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TODAY'S
PHOTO -
a white spider mum with lavender-tipped petals.
I had a few different interesting
photos from a neighborhood walk this weekend that
were in consideration for use today. Then this one
of the spider mum popped up on my screen, during
the preview slide show that I get from the software
that came with my digital camera.
The flower itself is in an arrangement on our living
room table. The drama comes from the photograph
having been taken at night, with the flash somehow
shutting out everything but the floral focal point.
The spider mum is so bold and alive, attention-getting,
that I thought it would be a great one to start
your week. The flower and I, thus, wish you to a
bold, vibrant and dynamic week
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES
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One of the small blessings in my life is the fact
that for several years, both here in Florida and
in New Jersey, I've shopped in supermarkets that
offer bunches of flowers for $3.34
each (promoted as 3/$10). Quite often I buy a bunch
of Alstromeria which have 6 stalks - 3 go in a pin
holder container on my desk, 3 in another in our
living room. They stay fresh for almost a week.
After taking the Ikebana flower arranging course,
I discovered the longevity of the Spider Mums, so
when they are available (5 in a "bunch"),
I sometimes opt for them.
The point to this "story" and including
the prices in it, is that for years money was, and
often still is, an "issue" for me and
I suspect for many of you. I stop and think now
how much pleasure I get for an investment of less
than 50 cents a day. Even more amazingly, since
many of these flowers crop up as Picture to Ponder
images, is how many other people are also now impacted
by these photos and my minimal weekly or bi-weekly
investment.
I therefore invite you to take on the following
query. Where in your life are you investing a nominal
or minimal amount of time or money that may ultimately
be making a profound difference in yourself or others?
AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Check out the new 28
second message from Sondra, who shares how a
custom photo/drawing of her father, done by Sheila,
provided a major breakthrough for her in being able
to get past her many years of grief at his loss,
so that she can now enjoy photos of him.
Judith
Tramayne-Barth wrote to say, "When I wanted
to make an audio for Sheila, she made it really
easy for me. She called me and set up a 3 way call
so I could record how wonderful I think her ezine
is and her artwork. I am sure she will do the same
for you. And she didn't even mind the blooper I
made about her art site name. (LOL)."
Check out Judith's and other Audio Testimonials
on the new AUDIO
LINKS page.
I'd love to have your voice there also. A sentence
or two is more than enough, if you are person of
a few words.
I will publish the link for yours in Picture to
Ponder and on the testimonial
page on the eteletours site. You can call in
yourself at (214) 231-2905 ext 6956 or, if you wish,
e-mail
me to set a time and I can call you. We can
do a phone interview, such as the one with Renee,
or I simply can call and 3-way you in on the line,
while I stay silent.
READER COMMENTS -
Comments continue to come in on the PICTURE
TO PONDER BLOG . Why not add yours. Check
the side bar on the left for a listing and links
to the most recent comments.
Please continue to
e-mail me with your feedback, if you are not
interested in your comments being published. It
does make a difference for me.
USING THE BLOG -
When you go to the BLOG,
you'll see the current issue and photo. To see the
photo ENLARGED at the same size you see it here,
simply click on it.
You'll notice also notice photos in the column on
the right. Clicking on any one of those will take
you to the issue where it was featured. To see that
image enlarged, simply click on it. All photos in
the center column can be viewed enlarged.
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instances, the photos are not picked up if you simply
forward the issue.
Inspirationally,
Sheila
sheila[at]eteletours.com--
© 2005 Sheila Finkelstein
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