TODAY'S PHOTO
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a white spider mum with lavender-tipped petals.
I had a few different interesting photos
from a neighborhood walk this weekend that were in consideration
for use today. Then this one of the spider mum popped up on
my screen, during the preview slide show that I get from the
software that came with my digital camera.
The flower itself is in an arrangement on our living room table.
The drama comes from the photograph having been taken at night,
with the flash somehow shutting out everything but the floral
focal point.
The spider mum is so bold and alive, attention-getting, that
I thought it would be a great one to start your week. The flower
and I, thus, wish you a bold, vibrant and dynamic week.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
One of the small blessings in my life is the fact that for several
years, both here in Florida and in New Jersey, I've shopped
in supermarkets that offer bunches of flowers for $3.34
each (promoted as 3/$10). Quite often I buy a bunch of Alstromeria
which have 6 stalks - 3 go in a pin holder container on my desk,
3 in another in our living room. They stay fresh for almost
a week.
After taking the Ikebana flower arranging course, I discovered
the longevity of the Spider Mums, so when they are available
(5 in a "bunch"), I sometimes opt for them.
The point to this "story" and including the prices
in it, is that for years money was, and often still is, an "issue"
for me and I suspect for many of you. I stop and think now how
much pleasure I get for an investment of less than 50 cents
a day. Even more amazingly, since many of these flowers crop
up as Picture to Ponder images, is how many other people are
also now impacted by these photos and my minimal weekly or bi-weekly
investment.
I therefore invite you to take on the following query. Where
in your life are you investing a nominal or minimal amount of
time or money that may ultimately be making a profound difference
in yourself or others?
AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Check out the new 28
second message from Sondra, who shares how a custom photo/drawing
of her father, done by Sheila, provided a major breakthrough
for her in being able to get past her many years of grief at
his loss, so that she can now enjoy photos of him.
Judith
Tramayne-Barth wrote to say, "When I wanted to make
an audio for Sheila, she made it really easy for me. She called
me and set up a 3 way call so I could record how wonderful I
think her ezine is and her artwork. I am sure she will do the
same for you. And she didn't even mind the blooper I made about
her art site name. (LOL)."
Check out Judith's and other Audio Testimonials on the new AUDIO
LINKS page.
I'd love to have your voice there also. A sentence or two is
more than enough, if you are person of a few words.
I will publish the link for yours in Picture to Ponder and on
the testimonial
page on the eteletours site. You can call in yourself at
(214) 231-2905 ext 6956 or, if you wish,
e-mail me to set a time and I can call you. We can do a
phone interview, such as the one with Renee, or I simply can
call and 3-way you in on the line, while I stay silent.
READER COMMENTS -
Comments continue to come in on the PICTURE
TO PONDER BLOG . Why not add yours. Check the side
bar on the left for a listing and links to the most recent comments.
Please continue to
e-mail me with your feedback, if you are not interested
in your comments being published. It does make a difference
for me.
USING THE BLOG -
When you go to the BLOG,
you'll see the current issue and photo. To see the photo ENLARGED
at the same size you see it here, simply click on it.
You'll notice also notice photos in the column on the right.
Clicking on any one of those will take you to the issue where
it was featured. To see that image enlarged, simply click on
it. All photos in the center column can be viewed enlarged.
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIBERS DESIRED
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If you you are enjoying PICTURE TO PONDER please pass your experiences
of it on to your friends and colleagues and suggest that they,
too, SUBSCRIBE.
The link for today's issue is http://www.eteletours.com/issue150.html,
if you wish to share this particular one. In many instances,
the photos are not picked up if you simply forward the issue.
Inspirationally,
Sheila
sheila@eteletours.com
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© 2005 Sheila Finkelstein
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