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Sunday Drive Roundup November 23, 2014

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Once again it is time again for another inspiring and adventurous ride around the blogosphere. As I take my virtual drive on the blogosphere highway, I never know what interesting treasures I will find along the way.

Today as I wandered along I found once again a few gems of poetry:

Sunday Musings by ForgottenMeadows:

http://forgottenmeadows.wordpress.com/2014/11/23/sunday-musings/

The Voiceless Piano by Victoria Emmons:

http://ruesleidan.wordpress.com/2014/11/22/the-voiceless-piano/

Glory by Source of Inspiration:

http://patcegan.wordpress.com/2014/11/22/glory/

And being someone who is interested in space exploration, I also found this interesting blog which presents a photo history of our progress in exploring space:

Spacecrafts and Rovers by tychogirl:

http://tychogirl.wordpress.com/2014/11/22/spacecraft-and-rovers/

And always looking to improve my blogging skills, I came across this very interesting and insightful article on blogging tips in using social media:

Blogging Tips: How to use Social Media to Promote your Blog by Cooking with a Wallflower:

http://cookingwithawallflower.com/2014/11/22/blogging-tips-how-to-use-social-media-to-promote-your-blog/

 

And there you have it, my latest recap of a Sunday drive around the blogosphere. I hope you find something here that is help or inspires you today.

Sunday Drive Roundup November 2, 2014

 

 

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Another late Sunday drive around the wonderful blogosphere where one can find many talented writers, photographers, and artists  displaying their creative and inspirational work. It is always a joy to see and discover something new.  It is a thought provoking journey to find that awakens a deep delight inside of me. Anyway, as I meander along two days, I soon stumbled some wonderful gems in photography, the art of writing, and  in hearing the children sing.

Photography

This blogger, Keeping up with Kailina, found gentle beauty in the deep gray skies:

http://kailinamills.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/my-maine-space-november-4-2014/

Another photographer and blogger, NJ Corporate Portrait Photographer, found a breathtaking scene when discovering a huge rock:

http://rjgreenphoto.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/a-giant-rock/

Writing and Watching TV:

And here is a blogger and factual fiction writer, Bob Mayer, who writes about the importance of learning about the art of writing by watching TV:

http://writeitforward.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/10-reasons-why-writers-should-watch-tv-part-i/

More on Writing:

Also another blogger at Lit World Interviews, writes a helpful and practical article on finding ideas to write a book:

http://litworldinterviews.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/how-to-come-up-with-a-book-idea/

Hear the Children Sing:

Here is a beautiful video on the ChristianBlessings blog site showing children of Myanmar singing praises to God:

http://ptl2010.com/2014/11/04/listen-to-the-myanmar-children-sing-to-the-lord/comment-page-1/#comment-24534

 

And there you have it, another Sunday Drive Roundup!! I hope you were able to find something here to encourage and inspire you today.

Sunday Drive Roundup October 26, 2014

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Well it is one day past Sunday but I am determined to make a trip around the blogosphere and see what interesting things that talented bloggers are blogging about. As I travel on today, I am finding some insightful and practical sites which provided helpful tips and encouragement in the art of blogging, nature photography, poetry, and encouragement.

The Art of Blogging:

Some great blogging tips and ideas from Hugh’s News and Views:

http://hughsviewsandnews.com/2014/10/23/an-insiders-guide-to-planet-blog/

Apparently there was such a great response to this very helpful blogging tip article that Hugh’s News and Views posted a second installment:

http://hughsviewsandnews.com/2014/10/27/more-blogging-tips-from-the-insider-on-planet-blog/

Nature Photography and Poetry:

I also found some wonderful photography illustrated with beautiful poetry by Leaf and Twig:

http://leafandtwig.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/color-is-the-light/

And more beautiful poems posted Forgotten Meadows:

http://forgottenmeadows.wordpress.com/2014/10/25/lullaby-2/

http://forgottenmeadows.wordpress.com/2014/05/25/chasing-clouds/

Inspirational Poetry and Encouragement:

Here is a deep, heart-touching poem by Christian Blessings:

http://ptl2010.com/2014/10/27/he-lifts-us-up-can-these-bones-live-have-you-ever-felt-so-broken/

And here is some inspirational encouragement that is sure to boost your spirits today posted by ANGELMD45:

http://angelmd45.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/you-are-a-materpiece/

I hope you find something in this post that encourages and lifts you up today.

 

Sunday Drive Roundup Three Days Late

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Okay, it is no longer Sunday so I am three days late on my Sunday Drive Roundup but I am determined to make that drive around the blogosphere!! As I do so, I am finding some very interesting posts by other very talented and inspirational bloggers. This week I am finding interesting posts in photography, poetry, and a bit of humor that really caught my eye!!

Photography

First off, I will start with some very beautiful and artistic photography:

Here is a breathtaking photo of the Grand Canyon taken by NJ Corporate Portraits:

http://rjgreenphoto.wordpress.com/2014/10/15/sunrise-2/

Here is also a vivid reminder that the beautiful season of autumn is here by Leaf and Twig:

http://leafandtwig.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/red-dress/

Acronym Poetry:

I am also finding some inspirational acronym poetry which I find very interesting:

Here is a very cute photo and thought provoking poem by Source of Inspiration:

http://patcegan.wordpress.com/2014/10/15/make-a-wish/#comment-34453

Another acronym poem bay Source of Inspiration which reminds me it is okay to let the child in me to come out and enjoy the life that God has given me:

http://patcegan.wordpress.com/2014/10/15/hopscotch/

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I also found this cute and humorous one liner by LOVE HAPPY NOTES:

http://lovehappynotes.com/2014/10/15/joke/

So there you are, my latest Sunday Drive Roundup three days late!! I hope you find something here that inspires you and makes you smile today.

Sunday Drive Round Up October 5, 2014

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I haven’t worked on a Sunday Drive Round Up article so I thought it was past time that I did so. There are many interesting blogs out there and I am trying to carve out some time here to read more of them. I find it very interesting how you can find blogs on almost any subject that interests you.  So, I began my little Sunday drive by looking at articles related to the subject of writing. Since I am a writer, I often look to other writers and their inspirational and helpful articles:

Writing:

From New3Creation Writing:

http://new3creationservices.wordpress.com/2014/10/06/a-real-look-at-the-writer-within/

I am always encouraged by poets and inspirational writers and as I continued on my quest along the blogosphere I then came upon these inspirational and uplifting pieces:

Poetry:

From My Spiritual Breakfast:

http://myspiritualbreakfast.com/2014/10/06/the-bend-in-the-road/

From ForgottenMeadows:

http://forgottenmeadows.wordpress.com/2014/06/28/without-words-2/

From Source of Inspiration:

http://patcegan.wordpress.com/2014/10/05/4-x4-keys-of-living/

I also enjoy and am inspired by the work of artists and so I came across this beautiful blog:

Drawing and Photography:

From Maria Brinkley:

http://mariabrinkley.com/2014/10/05/self-portrait-drawing-springtime/

And there you have it, my latest and very belated Sunday Drive Roundup. I hope you find something here that is also an inspiration and an encouragement to you.

Sunday Drive Round Up August 17, 2014

 

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Once again, it is time to take a fun drive around the blogosphere and see what other bloggers are up to. So, to start off with, I went exploring for insightful posts about the art of writing and here are some helpful and interesting articles I discovered:

The Art of Writing

From Cristian Mihai I found this helpful article about finding your inner strength and writing for yourself. In another to words to write what you want to write about:

http://cristianmihai.net/2014/08/01/on-being-invincible/#more-5441

A Dose of Light Humor

Traveling further along, I also found a bit of humor along the way to brighten my day from a letter written to ‘Thing’.  I needed a little something to help me smile again. After all, laughter is often good medicine. This clever missive is written by Hugh’s News and Views:

http://hughsviewsandnews.com/2014/08/17/a-letter-to-thing/

Soothing Inspiration and Beautiful Music

And finally, I came across this gem of a post written by Meredith’s Musings about the true story of two ministers who sailed to America. In their eagerness to share along the way, they had to learn that salvation can never be earned. A beautiful hymn is also featured here which was soothing to my sometimes troubled and searching soul. It is a great post:

http://meredithlbl.com/2014/08/17/sundays-singing-soul-3/

Sunday Drive Roundup July 20, 2014

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Finding hope and inspiration in art, spiritual healing, and in a geocaching adventure

Ah, it is another Sunday!! Time to reflect on good, caring, and loving God is. It is time to notice the beautiful day he granted me and how he liked to clothe me in warm sunshine. I need to take time to be more thankful and keep that sense of thankfulness inside of my heart.  It is also time to look back and reflect on some neat and uplifting blogs, I have noticed this past week:

Art

To begin with, I really enjoy beautiful artwork and I found this lovely post:

Maria Brinkley, artist:

http://mariabrinkley.com/2014/07/20/fabulous-flowering-shrub-pastel-sketch/

Spiritual Healing

I found some wonderful insight and some timely scripture passages to restore me with hope after having a troubling day:

ChristianBlessings:

http://darrellcreswell.wordpress.com/2014/07/15/picking-up-the-pieces-hope-and-healing-inspirational-bible-verses/

A Geocaching Adventure

I also found a blogger who went on some geocaching adventures. Geocaching is a relatively new sport that began in the United States and has spread worldwide. I find that geocaching can take me on beautiful hikes to places that I would have never known about. Enjoy this adventurous tale of a geocaching team making their 700th find:

Washknight – Geocaching Blind

http://washknight.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/hatfield-for-our-700th/

 

Sunday Drive Round Up July 13, 2014

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I am AGAIN a day late but determined to write a post and share some neat things I found in the blogosphere:

These past several days, I found inspiration, hope, and a bit of laughter in poetry, the value of reading, scripture, and a dog named Sugar.

I found a really neat poem, Gifts of Birds, shared by Source of Inspiration:

http://patcegan.wordpress.com/2014/07/14/gifts-of-birds/

I also found a very interesting and informative article about the value of reading shared by New3Creation Writing:

http://new3creationservices.wordpress.com/2014/07/14/why-reading-really-is-fundamental/comment-page-1/#comment-133

I then discovered a beautiful and comforting scripture passage shared by Looking4GodToday:

http://looking4godtoday.wordpress.com/2014/07/14/refuge/comment-page-1/#comment-180

And finally I found one more very cute article about a dog named Sugar which made me smile shared by Conversations around the Tree:

http://treerabold.wordpress.com/2014/07/14/if-my-dog-2/

 

I am hoping that you also find something here to lift up today!

Sunday Drive Round Up June 22, 2014

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Cruising around the blogosphere and the web to find hope and inspiration in Genealogy, and Space Exploration. For some reason I dove into history and then leaped into the future.

Genealogy:

Here is a helpful blog site which describes determining strategies and goals in conducting family research and includes links to other helpful links:

Genealogy with Valerie:

http://genealogywithvalerie.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/genealogy-goals-vs-strategies/

Here is another interesting story related to genealogy but a different twist in that the article focuses on saving and restoring an 1841 American whaling ship. A small group of  passengers with unique interests have opportunity to sail on the historic ship:

Australian National Maritime Museum:

http://anmm.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/ancestral-pursuits-aboard-a-historic-american-whaler/

 

Space Exploration:

For those that are inspired to know the latest in exploring Mars here is a site dedicated to space exploration and updates from the International Space Station. One of the latest stories is about the the Martian rover, Curiosity:

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/06/22/mars-rover-curiosity-drive-reverse-spare-damaged-wheels/

And here is an interesting article of a NASA engineer physicist working on the first space warp ship:

http://communityofreaders.org/2014/06/21/nasa-just-designed-the-baal-shem-tovs-wagon/

To find another very interesting article about this read:

http://www.startrek.com/article/nasas-latest-warp-drive-design-looks-very-familiar

 

Sunday Drive Round Up for June 8, 2014

 

 

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Finding Hope and Inspiration in Poetry, Writing, and Genealogy

Oops!! A day late but I am determined to write a little round up of some interesting blog sites and articles I visited this past week:

Here is yet another touching and self-searching poem by Source of Inspiration. The writer reminds us to look to our Creator who wants what’s best for us:

http://patcegan.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/what-does-he-want/

In relation to the art of writing and publishing, I came across this very timely and interesting article written by author David Guaghran:

http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/whos-afraid-of-very-cheap-books/

Here is another interesting article about the fun in discovering family stories in genealogy research. It also includes useful links related to ancestry research:

Genealogy with Valerie:

http://genealogywithvalerie.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/they-were-only-farmers-take-the-challenge/