Summary of My Flowers Film Test

Read a summary of my Flowers Film Testing.......In the end I didn't Change Color Films:

See More Flowers Here

And the Four Wise Owls Here

Shame on You Lafayette!

A commemoration to honor COVID victims began to appear at the Lake near my home.  It included the stone below, which is appropriate because African Americans are disproportionately affected by COVID.

You can see this stone in the full photo below:

A few days ago we paused to photograph this commemoration to those who suffered from COVID.  Here, another view which shows the edge of the 'Brown Lives Matter ' stone:

But Friday I noticed that the 'Black Lives Matter' stone had been removed. The Brown Lives Matter stone remains, but for how long?........SHAME ON YOU LAFAYETTE!

And then, Later Friday Evening I found this Stone of Hope on my Door Step.  I know who Am and Cm are.  Wonderful Neighbors!

Where Are We Now?

I received this message from a friend on FaceBook.  She said it was online, but not credited to anyone.  If You know the origins please let me know.  But, Where is America Right Now?

Sadly now we can add to this list: George Floyd....and so on......and so forth.......

We can’t go jogging (#AmaudArbery).
We can’t relax in the comfort of our own homes (#BothemJean and #AtatianaJefferson).
We can't ask for help after being in a car crash (#JonathanFerrell and #Renisha McBride).
We can't have a cellphone (#StephonClark).
We can't leave a party to get to safety (#JordanEdwards).
We can't play loud music (#JordanDavis).
We can’t sell CD's (#AltonSterling).
We can’t sleep (#AiyanaJones)
We can’t walk from the corner store (#MikeBrown).
We can’t play cops and robbers (#TamirRice).
We can’t go to church (#Charleston9).
We can’t walk home with Skittles (#TrayvonMartin).
We can’t hold a hair brush while leaving our own bachelor party (#SeanBell).
We can’t party on New Years (#OscarGrant).
We can’t get a normal traffic ticket (#SandraBland).
We can’t lawfully carry a weapon (#PhilandoCastile).
We can't break down on a public road with car problems (#CoreyJones).
We can’t shop at Walmart (#JohnCrawford) .
We can’t have a disabled vehicle (#TerrenceCrutcher).
We can’t read a book in our own car (#KeithScott).
We can’t be a 10yr old walking with our grandfather (#CliffordGlover).
We can’t decorate for a party (#ClaudeReese).
We can’t ask a cop a question (#RandyEvans).
We can’t cash our check in peace (#YvonneSmallwood).
We can’t take out our wallet (#AmadouDiallo).
We can’t run (#WalterScott).
We can’t breathe (#EricGarner).
We can’t live (#FreddieGray).
WE ARE TIRED!
Tired of making hashtags.
Tired of trying to convince you that our #BlackLivesMatter too.
Tired of having you make every excuse under the sun for our murderers.
Tired of dying.
Tired.
Tired.
Tired.
So very tired.

Carol Park From FaceBook

May 7 at 9:12 AM · 

Some Post-Birthday Thoughts on Isolation and Re-Opening

Many of the blogs that I follow have focussed on our recent Isolation via the 'stay home' policy.  I've had my ups and downs with working from home and social distancing, but I have not been seriously depressed or anxious about the future.  I have strong contacts on social media with friends that live in other states, am using FaceBook and texting more and yes, there is that old school thing, you know, the Telephone Call....And my neighbors have a Wednesday evening Happy Hour, where we spend 90 minutes or so at the appropriate social distance drinking beer or wine (we bring our own).  I have to say, I have wonderful neighbors.

I also have a lot (more than I sometimes can stand) of teleconferencing for work.  And I did have to get used to my husband working from home in the next room.  But I've settled in now.......I've established a routine that is enriched by vocal music lessons, which I do on Zoom, starting my gardening and my photography, of course.  I'm changing my own artistic direction (visit My Inner Monet) and involved with some on-line photo groups like The Frugal Film Project.

So I've kept 'Isolation' in check by actually reaching out and staying in touch with people.  Now for the Re-Opening.......First, I've been through so much over the past decade; survived some real life threatening situations.  The LAST thing I am willing to do is take any risk that could lead to COVID-19.  I am also facing eye surgery to correct for damage cause by my brain tumor.  I'm not participating in the Re-Opening until my vision problems are resolved.  I don't want to risk any type of infection that could postpone my surgery.  I leave the house to walk the dog, go to Dr's appointments, do photography, and see (yes actually visit) a few friends at the proper social distance.  And my employer seems to be in no rush to get us back into the office.

I'm staying home, staying safe, with no regrets.

That's what I need to do!

My advice:  Do What You Need To Do!

NO SOPA!

Know Your Rights!