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• This award exists only on the internet, and is given to bloggers by other bloggers.
• It has German origins – the word “liebster” has several definitions: dearest, sweetest, kindest, nicest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, welcome, sweetheart and boyfriend (really?)
• It follows similar principles as a chain letter, in the sense that it should be passed forward to a certain number of people.
• It can be misconstrued, depending upon your personal views, as either something wonderful (who doesn’t like awards?) or as an annoyance (a chain letter that involves work).
• Variations have been made over time to the “rules”.
• Marketing plays a role in accepting this award, as other bloggers are promoted. (This is not a bad thing, however, since people should help others!)

It is said that the Liebster award was created to recognize and/or discover new bloggers and welcome them to the blogosphere. In the digital world of the internet, this seems like a nice gesture, in my opinion!

So here are the rules per Roadkill Spatula:
 
    Each nominee must link back to the person who nominated him or her.
    Answer the 10 questions given to you by the nominator.
    Nominate 10 other bloggers for this award who have less than 200 followers.
    Create 10 questions for your nominees to answer.
    Let the nominees know that they have been nominated by going to their blog and notifying them.

Here are his questions and my answers:

What’s your favorite word?
My favorite word is 'elbow'.  This has been my favorite word for many years.  I like the way it rolls off my tongue.  'Elbow' had some competition for a while and I almost replaced it with 'specificity'.  I didn't. 

What is the coolest thing you’ve ever done?
I've done and continue to do a lot of cool things.  By far the two coolest things I've ever been involved with was the creation and raising of my two awesome children,  Starr and James. 

What accomplishment of yours do you think ought to receive public attention?
I've had several accomplishments receive public attention.  I've been recognized three times as community college instructor of the year.
I was also on the cover of the local Sunday magazine for my work with drug users. 
I think I've had my 15 minutes of fame.  It was more than enough.   Check out my super power.  It's hard to have that super power and receive public attention.  ;-)

Who was your favorite teacher and why?
Ms. Roby in 12th grade English.  I hated her in high school.  She made my life a living hell.    Then when I got in college I loved her.  The woman prepared me for college English.  And thanks to Ms. Roby, I made good grades.  Kudos to Ms. Roby.

If you were a superhero, what would be your power?
Invisibility is my super power.  

Pasta, potato, or rice?
Yes!

What was your favorite childhood book?
I was a big fan of Sherlock Holmes books and read everyone I could get my hands on.  Also, my grandfather had a huge collection of Zane Grey novels.  I read all of those a couple of times.

Where would you rather be than where you are now?
I'm content where I am now.  Seems I'm always where I am and it is also now.  I might as well be content with the situation.   I am here now. 

What famous person would you most like to have lunch with?
I think lunch with Yoko Ono would be an adventure. 

What’s that over there?
A size 6-9 months right foot, blue sneaker.



Here are ten questions for my nominees.

1.  What is your secret talent?

2.  The last book you read was?

3.  Where would you like to be in 30 years?

4.  In one sentence or less, how would you describe yourself?

5.  If you had 3 wishes what would they be?

6.  Which fairytale is your favorite and why?

7.  What is more plausible, the existence of Bigfoot or the explanation of U.F.O.s as being intelligent alien visitors to our planet?

8.  When was the last time you  danced to music when no one was watching?     

9.  Who was your childhood hero?

10. What topic should I blog about next?

At last, here are my nominees for the Liebster Award:

Dogfacedatheist 
Ellipsis 
Digitalgranny
An American in Norway
Cherokeewriter 
The Blended Path 
Ocean Starr  
Ampbreia's Space 
Dressed in Hydrangeas and Ash 
Lovelylollipop
Doesitevenmatter3

  
oops, I think that's eleven. 



If you prefer not to continue this by tagging others, feel free to honorarily accept your nomination. 

Have a super Sunday!


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It's not long now.  NOLA bound in 3 days! (updates in what ever color this is)  
I'm so excited.  I've been getting ready for several days.  I still have a lot to do but I have done a lot too. 
Last laundry loads done!  Clothes packed!
Extra bird food and a bird toy procured!
Toothpaste and deodorant purchased and packed!
Back up netbook and delete things to free up space
Meds packed!

Left to do: 
Leave form 
Finish packing
Mow the entire yard - This is 2/3rds done
Hook up light timers
Charge all devices and batteries
Take out trash and was dishes right before leaving
Pack cameras, related gear,  and electronics
Train ticket.....done!
Reservation at 905 Royal.....done!

I'll be gone a week.  Two days travel time and the rest playing and some impromptu street photography.  w00t! w00t!
  
I don't have any firm things planned.  Here is the really short list of possibilities:
August in New Orleans will be hot and humid.  The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas  will be a nice and cool inside something to do.
 
Dirty Linen Night on Royal Street
This will be easy to do.  The place I am staying is located right where this festival is being held.  I can just go outside and be at the festival.  lol Easy Peasy.
  
Swamp Tour 
There are several options for this tour.
Grayline Tours This tour begins within walking distance of the hotel.  That is a plus.  On the downside, this hour and a half tour isn't going to get too far out into a swamp.  It may wind up being a tour of the drainage canals.  
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour This tour boat has a restroom on board.
Cajun Critters Swamp Tour
 I have to make sure they can accommodate Jesse which means they probably need a restroom on the boat.  The tour boats are covered so I won't be riding in the hot August sun.  The air boat tours I checked out didn't take children under five. 
  
COOLinary New Orleans is another happy coincidence.
Oh wait.  There are no coincidences.

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A Little Family Time
  

Thursday Christy, Jesse, and I are traveling to Foley, Gulf Shores, and Fairhope.  It's a multipurpose adventure: getting in some beach time, pool play, fishing, connecting with relatives I know and some I don't know, and celebrating Terry Cline's transition into the ever-ever. 
 
I've been packing for the four day trip.
   
Cameras
Alpha 700, charger, lenses, and filters
Lumix GF3, charger, lenses, and filters
GoPro3 and charger  This will be this camera's first excursion.
 
Computerish 
Netbook and charger
iPad mini and charger
  
Clothes
Two pair of shorts
Undies
Four shirts
Swimsuit

Misc
Tripod
Cash
Sunscreen
Notebook and pen
Personal hygene items
Meds
  
I'm excited!  It's been a while since I've been to the beach.

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Here is my evil plan created by the Evil Plan Generator.

Congratulations on being the creator of a new Evil Plan (tm)!

    Your objective is simple: World Domination

    Your motive is a little bit more complex: Love (Yes, it works)

    Stage One:

    To begin your plan, you must first Expose a Chosen One. This will cause the world to sit up and take notice, stunned by your arrival. Who is this Spammer? Where did they come from? And why do they look so good as an Intelligence Transferred into a Computer?
 
    Stage Two:

    Next, you will Seize control of the Moon (ooh, tides!). This will cause countless hordes of Mad Scientists to flock to you, begging to do your every bidding. Your name will become synonymous with Fuzzy bunnies, as lesser men whisper your name in terror.

    Stage Three:

    Finally, you will Activate your Great Supernatural Forces, bringing about an End to Sanity. This will all be done from a Abandoned Church, an excellent choice if we might say. These three deeds will herald the end, and the citizens of this planet will have no choice but to elect you their new god.

    Trust us, it'll all come together in the end.

Create your own evil plan with this handy, dandy Evil Plan Generator.
 

 

NOLA

   
   
This is where we always stay when we go to New Orleans.  Near Bourbon Street and in the French Quarter, this historic hotel is awesome and so are the owners. 
   
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