Ocean of Foamy Light

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Interesting cloud patterns in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Sky Watch Friday #118
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Foamy powder puffs
Drifting ocean of white clouds
Like light on the winds
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Hosted by Klaus Sandy Wren Fishing Guy Sylvia

Beetle Beauty

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A beetle like character that appeared on my verandah, in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula.
This is the most colourful, unusual creepie crawlie I have ever seen.
Is it a Japanese beetle? If anyone knows, please tell me in the comments!
N.B. I posted other photos of this character earlier in December here!
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Nature Footstep Macro #16
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Luminous colours
Softly glinting in the sun
Beautiful beetle
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Coastal Roads

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A view of Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula from the freeway.
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This Way Thurs-Way #84
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Winding by the bay
Roads to coastal adventure
Summer holidays
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This Way Thurs-Way is hosted by fredamans

Sky Art

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ At last we are getting summer skies with interesting cloud shapes.
This is an early afternoon view from my verandah in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Heavenly #16
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Powdery brushes
Breezes like messing with clouds
Heavenly painting
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Heavenly (Himmelsk) is hosted by Petunia

A Sepia Dream

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Boats moored near Rosebud beach, Mornington Peninsula
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Sepia Scenes #115
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Boats and sea and sky
Like dreamy melancholy
A sense of waiting
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Hosted by maryt/the teach

Clogged Dreams

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A couple at Portsea looking across Port Phillip Bay, Mornington Peninsula
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3WW #CCXXI ~ buckle + evade + wedge
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Earthbound routine drudge
Rooms evade and buckle space
A wedge between dreams
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Hosted by Thom @ Three Word Wednesday

A Leather Glove Story

Magpie Tales #46 ~ Picture by Willow
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I got me a real bargain!
You know, these gloves are famous!
In the 1960's, they were in the Triumph motorbike advertisements.
Ann-Margret, the beautiful Swedish/American actress, starred in The Swinger and rode a Triumph motorbike in the film.
Then Triumph wanted her as the face of Triumph.
And she wore those gloves in photoshoots!
(Aside from acting, Ann-Margret so loved motorbikes.)
But do you know the real story behind the photos?
I know from a reliable source that those hands in close up photos do not belong to Ann-Margret!
Ann-Margret's hands didn't photograph well.
So they used the gloved hands of another famous actress.
I'll give you a clue.
She LOVED wearing gloves and is most famous for her hot pink ones!
Give up?
Those ads actually co-featured the gloved hands of Marilyn Monroe!
If that auctioneer had only known the real story, I wouldn't have got them for the crazy price of $500!
They would have been at least worth double!
A great investment!
So did I waste my money or not, eh?
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Hosted by Willow

Little Tree Folk

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ On Christmas Day, we had lunch at Portsea Hotel, Mornington Peninsula.
Outside were beautiful views of Port Phillip Bay.
Children loved playing games on the rolling lawns.
Here, 2 young girls are playing/chatting in a tree.
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Simplicity Photo Challenge ~ Kids
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Little tree children
Like fairy folk in a dream
Sweet Christmas play time
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Simplicity Photography Challenge is hosted by Faith

Beauty of a Sparrow

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A little sparrow on the Dromana beach walkway, Mornington Peninsula
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World Bird Wednesday #6
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A humble sparrow
Neglected feathered beauty
Tiny miracle
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World Bird Wednesday is hosted by Springman

Arty Blue Emblem

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ This vehicle was parked at Portsea, Mornington Peninsula
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Midweek Blues meme
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Boat resembles waves
Sweeping geometric lines
Arty blue emblem
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Hosted by Rebecca Haegele @ The Dusty Cellar

Dreamy Stillness

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A view of Portsea pier and nearby boats, Mornington Peninsula
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Watery Wednesday #120
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Powder grey waters
Silky quiet atmosphere
Dreaming tenderly
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Hosted by 2sweetnsaxy aka T. Bruce

Christmas Day Moment

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ One of the ice sculptures of a dolphin on the Christmas buffet table at the Portsea Hotel, Mornington Peninsula
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Photo Time ~ Christmas Day Moment
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Blue dolphin in ice
Prawns and oysters surround it
Celebrate Christmas
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Hosted by fredamans

Poinsettia Joy

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A part of my festive poinsettia!
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Macro Monochrome #59
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Poinsettia joy
A little red and glitter
Soft in monochrome
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Macro Monochrome is hosted by Birgitta Rudenius

Simple Joys Still Live!

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A little one enjoys Christmas Day by simply playing games on the lawn outside Portsea Hotel, Mornington Peninsula.
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Ruby Tuesday meme
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Simple Christmas joys
Creative space for children
On greens by the sea
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Hosted by maryt/the teach @ Work of the Poet

Close to Wild Life

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A baby magpie being fed on my verandah in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Macro Monday #118
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A little one trusts
Connections with the wild life
Very special bond
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Hosted by Lisa @ Lisa's Chaos

Four Faces of Living

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ These delightful ice sculptures of dolphins were on the Christmas Day buffet table at Portsea Hotel, Mornington Peninsula.
Seafood is becoming a larger feature on the Australian Christmas Day menu.
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Monday Poetry Potluck #16 ~ Celebrations and Festivities
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Here are 4 cameo glimpses of the essence of celebration and festivity, without the baubles and the glitter.
2 everyday sporting experiences frame what was and what may be.
The 4 poems (separated by the icon bells) may work as a holistic, seasonal cycle, or perhaps just one rings with your music.
If you like to dig a little, there are levels in these poems.
But if you don't have the time or the energy, the poems have surface colours you may like.
Here are poems for everyone and anyone.
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Fishing
Sometimes the endless untangling of lines
Sometimes the small ones
Tossed back till
Another day
Sometimes the yarn of
The one that got away
Sometimes
(And only sometimes)
The mighty catch
The trophy to take home

Strange
The celebration of fishing is
Not about trophies
The real joy of fishing is
Fishing



When it's the festive season for
Changing of the guard
Yesterday becomes
Time on ice
Rough and smoothe textures
Preserved

Often
It's then we see
The glistening beauty of trinkets
The small moments



When it's the festive season for
Changing of the guard
Tomorrow becomes
Time in the wings
Like a recipe waiting
Waiting for ingredients to gather
To mix
To bake
To chill
To be
Presented



Cricket
Sometimes the batter
Sometimes the bowler
Sometimes the yarn of
The one that got away
Sometimes
(And only sometimes)
From way out in left field
The catcher scores
The mighty catch
The trophy to take home

Strange
The celebration of cricket is
Not about trophies
The real joy of cricket is
Cricket
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Jingle Poetry's Monday Poetry Potluck is hosted by Amanda and Kavita

Yellow Eyes in the Night

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ My little pottery house on my verandah table looks quite cute at night when candle lit!
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Mellow Yellow Monday #103
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Roughly shaped small house
Like a strange face in the night
Eyes pierce the shadows
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Hosted by Drowsey Monkey

Manifesto for 2011

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ I love the Desiderata.
This is my version hanging in my hallway.
The light in the left top corner is from my mini chandelier.
The following 2011 Manifesto was inspired by the Desiderata.
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Sunday Scribblings #257 ~ Manifesto
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Carry on Tuesday #85 ~ With the New Year fast approaching, our prompt this week is the opening line from Helen Hunt-Jackson’s poem New Year’s Morning:
Only a night from old to new!
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One Single Impression #148 ~ Comb
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Haiku Heights #23 ~ Charity
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Only a night from old to new!
Let this be our manifesto!
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Comb out the tangled hours of days
Gently
Methodically
Lovingly

Cream the aged lines of tensions into
New innocence

Let the auras of nutritional powders
Highlight the cheeks
And the tones of natural mascara
Liven the shapes of eyes

Moisten the lips of
Dry conversation

Spring clean the mind
Do good
Feel good
Welcome the opportunity for charity

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HAIKU
Charity means love
Bask in the glow of giving
Unconditional
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See new sails
Hear a new drummer
Taste new soul foods

Bless the mirror that looks beyond the face

And bless the feet that
Breathe the freedom of
New moccasins
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Only a night from old to new!
And that is the difference!

Let this be
Our manifesto
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Hosted by Keith's Ramblings


Haiku Heights is hosted by Leo


Hosted by Andrée and SandyCarlson


Hosted by
Laini Genge and
Megg Taylor

I Spy!

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Shadow likes to check on us through the lounge room window!
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Pet Pride meme
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Always check landscapes
Little things may surprise you
Wise gems from Shadow
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Hosted by Bozo and magiceye @ wingsandpaws

Christmas Views at Portsea

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Yesterday, my hubby and my son enjoyed Christmas lunch at the Portsea Hotel, Mornington Peninsula.
This is the view across Port Phillip Bay from the lawns of the hotel.
It was a little grey but warm enough to wander the grounds and enjoy the views.
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SOOC Sunday #111
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Sweet views at Christmas
Quiet boats on quiet waves
Scenic soft beauty
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Hosted by Jan @ murrieta365.com