Monthly Archives: May 2021

Poem of the Week

Posted on May 31, 2021 by smkelly8

Money By Dana Gioia Money, the long green, cash, stash, rhino, jack or just plain dough.  Chock it up, fork it over, shell it out. Watch it burn holes through pockets. To be made of it! To have it to burn! Greenbacks, double eagles, megabucks and … Continue reading →

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National Memorial Day Concert

Posted on May 31, 2021 by smkelly8

My favorite Memorial Day tradition is watching the national concert hosted by Gary Sinese and Joe Montagna. PBS broadcast it last night and it’s available in the YouTube video above. I love how the program includes stories from brave men … Continue reading →

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Pull Up a Seat Challenge

Posted on May 30, 2021 by smkelly8

For this weekly challenge Xingfu Mama will make a post every Friday morning. To play along: Create a post with a photo of places one sits or might sit, or art about sitting, and maybe a little background or story … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on May 30, 2021 by smkelly8
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Strange Application

Posted on May 29, 2021 by smkelly8

I just applied for a job as a Curriculum Designer for a nonprofit and was surprised by some questions. Even though applicants didn’t have to answer these optional questions, it felt so strange to be asked about: Age Religion Political … Continue reading →

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Sculpture Saturday

Posted on May 29, 2021 by smkelly8

Saturday Sculpture encourages bloggers to share photos of any and all kinds of sculptures. To join, you need to: 1. Share a photo of a sculpture on your blog. 2. Link or ping back here to No Fixed Plans, the … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday

Posted on May 28, 2021 by smkelly8

Every week Sepia Saturday challenges bloggers with a visual prompt. This week’s prompt inspired me to look for photos of people moving house. Horydczak, Theodor, Approximately, photographer. Moving van, American Storage & Transfer.cubic ft. capacity. Washington Region, None. ca. 1920-ca. 1950. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Coffee Share

Posted on May 28, 2021 by smkelly8

Weekend Coffee Share is a time for us to take a break out of our lives and enjoy some timely catching up with friends (old and new)! If we were having coffee, I’d hope it would be beside a fireplace … Continue reading →

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Which Way Challenge

Posted on May 28, 2021 by smkelly8

Hosted by Alive and Trekking, the weekly Which Way Challenge inspires bloggers to share photos of ways including:  Roads:  gravel, asphalt, cobbled, dirt, freeway, expressway, highway, bridges Indoor walkways:  hallways, aisles, people movers Outdoor walks:  sidewalks, paths, trails Stairs, elevators, … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge

Posted on May 27, 2021 by smkelly8

Five Each week Cee challenges bloggers to share black and white photos based on a theme. This week we’re challenged to share photos with 5 subjects or the number 5. So many of great possibilities. What will you share? To … Continue reading →

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