Watery Wednesday #167

2011-12-27T12:48:00.000-08:00

Photos Taken At The San Francisco Botanical Gardens December 2011 Visit Watery Wednesday for more great photography

Happy Holidays!!!

2011-12-22T11:48:00.001-08:00

“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.”― Kalu Kalu —

Macro Monday in White

2011-12-18T16:00:00.000-08:00

All Photos Taken At The San Francisco Botanical Gardens Visit Macro Monday for more great photography.

Sundays In My City - Art at the San Francisco Zoo

2011-12-17T17:44:00.000-08:00

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Camera Critters #193

2011-12-16T15:20:00.000-08:00

All Photos Taken at the San Francisco Zoo. Above photo, the Meerkat Click Photos To Enlarge. The Anteater The Capybara Click the above widget for more Camera Critters fun.

Thursday Two Questions Meme - Holiday Getaways

2011-12-14T17:05:00.000-08:00

This was sent to me and taken by my friend Vincent in Hong Kong.Click To EnlargeMany people opt to dodge the holiday madness and travel to more quiet and warm surroundings. I've never traveled away from home on Christmas but when I received this from Vincent who lives in Hong Kong, my mind began exploring the wonders of the season I could be experiencing if I were there. Would I like to be there