Little Things of Life

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#texas

Posted by Little Things of Life on March 31, 2012

Hashtags have become a popular way to identify (or “tag”) subjects on social networking websites,
including the iPhone photo-sharing app called Instagram.

Here are a few #texas pics from my Instagram page…

First up, the decorative side of a glazed flower-pot:

A cross, crafted from a leather belt, complete with silver trimmings:

Last, but not least…just a typical Texas collage…by me(!):

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If you have an iPhone,

you can follow me on Instagram @littlethingsoflife.
If you use Instagram,
please leave me your username in a comment
so that I can follow you, too!
:)
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Posted in Cross, DIGITAL "DOODLING", Flag, Instagram, RECENT POSTS, TEXAS | 6 Comments »

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sunset

Posted by Little Things of Life on October 3, 2011

I could call this photo collection “Sun on the Run”!
Many of my photos are taken through the car window, while driving down the highway.
Our usual road trips are 8 to 12 hours long,
and if we stopped for every photo-op, we would never get to our destination the same day!

Such is the case with these photos.
We weren’t on a major highway, but we were in heavy traffic –
and there was not an opportunity to pull off the road to focus.

Anyway, the view was very interesting that evening.
It looked as if God were swiping a giant paintbrush back and forth across the sky.
We watched Him paint as we drove along!
The first three photos were taken along the edge of the
Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson, MS.
The others were taken after we got around the “Rez” and back into local traffic.

These pics aren’t as professional as those of some of my fellow bloggers,
but I hope you’ll enjoy!

FYI –
You can speed up the slide show by hovering your mouse over the first photo
and clicking through with the arrows.

 

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To enjoy some stunning sunset photography, I suggest these from my blogger friends –
WARNING: You may need some UV protection for a few of them!!

Theresa @ Thirdhandart’s Weblog
E.C. @ Enjoy Creating

Dianna @ These Days of Mine
Lissa @ When I Ride
Mayfielder @ Fenland Photos

…and I have to add this sunrise post, also!

TexWisGirl @ The Run-Around-Ranch Report

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Thank y’all for stopping by to visit Little Things.

May your life be filled with little blessings, little chuckles,
and little deeds of kindness (both given and received)!
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…and remember to look up every morning and every evening
for a new and unique view of the heavens.
We’ll never see two ‘rises’ or ‘sets’ exactly the same!

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Posted in MISSISSIPPI, RECENT POSTS, Ross Barnett Reservoir, Sky, WORDPRESS WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE | Tagged: , , , | 20 Comments »

Be Prepared!

Posted by Little Things of Life on September 8, 2011

It really makes you stop and think, when you see this on your local news reports:

TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 80 percent of wildfires occur within two miles of residential neighborhoods and suburbs.  State officials said that when weather conditions make wildfires more likely, people should prepare by taking the following precautions:

  • Keep firefighting tools handy, such as a ladder long enough to reach the roof, a shovel, a rake and buckets.

  • Place connected garden hoses on all sides of the house for emergency use.

  • Know all emergency exits from your house.

  • Learn all routes leading out of your neighborhood.

As fires actually approach, take the following actions:

  • Park your car facing the direction of escape.

  • Shut off gas at the meter. Only a qualified professional can safely turn the gas back on.

  • Turn off propane tanks.

  • Place combustible patio furniture inside.

  • Seal vents with pre-cut plywood or commercial seals.

  • Wet down or remove shrubs within 15 feet of your residence.

  • Place lawn sprinklers on roof and near above-ground fuel tanks. Wet down the roof.

  • Close windows, vents, doors, blinds and non combustible window coverings. Remove flammable drapes and curtains.

  • Close interior doors and windows to prevent drafts.

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“WORK as though everything depends on you;
PRAY as though everything depends on God!”

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Thank y’all for stopping by to visit “Little Things.”

May your life be filled with little blessings, little chuckles,
and little deeds of kindness (both given and received)!

Please keep in prayer the people of Texas and all other areas
who are struggling to survive and recover from disaster…
and all the brave firefighters, law enforcement personnel,
and other first responders who are in the fight.
“Thank You, God, for watching over all of us!”
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Posted in Drought, RECENT POSTS, TEXAS, WEATHER | Tagged: , , | 23 Comments »

Wordless Wednesday

Posted by Little Things of Life on August 31, 2011

UPDATED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, 08/31/2011:

Since several of you have inquired about the source of my Wordless Wednesday design,
I decided to add my original photo here, to give you an idea of the location and size of the artwork.
It hangs in the lobby of the Student Center at
Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, TX

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Thank y’all for stopping by to visit “Little Things.”

May your life be filled with little blessings, little chuckles,
and little deeds of kindness (both given and received)

…an’ God bless Texas!!!
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Posted in RECENT POSTS, STATES, TEXAS, WORDLESS WEDNESDAY | Tagged: , , | 10 Comments »

Wordless Wednesday

Posted by Little Things of Life on August 17, 2011

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Thank y’all for stopping by to visit “Little Things.”

May your life be filled with little blessings, little chuckles,
and little deeds of kindness (both given and received)
and may you have peaceful little places to prop up your feet and relax every once in a while…
=)

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Posted in ALABAMA, At the Lake, RECENT POSTS, WORDLESS WEDNESDAY | Tagged: | 14 Comments »

Wordless Wednesday

Posted by Little Things of Life on July 20, 2011

Posted in ARTS and CRAFTS, Auburn University, HERE 'n' THERE, Painted Tiger, RECENT POSTS, WORDLESS WEDNESDAY | Tagged: , , | 6 Comments »

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sky

Posted by Little Things of Life on July 3, 2011

This is a repeat of a previous post…

Dinner at Cock of the Walk Restaurant,
The Ross Barnett Reservoir (known locally as ‘The Rez’),
Ridgeland, Mississippi…

Hope you enjoy what we saw of the summer sky that evening! 

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Storm clouds brewing across The Rez
as we drive to the restaurant…

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Ducks at Cock of the Walk…
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 Sailboats returned to safe harbor…No breeze for the flag…Calm before the storm…

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Ducks still don’t appear to be bothered…
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 Our table is ready — Let’s go eat!! 
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Rain’s on the way!
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 Enjoyed our catfish, slaw, cornbread, and iced tea – Made it back to the car just in time!
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Posted in MISSISSIPPI, RECENT POSTS, Ross Barnett Reservoir, Sky, Storms, Water, WORDPRESS WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE | Tagged: , , , , , | 6 Comments »

 
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