SEEING THROUGH THE LENSES

2020-01-07T12:51:00.001-08:00

January 7, 2020

Wow, I don't know about you but typing 2020 is hard to get use to! My objective is to try and blog on a consistent basis this year...I guess you would say my New Years Resolution for 2020. What are yours?

I have also decided to wrote more...I wrote poetry and want to expand on my writing. I also paint...so I need to do more there. I have been trying my luck at oils but find it somewhat difficult. I have played with acrylics and watercolors which seem easier for the most part. Any helpful hints?

Another interest I have is in studying and painting birds. I don't see very many around my place but plan on putting out more flowers that will attract more birds. I have seen robins, hummingbirds and we have a resident woodpecker. Would like more visitors.

Stop by and tell me what you are going to do for your New Years Resolution.

Cesar Milan - Leader of the Pack

2013-10-19T17:35:00.000-07:00

I just love to listen to Cesar Milan and his theories and technics on training humans and rehabilitating dogs. I ran across this interview where by Cesar tells how he developed his talent, his successes while learning from his failures; applying what he learned and how he built a solid business from a talent accquired as a young man in Mexico.

Cesar has an excellent understanding of Pack Dynamics and he has learned how to apply much of the principles to growing his business. I really feel there is something for everyone to gain from listening to this uplifting interviewing.

After the video besure to visit his Web page:
http://www.cesarsway.com/

2013-10-05T15:18:00.000-07:00

2013-09-02T18:54:00.003-07:00

OBAMA, PLEASE DON'T SEND TROOPS INTO SYRIA! Ron Paul makes excellent points when it comes to war......

2013-08-24T12:28:00.000-07:00

Children - What Are They Reading?

How do you feel about what your young adults might be reading? Do you feel they can be influenced by some of the darker side of so called literature? Or, do you feel that you're glad if they pick up a book at all. Do you worry that they might be getting too much fiction packed with sexuality, profanity or vividly, grotesque, morbid details; you should be.
When I was a young adult, we read about people who painted positive, honorable, challenging adventurous tales such as Treasure Island, Moby Dick or Nancy Drew Mysteries; also, baseball heroes, men and women who accomplished great things, stories that presented values instead of glorifying sex, murder and violence or terrorizing the reader or destroying their self-confidence.
Meghan C Gurdon, Children's Book Reviewer gives an in-depth analysis of what young kids are reading today, not just on their own but what many highly respectable people or industries are pushing, calling it literature. Meghan mentions that some educators believe that we don't need guidelines when it comes to what is read by children - young minds are not in the need of a gatekeeper. Meghan mentions in her article about young adult book author Lauren Myracle, hailed as a person "on the front lines in the fight for freedom of expression" who has made it clear that she doesn't believe there should be any line between adult literature and literature for young people. I would have to agree with Meghan that Myracle's interpretation of young people not needing a gatekeeper is a bit radical: Myracle believes "...young people should encounter material that jolts them out of their comfort zone; that the world is a tough place; and that there's no point shielding children from reality."
Where do we draw the line as to how much "jolting" our children need, especially by those who may or may not be qualified to teach values to our kids. Please read the article in its entirety by clicking on the link below.

2013-08-23T12:23:00.000-07:00

H APPY LABOR DAY - SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY, THOSE WHO HOLD TRADE JOBS AND OUR AMERICAN MOMS!

2013-08-19T15:26:00.001-07:00

If you are feed up with our education system as most of us are then you will want to be informed about another possible disaster on the horizon: Common Core. Common Core comes from Obama's education department; it objective is to get all states and schools to adopt national education standards for each grade level that will dictate what your child will learn or won't learn. Once again, the federal government wants to control at the local and state level.

It doesn't stop at the public level. Its hope is to control the curriculum of charter schools, private, religious (including Catholic schools) and homeschooling.

For more about Common Core, check out Phyllis Schlafly's report at Eagle Forum.

2013-08-11T12:01:00.002-07:00

we must get rid of this President...

2013-07-25T12:36:00.001-07:00

2013-07-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

Men's Editions Automatic Partially See Thru Silver Dial Rose Gold Tone IP Case Brown Genuine Leather - Rotary Watch This dauntless Rotary makes a bold statement with its intricate detail and design personifying a gallant structure. Folks: This beautiful watch is on sale. Original price $795. However, The Watchery is offering a sale price of $151.99. If interested, click on and get yours today.

2013-07-21T08:35:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already done so, stop by my shop, The Red Shanty, and look at my recent additions. I specialize in vintage costume jewelry and have some nice pieces, brooches and earrings that will give that special dazzle to any outfit.

For example, rhinestone clip-on earrings; 2 inch by 1/2 inch - they dangle and shimmer. All stones in place, however a couple have darkened - gives a patina. 25 stones on each earring. Completely pronged.

Rhinestone Earrings

2013-05-28T09:17:00.001-07:00

I don't know about you, but when it comes to nutrition, I am always wanting to know more. I am a "senior" and we will leave it at that. Lately, each morning has been a challenge. I seem to have more aches and pains and my body is not really up-to-par until I get all the kinks out, which usually is a few hours later. Well, I started to do my own research on what helps with stiffness, joint pain, and what just might generally be helpful but more natural to use. I came across an interesting article: "The potential, do-it-yourself treatment for Alzheimer's you can get at your local pharmacy" by Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. Even though I wasn't looking for a cure or any help with Alzheimer's, Dr. Wright's information lead me to what I was searching for, joint pain relief

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Niacinamide (also known as nicotinamide of the vitamin B3) family can help with joint pain. This is a relatively inexpensive food source. I have only started this journey but I am hoping, if research is as indicate, I will find relief in niacinamide. So this is not an endorsement but a "sharing" of discovered information that I thought was important to blog about.

Please got to Dr. Wright's web site and check his research via his newsletters. It will only cost you time and may well put you on a path that provides helpful information for your nutritional needs.

2013-05-26T11:32:00.001-07:00

Let us not forget our Veterans during this Memorial Day weekend: A salute to America's United States Armed Forces and all who served and are serving!

Why can't we have more truthful people in the White house? Why do men become easily corrupt? Where are today's honest men and women? Does it take a judge to say what most of us feel? Judge Jeanie Pirro has stated it perfectly when it comes to Obama. Please take a moment and listen to her speak.

I would love to see the faces on the men who served at the first Continental Congress if they could return to see the lawlessness, ignorance or stupidity, unreliable, unmoral, egotistical words and actions coming out of Congress and Washington D.C. today. Faces of men like Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, George Washington, or Thomas Paine who laid the foundation which allows us to have the freedom of speech Judge Jeanine enjoyed utilizing. Or what Ben Franklin might write today about the Obama Administration if he could ease drop in on Obama, Biden, Clinton or, Attorney General Eric Holder - those who never seem to give a direct answer but who are so good at "dodging" the truth. Do you think old Ben wouldn't use his creative juices as he did in 1774 when he wrote his delicious satirical letter to Britain's Prime Minister suggesting the British impose martial law on the colonies and appoint a king over all of North America?

2013-03-18T15:08:00.002-07:00

I wanted to share a great web site in which to shop for brand name items. It is called Smart Bargains.com (see the link below). Smart Bargains has many of the great brands that you will find in quality department stores. I love this site because it is easy to find products. If you are in the market for clothing, jewelry, sunglasses, hand bags or fragrances (and more), give Smart Bargains a try. They are currently offering 91% off on many Invicta Brand Watches. Most items have a 30 day, no hassle, return policy as well as free shipping. The other great thing about Smart Bargains is that they take most major credit cards, Amazon Check Out, Google Check Out, and my favorite, PayPal. So. if you are shopping for a watch, you will find great buys on Adidas Sport Watches, Breil Crystal Watches and even beautiful Cartier 18K gold brand watches. This beautiful Bulova Black Dial Stainless ladies watch is only $69.99 NOW, click on the watch to start shopping for great items at Smart Bargains.com

2013-02-23T14:30:00.001-08:00

My home, EAGLE MOUNTAIN Looking toward the mountains near Orem and Provo

Utah County, Utah

Incorporated 12-3-1996

Became city 5-31-2001

Elevation 4,882 feet

Landmarks included in the area: 1,800 year old rock art petroglyphs carved by ancient Fremont Indians Near the original Poly Express trail.

Monies Spent By The US Government

2012-09-19T14:49:00.001-07:00

Want to see where your tax dollars are going?

Amtrak has almost completed 154 projects that were funded by a $1.3 billion Recovery grant awarded by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The projects included an array of long-needed improvements, enhancements, and repairs; one completed project has already won a prestigious international award.

From: RECOVERY.GOV - TRACKING THE MONEY

2012-09-19T14:21:00.003-07:00

WND EXCLUSIVE ARPAIO INVESTIGATOR: HAWAII STILL COVERING UP FOR OBAMA Mike Zullo back from another trip to Honolulu with 'more evidence' Obama Hug SimulatorShow support for Freedom of Choice Support American small businesses! HugObama.com Mike Zullo, the lead investigator in Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s investigation of Barack Obama’s eligibility to be president, says he has returned from a second trip to Hawaii with additional evidence the state’s Department of Health is maintaining a cover-up of Obama’s 1961 birth records. When Arpaio dispatched Zullo for the second trip, the assignment was kept confidential for Zullo’s safety and to prevent media leaks. Only Arpaio and the chief deputy of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office were aware of the assignment.

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US Jobs Go To China

2012-09-19T14:07:00.000-07:00

How can you create jobs when you are giving good ones to China.

You Want Real Change? Dump Obama!

2012-09-09T11:36:00.002-07:00

Folks, if you have any doubts as the whether Obama can turn this country around for the good of the people, you need to watch this video: Obama is lying and is a puppet to a higher influence!

2012-08-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

A fun poem by me.

Peg Leg Joe
As the story goes, it was a bright spring day.
And out popped Spider Joe.
Seven good legs, Joe, has he.
But one leg is missing at the knee.
If you ask Spider Joe, what happened to his leg.
He will squint his one-patched eye and say,
"I had a mishap long, long, ago.
It's all because I tried to grab too many flies, you know?"

Continue poem

The Red Shanty

2012-08-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

I would like to share the fact that I have an on-line store, The Red Shanty, and my items for sale can be viewed over on my Facebook page. I feature mostly old books, vintage jewelry; stop by and give it a look. I am always interested in other people's shops, so I will be glad to return the favor. The Red Shanty

Writing on Line

2012-08-05T14:52:00.001-07:00

Henry Moore's Reclining Figure
Like to write? Do you have a short story or poem you would like to have read by others? Maybe a novel that needs dusting off. Come visit and see what works are being created. It is free to join and you will be encouraged by like minded folks. Click here: Love writing

Will you allow them to take your gun??

2012-07-18T13:43:00.000-07:00

The UN Arms Trade Treaty that has been identified by observers as a flagrant threat to the second amendment and which Barack Obama is determined to sign has its roots in a 1961 State Department memorandum which explains how the United Nations will oversee “complete disarmament” of the American people under the ruse of preventing war. The UN Arms Treaty has caused so much controversy because it outlines a plan to target “all types of conventional weapons, notably including small arms and light weapons,” according to Forbes’ Larry Bell. troops ordered to kill

2012-07-18T12:43:00.000-07:00

Celebrate

Through this writing I wish to celebrate

I must hurry, not hesitate

I want to shout that, here, you can create

Your latest prose

I've tried to keep my feelings back

But I have slipped off the track

Come see what they have at writing.com

Because if you don't I am going to flip my stack

© Copyright 2011 Seabreeze (UN: sandywrite at Writing.Com). All rights reserved. Seabreeze has granted Writing.Com, its affiliates and syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work. Come she what I am celebrating!

2012-07-18T12:16:00.000-07:00

These little guys to your right ware downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. As with any city, it has its art culture and the metal works of the giraffe caught the eye of my camera. We also had a wonderful day over at Monticello. Our trip was to see the country and Thomas Jefferson's home. If you are ever in the area, it is a must.

I was fortunate to take this trip to Richmond, Virginia June of this year, 2012, with a dear friend. We spent ten wonderful days seeing sights, experiencing some of the battlefields from the Civil War as well as soaking up the beautiful scenery. We participated in one of the Road Scholar's programs , which included well planned lecturers of Richmond's history, with field trips, including museums, tours and much more. All this including lodging accommodations and excellent food. If you have never heard of them, I suggest you check out their site as referenced above.

Now, while out examining the battlefields in Petersburg, Virginia, we saw The "Dictator" (my photo to your left). This mortar, used by the Union forces, is located at the National Battlefield Park, Petersburg, VA. The 13 inch Mortar or "Dictator" participated in a nine and one-half month siege (June 1864 - April 1865). It could fire a 225 pound exploding shell up to 2 miles with the assistance of 14 pounds of black powder. The "Dictator" was said to have fired 218 rounds at Petersburg.