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About Barbara

Born in Dublin, living in London with Peter, and our dogs Woody and Lilly

Shaggy Bird Story

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Barbara

This is a variation on my Uncle James’ story about a little bird, which I have rarely retold because I’m not very good at these things.  Recently I discovered that these kinds of stories are called ‘Shaggy Dog Stories‘.  I … Continue reading →

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The Magnificence of Ordinary – Wabi-Sabi

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Barbara

I wrote this post on New Years Eve this year, but forgot to post it….. it fits perfectly with Rarasaur’s first Prompt for the Promptless – Wabi -Sabi Have a look at my first post for a definition, but here’s … Continue reading →

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The 11th possibility

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Barbara

This one could most definitely be a wordless Wednesday

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Hot air balloon trip in Luxor, Egypt

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Barbara

While on honeymoon in Egypt in April 2011 we were booked to go on a dawn hot air balloon trip over The Valley of the Kings, Luxor and Karnak temples just across the Nile from Luxor.  Looking at the news … Continue reading →

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My Talent Jar

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Barbara

RLast Wednesday I wrote a post in response to Rarasaur’s new weekly writing/photography challenge ‘Prompt for the promptless‘ Wabi-Sabi.  In response to my post, which was definitely quite self depreciating as I have been feeling very under the weather recently … Continue reading →

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Word a Week Photo Challenge: Zoom

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Barbara

It doesn’t feel much like spring yet, so I am very much on the lookout for signs.  I am also very keen to learn how to use my (2nd) new camera, especially the macro functions, so here is one of … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Bridges – Zuari Bridge, Goa, India

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Barbara

I love bridges, I am always photographing them when I get a chance.  They make good subjects as their lines draw the eye into the distance and give a three dimensional feel to the photograph. The first time we went … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Bridges – Walton Bridge

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Barbara

A new bridge is being built over the River Thames, near where I live in Walton. This will be the first new road bridge over the Thames in 20 years History of Walton Bridge (from the Surrey County Council Website) … Continue reading →

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What is my Blogger Personality Profile?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Barbara

I have been meaning to participate in  Blogger Personality Profiling courtesy of Rarasaur for quite some time, and finally today I have completed the tests. I am personality type ‘EDMT’ (Extroverted, Development, Multiple Topic, Theorizing) Here is my specially made … Continue reading →

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Wabi-Sabi

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Barbara

I could almost have posted this on Wednesday as a wordless response to Rarasaur‘s first weekly Prompt for the Promptless Wabi-Sabi, but I post so many photos of Wilson, another picture needs another explanation! I had not delved into the … Continue reading →

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