Above my garden tub ~2012~
Acrylic dance
The bathing photography view
Painted on a sheet of plywood
The rough necks
Author: Donna Jones Bowles
I was born in Buffalo New York. Moved to California when I was eight. Traveled a bit through the United States. Chicago Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Florida, Los Vegas, Carson City, & Reno Navada, Utah, Kansas City, South. ..just to name a few.:○] Out side of the United States, I traveled the Canadian Highway four times..to & from Alaska, Traveled to Mexico to shop a few times and lived in Yokosuka Japan for a year. Raised my children in Alaska, and I now reside on earth in a world that's on fire. The only way that I have found to quench the flames is through my expression of poetry, photography, painting, etc... True serenity is finding peace in the midst of the storm. May God have mercy on us all... In Jesus Name, amen. To be continued...
Beautiful Day
Today is a beautiful day for me
It’s the first time I had my
Hair done you see
My hairstylist says that
My hair looks cool
Her smile how it set me free
She used a blow dryer
And other tools
She said that I am lovely and it shows
No more tangles for me you know
My hair blows softly in the wind
I feel so beautiful for the first time
Do you think that vanity is a crime…
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Sir Ken Robinson is my FAVORITE speakers in the world
These videos brought to us by way of, Rethinking Life, are a must see!
Information we all need in order to change our world. It’s positive, truthful, and educational! Not the education we were raised in, but a perspective through an artisans point of view. A freedom of thought, action and renewed hope!
[Rethinking life out side of the box]“No pun intended, Rethinking Life.”
Lol, lol!
This is an excellent talk about “How schools kill creativity.” He’s so funny and brilliant. Take a few mints to check him out. I think he is one of the most, if not THE most, watched speakers on TED. I love him. 🙂
http://www.ted.com/playlists/77/11_must_see_ted_talks
Ken Robinson
How schools kill creativity
Posted Jun 2006
He has other talks as well. He is on the cutting edge of education and if you think sending your kids to college will get them where they want to go you need to listen to this lecture.
Love Wins
Isaac left…………………………..Levi right
My son Levi’s tattoo he did himself when he turned 18yrs old in 2012.
2008 My son Isaac on my left and my son Levi on my right.
Family is forever!
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Keep moving forward
Even if you take two steps forward and one step back. You are still moving forward. Happiness is not a destiny but a form of travel. We must give up all hope of having a better past. We are powerless over yesterday’s mishaps, and we can’t control tomorrow, for it’s not here yet. The only thing we have power over is today and ourselves.
We can’t change people, places, or things. We can only change ourselves and our perspectives.
Look for the good and it gets better, look for the bad and it gets worse.
We can’t control the wind, but we can adjust our sails. If we just do the next right thing we’ll conquer today. We all only have today. Today is a gift that’s why they call it the present.
(L.W)
Stay in today and never look back.
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Yuma Sunset
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MONEY DOESN’T GROW ON TREES
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Colors
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Canal
Erie night canal…
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Our Endless Backyard
CLOUDS IN MY SKY
This evenings spiritual artistry…
What do you see?
The same cloud
Different perspectives
ANOTHER DRIVE BY SHOOTING
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Love always wins…
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Color blind
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Wild Things
I can see your heart sing…
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On The Other Side
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~SO CLOSE & YET SO FAR AWAY~
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NIGHT DRIVER
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Raven Nights
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Last Nights Sunset
Irrigation gates
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APIARY
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Old friends Part
Two friends
Part in the desert sand
One in mourning
Of his long lost friend
The other moves on
To imprison another man
Deserted
Barren
And
Depleted
You
Will
Be
If
Your
Desires
Crave
The
Desert
Void
Absentee
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Electronic Components
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Uninhibited
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Come Home…
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ADOBE EXPRESSIONS
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What Have I Become…
I feel alone
Sometimes I get lonely
In the desert sun…bearing no fruit…
“Allow them to take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start.”
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You are in my dreams again
Another night I fell
Inside my lovely dream
Only to find you are mine again
But for a moment of time
Awakened I realized
I was only dreaming
I scream..
I am alone
With
No
Echo…
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Purple Passion
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R/R CROSSING
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Million Miles Away
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This is so profound! I love this abundantly! I just had to add this photo. It’s not part of the original post. I just felt compelled to add it.:)
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NaCl + H2O DECOR
T
This is another repost. I accidentally deleted this post.
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Color Plays~Reblog~
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THE ROAD HOME
New York or bust…
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CONCEALED
We are only as sick as our secrets
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LEVI FOREVER YOUNG
Levi,
May God’s bless and keep you always,
May your wishes always come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young.
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
(Bob Dylan)
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SUMMER NIGHT IN YUMA
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Playing with colors
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Nightmares
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B&W
2
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The Coolest Bar Downtown
Yuma Arizona
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HAY DREAMS
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Tangled
This is a repost. It is one of many photos I accidentally deleted.
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Color Schemes
Photography
Fell in the hole of my heart
Filling a void that never could
My love for him is understood Infinitum
We
Promised
To be
Flying colors
Of the spectrum eye
Always free
L.W.
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Cruiser
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Caress
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Scenes of Memory
What do they mean
A lovely perspective
Of long ago
I feel their love
That’s all I know…
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Keep Climbing
Don’t quit
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THE ESCAPE
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Arizona
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Bronzed Cactus
One cactus with many peddles of loveliness…
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BRIDGES
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Tinker Observing Human Behavior
If only humanity could see
The beauty in themselves
If only they could see the light
Of the glowing stars in the night
Feel the breeze upon their cheek
Know the things that I see
The peace that comes
From being free
If only
Oh
How
I
Wish
And
Dream
Of
A
Life
Of
Peace
I
Dream
But
Then
I
Awake…
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Night Tunes…
Goodnight world
I love you my universe. .
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Be Ready~Be Still And Know that
I AM…
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~Isolated~
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Evening Shadows
~~ Obeisance~~
Last Stop
~Watching~
You…
Reclusive
-THE KISS OF COLOR-
~Attitude of Gratitude~
Family Is Forever
Green Scenes
Yuma Through Ebony Eyes
Happiness
Entropy Is Only A Point of View
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LOVE IS JUST A WORD…
This last year I made a decision and commitment to learn more about what love is and how it could be applicable in my life.
I was spiritually, and emotionally bankrupt, which left me feeling empty. I knew something had to change. I was desperate for change.
I’d like to share a little of what I have learned and am still learning, for it has made an enormous difference in my life.
I saw this cartoon on F/B. It was a good reminder of what I want for my life.
Love is just a word that requires action. Without the action it’s a lie.
If I love someone, regardless of any adverse situation that may occure, I must act from integrity, responsibility , morality and not my emotions/heart.
When I’m angry I’m incapable of feeling love, therefore I’m incapable of giving and receiving love.
Love isn’t always feeling good. If that were the case the divorce rate would drop considerably!
It’s about growing, giving and loving unconditionally. (& A LOT MORE)
I’m practicing love with my family, friends and myself by doing the next right thing.
This is new for me and I haven’t perfected it by any means; however, I am willing to learn, grow and live along spiritual lines.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience.
Love is just a word that needs a verb. :]💕
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Nocturnal
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KELLEN THE LABORDOODLE
Mom will you bake some more brownies? Please…💚
Kellen
Logan and Keller
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THERE’S A HOLE IN MY HEART
Forever
Against All Odds
Unmeasured
Beauty
Serene
Consumes peace and silence…
Grass Skirts
On mother earths bronzed body
Deserted
Heated
Loved
And needed…
DOUBLE CROSSED
One
More
Time
However
I forgive you
Love wins…
They Dance With Abandoned Enthusiasm
Love Wins…
3:10 to Yuma
HARD BARK
WALKING AFTER MIDNIGHT
I NEED A HUG
Yes You…
You
Light
Up
My
Life
Just
Believe…
In dreams
Philatelist To Thespian
My sister was a thespian
Vacillating on the stage
She used to be a philatelist
Till she broke out in this rage
Meliorism a dream at glance
She continues of her praise
Penultimate her last dance
As she tore out another page
The crowd gathered around
Waiting for her colorful display
They were more then pleased
To know she traded in her collection
For her debut on the stage
Abandoned loves
Serenity
Nightingale
Rustic
Goldie
Hazel
Bluebonnet
Camouflaged
~THE BLUES BROTHERS ROCK~
Perennial Moods
Spicy hot
Moody
Hopeful
Depressed
Loving
Trust your trees opinion…
Mexican Blanket Purse
I have this very old tattered Mexican blanket book bag that my dog Tinker just loves.
She knows if I pick up that book bag she, not only gets to go along for a ride; she also is allowed to accompany me in the store.
She receives lot of attention, peeping her eyes and ears out of my bag, looking so sweet & sad. She is too precious for words.
I love her so much!
I rescued her from the animal shelter this last December. She was sitting, shaking, and crying all alone in the kennel.
The shelter said they found her wandering the city streets aimlessly.
She’s debarked, and has scars on her stomach. I placed her in my blanket purse, signed the adoption papers and away we went.
It’s been her favorite book bag ever since that moment of time in her life when she was rescued.
I just can’t imagine what her life was like before; moreover, I can’t imagine what life would be like without her.
She is good therapy for me. She keeps me calm, peaceful and in touch with what’s really important, love…
(and my Mexican Blanket book bag) ~°•○☆~laughs~☆○••~
A letter of gratitude!
From Tinker and Mom
Peace! Love, and dogs…forever!
DOGS RULE! ÷)
~HOKUM~
Playing with colors of photography
Like a finger painting child you see
I love to play makeing messes all day
Idle hands are the “devils-workshop”
The conclusion of what my Mother would say..
Get to work there’s no time for play
Yet spectrums of rainbows
Insures a renewal of life
Mother I beg you
this hokum brings strife
NIGHT SCENES
~MY SUN HAS SET~
A reminder that we are all one
Gratitude sunset consumes persuading
Eyes to see
Evening glows upon our earth
Peace consumes in rebirth
Sunsets glazes caressing me
Another
Night
Sweet
Dreams
Love
Wins…
Love love love
All we need is love
**Kiss Me I’m Irish**
Unceasing Diversity
Arizona Palms
SMALL-TOWN-BIG-COPS
Don’t do
The crime
If you can’t
Do the time
Hanging Out
Inside the trees
A safe place to be
I LIKE YOU TOO
I made another friend today
He’s a Rock Star and you know what
He said I make him glow.. …~°•☆~blushing~•°☆~
Making friends is so much fun
I
Like
You
Too
Will
You
Be
One
(?)
~H 2 O~
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106° Today
The flowers still came out to play…
Some of them were falling asleep!
Summer time is ours to keep…
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