TODAY'S PHOTO
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an opened orange pod with seeds.
This particular orange pod has intrigued me for some time, mainly
for the shape of the pod and somewhat for its texture. Also,
for some reason it's always been difficult for me to get a clear
shot of it. As a matter of fact, a blurry one, which I love
and classified with my "Accidental Art", was the featured
photo in Issue
2, described in Issue
3.
It was only very recently that I spotted one
that was open and saw the red seeds. It's the humor I see
in the face that has me include this newer photo today. Sam
says that it's definitely a "puppet."
Regarding the identity of the pod, Janine
Bacquie, subscriber and unofficial "Identifier of Plants"
for us, wrote that these seed pods belong to the balsam apple,
the same vine as the yellow flower, which she identified for
us several issues ago (Issue
147) as being noxious. She went on to say that the seeds
are slightly poisonous so care is necessary where children may
encounter the plant.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
Can you recall situations or people that held unexpected surprises
for you when you took them apart - looked inside?
If disappointed, have you allowed time for nurturing and growth?
I'm thinking as I'm writing, if I had attempted to cut open
one of the orange pods months ago, the inside would have been
totally different. It broke out and showed it's seeds/potential
when it was ready.
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.
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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/issue156.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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