Saturday Photo Hunt. The theme is "Rare"

This picture is not a photo of a rare object, but of a VERY rare moment.
This little guy is in 5th gear ALL DAY LONG. So finding a photo of
him at peace is very rare, indeed!
Happy Weekend
L

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Saturday Photo Hunt - The Theme is "Steps"

These steps take you behind Sacre Coeur in Paris.
It's a beautiful city with trees on almost every corner.
Happy Weekend Everyone!
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L

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Sorry - no Saturday Photo Hunt today

See you all next week!
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L

Saturday Photo Hunt - The theme is "Clean"

Here's my little son, years ago, in a little plastic tub!
He could sure get dirty and it'd take a loooong time to get
him clean!
Little boys and dirt seem to go together.
My motto:
Better to have a playful, adventurous and curious little boy - dirt and all!
Happy holidays
L

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Saturday Photo Hune - The theme is "Water"

I love this theme because I am a water person - even though my sign is air.(astrological)
I have always lived near water. I grew up close to the Pacific and now live right by a bay/sound in Denmark. The seas of the world are so very different in color.
You can stand on the shore of a small island in Greece and see the shades of blue changing every few feet - from the lightest blue to turquoise to the deepest, darkest blue. Luckily, I wake up to the color blue every morning - what a blessing!
This picture is taken on the very tip of Northern Jutland in Denmark where the two seas of Skagerak and Kattegat meet.
Happy Weekend
L

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Saturday Photo Hunt - The theme is "Empty"

Oops - My friend's glass is empty at my outdoor barbeque - what a bad hostess I am! :)
Happy Weekend!
L

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I love the Java Jive!

I fell over these books by Cleo Coyle and just fell in love them. They are about a cozy coffee house in Greenwich Village that specializes in good coffee. Not only are they mystery novels, but also books about the love of really good coffee. Coffee is just not coffee, it all depends on where the beans come from, if they are dried in the sun or kept wet. It depends on the soil where they were grown and especially how they were roasted by the coffee shop,and how they are brewed or pulled by the baristas.
I always thought that blending coffees was cheating, but I've learnt that if you have a wonderfully rich and round tasting coffee, which is low on acidity, which contributes to the taste, then you can blend it with a more acidic coffee to give it more body and kick. I also learnt that you can taste different fruits in coffee too. And last but not least, she writes about the froth! Oh wonderful froth! Think what a yummy froth made of low-fat milk can do to a latte! (no lips to hips here!)

I was so inspired - and so tired of my old brewed coffee, that I got hubby to go out and get me an expresso machine - and I love it. You've got to fiddle around with it until you find the strength and taste you like best. It grinds the beans (very important about the beans) and makes a damn good cup of coffee. Cleo Coyle had added lots of cake and coffee recipes at the end of the book - so there's lots of different things you can try. We went out and bought a bottle of French chocolate sirup. A few drops in the bottom of the cup turns this afternoon cup of Joe into a moment of pleasure.
Well, gotta go and get me a cup of Joe!
Happy Weekend
from the kitchen of LibertyBelle

Saturday Photo Hunt - The theme is "Drink"

I found this photo in my photo file. I don't know who took it or when, but
I think the colors of red wine are so soothing.
Happy Weekend!
L

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Scavenger Photo Hunt - The Theme is "Architecture"

Not the best picture of mom and son, on a cloudy day in London,
but it is the architecture that is the main thing and no doubt
about it, what detail there is in the architecture of old London.
Happy Weekend!
L

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Healthy Foods Don't Have To Be Boring

You Are 80% Healthy

Your diet is quite healthy, but you don't go too crazy with what you eat. You know how to eat what's good for you, but you're also careful not to deprive yourself.

How Healthy Is Your Diet?

I've never understood why so many people prefer fast food to good food.
Not that long ago - we baby boomers of the 50´s grew up with our mother's pot roast, lots of beans and salads. We ate wheat bread and drank ice water or milk. I don't think a McDonald's could ever compare to my mom's cooking - or mine either.
Good food doesn't necessarily take long to make.
If you put on the potatoes or rice, then make the salad and greens, and lastly, fry or broil the meat, presto - in about 40 minutes you have a fine dinner.
What bothers me most, is over half the shelves in the supermarket are filled with junk food. Someone is out to make a fast buck at the price of our health!!!
White bread is the real offender in weight gain. I learnt long ago that white bread sits like cememt in your stomach and adds sooooo much weight.
It doesn't take much to make good food, and it can also be quality time spent with your kids - give them something to do; let them be part of the process. It gives them responsibilty and pride - even if they've peeled just one potato!
That's my thought that's blowing in the wind.
Happy Weekend
L

Scavenger Photo Hunt - The Theme is "Salty"

If I had a dog and poured salt on him, I would have had a "Salty Dog" *S*
But alas, I have no dog, so I decided to use our very old chalk board
that we use to write up items for shopping - and we DO need salt - so
I guess that fits the bill!
Happy Weekend
L

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Scavenger Photo Hunt - The Theme is "Soft"

I know we'll be lots of cat owners showing off our soft and cuddly
kitties this week - but what can I say?? A kitty IS soft - even my
14 year old grumpy cat here, has the softest fur!
So here he is, my old softy!
Happy weekend!
L

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My Stop Smoking Blog - day 4

Well, Here I am, day 4 of not smoking. How do I feel? I feel a whole lot better.
I went for a long walk without being dead tired. I tramped through the snow and was hardly out-of-breath for a change. I'm not coughing as much either. I haven't had a headache for the first time in a long time too. I even had a cup of coffee without going insane. *S* I miss the feeling of having a good cup of coffee and relaxing, but how much I really relaxed is really the question. But all in all, day 4 is pretty good. I think it's really important to feel changes to keep up the fight against that one cigarette. I'm looking forward to seeing (or hearing) my singing voice clearing up and being able to hit those high notes again!
That's it for now.
Happy weekend
L

Help me to stop smoking!

In the wonderful film, Nottinghill, Bella, who sits in a wheel chair, says that she had to give up smoking -Her favorite thing.
I love to smoke and at the same time I hate it too.
I've got a million reasons to stop; I know them all by heart, but that doesn't change the fact that a cigarette together with a good cup of coffee is my favorite thing and I don't know how I'll live without it.
But I'm going to try.
If you've stopped smoking and have any good advice - leave me a note, back me up, give me some support -cause I'm going to need it!
Thanks for reading.
Hugs
L

Scavenger Photo Hunt - The Theme is "Antique"

My grandmother gave this beautiful beaded purse many years ago.
It's so old now, that I'm sure it is considered antique.
It is truly a work of art and craftmanship.
The whole purse is covered in red and blue beads, with a little
beaded tassle and a chain strap. I don't know where or when she
used it, but I can imagine it is from the 20's or 30's, but I'm not
sure.
Happy weekend all you scavengers!
Hugs
LL

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A Sticky Valentines Card

I always loved those little cards we exhanged
at school and with friends!
Please leave me a Valentine dear friends.
Living so far from home, it would really make my day!
Happy Valentine's Day from me to you!
Love
L

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Scavenger Hunt - The Theme is "Broken"

I took this picture of an old broken down tractor at
the "local" castle" last year.
I think it's got a lot of character.
Happy Weekend!
L

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No Scavenger Hunt today

Sorry for the late message folks!
Due to flooding in our basement,
I won't be able to post my photo
this week.
Hope you all have a great week.
See you next Saturday!
L

Photo Scavenger Hunt - The Theme is Silver

A 1925 Silver Dollar!
I think it's beautiful!
Happy Saturday.
L

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Scavenger Photo Hunt - The Theme is "Wild"

I don't know if these gourds are weird or wild, but they look like something wild growing in the wilderness, or a flock of green birds! I thought they were pretty wild! *S*
Happy Weekend
L

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