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Just Do It In Pictures…

 

So you are wondering about buying a digital camera then you question as to if you would truly make use of it. Then you wonder about the expense, is it worthwhile, or how much of an investment must you make? All good questions with a variety of answers and all dependent on your budget and what you hope to achieve.

 

There are many moderately priced cameras with point and shoot features perfect for the person that wants to have remembrances of a vacation or simply outings. For a very moderate investment you can take pictures and decide which ones are worth printing and discard the rest. You are able to save photos to your computer or disk and can print them later at anytime.

 

Some want more from their equipment including docking stations and the ability to print their own prized pictures. Others have great aspirations of becoming professional photographers and turning their investment into a business. No matter where you find yourself, how simple or complex your aspirations there is a camera for you and joy for you to discover in your own way. 

 

                                                                      

                     

                                            

                                                                  Iman

 

                                       

 

My main reason for a camera was simple a dog named Iman a beautiful black Standard Poodle. I wanted to create a picture journal as she grew from puppyhood. From there I started taking pictures of things I love in nature. My learning has continued as I try new things, new settings notice color, light and composition however these are all personal choices. If I am enjoying my treasure that is all I need if others appreciate them then bonus. Creativity is something to do for yourself, your expression and both your learning and pleasure.

 

                                                                                                   

      

                                                                      

                                                         An Evening Walk

 

There is no need to invest your life savings to simply have fun or to capture a moment in time, however memories are something you may want to remember in vivid color.

 

 

Everybody needs his memories.  They keep the wolf of insignificance from the door.  ~Saul Bellow~

 

 

 

 

Copyright ©2008 BDE                                                        Tranquility and Lavender Rain  - Barb

 

                                                                       

 

 

                                                                           

 

 

 

How Do You Decide Truth…

 

 

It seems this election has brought out the worst in human behavior especially when it comes to the Democratic Party. We either look at or ignore the baggage that Hillary Clinton brings to the table, not to mention what Bill’s agenda really might be. One has to question if he is simply supporting his spouse or campaigning for his own agenda, another kick at the Presidency albeit under the desk this time. It seems Hillary is having a likeability and honesty issue not to mention angry woman syndrome. Seems she is a down to earth gal, just like us although she and her husband live on a budget we might only dream to win in a lottery.

   

              Would these be considered actual truths or media labels, taglines?

 

Barack Obama seems he is too black or not black enough. His patriotism is in question because of a lapel pin. First he was thought to be Muslim then confirmed to be a Christian, now a man who was his pastor has taken center stage because of comments he made and it seems Barack is responsible for. He is an educated man an accomplished law professor and an award winning author. He is a successful man, however now he is too smart and an elitist no less who owns four average priced suits. Seems he is seen as superior even though he comes from a biracial family, raised by a single working mother.  

                

              Would these be considered actual truths or media labels, taglines?

 

Now it seems John McCain for the moment is not concerned about his truth as presently there is no competition, or need to listen or even to compare truth. He is not competing for a nomination as he has secured it already. He is presently out of the spotlight and safe from scrutinizing eyes albeit for the moment. He does plan on being in Iraq for 100 years if need be.

                    

              Would these be considered actual truths or a media labels, taglines?

 

 

It is not for me to question which candidate or party you vote for, however it should be in actual truth, and it should be in hope for a better tomorrow, solutions! I keep hearing many say they are “not happy with anyone”, or they are voting for the “lesser of three evils”. Some are even openly voting for or against race, ethnicity. It seems these are all sad reasons to vote and sad reason to evoke you’re hard fought voting right.

 

Perhaps I am simply naïve or perhaps it is because I live in a truly multicultural society, but somehow I thought racism, ethnicity was over, in the past. I thought somehow there was hope in the electoral process. Perhaps as a neighbor and ally I am looking for hope, not only for America at home but for America on the world stage and for how this election concerns the world in general. What happens in America affects us all eventually, somehow, someway, we are all impacted. We all have our thoughts and views and we wait, we wait for you to choose fairly and honestly with vision of a better tomorrow and with unequivocal truth.

 

Each candidate comes from a different time and place; they all have generational differences so it is up to you to decide who truly has vision for tomorrow. Try to ignore gender, blue eyes, silver hair or black skin and read what each of the candidates stand for.

 

Here are the links to each Candidate for your reading:  Clinton        Obama       McCain

 

You may also visit the following networks and views:    MSNBC        ABC            FOX

 

 

 

   No matter your choice, Vote Informed, in Honesty and in Truth… and with Hope!

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright ©2008 BDE                        Tranquility and Lavender Rain  - Barb