Photos in Blogs

I am learning as I am entering this blogging process that photos get stolen from blogs, hijacking occurs, and other undesirable things take place.

I LOVE photos, and I love taking them. I auction my photos, and am in the process of developing my own business of selling them.

I mention that because I would love to post photos with my blog entries. However, (darn it), I am going to have to hold back on most of them as I don't know how to copyright them on a blog nor do I know how to protect them from being stolen.

I will still post some photos, but just not the ones I like best. :-) And ones I don't think others would have any particular interest in stealing. Like, who wants a picture of me in front of the Eiffel Tower?! Just me! :-)

Have a blessed day!

Deb

My monsters

I have two cats.  I adore them.  Sometimes I call them my "monsters".
Mr. Nugget is a Bengal (nearly 5 years old) and Dasha is a Siberian (also nearly 5 years old).  Rather obviously, Mr. Nugget is a male. Dasha is a female. These two fur-covered babies could not be more different.

Nugget is ornery, curious. He can open cabinets and tries to open closed doors using the door knobs. He will get into the pantry, find his treat, and bring the container (or bag) to me to give him some. He gets in trouble. He is endlessly inquisitive and seems to have the mind of an engineer. He wants to know how everything works, and will get his paws involved to attempt to figure things out.  Nugget does not like people food.  His only vices in that area are butter and pepper (go figure!)  He likes to lick plastic wrap and wants to eat curling ribbon. (He is convinced it is a major food group for kitties.  We argue about this every Christmas, and most of the other times I am wrapping gifts!) Having Nugget in my life is like having a perpetual 4 year-old boy. He is absolutely delightful!

Dasha is a diva. She is gorgeous and high maintenance. She likes her day to go her way. She does not hesitate to express her displeasure (through growls and occasional hisses). She is my shadow (though Nugget claims me as his property, so there are often disagreements among them about who can be in a room with me at any given time.)  Dasha is relatively peaceful and happy to lead a quiet life. She enjoys sitting on my lap on the front porch rocker, just watching the world go by. She is a great bug catcher, and finds them rather tasty (ugh!)  Then again, Dasha finds most anything tasty. She likes her food, and my food, and just about any food!  She assumes if it is left unattended it was meant for her, and will sometimes even attempt to take a bite or at least check out my food while I am trying to eat it! She loves to eat her own popsicles and fudgesicles.  She sleeps at the head of my bed nearly every night.  Dasha "chatters", making little chirps as she enters a room, jumps up beside me or others. She seems to want to converse at times.  She likes to play with crinkly, multi-colored "fluff" balls, and will chase them and retrieve them.  She sometimes even catches them!  I am the only person Dasha will kiss.  She is an absolute dear and gem!

You'll be hearing about these monsters a lot. They are a regular part of my ordained days, and I am so thankful they are!


Have a blessed day.
Deb

Why Do I Blog?

So many blogs. . . so why am I joining the crowd?  For my own personal sense of connection.  To journal my thoughts and empty my mind and heart of the things that tug at me; the things that puzzle me; the things that sadden, disappoint, and quiet me.  The things that bless, encourage, humble, and awe me. A place where I can think (and whine?!) and maybe look through rose-colored glasses now and then, and share the days ordained for me with those who may wish to follow along.

So starts the journey.  Thanks for coming along!  I look forward to getting to know you.


Have a blessed day.
Deb