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Sunday, December 31, 2023

Moon - Photograph

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I took that photograph this morning. Today is 123123 (12/31/23), and this will probably be my last blog post for 2023.

Saturday, December 30, 2023

"Sea Dragon" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Dragons".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

"Christmas Reindeer" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Christmas/ Yule/ Anything Goes".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Monday, December 25, 2023

"Christmas Holly Red Bird" - Postcard

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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it today. Happy Holidays to all.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

The Wise Men - Week 53 - The Book of Days

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This week's theme for my Book of Days was The Wise Men.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.34.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

The master index for all of my entries is here.

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Sky Clouds - Photograph

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I took those photographs this past week.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

"Polar Express" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Transport".

Although you can't see it, Santa is actually on the sail of a boat, so he was using two forms of transportation in the full image that I found.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Monday, December 18, 2023

Winter Solstice - Week 52 - The Book of Days

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This week's theme for my Book of Days was Winter Solstice.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.34.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

The master index for all of my entries is here.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Crescent Moon - Photograph

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I took that photograph this past week.

"Tags and Labels" - Postcard

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This week I have the honor of guest hosting Sunday Postcard Art, and I chose the challenge theme "Tags and Labels."

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Thursday, December 14, 2023

"Christmas Soldiers" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.36

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

"Christmas Holly Music" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Candles".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

"Dancing Couple" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.36

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Monday, December 11, 2023

Winter Birds - Week 51 - The Book of Days

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This week's theme for my Book of Days was Winter Birds.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.34.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

The master index for all of my entries is here.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Flood and Wind Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

NWS Forecast Office New York, NY OKX

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So, the forecast has gone from bad to worse where I am.

Heavy Rainfall and Strong to Damaging Winds Late Sunday into Early Monday Morning

Flood Watch in effect from December 10, 04:00 PM EST until December 11, 01:00 PM EST

Across portions of Long Island and Southern Connecticut, 3 to 5 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally 6+ amounts possible. Elsewhere, 2-4 inches is likely. Most of this rain will fall in a 12 hour period.

Flood Safety Tips and Resources
https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Today: High near 59. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight: Low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 25 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

"12 Days Of Christmas" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "12 Days Of Christmas".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Featured in the weekly sampler.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Sunrise Red Purple - Photograph

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I took that photograph this past week.

Friday, December 8, 2023

Seagulls On Roof - Photograph

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I took that photograph this past week.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

"Red Christmas Birds Vine" - Postcard

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I created this using GIMP 2.10.36

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

"Angels" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Angels".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Nutcracker Paper Plates Large - Photograph

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I took that photograph of some nutcracker paper goods I have for Christmas.

Monday, December 4, 2023

Nutcracker Paper Plates Round - Photograph

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I took that photograph of some nutcracker paper goods I have for Christmas.

Red Pine Birds - Week 50 - The Book of Days

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This week's theme for my Book of Days was Red Pine Birds.

I created this using GIMP 2.10.34.

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

The master index for all of my entries is here.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Nutcracker Paper Plates Rectangle - Photograph

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I took that photograph of some nutcracker paper goods I have for Christmas.

"Christmas Greetings" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Berries".

I created this using GIMP 2.10.36

The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Nutcracker Napkins - Photograph

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I took that photograph of some nutcracker paper goods I have for Christmas.

Friday, December 1, 2023

Nutcracker Napkins Cocktail - Photograph

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I took that photograph of some nutcracker paper goods I have for Christmas.