TODAY'S PHOTO
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an Anhinga with widespread,
backlit wings in Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
This anhinga, though it's his back we view, has been waiting
in one of my files since December to greet you. Today seemed
an appropriate time to bring him/her out. To me he/she is radiating
joy and aliveness, with the sunlight coming through its wings.
We are radiating joy and celebration in our household as we
reflect on our weekend. Our sons and their wives gave us a surprise
45th Wedding Anniversary party on Sunday. Amongst the miracles
of the weekend was that among the several guests that had flown
in from Philadelphia were my Aunt Mary, who celebrates her 90th
birthday in a few months, and Cousin Susan who greeted us as
we went outside to join one son and his wife for a planned dinner
on Saturday night.
Aunt Mary and Susan are both subscribers to Picture to Ponder
and were, of course, anxious to see Wakodahatchee. They were
thrilled, to say the least, so today's photo is also included
with them in mind. In the lower right, though not very visible,
are the cypress knees which I had pointed out to Susan.
Party photos of family and friends can be seen in the first
album in my Yahoo
Photo Albums. Upon clicking on that link you will actually
see several albums, including one with last week's hibiscus.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES
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In Issue
165 I asked a couple of questions - what pride can you claim
in yourself and of what in your life are you most proud? Have
you been reflecting upon these questions? I received a couple
of interesting responses from readers and am realizing myself
how vocal sharing expands that pride.
The pride I expressed in my family on Friday has been expanded
in even greater measures, if such is possible, as I listen to
family and friends share about the beauty of their experiences
with our all of the grandchildren, and our sons and daughters-in-law,
as well as my brother's and cousin's daughters. This is one
of the interesting outcomes of the weekend. Several stayed over
at our son's house and many were there for some time before
we got there on Sunday.
In order for me to be "listening" there needs to be
people "speaking." Who in your life can you be acknowledging
for the people in their lives and what you see as their contributions
to you and the world?
AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Have you yet checked out the 28 second message from Sondra,
who shares the impact on her life of a custom photo/drawing of
her father done by me?
Have you listened to Judith Tramayne-Barth and Renee Kleckner
on our AUDIO
LINKS page, where Judith also describes how easy it is to
record a message? 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 and 3-way you in
and simply listen while you talk.
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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Inspirationally,
Sheila
sheila@eteletours.com
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© 2005 Sheila Finkelstein
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