8 Gorgeous Nature Blogs for Earth Day

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Gun Roswell

This Sunday, April 22nd will mark the 42nd observance of Earth Day. According to Earth Day Network, “More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.”

To inspire you to get in on this year’s celebration, here are eight amazing nature-related blogs on WordPress.com:

Birdlightwind.com

70degreeswest-explore.com

Leahyetter.WordPress.com

Drawandshoot.me

Beingmark.com

Beetlesinthebush.WordPress.com

Theblondecoyote.com

Lookingatthewest.com

So, how will you celebrate Earth Day 2012? Maybe Picnic for the Planet, or plant a tree? Whatever you do, be sure to share it on your blog! And don’t forget to tag your post with Earth Day to make it easier for others to find.

For more cool nature blogs, check out our collection of Recommended Blogs, and add topics like Nature and Earth Day to follow in your Reader.

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Long Live the Queen! (REBLOGGED)

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Gun Roswell

Queen Elizabeth II marks her 90th birthday on Thursday as Britons and many throughout the world celebrate her long and dignified reign. She will celebrate again in June with national events to mark her official birthday.

via Queen Elizabeth II at 90: A Look Back — AP Images Blog

7 Days of Nature Photo Challenge: Day Four

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Gun Roswell

Posted in 7 Days of Nature Photo Challenge: Day Four
Photography & Poetry

“Land is the secure ground of home, the sea is like life, the outside, the unknown” Stephen Gardiner

7 Days of Nature Photo Challenge: Day Four

A sunny day in June
The sea and sky, painted in blue
A view reserved, only for a few

Live Long and Prosper Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Gun Roswell

Posted in Happy Birthday/Homage/Fandom
Happy 90th Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II

Photo credits Google/Getty Images

“Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom” Queen Elizabeth II

Live Long and Prosper Queen Elizabeth II

Who would have thought
Of being in the same job
For some sixty three years
– Surely worth some cheers

You’re part of the folk
Even cracked a few jokes
You got street smarts
And certainly won our hearts

Pink, purple or blue
To name but a few
The colours like your spirit
Would inspire many lyrics

Wishes for
Many more
Years of reign
Hear our hail:

Long Live the Queen,
And surely and sincerely
A very happy 90th birthday!

I Laugh, There For I Am (TBT)

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Gun Roswell

Posted in the Throwback Thursday weekly series
Poetry, photography, tales and things that nature!

“Laughter is the best revenge for anger” Dalai Lama

I Laugh, There For I Am

Call me crazy
Call me a fool
Or just a simple tool
Laughing, grinning
Face in full leering
Feelings of winning
Life gave you lemons
Or battling with demons
Trying not to worry
Or even feel sorry
For things that cannot change
Rather arrange
Time for a full belly laugh
Several times a day
It isn’t daft
Keeps your mind clear
Throughout the year
When you wake up
Forget the wile
Put on that smile
It is the best make up
Everyone can wear
Which will not tear
Come rain or shine
All will be fine

A Winter’s Tale (TBT)

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Gun Roswell

Posted in the Throwback Thursday weekly series
Poetry, photography, tales and things that nature!

“Winter is coming” George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

A Winter’s Tale

When stepping outside
Much to surprise
A freezing wind
Is greeting your skin
Rubbing your eyes
Hoping, only lies
But, waking to reality
Accepting the actuality
A cover of white
May be a delight
After the lush of green
You have seen
All summer long
Trying to stay strong
It’s here to stay
Pushing away
The slowly creeping
Sinking feeling
Don’t get bitter
It’s only winter

Dinner Time (The Daily Post) One

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Gun Roswell

Posted in the Daily Post: Dinnertime
Photography / Poetry

“A bachelor’s life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner” Francis Bacon

Dinner Time (The Daily Post)

Food is good
Food is great
Especially of a nice taste
Do enjoy
Have a feast
But not in a haste
And nothing waste

Ladies and Gentlemen
Dinner, is served!

Straight Lines With a Twist (Daily Photo)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Gun Roswell

Posted in Daily Photo
Photography & Poetry & Humour

“The shortest distance between two points is a straight line” Archimedes

Straight Lines With a Twist (Daily Photo)

As the road narrows
Taller grow the midday shadows
Following the straight lines
Until an unexpected surprise

In the midst of the hike
A parked vintage bike
A smile on the face will strike

10 Reasons Why Chocolate Really Is The Cure All

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Gun Roswell

Yum. Wait, one more, yum. Who doesn’t love chocolate? You know it never ceases to amaze when I come across people who don’t like chocolate. That just baffles my mind. How can that be? T…

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