Update 2015 - the marathon was a success but in 2012 my daughterinlaw passed away.
Keep fighting cancer!
A marathon has been my dream. Photography has been my dream.Why don't I combine the two of them to fit my physical and financial limitations?I would like to take a new photograph every day for the entire year of 2010. Just pictures of everyday life for 2010. Like a picture diary.
Due to various health issues I have to deal with every day the physical challenge will be in 'taking photographs everyday" while at the same time it is within what I should be able to do if I push the envelope a little.
My digital camera makes it possible for me to to take on this project because the only cost will be a few batteries.You can join me on this Photo a Day by going to RedGage where I will be posting my pictures Starting date is Jan 1, 2010.. It is free to join. RedGage to an easy place to share your photographs plus they pay you for your content. If you would like to join me on this marathon - sign up and leave a message on my wall.Most marathons are run for a charity. So I would like this marathon to have the same purpose. My charity will be "A Photo A Day to End Women's Cancer" If you donate from the Photo A Day to End Women's Cancer group - On the donation page please type in from Photo a Day
My daughter-inlaw fought the long battle of breast cancer this past year and happily is a survivor. She has registered to run in the Weekend to End All Women's Cancer August 2010. You can donate directly to The Weekend to End Women's Cancer
Debra's team is called Bucks for Busts.Join RedGage now - and start taking pictures Jan. 1, 2010
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The most Popular Rooster on the internet.
Jeff holding our Pet Bantam Rooster in 1973
Roose our Pet Cochin Bantam Rooster has become very popular. Add your comment to his growing fan club.Visit this page all about Cochin Bantams and meet Roose's cute family of chicks.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Saturday, December 26, 2009
Wild Thimbleberry Flower of the Pacfic Northwest
One of the more common wild flowers of the Pacific Northwest is the Thimbleberry.
The thimbleberry red fruit can be eaten and made into jam. ************************************GramaBarb has created over 200 pages on Squidoo
Friday, December 18, 2009
The Great Depression Era - 1930's
This property (in Canada) was my grandparents original family homestead in the wilderness as it looked during the depression era of the thirties.
I remember visiting my grandparents cabin often! It was always homey and full of love. Often my grandmother was taking homemade bread from the oven when we arrived. Of course they made their own butter and we were quickly offered a slice of warm bread with this wonderful fresh butter. When a home is full of love you never feel poor. As kids, we never knew our family was poor and struggling with bad economic times."
Read more about the Great Depression Era and watch the historic videos of the terrible Dust Bowl ........The Great Depression EraWednesday, December 16, 2009
Loons In Canada Showcase
via squidoo.com
Loons in Canada are protected by law and can not be hunted.
Loons subsist entirely on a diet of fish and other aquatic animals. For this reason, they are particularly susceptible to the damaging effects of air and water pollution.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Rhododendron with Vancouver, BC in the Background
This image is also on black T-shirts - a clasic favorite!
Featuring:Vancouver BC Rhododendron Tote BagOur 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go. They include a bottom gusset and extra long handles for easy carrying.
- 10 oz heavyweight natural canvas fabric
- Full side and bottom gusset
- 22" reinforced self-fabric handles
- Machine washable
- Measures 15" x 18" x 6"
Grama Barb's Planet Earth Shop
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Popular Black Cochin Bantam Rooster
This perky bantam can now be purchased on a keychain at my Zazzle store.
Cochin Bantam Rooster Keychain
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Stunning 2010 Calendars
Three new 2010 calendars have been added to my shop. They are priced at under $10.00 each. Four Seasons - the circle of Life - "No season skips it's turn"
http://www.cafepress.ca/gramabarb.419682235 Rose Art by Pryor
http://www.cafepress.ca/gramabarb.419679711 My Serene Pansy Garden
http://www.cafepress.ca/gramabarb.415516189 -----------------------------------------------------
RedGage is a first-of-its-kind web site that pays people for their online content and monetizes their social activity.
By using RedGage, you can make money for what you are already doing online.
http://www.redgage.com/?refby=gramabarb
http://www.cafepress.ca/gramabarb.419682235 Rose Art by Pryor
http://www.cafepress.ca/gramabarb.419679711 My Serene Pansy Garden
http://www.cafepress.ca/gramabarb.415516189 -----------------------------------------------------
RedGage is a first-of-its-kind web site that pays people for their online content and monetizes their social activity.
By using RedGage, you can make money for what you are already doing online.
http://www.redgage.com/?refby=gramabarb
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Are you ready for my 1959 quiz?
Are you ready for my 1959 quiz?
Test your 1959 knowledge, your trivia (not trivial) pursuit, your multiple choice skills. See if you cut the mustard, are up to snuff, ace in the hole, all that good stuff. Take my 1959 quiz is what I'm saying! (Do you dare?) Have fun. http://www.squidoo.com/1959-trivia-quizMonday, October 26, 2009
How to Vacation in Palm Desert when you don't Golf.
Palm Desert is a Beautiful Oasis in the desert and an Oasis from your Stress filled Life!
Palm Desert is a beautiful place of warmth and serenity away from the stress of your busy everyday life.
We stayed at a luxurious vacation townhome and from there we could enjoy Palm Desert at our leisure.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
This Lone Pansy Smiled at Us
While walking around our big patio this lone pansy caught our attention as it stood tall midst the crowded hanging basket of lobelias and petunias.Visit Patio Gardens and learn how to create your own little paradise.
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A Bee's Eye View of a Daylily
Stamens of a daylily (Hemerocallis), thickly covered in pollen
When a honey bee buzzes from flower to flower, it collects more than just nectar. Pollen sticks to its hairy body and hind legs. The bee brushes this pollen into "baskets," or sacs, on its hind legs. Later, when the bee returns to the hive, it kicks off the pollen into cells in the hive. Honey bees use this pollen as food.Visit Gardening with Grandma===============================
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
I BUY LOCAL - canvas tote bag for shopping
"I Buy Local" Environment Tote Bag
I support local farmers by buying local produce.Help the environment with this organic grocery tote bag. Wide bottom makes it easy to fit groceries or large items. Durable 12-ounce cotton twill. Cotton web handles reinforced with stress-point stitching. Dimensions: 13"w x 15.5"h x 7"d.
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Canvas organic tote Bag
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Ladybugs are Good Bugs - Now you can buy Live Ladybugs!
When released at sundown (because they don't fly at night), ladybugs eat aphids, mealy bugs, scale, leaf hoppers, and other destructive pests. And they keep on eating until the bad guys are gone, laying their own eggs in the process. When new pests arrive, fresh ladybugs will be waiting. You will love them because ladybugs really work, plus they will be doing something favorable for the environment. LADYBUGS (Hippodamia convergens) USE: Ladybugs prefer to eat aphids and will devour up to 50 a day, but they will also attack scale, mealy bugs, boil worm, leaf hopper, and corn ear worm. They dine only on insects and do not harm vegetation in any way.
45,000 Ladybugs have been purchased from this site in the past 6 months! Live LadyBugs!===============================Thursday, August 13, 2009
Let's Go to the Lake!
Let's Go to the Lake!
Our favorite summertime words were "Let's go to the lake!" I miss those days when going to the lake was synonymous with summer. It didn't matter which lake we went too. Living in British Columbia we have many so it is just a matter of how much time we had. For a quick dip after a hot day at work or for a two week vacation or maybe a long weekend camping trip. The words were the same "Let's go to the Lake!"From Stuart Lake to Takla Lake on the inland highway of only water.
We travelled with one large river boat to carry our camping supplies and fuel for the outboard motors for 2 boats - the riverboat and one little fast boat that my brother uses to water ski. 5 of us in the wilderness on a 4 day camping trip. We put our boats in the water at Stuart Lake and travelled to Takla Lake where we set up camp on a beach. We made our mattresses from carefully placed spruce boughs and the first night we were invaded by a black army of spiders. They loved the freshly cut spruce too. We changed our place to sleep and then the next night they were gone. No other wild critters bothered us the whole trip and we certainly caught our limit of fish from these pristine lakes. See our route on the map - Stuart Lake to Takla Lake which included traveling the treacherous rivers where we had to stop and do some repairs from hitting a rock that was just under the fast water.When our two son's were old enough to make the trip with us - we went again. By this time someone had built some wilderness A-frame cabins - so we could 'camp' with a little more security.
The words, "let's go the Lake!" brings back a book full of memories.
A map of our inland water route
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Why is Vancouver, BC, Canada one of the Greatest Travel Destinations?
Why is Vancouver, BC, Canada one of the Greatest Travel Destinations?
It's a family destination for all seasons and will also be host to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.Vancouver has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. For having clean water, clean air and a panoramic view of beautiful mountains.
How livable is "the most livable city in North America?
Vancouver: The Greatest City Ever watch the video===============================
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Cruise North to Alaska
Our Cruise to Alaska - A Celebration of Life
Three women embarking on a trip of a lifetime - Watch Out Alaska!
Come with us as we Cruise North to Alaska
Monday, July 13, 2009
Gratitude and Acknowledgements that are long overdue.
Recently I read this reminder: "When an author writes a book, she writes an Acknowledgments section where she pays homage to and says thanks for all the people who helped along the way."
Who is this person that has helped me write over 200 pages online?
http://www.squidoo.com/gratitude-and-acknowledgements
What are his passions?
Read all about the real jeffryv.
http://www.squidoo.com/gratitude-and-acknowledgements
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wedge-Tailed Eagle
Wedge-tails are found throughout Australia, including Tasmania, and southern New Guinea in almost all habitats, though they tend to be more common in lightly timbered and open country in southern and eastern Australia.
http://www.mahalo.com/eagles
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Wedge-Tailed Eagle
Wedge-tails are found throughout Australia, including Tasmania, and southern New Guinea in almost all habitats, though they tend to be more common in lightly timbered and open country in southern and eastern Australia.
http://www.mahalo.com/eagles
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Hummingbirds
David Attenborough looks at the amazing world of hummingbirds and their behaviour. From the BBC.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Welcome to Beautiful Sweden
Travel Sweden's Great Outdoors
The people of Sweden have a reputation of being strong and adventurous. Whether you are a rugged explorer or you prefer adventure on the soft side, you will never run out of things to do in Sweden.Have you stayed at the world famous Ice Hotel in Sweden?
The renowned Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi outside Kiruna is the world's largest hotel made of ice and the rooms, suites, church, sauna and bar are carved from blocks of pure, solid ice from the Torne River.
Experienced reindeer sledge safaris in Jukkasjärvi-Soppero?
For links and books about travel in Sweden visit Travel Sweden's Great Outdoors
A tribute to the beautiful country of Sweden. on youtube
Music: Försmak - Åsa Jinder
Buy a Dvd about the Ice Hotel
Visit the land of my Roots - Beautiful Sweden by GramaBarb
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
1947 - Music, Cars and Movies
1947 June 11 - WW II sugar rationing finally ended in U.S., it began May 28, 1942
1947 December 3 - Tennessee Williams' 'Streetcar Named Desire,' premieres in New York City
1947 March Released: Peg O' my Heart by the The Harmonicats - this tune was first written 1913.
1946 January 17 - United Nations Security Council holds its 1st meeting
1946 May 16 - Musical 'Annie Get Your Gun,' starring Ethel Merman premieres in New York City
1946 December 31 - President Truman officially proclaims end of WW II
1945 October 3 - Elvis Presley's 1st public appearance, he is 10 years old.
1945 September 28 - Canadian football's Calgary Bronks changes its name to Stampeders.
1945 February 3 Walt Disney's '3 Caballeros' released
1945 January 28 Swedish ships bring food to starving Netherlands
1945 May 21 Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart wed
Monday, March 30, 2009
Hot Muscle Cars and Vintage Cars Mania is alive and well for Collectors
"When I die, I want to be buried with a model T Ford - It has never left me in a hole yet!" was my Grandfather's favorite quote.
My family had a "Woody". Keep the memory alive with these decals.
Featuring my favorite cars:
Old Antigue Cars are pieces of rare art.
https://youtu.be/6Nk91UPr-ns
Cuba is still well know for their fifties cars.
My family had a "Woody". Keep the memory alive with these decals.
Featuring my favorite cars:
Old Antigue Cars are pieces of rare art.
https://youtu.be/6Nk91UPr-ns
Cuba is still well know for their fifties cars.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Lost in the World of Fifties Movies
We have a small theatre at the senior's residence where I live and our Recreation Director has agreed to a "Fifties Movie" day once a week for the month of April and I volunteered to research and find the movies which has resulted in me being "lost" in the world of movies for the past few days.
I went to the movies fairly regular ( at least weekly) during the fifties but BOY! did I miss a lot of great movies! How many have you seen?
I couldn't help but create a Movie Catalogue lens to keep track of all these wonderful 'oldies'. Stop by and tell me your favorite movie from the 1950's era.
Fantastic Fifties Movie Catalogue
I went to the movies fairly regular ( at least weekly) during the fifties but BOY! did I miss a lot of great movies! How many have you seen?
I couldn't help but create a Movie Catalogue lens to keep track of all these wonderful 'oldies'. Stop by and tell me your favorite movie from the 1950's era.
Fantastic Fifties Movie Catalogue
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
15,000 people reading "Help! Everyone is Dying!" by GramaBarb
I wrote my story of the 1980's on Story of my Life and as of today I have had 15,000 views and counting. The title of the story is "Help! Everyone is Dying!" Please read it and leave your comment. I've linked to my Squidoo lens A Grandmother's Love and yes it is doing well too.
The special Featured Story written about me is doing phenomenal with over 130,000 views. The title of the story by Tamar Burris is "GramaBarb: A Grandmother for the 21st Century"
These stories are about me as a Grandmother and are validated through my passions of life on my 170 Squidoo lenses. I don't promote Squidoo on SOML but my life passions as they are featured on my lenses - they meld naturally together.
The point of this blog is? If you are not getting over 100,000 views maybe you need to take a step back and widen out your vision.
The special Featured Story written about me is doing phenomenal with over 130,000 views. The title of the story by Tamar Burris is "GramaBarb: A Grandmother for the 21st Century"
These stories are about me as a Grandmother and are validated through my passions of life on my 170 Squidoo lenses. I don't promote Squidoo on SOML but my life passions as they are featured on my lenses - they meld naturally together.
The point of this blog is? If you are not getting over 100,000 views maybe you need to take a step back and widen out your vision.
Monday, February 2, 2009
I have been Featured on Story of My Life
"GramaBarb: A Grandmother for the 21st Century"
is the title of the article that Story of My Life writer, Tamar Burris, used when she wrote this article about my life as a grandmother. The article highlights my passion for sharing family Genealogy with my grandchildren and the need for Grandparents to be active computer and internet users with their grandchildren. Plus we can share our creativity with our family through the use of Zazzle and Cafepress.Thanks to Story of My Life for featuring my story.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Beyond the Politics - meet First Grandma
Jan. 20/09 - Beyond the politics of the day I was thrilled to see family working together by including extended family. It brought tears to my eyes when I heard the words "Grandma Marian Robinson will be moving into the White House with her family!" Just stop and reflect on the importance of that example to the world. Here is a family that practices what it preaches. Grass root values in action and 2 very happy granddaughters because they will not have a stranger looking after them when Dad and Mom are away but they will have their beloved Grandma with them. Watch this video I found about Grandma Marian Robinson. It will warm your heart that she is living in the White House. Please meet First Grandma Marian Robinson and listen to what she has to say.
http://www.squidoo.com/grandmothers
http://www.squidoo.com/grandmothers
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Do All the Good You Can,
On the A Grandmother's Love lens there is a poster that has a wonderful quotation starting with the words "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can," - Isn't that a great theme for 2009?!
Are you a grandmother? I would love to hear from you. Tell us the good you do in your family and community.
Do you always make family and friends feel welcome? Do you always have time to listen? Does your door freely swing in?
Let's visit Grandma's Kitchen for some fresh baked bread and a warm visit often in 2009.
Are you a grandmother? I would love to hear from you. Tell us the good you do in your family and community.
Do you always make family and friends feel welcome? Do you always have time to listen? Does your door freely swing in?
Let's visit Grandma's Kitchen for some fresh baked bread and a warm visit often in 2009.
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