Sunday, March 30, 2008

Saturday Photo Hunt - The Theme is "High"


This is a photo of a rope bridge hanging high in the tree tops.
It takes around 15 minutes to go from tree top to tree top - and the view
is incredible!! You see see for miles and miles.
Happy weekend everyone!
L


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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Saturday Photo Hunt -The Theme is "Metal"

This week's theme is metal.Here is a photo of my hubby's
Fender jazz bass guitar with metal strings! I love the look of metal
on wood and the instrument has the most wonderful sound.
(Hubby is also a super bass player too - which helps!) LOL
Happy Weekend
L


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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Blog Friends Forever!


I'm not the most active blogger on the net. I never even had a diary when I was a teenager - but luckily for me, I met some wonderful people on the internet, way back when and we've stuck together for many years now, through thick and thin!
My dear friend, Hootin' Anni named me as one of her dearest online friends and I am so touched by this because the internet is a really big place, filled with many, many people. So thank you so much for this gift. And by the way, Hootin' Anni is a very active blogger - so drop by her place for some good reading!
Hootin' Anni's Blog
Happy Spring everyone!
L

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Saturday Photo Hunt - The Theme is "I Spy"

I often go for walks and take pictures of the textures in nature.
I didn't notice for a long time, that there were 2 men in this picture.
They were pretty well camouflaged - can you see them?
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Happy Weekend.
Lisa



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Friday, March 07, 2008

Saturday Photo Hunt - The Theme is "Different"

This week's theme is different. I've always loved those games called Spot the Difference. So I've made one for this week's theme.
I'll post the right answers later this week. To get a better view of the differences
click on the photo for a bigger view.
happy weekend
L
PS!!! There are 5 differences!! I forgot to write that earlier - sorry!



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Sunday, March 02, 2008

Freedom of Speech

Many countries around the world are facing a dilemma at the moment.
It is the issue of political satire vs. freedom of speech.
As some of you know, Denmark has been in the spotlight with the mohammad cartoon controversy. It's a very difficult situation because it has divided people between the constitutional right of freedom of speech and political satire which offends the fundamentalists of the Islamic/Muslim faith. An art gallery in Germany had to close its exhibition because of threats from fundamentalists because there was one picture they found offensive. But the whole exhibition was about many religions and "isms" and no one else reacted as they did. I don't believe in poking fun at others - but there is a huge difference between being able to laugh at yourself and issuing death threats if someone has a different opinion.
Little Denmark is an old country with many old traditions. When people didn't agree on things, they talked them out - and even agreed to disagree!But now there are bombings and death threats that were virtually unknown to this country.
I believe that if you move to a new country that gives you opportunities you never had before - it's important to become apart of that society and give back what was given - not try and make it a copy of the place you came from.
I found the following on the internet written by the former prime minister of Australia, John Howard. I think it sums up the issue.
Thanks for reading. - this is must my opinion blowing in the wind.
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The 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.'
'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom'
'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!'
'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'
'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'
'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom,
'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'
'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'
Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American & us citizens will find the backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths.

Saturday, March 01, 2008

Saturday Photo Hunt - The Theme is "Party"

Sometimes the most beautiful thing about a party is all the work that's gone into decorating the tables. I love when people make their own decorations. The party tables were decorated with soft roses on each and every table; the glasses where shiny, the plates white, and the tablecloth spotless!! It makes for a warm and wonderful get together, I think.
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Happy Weekend
L


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