Images…What’s in a Name?

What do these names have in common? They are both occupations.  Way back in the medieval period in England, people didn't have "family" names, since there were few enough people around.  They were often known by what they did in the community.  John, the miller, who owned the flour mill by the river and accepted …

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Better late than never! Dec. 23 Photo Challenge: Path

I had a perfect picture for this photo challenge, but for the life of me, I could not find it in my photo archives.  Maybe I'm just getting old!  I knew I had it on my computer at work, though, but we were off the last week of December.  Finally, today, I managed to find …

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Year-End Photo Challenge: Resilient Jews

My People, The Jews, are the most resilient people there are.  We are Creators and scholars, in Science, Medicine, The Law, and Business.  The Jews have survived attempted genocide at the hands of the Romans.  (Just look at what the Roman Empire became-Italy now is a basket-case in Europe, as is Greece.) Yet, We Survive, …

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This Week’s Photo Challenge: New Horizon, and Liberty

I am at the stage in my life (age 67) where New Years resolutions don't fit.  This year, I have something wonderful to look forward to for the next few years-Liberty!  With a new Republican Administration taking over in January, instead of worrying constantly about the tightening of the strait-jacket of Government constantly hemming in …

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Weekly Photo Challenge, Relax

Hakan just HAD to use a cat to illustrate the Daily Post Relax theme.  When you are owned by a cat, you find lots of occasions of your owner relaxing...that's what cats do! If that's not relaxed, nothing is!  Kikyo, who owns the place, likes to stretch out in the sunshine near the sliding door …

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Weekly Photo Challenge…It’s Not This Time of Year Without…

A trip to Washington's Bavarian Village, Leavenworth, to view the Tree-Lighting.  Every Friday and Saturday in December, the town waits with bated breath for the Christmas Tree to be lit, just at dusk.  Crowds fill the streets, and the tree is lit, making a wonderland of lights. And After... And a bit further after: Here's …

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Weekly Photo Challenge…Tiny

When you think of a ferry boat, you normally think of a vessel that can hold many automobiles, trucks, and their drivers.  The City of Victoria, British Columbia has a fleet of tiny water-taxis that resemble miniature ferry boats.  They are very cute, putt-putting around the Inner Harbour. https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/tiny-2016/