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Wordless Wednesday: Lake Michigan

Wordless Wednesday: Lunchtime!

Lunchtime!, originally uploaded by Benimoto.

 

Visit Iowa: AroundDesMoines.com

There's another blog in town... and it's called AroundDesMoines.com. I chose that name because we’re talking about life and events around Des Moines, around the greater metro area, and really around the city (which is pretty much in the middle of the state).

All the cities, large and small, and the rural areas (anything Iowa) are included.

You'll find me there, as well as several guest authors. I’m recruiting guest authors and contributors so that we represent different voices, interests and activities. There’s a lot going on in the Midwest.

It's my vision to have a place where we can talk about "anything Iowa" and especially people who are making a difference. Let’s showcase the diversity in our state and make Around Des Moines a gathering place - a home for all things Iowa.

You will find lots of photos there because visuals are important to me and make a site interesting.

Please let me know if you have any ideas about topics to cover, photos and stories you would like to share, or questions you might have about Iowa. This site is for you - whether you live or visit here or you are considering it. Help us make this site valuable for you.

What's happening in your neck o' the woods? Send me an article and we'll post it there (submission guidelines). What's in it for you? A little link love and publicity for your favorite topic, event, place, etc.

We're all looking forward to hearing from you!

Backyard Wildlife in Iowa

Sharing some of my backyard images with you on Picturetrail - one of my favorite tools. There are so many neat gadgets and tools to make sharing photos easy. I used another design to share photos at AroundDesMoines.

Cool Slideshows!

The Starbucker Meme! What's in Your Glass?

Have you participated in a meme lately? It's been awhile and I thought it was time to come out and play today.

Starbucker started this meme back in June called "What's in Your Glass (The Starbucker Meme)". I wanted to take this opportunity to contribute. When you get a chance, browse through the submissions. They make for excellent reading!

The Questions:

1. How full is your glass?
2. What kind of glass is it?
3. What's in the glass?
4. Reasons for #1, #2, and #3

My Answers:

1. My glass is filled to the rim and almost overflowing, just like my life.
2. It's a Ball canning jar - you know, the kind they use to preserve fruits and veggies (see the picture below).
3. It's filled with water - and when it's really hot - there's some ice, too.
4. I picked a canning jar because it reminds me to get back to basics and take care of myself. It's sturdy, stable, doesn't tip easily, and if it breaks I can replace it easily. It's also a great size (1 pint) that I fill full and then have a good idea of how many cups of water I am drinking each day.
   

You're tagged! If you want to play, post your response on your blog, tag it "Starbucker Meme" for Technorati, and create a link on Starbucker's site.

Wordless Wednesday: It's All About Your Perspective

Earth's ode to the sky, originally uploaded by Java Cafe.

 

Wordless Wednesday: Brown Pelicans North of Golden Gate Bridge

Photo on Flickr by Flauto