#hive-106316Unmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutsfionasfavourites in #hive-106316 • 2 days agoThe seasons: they are a'changin...Last summer, I lamented that we didn't have one. Every year, I was lyrical about how I love autumn. This year, the weather's more like spring - even though the trees and…fionasfavourites in #hive-106316 • yesterdayHoliday food indulgences - II am trying to get into the groove of work and posting again. It's been a bit of a challenge for a couple of reasons: when one is self-employed, there's nobody to fill the gap…denmarkguy in #hive-106316 • yesterdayEndless Working, Days Off, and Creativity for the Slack Brained!One of the things I have always found is that the more I (have to) work, the more often I find myself going slack brained. Whenever I *noticedenmarkguy in #hive-106316 • 3 days agoDo We Actually USE Our Formal Educations?I remember talking to a group of people at a workshop some years ago, and one of the people spoke up and opined that *"The only purpose of a college degree is to train people to…denmarkguy in #hive-106316 • 5 days agoWinter Thoughts — Life WILL Find a Way! (At Least the MOTHS Will!)OK, so this post is not going to be my usual ”fare.” Earlier this evening — but still well before dark — I found myself getting increasingly frustrated with a day that…devania in #hive-106316 • 2 days agoMarch MadnessThe first week of March 2019, I lived one of the craziest experiences of my life, when the electrical system collalika0812 in #hive-106316 • 6 months agoRecipes for salted and pickled mushroomsGinger, this is probably the only mushroom that worms really like. Well, it is very difficult to find many of them and good ones. It is rare when you can get to a mass gathering…papilloncharity in #amazingnature • 2 years agoHow to make a plan.Some early morning photos here. He knows that there are nuts up there and he is desperate for his first nut of the day. But how to get it? A cold day here andpapilloncharity in #amazingnature • 2 years agoDon't miss this spectacle.I really hope that you will enjoy this post. Now tell me that you can see the bird in this photo above. I have a sunset of note for you here and at thepapilloncharity in #amazingnature • 2 years agoFighting to preserve natureSome beauty here and a problem. This is the beauty of nature and I guess by now that many of you know that Mother Nature is my second wife. We are allowed topapilloncharity in #art • 2 years agoLate sun and beautiful art sculptures.A happy Friday to all and some unusual sculputures to show you today. We popped in for coffee at a local wine farm and I took some photos there to show you some beauties. I…papilloncharity in #art • 2 years agoAmazing Sunday art discovery.Look what I found in a coffee shop. We sat in a local coffee shop and Marian saw this on the wall. So I took a few photos of it and at home I decided to do a bit of…papilloncharity in #cars • last yearA real old masterpiece.Come, let me take you back to 1948. A time of no mobile phones, internet or any of the other modern "luxuries". In the rural areas some visitors could even arrive at your…fionasfavourites in #diary • last yearGarfield and Ratatouille Rambo has really become a Garfield cat. He doesn't wander far from the house and prefers performing his morning ablutions not just on the bed, but on me. Not particulapapilloncharity in #ecency • last yearHow to handle a heatwave.So what do you guys do during extreme temperatures of 40+Celsius ? A severe heat warning was issued and this time it was 100% correct as we are really sweating here. During…papilloncharity in #education • last yearEmpowering disadvantaged kids for a brighter future!The only way to give them a future is to supply them with the quality tools. A happy Friday to all and I invite you to come and have a look at the pilot of a new coding…papilloncharity in #featheredfriends • 2 years agoA half hour rain cloud break.Come let me introduce you to the new couple at the old sunbird nest. A bumper post here today, as I could not get out for the last two days in the rain and it was so great to…fionasfavourites in #grandparentstories • 2 years agoGrandparents, guides and mentorsI only ever knew one grandparent. It's a partly a function of the era in which I grew up and partly because we literally lived continents apart.papilloncharity in #hive-101587 • last yearSome fascinating insects today.Not easy to get these butterflies. They sit only for a few seconds in the strong winds, but they get their work done sipping nectar. In the process they also collect pollen…papilloncharity in #hive-101587 • last yearThe lovers lane.This particular part of the pond for some reason is popular with lovers. Today I will show you something that I am sure not many of you have seen before. A restful and…