Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Earth/Harvest

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Dee Clark

i am joining Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge again this week. the theme this week is Earth/Harvest. She states the color of Earth is yellow.

harvest is a great picture of the process we journey in relationships.

at first glance, the potential may appear small, insignificant and uncertain. hope of what could be ignites a commitment to give it a go.

the tender seedling is nurtured with compassion providing the care necessary for it to build strength and stability.

as it grows, the preciousness becomes more apparent as well as the effort required to encourage more growth.

labours of love producing…

a sweet, satisfying place for the heart; warm, safe, comforting, delightful…

a bounty of love, acceptance and belonging.

have a great week!
D

This blog was featured as one of five for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week. Thank you, Cee, I am honoured. Please check out the other entries and winners here.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Zigzag

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Dee Clark

Devil’s Staircase, Queenstown, New Zealand

one of our favorite get-a-ways is Queenstown, New Zealand. it is known as the adventure capital of the world. bunging jumping originated there.

the drive into Queenstown has a beautiful view of the lake as you zig and zag around the devil’s staircase.

my husband likes to pretend he is a race car driver as he manoeuvres the winding road. he once had a police escort waiting for him at the finish…(rolling my eyes).

should you ever get the chance to visit Queenstown, i can recommend a great accommodation with lake views. contact Highview Apartments and tell them Dee sent you (no, this is not a sponsored post…i just love staying there)!

my submissions to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Zigzag. to view my other submissions click here and here.

Enjoy!
D

Weekly Photo Challenge: Zigzag

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Dee Clark

patterns

beautiful peacock feathers

shark cage

rope

basket weave

my submission for the Weekly Photo Challenge:Zigzag. to view my other submissions click here and here.

Enjoy!
D

Weekly Photo Challenge: Zigzag

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Dee Clark

Orepuki, New Zealand

the force of the winds on the coast at Orepuki, New Zealand cause the trees to bend. the force is great but the trees do not break under it.

when faced with difficulties, we presume that it’s a positive to be hard, but i believe it’s much more important to be unbreakable.

i would argue that being able to bend or flex under pressure without breaking is a more important attribute than hardness. [a person] who bends without breaking and bounces back up will prevail over the hard [person] – someone who is resistant to bending under pressure but will break with enough force.

my submission for this week in the the wordpress weekly photo challenge. i hope you enjoy.

to view my other submissions click here and here.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Fire/Season of Summer

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Dee Clark

i am definitely not dreaming of a white christmas today! actually, i joined the wordpress weekly photo challenge yesterday in my post summer loving’ and had so much fun with it that i decided that i’d try Cee’s Fun Foto … Continue reading →

A Photo A Week Challenge: Off-Centered

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Dee Clark

Raindrops

Seagulls

sail boat

a strong person does not get angry quickly

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Dee Clark

He that is slow to anger is better than a mighty warrior; better to be someone who controls his temper than someone who conquers a city. -Proverbs

my husband constantly tells me how much strategy, discipline and strength are required in the art of war. warriors train to be focused, function in the worst of conditions, make wise decisions, and to be strong enough to face an opponent and overcome him.

i feel a great deal of respect and honor when i meet a member of the military. although i’ve never been to battle, i understand this job is not an easy one.

the men and women who face our nation’s enemies on the battlefield are admired for their strength physically and mentally.

wisdom tells us that the person who can control his/her anger is stronger than a great warrior.

it shows as much strength (and requires as much strength) as it does for someone who defeats a city.

in other words, it’s takes great strength of character to not fly-off-the-handle. you must train and practice in varying circumstance to build the skill necessary to maintain self-control.

it’s not an easy skill to learn.

however, developing self-control over anger makes us more wise and set us on the path of success. after all the proverbs are given to us to give us keys to living more successful as we travel our journey.

next time your temper flares…maybe counting to 10 is a good thing to practice.

10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…!

slow down, think clearly and keep a cool head!

Her Majesty’s Ship Wellington visits Bluff

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dee Clark

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yesterday was anything but a normal day in Bluff.

normally, the streets are quiet with minor rumblings of tourists as they stroll along.

however, yesterday the town seemed to jump to life.

there were cars and people every where.

Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ship Wellington was in port and extended a welcome to the area locals to come aboard for tours.

my grandfather was in the US Navy during WWII so i was interested in seeing what a NZ naval ship would be like.

so, we headed over to the port for a “bit of a nosey” as they say here.

Wellington is one of 12 in Her Majesty’s fleet.

she is one of 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels that conduct patrol and surveillance operations around NZ, the Southern Ocean and the Pacific.

“Our Navy is the guardian of New Zealand’s Maritime Domain. It is our job to ensure safe passage for New Zealand’s shipping, to safeguard our maritime environment, to protect our fisheries and other resources and to go to the aid of our neighbours in times of disaster and other need.

“We are prepared and able to go into harm’s way in combat; it is the high end of what embodies our fighting spirit and an expectation of those for whom we serve, all New Zealanders. “