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How a Bridge Connects Us

“Think about the things, places, or people that connect us.” I like this idea as it relates to the theme of Bridge. I share several angles of the Guy West Bridge that spans the American River from the Sacramento State Campus to the community of University Village/ Campus Commons. This bridge is also right off…

A Sentence A Day: June in Review

  Last month I learned about a fun blogging and writing challenge called A Sentence a Day. I took this challenge for the month of June wondering what would be so interesting in my life that I could journal my daily thoughts into a post. Although I do not work in the summers, I have…

How the Delta Changed My Life

I find this photo challenge interesting in that the word “delta” is used to signify change or transition. Delta is a five-letter word that has been a huge part of my vocabulary since I met my hubby over 8 years ago. Much of my leisure time involves the Sacramento River Delta in Northern California where…

How to Use Canva in Your Writing | WordDreams

As part of my Thursday Reblog feature today, I am happy to share a post by fellow blogger and author, Jacqui Murray. I appreciate anyone who can share their experiences using Canva to create stunning graphics, and not just for blogging. As a photographer, I have used PicMonkey for several years to post-edit my images.…

A Somewhat Transient Migration

Perhaps the famed migration of the Swallows from their winter home in Argentina to San Juan Capistrano isn’t as fleeting as the theme Transient suggests, but try taking photos of them near their nests and transience takes on a whole new meaning. The nesting swallows flit back and forth so quickly that trying to capture…

Focus on Fitness | Second Wind Leisure Perspectives

Welcome to the launch of my page “Focus on Fitness!” Subscribe to Terri’s Fitness newsletter! Join “Terri’s FIT Readers” as I write my book “No Excuses Fitness”. Twice a month, I will share the latest fitness trend… Source: Focus on Fitness | Second Wind Leisure PerspectivesFiled under: fitness, leisure Tagged: fitness, leisure, lifestyle, newsletter, self-publishing,…

25 Quick Ways You Can Avoid Writer’s Block: Update

Long-time blogger pal, Janice of Mostly Blogging, shares this information for any blogger who is struggling with blog post content. Personally, I have used at least 10 of these ideas. Have you ever been stuck for blog post ideas? The post offers 25 blog post topics applicable to any blogging niche plus a link to 37…

How To Effectively Use Out-of-Focus Images

If you love taking photos, you know the frustrations of spending time photographing what you expect to be fabulous images, only to find many of them are out of Focus. It happens to the best photographers. Rather than throw your hands up in despair and hitting the delete button, save some of your out-of-focus images…

Summer Editorial Calendar Round-Up: Choosing the Right Calendar/Planner

Originally posted on Second Wind Leisure Perspectives:
The doldrums of Summer are here and perhaps your blog is feeling the effects. I don’t know about you, but my blogging experience has proven that summer can be a slow season for bloggers. Recently I have read a few posts on how bloggers can enjoy their summers…

Are You Still Young at Heart? By Robin Trimingham

Originally posted on Olderhood.com:
Are You Still Young at Heart? By Robin Trimingham When I was young I used to beg my mother to take me to the neighbourhood park to play on the swings. To me, there was nothing better than the heart pounding exhilaration of being pushed higher and higher into the…