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JMG Galleries- Best Photos of 2019 by JMG-Galleries Blog Readers January 16, 2020I’m excited to share the results of my 13th annual Best of Photos project. 112 photographers from around the world (amateur and professional alike) have shared their best photos of 2019. I’m always amazed at the quality of work shared and I hope it’s a source inspiration to you for the coming year. For those who are new to my blog project, photographers ta […]Jim Goldstein
- Best Photos of 2019 by Jim M. Goldstein January 1, 2020Thanks for checking in to see my best photos of 2019. This year for a variety of reasons I didn’t have many opportunities to get out and pursue photography to the degree I’d have preferred. Some of the reasons why were good (new house, settling in, kid activities with both boys being in elementary school for the first time, etc.) and some were downright bumm […]Jim Goldstein
- Blog Project: Your Best Photos From 2019 December 17, 2019It is time to kick off the 13th annual best photos of the year blog project! I’m proud to say over the years that hundreds of photographers have taken part (see Best Photos of 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007). It’s great to see the community of photographers that have developed around this blog project. As always I […]Jim Goldstein
- Best Photos of 2019 by JMG-Galleries Blog Readers January 16, 2020
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- Five Community Events for Photo Fans October 8, 2015Love the Weekly Photo Challenge here? Looking for more opportunities to share your photos and meet other bloggers? Try one of these community-run events.Michelle Weber
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Peace (and a commitment to be better)
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!!!!! Have a Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, father figures, grandfathers, and great grandfathers everywhere, on June 19th (the same date the very first Father’s Day was ever celebrated).
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Il Volo: Ten Years Together
Thoroughly enjoyed Il Volo: Ten Years Together on TLN (May 28/22; originally aired in 2019), though we had to cut off some great news broadcasts. Fantastic singers, Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble, and wonderful musicians!!! https://www.ripbs.org/programs/il-volo-10-years/
Peace and Self-Determination for Ukraine
I have profound respect for Ukraine’s courageous President Volodymyr Zylenskyy. At first, Ukraine’s battle to fend off Russia’s totalitarian regime and imperial forces looked like a genocidal slaughter waiting to happen and a sure defeat. Yet, President Zylenskyy dug in … Continue reading
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MSNBC Legal Beagles
My companion D is a devout MSNBC viewer. Now, I’m a fan, too. I have nothing but the utmost respect and gratitude for the incorruptible icons of justice and various trustworthy legal-beagles, who appear on MSNBC News: like The Beat … Continue reading
Coffee With Richard (and Allison), May 27/22
Richard is supremely brilliant — a genius, really! And a great hugger, with his eye on the big picture, like both the planet and the entire cosmos. Allison and I were supposed to do the Shoppers Drug Mart 5K Run … Continue reading
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Downton Abbey: A New Era — Coming Soon!
Very excited to see the ads for the new film, Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), coming out soon! Was going to ask my companion D. if he wanted to see this latest Downton Abbey film. The TV series is … Continue reading
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Selfish, and yet more?
(First written May 13, 2022; and edited June 9, 2022.) Although quite a portrait has seemingly been painted of me so far in my life, here’s what I also know: EXAMPLE 1: AIRLINE When I worked for an airline back … Continue reading
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Tagged Canadian history, Personality disorder
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Local artists decorate Unionville Main St.
Just posing in front of murals done up by students I believe in the Unionville Main St. area.
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Colourings for Christmas
This year my Christmas gifts are simple — colour a picture! These are the ones I’ve done so far…
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High Notes Avante
J. and I attended ‘These Are Their Stories’. Grammy-award winning singer/guitarist Dan Hill was one of the speakers and performers for mental health. Dan spoke about his mother and siblings, who struggle(d) with Bipolar Disorder. One in five are affected … Continue reading
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Arts Therapy
Collaborative mural we women did in Women’s Wellness Arts Therapy group. Profound comment by one participant, Lisa: “Science makes living possible; the arts makes living worthwhile.” These two pieces were done by Lisa in about an hour. It’s hard … Continue reading
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In loving memory of Kusum
My beautiful friend Kusum Bhatia passed away in a tragic house fire on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018. She is survived be her dear husband Ravi and her loving son Roche. Kusum has been a wonderful friend these past 6 years, … Continue reading
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Healing Journey 