Standing Into Danger

Friday, January 3, 2025

New Year's Resolutions

I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, but two came to mind when I awoke New Year's Day.

I'm going to be kinder to myself and I'm going to sleep more.

I killed two birds with one stone, by immediately rolling over and going back to sleep.

Seriously, in the last 5 years I've averaged about 6 hours and 7 minutes of sleep a night.

Thank you, Fitbit!

And my average falling asleep time over the past 5 years is well past midnight.

I didn't try to calculate it, but "eyeballing" the data showed me the error of my ways.

Since I'm of an age when I'm worried about dementia, I have got to do better.

I'm going to turn this night owl into a morning lark.

Hummm!

Maybe I'll settle for an average of 6 hours and 30 minutes a night

and an average falling asleep time of 11:59 pm.

That would be a big improvement, and that would be kind to me as well.

Definitely, I want to laugh more this year and these two memes tickled my funny bone.

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.

But, I'm not sharing themed photos this week.

It's been one of those weeks,

and I'm opting for more sleep and being kind to myself

(as in not beating myself up because ran out of time).

Anyone else making resolutions?

I'd love to hear.

Take care!

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

Standing Into Danger https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com

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Wednesday, January 8th. 🤞

On the Bay of Fundy

Friday, December 27, 2024

I Only Bought Stuff That Tastes Good!

I can't believe it! Another Christmas has come and gone.

If you celebrated this holiday, I hope that you had a great time with your family and friends.

Christmas Morning with Our Little Traveling Tree

Aurora, Colorado, USA

December 25, 2024

Terry and I stayed home this Christmas and had a relaxing time together.

We curled up on the couch and laughed at romantic Christmas movies,

something we've never done before.

Santa managed to find us, even though we confused him by staying home!

December 24, 2024

Since it was just the two of us and we didn't want to eat a huge meal,

Terry offered to go to Trader Joe's a couple of days before Christmas

and pick up some easy to prepare food for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Like I'm going to turn down the first offer ever like that!

"I only bought stuff that tastes good!" Terry announced gleefully when he returned.

Oh, oh!

😵‍💫😂

Santa knew Terry was good this year!

December 25, 2024

Me Too!

December 25, 2024

Let's just say Terry and I had tasty meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,

and I woke up to the delicious smell of almond croissants

baking in the oven on Christmas morning.

There are vegetables in feta and spinach spanakopita, spring rolls and quiche, right?

😵‍💫😂

Santa's got your number, Buddy!

December 25, 2024

My scale did not show me any love or mercy when I stepped on it this morning!

😱

Oh well, I just returned from Target with salad, tomatoes, blueberries, and bananas,

and we'll start anew with healthy food tomorrow.

By then all the "stuff that tastes good" will be gone,

except that big box of decadent European dark chocolates Terry gave me,

that small box of caloric, salty, sweet, and fatty treats I gifted him,

and the delicious Christmas cookies our next door neighbor gave us.

New Year's Resolution

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 16, 2024

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.

For Rain: Cheers! ~ Two of Our Favorite People at the Hideout in Waikiki. Jeremy and Erwin have been so kind to us over the years!

Jeremy and Erwin

At the Hideout at the Laylow in Waikiki

Honolulu, Honolulu, USA

February 25, 2024

For Tom: Love is Aloha ~ My sisters Barb and Bertie, with the help of their guys Pat and Peter, bought a gorgeous 14-foot fir, set it up in Donnie and Martin's home, and decorated it for Christmas. This was a welcome surprise to Donnie and Martin traveling from Calgary and their family coming from all across Canada and London in the UK to spend Christmas in the Cove. I have the best siblings in the world!

The Welcome Home Aloha Tree

For Nicole: My Favorite Christmas Face ~ Not just on Christmas Day, but on any day!

Merry Christmas, Honey!

Wishing you all happiness and love in 2025! ❤️❤️❤️

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

Standing Into Danger https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com

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Friday, January 3rd. 🤞

On the Bay of Fundy
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Friday, December 20, 2024

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating this special holiday.

For me it is not just a family holiday, it is a religious day as well.

I love the story of the birth of Christ.

I've been fortunate to see and hear many beautiful pieces of art and music about His birth.

I've seen the first and last by Giotto in person (I have a fondness for Giotto).

The two middle pieces I would love to see, but likely won't.

Madonna di san giorgio alla costa

by Giotto ~ Between 1295 and 1300

The church of San Giorgio alla Costa

Florence, Italy

Wikipedia

Painting Hung in the Chapel of the Shepherds' Field

I'd love to see this for real, but likely never will.

Beit Sahour, southeast of Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine.

Flickr ~ Laurence OP ~ License

The Adoration of the Shepherds

by Gerard van Honthorst (1622)

Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud

Cologne, Germany

Wikimedia

No. 17 Scenes from the Life of Christ: 1. Nativity

by Giotto (between 1304 and 1306)

The Scrovegni Chapel

Padua, Italy

Wikipedia

And here is one of my favorite Christmas songs about the birth of Jesus.

It's by written and sung by Canada's and Prince Edward Island's Lennie Gallant.

The Innkeeper ~ YouTube

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.

For Rain: Christmas Fun ~ Christmas 1958

Barbie, Roy, Me, Donnie, and Gretchen

(Bertie was a few months away from entering this world.)

Margaretsville, Nova Scotia, Canada

December 24,1959

For Tom: Love is Aloha ~ Our Niece Sara and her love Justen got engaged this week!

Wishing you aloha, Sara and Justen!

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

For Nicole: Christmas Cookies and Chicken Pox ~ Our great nephew Jackson came down with chicken pox, but that didn't stop him from making cookies.

Jackson making my chocolate chip cookies.

United Kingdom

2024

Photo by Krista Mundry

Thrilled? Faces ~ Donnie and I, Christmas past.

Donnie (back) and Me (front) Tobogganing!

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

December 24, 2016

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

However you celebrate, enjoy! ❤️❤️❤️

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

Standing Into Danger https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com

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Friday, December 27h. 🤞

On the Bay of Fundy
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Friday, December 13, 2024

Fremont Street Never Gets Old!

The holidays are such a busy time!

I can't believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away.

We had a good time in Vegas for five nights, spending time with Terry's best friend.

Since then I've been getting ready for the holidays and our upcoming renovations.

No big tree this year, but still lots of fun.

Best Buds ~ Jon and Terry

Laughlin, Nevada, USA

January 9, 2017

My post is mostly photos this week, and I was so focused on

capturing different things, that I forgot to get pictures of Jon, Terry, and me. 😵‍💫

Most of my writing time is going into working on my manuscript.

That makes me very, very happy, even when I'm tearing my hair out.

So here are a few pictures. I always have pictures!

Glaciated Mountains and Valleys of Colorado

If you look carefully, you can see three levels of valleys scoured by former glaciers:

high near the tops of mountains, incised into a middle level,

and low across the bottom of the photo.

December 4, 2024

A Fremont Street Busker Takes a Break

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 3, 2024

A Unique Ride

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

We Are Not Alone!

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

A Favorite Band ~ Stays in Vegas, LV

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

A Lighting Guy Works in a Set While the Band Plays

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

A Podcaster for VSiN Records Live in the D Hotel & Casino

VSiN is a Sports Betting Network.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

Watching the Broncos Play on Monday Night Football

CIRCA has the biggest sportsbook in the world.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 2, 2024

Terry Has a Nice Win

CIRCA's Sportsbook.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 2, 2024

Some of Fremont Street's Street Cleaners

They take pride in what they do.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 3, 2024

A Family Takes in the Sights

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 3, 2024

DC (Daniel Conway) on the Drums

Alter Ego LV

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

I love to watch these horses run with their races projected on a screen.

The D Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

The One Photo of Me ~ LOL

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

I visit Tempe Elephant Park almost every day.

I like to have this camera streaming on my computer when I'm not using it.

I was stunned when I looked at it on December 6th and saw a new road!

What? Why?

Tembe Elephant Park

Emangusi, South Africa

December 6, 2024

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

Lions Taking It Easy

On the livestream I could see them breathing!

Tembe Elephant Park

Emangusi, South Africa

December 8, 2024

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.

For Rain: Candy Cane ~ Last Christmas Eve we visited La Fonda on the Plaza and spotted this gingerbread house festooned with candy canes.

An Over-the-Top Gingerbread House

La Fonda on the Plaza

Sante Fe, New Mexico, Canada

December 24, 2023

For Tom: Crowd-Pleasing Aloha ~

A Street Cleaner Spreads Aloha, Delighting the Crowd

Joining in with Rich Embry of Alter Ego

They enjoy making people feel happy,

and the Fremont Street Bands are generous about being upstaged.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

For Nicole: Concentration ~ Sara puts on a vibrant display.

Sara Pedraza of Stays in Vegas, LV, Concentrating on a Move

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

A Magnificent Face ~ I love Tembe's Lions!

An Easy Way to Get Close ~ Look at Those Claws!

Tembe Elephant Park

Emangusi, South Africa

December 8, 2024

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

Have a great weekend!

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

Standing Into Danger https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com

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Friday, December 20th. 🤞

Books Read in 2024

"5 Languages of Love: The Secret to Love That Lasts" by Gary Chapman
"At Home in the World" by Joyce Maynard
"Cockroaches" by Jo Nesbo
"Death's End" by Cixin Liu
"Eruption" by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
"In Darkness" by L. Diane Wolfe
"In My Time of Dying" by Sebastian Junger
"Nothing to Fear" by Julie McFadden, RN
"The Bat" by Jo Nesbo
"The Dark Forest" by Cixin Liu
"The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon
"The Last to Vanish" by Megan Miranda
"The Montauk Monster" by Hunter Shea
"The Road to Character" by David Brooks
"The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller
"The Twist of a Knife" by Anthony Horowitz
"The Uninhabital Earth: Life After Warming" by David Wallace-Wells
"The Women" by Kristin Hannah
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
"Writing the Shadow" by Joanna Penn

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Friday, January 3, 2025

New Year's Resolutions

Friday, December 27, 2024

I Only Bought Stuff That Tastes Good!

Friday, December 20, 2024

Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 13, 2024

Fremont Street Never Gets Old!