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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

What Sort of Images Would You Use?

Aside from messing up the permalink on my new blog entry, I've also provided another high quality image for you guys to use however you want. I think this one is really going to have a lot of uses, I could see it being used for generic photos in picture frames, as a nice pattern for a design. i especially see it as useful for like, gardeners or landscapers to show off what they can do with a little bit of elbow grease.

http://freedigitalpictures.blogspot.com/2014/02/lanscaping.html

The best part is, this is right outside my house, lol. It's next to my patio, as the post says.

Would you guys mind giving me a little direction as to what sort of images would be useful for you guys to use? I have lots of pictures of plants and my dog so far. Maybe things around the house?

solivagus,
Drew De Jesus
@imwriteaboutyou
@lucysmediafl

Check Your Gmail For Our New PWG Facebook Page!

Everyone check you Gmail. You should all have invites to our PWG Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PreferedWritersGroup

If not, ask and me or Laurie will send an invite!

Post ID Tag: 10197

I Want to be a Slave

That sounds crazy, and even offensive to some, but here me out. I'm not talking about whips and chains, building pyramids or picking cotton. No, I'm talking about the kind of slavery that sets you free.
You see, since I was a young boy, I had always been drawn to the romantic tales of freedom fighters, whether it be Robin Hood, Chief Joseph, Davey Crockett, William Wallace, and a whole bucket more. I wanted to fight for the oppressed and standing in the way of tyrants and giving my life for freedom if necessary.
This rebellious spirit grew in me, deep down to the point that I could not accept anyone telling me what to do. I was going to live life my way, and if you didn't like it sweetheart, we were going to have to part ways. I was going to be free from any and all restraints. A desperado in a way.
I found myself part of a movement that was standing down their oppressive government, and yet, I was being nagged by this voice in my head that was telling me something I didn't want to hear. "You can't win, Milo. Human nature throws itself against your movement, as noble as it may be. You are wasting what precious little life you have for a cause that can never come to fruition", it would say.
I kept pushing it aside, because the cause was all I had to look forward to. It was who I was. Eventually, I had to accept the truth, it was the only way to shut my annoying mind up!
It wasn't long after I cut myself free from activism that I realized how far I had taken that philosophy. I had pushed away loved ones and anyone, really, who thought to disagree with me. I had rebelled myself into loneliness. That was how bad I wanted to be free. I obviously didn't understand what real freedom is.
Real freedom is putting yourself into something that is obtainable; giving of yourself selflessly; making yourself a slave to others. I had to come to that place to realize that living for myself made me bitter and lonely all the time, and that there are people who tried to give of themselves to me, people who tried desperately to help me see, that I hurt.
Real freedom is having a spouse and children, and making yourself their servant, as they make themselves yours out of mutual love for one another. Real freedom is putting your heart mind and soul into something knowing that you are not doing it in vain. Real freedom produces happiness, and even during the rough times, peace of mind. As contradictory as it sounds, real freedom is making yourself a slave to another.

OOps, Forgot the Title - Still a great writing platform with Blogger

I like this writing style a little better than other ones, as there is HTML as well as the ability to link, pictures and videos are allowed here. I like that there is a number of words rather than spaces. I like that this is set up with blogger than any other platform. I can check my spelling, make bullet and numbered lists, change the font to something cool, and have bold, italic, and underlined words. I can even make the text in color or highlight a word to make it more noticeable.

All in all, a great way to go. And finally, I can link my website to this post:

Thank you for something different.

www.Laura-n-Sasha.com
Thank you
Laura of Laura-n-Sasha

Parents Never Stop Worrying About Their Children

Parenting is one of the most challenging jobs but it also has its own fun. Parents love their kids and always want to see them happy and successful. They are also protective and don't want their kids to face any kind of problems. They worry about their children continuously that sometimes cause unnecessary conflicts between them and their children. My parents worry about me all the time and I sometimes find it annoying. I know it’s their love for me but now I am grown up and responsible and would appreciate if I am allowed to take my own decisions.

Parents have more experience of life and they feel that their children are immature and may get into trouble due to some silly decision that they may take. I believe that parents worrying about their children is fine but as they grow into adults they should give them some more freedom and just tell them that as parents they are here to support them.

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High Quality and FREE Digital Images, by ME

Free High Quality Images

...never worry about copyrights again...

by drew de jesus

Many sites like bubblews have super restrictive policies when it comes to photo crediting. Not to mention, most of the image storing sites display them on search engines without any information regarding the legalities!

Sometimes people can think they're crediting a photo properly when in actuality that photo was stolen from somewhere else entirely. If the true owner of the picture comes across an improperly sourced image, it can really lead to trouble!

That is why I want to provide high quality digital images for FREE, 100%, for anyone to use in ANY endeavor. If they're making money with my pictures, then good for them! That's what I say!

I have literally just begun to build a collection, any so far there is a grand total of ONE image up there! But it's pretty! It's a lovely pink rose that would go well with a personalized Valentine's Day message.

http://freedigitalpictures.blogspot.com/2014/02/rose.html

See the image above and be sure to follow that blog for more images all the time! If you have a request, let me know and I will be sure to fill it!

Solivagus,

Drew De Jesus

o2b.brandon@gmail.com

Representatives Are People, Too

I make a lot of calls to the Customer Service department of different companies. I have never been treated badly by someone who was trying to help me out, so why should I treat them badly?

On rep was actually speechless when I told her to have a great day after we had taken care of the issue at hand. She actually stammered and said. "Thanks, I don't get that very often." After that experience I was more determined to make sure I tell every rep I talk with "Thank you for your help, have a great day."

They are people like us and have feelings as well. It really makes me wonder why reps get treated so badly when they are trying to help. Not everything is their fault.

I had a real eye-opener to the rudeness they have to endure a little while back. A friend of my husbands was over and had an issue with his cell phone. He called the local office and just ripped into the poor unsuspecting rep that answered the phone. The rep apologized for something that wasn't even his fault and did his best to resolve the issue, but to no avail. The friend just went on and on. The nicer the rep was, the madder this friend got.

I was horrified! I have never seen anyone get treated so badly. This friend has gone his way, and I can't say I am particularly sad about it.

Be nice to reps, most of them are here to help. They get a lot of crap and could use some encouragement.

Do you get involved with your child(s) School?

Not many parent's get that involved with their child's school and it puzzles me on why? I have always been a IN YOUR FACE Parent for all students at the schools my sons have attended and I am very well known.

The PTSO or some schools still have a PTA is a very good resource for all parents and students to go to if they want to learn on how we are helping and listening to our students. It is good for a parent to attend a few of these meetings to know what is going on at the school and also to learn that we do care about you.

We have our meetings every 2nd Tuesday and we provide diner for all that wish to come and younger children also are welcome.

So do you attend the PTSO or PTA meetings at your child(s) school? If not why?

Pictures of our PTSO and then the Booster President and Me dinner tonight was spaghetti and salad and bread all made by one of our PTSO PARENTS!!!!!

Get Off Your Knees You're A Writer For God's Sake!

I'm supposed to be working on my duties to multiple online projects here but a fellow writer, Drew De Jesus has gotten me stirred up. I'm not sure what we will become here but it won't be a place where you see writers groveling at the feet of others. That should never happen. It's an abomination.

If I don't agree with your stance or I dislike your post and I'm compelled to do something about it, I would express my feelings in your comments knowing full well you are getting paid for my comment. LOL! I would not presume to ban-hammer any writer for expressing themselves or trying to earn through other sources other than my site. That is wrong. I can go for a walk, take a cold shower, brood over a shot glass of bourbon while thinking about your post. But I won't silence you. That is no one's right but your own.

Post ID Tag: 10197