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Blog Growth Strategies – Our 42nd Month Blogging

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https://partnersinfire.com - If I had to pick a term to describe our 42nd-month blogging, it would be “consistent growth”. Although we didn’t get any big features this month, we did have fairly consistent pageviews and users over the course of the month. Our strategies for maintaining views during the spring and summer seem to be working, and we …
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Rain On The Rose by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"The world is a rose, smell it, and pass it to your friends." ~Persian Proverb


Rain On The Rose

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Rain On The RoseRose unfolding in the rain




We are living in a space where we had a difficult year. In that time, we cultivated our yard. We planted and we tended. The spring rains have come, and our reward has been a bevy of roses. Now, we preserve the images for another day.

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The Past's Mosaic Template Of The Future by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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The Past's Mosaic Template Of The FutureGlass block wall outside the former pool entry at the Old East Providence High School created a rain speckled mosaic template for the new school building




The past is often an imperfect mosaic that leads us into the future. We look through a glass darkly; uncertain of what the future brings but knowing that the future is ahead of us regardless. 

On the last weekend of May 2021, my wife, Jen, received an invitation to visit East Providence High School. This is where she graduated from some years ago. The old high school building is being torn down and the education is moving to a new building.

This curved glass brick wall serves as a curtain wa

Dandelions And Sunshine by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"You fight dandelions all weekend, and late Monday afternoon there they are, pert as all get out, in full and gorgeous bloom, pretty as can be, thriving as only dandelions can in the face of adversity."



~ Hal Borland


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Dandelion And Sunshine




Dandelions provoke mixed feelings wherever we go. This especially applies in our own yards. They signify something that is not accepted in our lawn culture. All the same, they reach out to us in sunny contrast to the green grass.

Here I have walked our yard in the morning sun. Crows are making their noise as another bird chirps. And reaching to the early light through the shadows are the dandelions. I decide that since they have asserted themselves on th

Dandelion In Moon Shapes by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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“Most of the dandelions had changed from suns into moons.” Vladimir Nabokov


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Dandelion Profile Dandelion gone to seed




Do dandelions have a dark side? This I do not know. I am amazed about their transformation from yellow flowering plants to fuzzy globes. Nabakov was right; dandelions change from suns to moons.

Dandelion Overhead View


Dandelion Overhead ViewDandelion gone to seed




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What Are NFTs (Non-fungible Tokens)?

Posted By PartnersinFire on Creative Lifestyle

https://partnersinfire.com - Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are cryptographic digital assets that each have uniquely identifiable metadata and codes. Their data is stored on the blockchain, ensuring they can’t be replicated or forged. The tokens act as a representation, like an IOU, for either digital or tangible items. For instance, one could create NFTs that stand for digital artwork, …
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A Shy Rose by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery

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"The rose does not have a why; it blossums without reason, forgetful of self and oblivious to our vision." ~ Angelus Silesius


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Spring Rose Hiding Behind LeavesSpringtime rose peeking out between the leaves




Our roses have given us much joy over the last year when we could not venture far. They are making their first appearance of the current year. The first blossom appears, deep within the bush, wondering if it is safe to come out.
 

Springtime Rose Emerging


Springtime Rose EmergingSpringtime rose peeking out between the leaves




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Cheap Living: 12 Cheap Alternatives to a House

Posted By PartnersinFire on Creative Lifestyle

https://partnersinfire.com - According to Zillow, they expect the typical U.S. home to grow in value by 10.3% by November 2021. With high real estate prices, some families may feel purchasing a house is out of reach. Fortunately for others, there are cheap living alternatives for many people who still want a place they can call home. So, …
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