Monthly Archives: August 2011

Welcome to Spring!

Dew Drop – photo art, a photo by bhojman on Flickr. A lovely Dew Drop, welcoming Spring. I took the photo this morning. I modified it using Topaz Adjust (Crisp preset). PS: My date/time settings have been wrong! I took … Continue reading

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Old Building, Hume Highway, NSW – photo art #4

Old Building, Hume Highway, NSW – photo art #4, a photo by bhojman on Flickr. I’ve just downloaded the latest Topaz Labs filter. It’s called B&W effects. This particular effect is called High Contrast 1 (detailed). I like b&w photos … Continue reading

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Being a postage stamp

Some days I may feel utterly useless, and especially so as now I’m retired. However, I’m not really useless despite the feeling. Each day is a new adventure with entrusting myself and my day to God for him to bring … Continue reading

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Some heartwarming news from India

I lived and worked in the Bastar region of India for a number or years in the 1960′s and 70′s. And, this part of the world holds a very special place in my heart.  It is heartwarming to  read something … Continue reading

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Longevity is due to genes not lifestyle, study finds

An interesting piece of research. It’s something I’ve suspected. In my family from my mother’s side, the women of the family seem to live well into their 90′s, even when they have had heart attacks, diabetes, blood pressure, and other … Continue reading

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