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2013-03-29 05:00:10 (11 comments, 1 reshares, 35 +1s)

Wherever you find yourself this weekend, I hope you find some peace. Have a Happy Easter!

2012-05-06 03:44:29 (63 comments, 0 reshares, 40 +1s)

You know how to find me...

I've always told my friends here on G+ if you need me, tag me and I'll come running, if I don't miss the notification.

However, tonight I just wanted to share with you my thoughts:

Have you ever had a day where you had it all planned out, then in just a few moments everything changes?

Today, I simply asked for help. By the end of this day I can truly say I laughed, cried, gave love and received loved.

It was a day full of experiences that I call living life to the fullest!!

I hope that your day was filled with joy and love!

~April :)

2012-05-04 02:56:34 (26 comments, 1 reshares, 42 +1s)

Love With All That You Are

Burr Oak Tree, Columbia, Missouri #MPWC

2012-05-03 03:16:51 (18 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)

Since I was reminded tonight that tomorrow is the first #CoffeeThursday in May
I needed to do something. In the few hours that passed since then I have been taking care of the kids... so a reshare and a goodnight.
Tomorrow I will need coffee early, early, early!!! Dedicated to +Cheryl Cooper and +Jason Kowing curators that I'm thrilled to call friends.
Don't forget your mugs!!
~April

2012-05-01 01:55:16 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)

Many thanks to you and A little reminder

A reshare of a photo back in January... I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has added me lately. I have not been on G+ as much as I would like to be. Honestly... work and life seem to have me moving quite quickly. But I appreciate all the friends I have made and hope to post more recent images again soon. Originally this was for #FromtheCarTuesday curated by +J. Rae Chipera .

Remember... never let the storms of life hold your attention because they soon will pass!

(PS... I'm still getting used to the change +Paras Shah . Have you adjusted?)

~April :)

2012-04-29 14:07:33 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)

Always remember to look up!

Inside Jesse Hall during a rainy portion of the Missouri Photowalk. #MPWC
For the Purple Posse ... #PurpleCircle curated by the wonderful +lynn langmade +Sinead Sam McKeown +Alexis Coram and +Craig Szymanski

2012-04-27 02:47:56 (14 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Forecast for tomorrow... rain
I might remember my umbrella

Columbia, Missouri
#MPWC

2012-04-26 02:39:22 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 24 +1s)

I have been eager to share this one because I like it! That's all - no other reason! :-)

#natureartthursday curated by +Trisha Standard +Dane Clingan
+NatureArtThursday

2012-04-25 02:59:21 (15 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

Don't forget that YOU make a difference

We all make a difference no matter where we are!!!
(Reread that line three times if necessary!!)

These last three days I was reminded that no matter what each day holds I make a difference. I've listened to authors and speakers from everywhere imaginable. In addition to that, I got to use a tablet that I hadn't seen yet and Google Chrome Book. I could write here for quite some time about which authors and presenters made a difference to me. Perhaps some night I will. However, I also saw many tired and frustrated people as well.
(It wasn't all a bed of roses.)

But beyond that, I was able to give of myself so many times the last few days. It was a realization that I am always giving and sometimes must slow down. Each time I slowed down to visit with someone I could listen to or laugh with, I was... more »

2012-04-21 13:55:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

Looking at the share what's new box..

I could share so much but honestly I'm rested this morning
I'm about to run necessary errands and just rest as much as possible today. I'll be gone to a conference for a few days so I will see everyone upon my return whenever that is. I truly love Google+ but now it's about back to my real world. I know you understand.

If I've missed you these last few weeks, it isn't that I don't care or think of you. It's just how it is.

Hopefully I'll have some wonderful thoughts and images to share upon my return. Google on!!

2012-04-21 13:34:01 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Good afternoon/evening/morning G+:
I have a problem and am looking for help.
Like many others, I have been unemployed for 1 1/2 years now and have been actively seeking a JOB (average of 5 to 10 resumes sent out daily). I am running out of benefits and will have no income within the month.
I am not looking for nor do I want sympathy, just gainful employment.
Here are some of my qualifications:

Employee management
Budgeting and financial analysis
Point-of-Sale solutions
Food service regulations
Marketing and event planning
Inventory management
Personnel training and mentorship
Labor cost analysis
I am willing to relocate almost anyplace
All I want is the chance to work again.
I am sending this out public, so as to reach as many people possible who may have a job or who may know someone that does.... more »

2012-04-20 11:35:47 (51 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

Color your world

Have a wonderful day and remember to see the beauty in today!
From the Missouri Photowalk #MPWC
For +ColorsOnFriday curated by +Gilmar Smith +E.E. Giorgi +Erin Henderson +Christina Lihani

2012-04-20 02:46:50 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Just tell me one reason why I should stay up too late...
I probably won't listen, but try me...

2012-04-20 02:16:06 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Midday visit

Columbia, Missouri #MPWC

2012-04-19 02:45:29 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

Hungry
Please Wait

Ernie's Diner Columbia Missouri, USA, famous for breakfast where people wait in line to get in on Saturday mornings. Captured at break between rain showers at the Missouri Photo Walk. #MPWC The breakfast was 5 star!
#MPWC

2012-04-17 02:47:01 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

G+ Missouri Photo Walk

Mr. +Don Spenner, Co-Chair of the Missouri Photo Walk,
with photography equipment in hand! Rain and wind kept
some of the walkers away. Photography was moved
indoors on several occasions, but all attending had a
incredible time with lots of silly laughs! #MPWC

2012-04-13 14:39:57 (17 comments, 2 reshares, 33 +1s)

G+ Missouri Photo Walk
Begins today... :-)
All skill levels are welcome
Columbia, Missouri
April 13th and 14th
Starts at 4:00 P.M.
Three Walks ~ Two Days

Details: missouriphotowalk

Tag your photos #MPWC

2012-04-13 03:58:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Anyone Want To Learn Portraiture, Lighting, Location Shooting, How to run a successful Photography Business?

These DVD's are so informative, so inspiring and so easy to learn from..

Everything from Infant Shoots to Weddings to Model Portraits.. its all covered if you want to learn about lighting and the photo biz in general...

There are 15- 20 hours of learning on these DVD's... So if you would like to Have them you need to play along...

I have a number selected between 1 and 300.. +Susan Lewis is the only other person that knows the number... (non photography follower) bribe her if you can... :P

The first to guess the number wins... One guess per G+ account.. oh... And you must share this post and lock down the comments on your post.. (aka you have to make your guesses here in this original post)

2012-04-12 03:25:00 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

This Weekend
missouriphotowalk
Hosted by +April Gamel & Don Spenner

2012-04-12 03:12:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

This Weekend
missouriphotowalk
Hosted by +April Gamel & Don Spenner

2012-04-12 02:46:10 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Smile...

Change is inevitable
Things have changed all day long
I was tipped off by an unnamed source that G+ changed today.
I'm just smiling now and wondering what will they think of next?
It's like there a whole team of them working together!! :)

Hope you are having a wonderful day/night!!

~April

2012-04-11 02:39:30 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

G+ Missouri Photo Walk
This coming weekend
Columbia, Missouri
April 13th and 14th

Hosted by +Don Spenner & +April Gamel

Times and locations:
missouriphotowalk

2012-04-09 21:42:04 (20 comments, 2 reshares, 34 +1s)

G+ Missouri Photo Walk
This coming weekend
Columbia, Missouri
April 13th and 14th

For locations and times:

missouriphotowalk

2012-04-09 02:22:07 (15 comments, 2 reshares, 42 +1s)

Blessings to all

Easter Sunday means a lot to me for many reasons.

I had a very wise Grandmother that taught me not to debate religion or politics. So, I will not. :)

I am thankful to be able to share in this special time here with you all!
I truly hope your Easter has been lovely!

I have been blessed by meeting Monique and Sonja. They have brought laughter and smiles and we have enjoyed this theme since people began sharing their Easter images.

We will continue to watch for any more Easter images!

It has been a pleasure co curating #EverythingEaster with +Monique Yates and +Sonja Miller Williams .

2012-04-06 15:38:34 (34 comments, 0 reshares, 46 +1s)

Always...

Whether I'm here or not
I haven't forgotten all the wonderful people I have met here

This one bloom is dedicated to all the friends that have encouraged me in spite of my absence.

Many thanks and have a lovely day!

~April

2012-04-01 21:58:30 (21 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)

Letting it go...

Let me just start by saying I don't remember having a rougher month than March in quite a long time. I don't want to talk about it. I am not dwelling on it because it was March, it's in the past. I am going forward and thankful it is the first day of April!

Keep on keeping on!

~April Hugs to all!

2012-03-26 04:14:59 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

For #ManlyMonday curated by +Alan Shapiro and +Kjetil Greger Pedersen
For #soocsunday
For #canonusers

I love you Randy! Thanks for all you do and being who you are!

Goodnight G+

~April

2012-03-17 02:36:37 (19 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Positive

I'm positively sure I missed several days on google+ again except random plusses when I caught them.

I'm positively sure I have worked on my circles and still miss people. (I promised I wouldn't talk about circles anymore so you never saw this)

I'm positively sure that I'm an allerholic (yes, they're bad this year for me and it hurts to look at the screen for too long)

I'm positively sure that when I feel better I'm going to enjoy seeing what people have been posting.

I'm positive that isn't going to happen tonight!!!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful St. Patrick's Day Eve!

~April

2012-03-16 03:49:25 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 20 +1s)

When I was a little girl mom used to call me "Miss Why" because I was very curious about everything and I always asked her why this and why that. Now that I'm older my husband calls me "Madame J'ai oublié" (Mrs forgetful).

When I watched Finding Nemo I immediately identified myself with the character Darcy Dory and I was so excited to "find" her at the London Aquarium and I had to take a picture. I guess she liked me as much as I liked her. :)

+ColorsOnFriday #colorsonfriday curated by +E.E. Giorgi and +Gilmar Smith

2012-03-15 04:17:25 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

"short" protein food posts

Nuts & Seeds
Protein Content: Nuts, 3 to 7 g per 1/3-cup serving, depending on the type (peanuts and pine nuts have the most); Seeds, 2 to 5 g per 1/3-cup serving, depending on type

Why You Should Eat More: Almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, cashews, and pine nuts are all good vegetarian protein sources. "Try a sprinkle of chopped nuts on everything from oatmeal to yogurt to salad, and nut-based dressings are healthy and delicious," says Blatner. On the seed side, Blatner recommends pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower. "I particularly like seed butter, such as sunflower seed butter, on toast with an apple for breakfast," she says.


Beans & Lentils
Protein Content: beans, 12 to 14 g per cup cooked; lentils, 18 g per cup cooked

Why You Should Eat More: Beans and... more »

2012-03-14 09:24:07 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

True friends stand the test of time

+Torre Conklin is a best friend I've had since I was 7 years old. She is vivacious, caring, and one of the most precious people in my life. She is returning to see me tomorrow and bringing both her children with her. Spencer had just finished his wrestling match and was starting to feel my camera presence. But he endured for his mother and I for one last shot. I thank them both. I have been thankful for a delightful friend like her on so many occasions.. (As she figures G+ out a bit more, you'll see her on your pages and see what I'm talking about.)

I could have cropped out the water bottle, cord, etc., but I think it shows just how dedicated a mother is. She is a strong, caring parent, has raised two fine children, and meets their needs seven days a week.

For #WomenWednesday curated by +Niki Aguirre +Athena Carey... more »

2012-03-13 04:01:37 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

this is going down so nicely right now . . . thanks Sam : )

2012-03-12 04:53:51 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 12 +1s)

Share, +1, and comment if you vote yes to an ability to report harassment.

Women, are you tired of reading weird harassing comments on your posts? Think that the internet is a jerk factory, where if you block one another pops up? Do you wish that the community discouraged harassment? Then you need a harassment reporting tool (not available on all networks).
Men, are you sick of losing women to Pinterest and Facebook? Wish they had a safe place to post publicly? Then you need a harassment reporting tool (not available on Google Plus).
Anyone, do you wish that you could do something more than blocking when a bully or a creep posts something that promotes discrimination, bigotry, racism, hatred, or harassment toward you or others? Then you need a harassment reporting tool (if you want one on your social network you are going to have to fight for it!).
... more »

2012-03-09 12:32:59 (30 comments, 1 reshares, 77 +1s)

Love this moment, for this is the one we have!

A gentle reminder today is my friend +Natosha Davis 's #PowerFriday

2012-03-10 04:39:50 (54 comments, 6 reshares, 63 +1s)

Something deep in all of us yearns
for God's beauty,
and we can find it
no matter where we are.
~Sue Monk Kidd

2012-03-04 05:35:01 (6 comments, 5 reshares, 17 +1s)

2012-03-04 05:27:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

POWER FRIDAY

Okay sugar dumplins .... if anyone knows me well enough on here, you know I love pictures of power lines and power towers. While they're man-made and so unnatural, I find a certain mystique and elegance about them. We rely on them to light up our world! With that said, I noticed there was no theme anywhere for these electrifying structures. I've been mulling over this idea for a few weeks now to just start a hash tag and see if anyone else wanted to jump in. I know +Jakob Nilsson would be interested as well as +Jason Kowing and +April Gamel.

There have been numerous folks in my stream who have posted these beauties but I do not remember everyone. Sorry! So starting as soon as I post this and continuing each Friday, whoever wants to participate please post your own picture of power lines that day. Any and all kinds are welcome. I am... more »

2012-03-03 23:51:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

As I was strolling in Parc de Belleville to get some fresh air away from the computer, I remembered +Rainer M. Ritz's #BenchSaturday , a daily theme I had not contributed to yet and thought it would be a great place to start. So, here it is, my entry for the #creative366project is half a bench ;)

Nexus S, SOOC

March 3rd, day 63/366

2012-03-03 17:30:27 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

Just being honest...

I believe I have missed out on 99.8% of what has happened on Google these last two weeks. I caught news, worked and made it to a handful of pages and rarely got to watch the stream or any stream.

If you have circled me lately, thank you. I don't post here every day, but if I'm feeling it and must post I may post three things in one day. (If you have circled me and I have missed it when you did, sorry.)

I have two shares and a post I'll do tonight, but now I must run.

Anything new that I missed that I must see or know about? I'm counting on you to fill me in on what has happened, should you choose to accept this mission. :P

As you know, you tag me and I'll be there as long as my notifications work. I missed one this week that I was informed of late last night. Don't you just love how your google... more »

2012-02-29 12:43:46 (20 comments, 1 reshares, 40 +1s)

So many windows, so little time

For #WindowWednesday curated by +Simon Kitcher +Jules Hunter +Martin OBER +Cheryl Cooper +Jason Kowing

See you soon!
Headed to work...
~April

2012-02-28 02:32:27 (34 comments, 1 reshares, 39 +1s)

For #moodymonday curated by +Philip Daly
For #fromthecartuesday curated by +J. Rae Chipera

2012-02-28 02:28:27 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 21 +1s)

Dream

It only takes a spark then
Dreams becomes reality

2012-02-26 05:17:15 (26 comments, 0 reshares, 47 +1s)

G+ Missouri Photowalk
Columbia, Missouri - April 13th & 14th

Co-Chaired by +Don Spenner and +Cheryl Cooper

Please comment here if you want to be added to Missouri Photowalk Circle for updates.
missouriphotowalk

2012-02-25 14:54:22 (17 comments, 2 reshares, 22 +1s)

G+ Missouri Photo Walk
Columbia Missouri-April 13th & 14th

Co-Chaired by +Cheryl Cooper +April Gamel Don Spenner

Please comment if you want to be added to Missouri Photowalk Circle for updates. missouriphotowalk

2012-02-25 01:54:36 (109 comments, 0 reshares, 34 +1s)

In 3, 2, and 1

"How is the birdhouse coming along, Charlie Brown?"

"Well, I'm a lousy carpenter, I can't nail straight and I always split in the wood...
I'm nervous, I lack confidence, I'm stupid, I have poor taste and absolutely no sense of design... So all things considered, it's coming along okay!"
~Charles M. Schulz

It has been a wonderful time posting birdhouses with +lynn langmade . It was one thing we had in common. Then, after the last birdhouse, we found out that +Cheryl Cooper also loved birdhouses. So tonight, we all three are posting our birdhouses.

Please visit their pages now if you have a moment.
Birdhouse love to you both... :)

https://plus.google.com/118333009720408143699/posts/K5p97KMMvho +Cheryl Cooper Please visit Cheryl's birdhouse, too.... more »

2012-02-23 04:26:26 (28 comments, 1 reshares, 44 +1s)

So there are just too many reasons I have to post this tonight. I won't begin to
explain them all because it is late....

Let me just say... it was so tempting I couldn't say no!

2012-02-23 03:28:31 (44 comments, 0 reshares, 29 +1s)

What do you think?

Perhaps it is just an old item to you, but I think it could be used for a selfy, don't you +Jordan Oram ? Your wonderful selfy had me wanting to post this for you. I took it at least a week ago, but just made some time tonight.

+Jan Jensen has been so great to post snow pictures for me since I can't seem to get enough around here, so thanks to him as well.

2012-02-23 03:15:58 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

Sometimes I wonder...

I will submit for #fromthecartuesday for +J. Rae Chipera , in case she wants this one for next week. :)

Then, for today, which is +#Window Wednesday I'll submit this window I took while in the passenger seat. Thanks for curating this +Simon Kitcher +Cheryl Cooper +Jason Kowing +Jules Hunter and Martin OBER, which I realize I need to meet. Hello +Martin OBER ... just added you to my circles and it is going to be a pleasure meeting you.

Thanks to all the curators!!

2012-02-23 01:59:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

Blue Bottle Coffee -- San Francisco, CA

Waiting at blue bottle to catch up in person with +Trey Ratcliff and +Tom Anderson

2012-02-22 04:51:11 (57 comments, 1 reshares, 35 +1s)

Seeing you...

For +J. Rae Chipera 's #fromthecartuesday ....