tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32481198652273343322024-03-13T22:28:23.404-04:00CoActive Dreams GalleryA stream of consciousness look at lifeCherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-91392638145499594072015-05-30T13:27:00.000-04:002015-05-30T14:34:55.043-04:00A Raised Garden Project 6: We WILL Go To The Ball !!Big goings on in the raised garden since my last post. For a better view click each photo.
Everything is in full bloom and as you can see from the photo above the upward movement has taken hold. You can also see what I meant in the last post that there would be a boat load of tomatoes, and I only planted half of the seedlings.
If you think back to a photo that showed the Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-4478300874315768502015-05-16T19:48:00.000-04:002015-05-16T22:47:17.984-04:00A Raised Garden Project 5: Going Vertical
A lot has been going on in the raised bed garden. The plants have really taken off and work on the garden bed has become surprisingly easy. As usual, click each photo for a better view.
One thing that has become quite apparent is that weeding will not be a problem. I simply take a hand spade and lightly turn the earth around the bed and the disruption tends to almost completely remove the Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-85731408798270621282015-05-10T15:16:00.000-04:002015-05-22T20:53:39.247-04:00A Raised Garden Project 4
I have been learning fast as the raised garden takes shape. A few tips have also come into play to make the task even more fun than I had expected. Click each photo for a better view.
I planned to let the seedlings grow in size before moving them to the raised box, but following the success of the experimental squash planting, after the initial trauma of the move, they seemed to Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-17303090635106534052015-04-25T12:46:00.000-04:002015-05-10T15:29:10.393-04:00A Raised Garden Project 3: The Good and The Bad
I said in the beginning that I would make mistakes and hoped you would learn from them and this far into the project I have discovered a few mistakes and also some benefits. As usual, click each photo for a better view.
The purpose of this project was to use the garden for stress reduction and to practice what I preach on my main website about active rest and problem solving on a smaller scaleCherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-24289739777532583852015-04-21T13:14:00.002-04:002015-04-22T00:35:09.769-04:00A Raised Garden Project 2
My little project is beginning to take shape. When we left the last episode I mentioned trying to find free dirt to finish filling the raised box and had planted the seeds I planned for my garden. As usual, click each photo for a better view.
On the free dirt front I quickly discovered that finding work sites willing to give it didn't exist, at least not when I needed it. And then the thoughtCherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-13950147616548214302015-04-16T22:48:00.002-04:002015-04-21T10:17:01.114-04:00A Raised Garden Project
I decided to do a garden as a fun project and stress reducer for the Spring and Summer. A "Raised Garden Project" will be a series where I hope you can monitor my progress and learn from my mistakes on the adventure. As usual, click each photo for a better view.
The whole idea of a raised garden came from a photo I encountered on Pinterest. It really gave me a lot of ideas and as Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-2598749527731083082015-01-03T22:29:00.003-05:002015-01-03T22:29:34.415-05:00Add Impact to Your Communication Resolutions<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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It's a new year and if you are in the habit of making resolutions, here is a video trailer to my latest podcast showing simple changes you can make that will help those resolutions stick. Research has shown that resolution success comes because most of your mindset action, either personal or professional, are supported by a psychological foundation. SecureCherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-20427814580312853012014-09-24T18:02:00.000-04:002014-09-24T18:08:39.093-04:00Steel Wool Photography
I recently had a chance to take out the camera and go out to have some fun. My photography group's latest outing was to do steel wool photography. I didn't do much research on camera preparation and boy was I surprised with the shots I will able to get simply using the "auto" mode.
I'll explain the process involved to produce the photo you see above. Steel wool is held in a small cage on a Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-3042027189094242542014-07-09T23:28:00.000-04:002014-07-09T23:28:23.319-04:00Drones and the 4th of JulyI know it has been awhile but time and tide have kept we pretty busy. So the 4th of July provided an opportunity to take out the camera and see what I was able to add to the gallery. As usual, click each photo to get a better view.
My thoughts always go back to being a child on the 4th of July because the night sky becomes a place of wonder. We all sat patiently waiting for the appointed hour Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-54075596749597827762014-04-28T23:07:00.000-04:002014-04-28T23:13:02.557-04:00Taste of St. Augustine 2014 - They Came To PlayThere were not as many restaurants at this year's Spring tasting event. But, the ones that did present let the tasters know that they had come to play and left taste buds dancing.
There was the Fudge Lady with delightful treats that of course pulled in a couple of face painted kids eager to taste
And the future Olympian just having fun in between visits to various tables. I Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-13083504191973503852014-03-22T02:00:00.002-04:002014-03-22T02:00:21.840-04:00The Budweiser Clydesdales Put On a ShowI know it has been awhile, but what I'm prepared to present should more than make up for time. I heard that the Budweiser Clydesdales were scheduled to appear at the local brewery and made it an adventure by taking pictures of these magnificent animals. Below is a combination of pictures and video of the event that should give you a sense of the excitement the horses generated.
I hope you Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-43707429690118582792014-01-27T17:02:00.000-05:002014-01-27T17:02:22.396-05:00Time And Video
I have been trying to get caught up with photos from my latest adventures but also thought I would give you a look at what I have been up to that slowed me down as I worked on them.
Some of you are aware I have a You Tube Channel that I use to host the videos I present on this and another site. You Tube has started a feature that allows you to create an introduction video for your channel.Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-35475847557888853012014-01-09T20:29:00.000-05:002014-01-09T20:32:59.994-05:00Christmas in January...Oh My!
I know I have been away, and was shocked to discover just how long (since October). I started a new adventure: doing a podcast and was surprised how much time had been sucked up getting the project going. It was suppose to be so simple, 10 to 12 minute segments. how much time could it take. boy was I wrong.
Just before Christmas I decided to wander around St Augustine to take photos Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-70413609226785650322013-09-30T15:23:00.000-04:002013-10-02T14:36:25.678-04:00Dragon Boat Racing: A Rising Team Sport
I've seen Dragon boats before and enjoyed the colorful nature of the boats gliding across the water in exotic places in Asia. But, I was surprised to learn that it is now one of the fastest growing sports here in America and a race was being held in my city. I always welcome a chance to get a little sun and if I am able to take along the camera, then it really becomes something special. AsCherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-57845471352895494252013-08-21T13:42:00.000-04:002013-09-07T09:03:51.580-04:00A Mandelbrot SetI have written in the past about my love of fractals and always welcome the chance to illustrate my latest find. I ran into this YouTube video that is simply amazing and could not resist showing it. The complexity of such simplicity is amazing. Keep in mind as you watch the figures flow that each movement is a mathematical formula that is ever shifting.
I stumbled upon it while looking for Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-86467650859010602892013-08-20T21:03:00.000-04:002013-08-20T21:03:56.858-04:00The Mayor of Hemming Park
It's easy to not see people who are homeless because to see them reinforces our own worst fears regarding health, safety, and the sometimes fragile nature of our own lives. Despite our desire to avoid, we encounter them in cities large and small and sometimes wonder what caused them to fall off life's highway and end up homeless. The reasons are numerous from drugs, mental health issues, or Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-85806028397090253732013-07-31T01:16:00.000-04:002013-09-07T09:06:07.738-04:00El Galeon The Sailing Ships of Spain
I recently attended a celebration of the 450th anniversary of the founding of St Augustine Florida with my photography group. There were no bands or fireworks but the big attraction was a working replica on the 16th Century sailing ship El Galeon. These were the ships the Spanish used to bring in provisions and haul off gold and other materials from the new world. The ships were fast and carriedCherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-66112069300808970432013-07-11T17:02:00.000-04:002013-07-11T20:52:28.041-04:00The little Church Down The Lane
Moving to the South I have always been drawn to churches that seem to be everywhere (the call it the Bible Belt for a reason). During a film project I passed a street I've gone down a number of times, and this time allowed myself to look around; and there hidden in plain sight was this little church oasis right in the middle of a busy area. As usual, click each photo for a better view.
Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-21615075560646844692013-06-29T15:30:00.001-04:002013-07-01T01:52:06.349-04:00Tennis, Laura Mvula, And The Need To Go Outside
It seems the month of June has been consumed with Tennis. First came the French Open (Roland Garros for French readers) which seemed to slide right into Wimbledon. As a result, tennis, the heat, and a film competition I entered, have left little time for photography adventures.
But I am here to testify that spending time inside watching a little ball fly back and forth does have a payoff, Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-20478527987110571762013-05-30T22:12:00.001-04:002013-06-10T23:02:38.427-04:00Mad Men And Their Cars
I recently watched seasons I, II, and III of the series Mad Men, broken down by all the buzz to finally see what friends have at times gone into great detail to describe. Watching a few episodes I instantly understood the attraction, despite the cringe factor regarding the treatment of women, a sense of a time of innocence where we didn't know everything about everything; and a feeling of Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-67226548296137662502013-05-04T12:36:00.001-04:002013-05-04T12:37:01.728-04:00The Good in Man
Russians have mastered the immediate sense of the dash cam for obvious reasons: when there is a dispute regarding who did what in traffic. A lot of time and effort goes into outwitting the "evil doers", but the following video illustrates that the dashcam can also be used to view the good in man. Thought I would share it with you.
Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-13668238878558614092013-04-26T19:27:00.001-04:002013-05-08T11:51:13.317-04:00Flowers In An Exhibition
I always love this time of year because so many of the things I like about the area occur in the Spring. One of my favorites is the St. Augustine Garden Show. This year they had several themes that seemed to really inspire exhibitors and as a result had some breathtaking displays.
I took loads of pictures and could not bring myself to exclude anything. And so, I did the next Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-65748633687491091862013-04-22T18:31:00.000-04:002013-04-28T02:09:40.615-04:00Stumbled Upon Surprises
I'm always pleasantly surprised when I go out to take photos and discover something that really peaks my interest and turns out to be even better than the normal street scene! Jacksonville was hosting it's first ever "One Spark" inventor and creator festival. I carried my smaller camera expecting to take photos but once on site discovered there was such vibrant activity that video was a better Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-14805860209284417652013-04-08T22:58:00.002-04:002013-04-11T22:48:50.440-04:00Photography Is Light!
I've mentioned before that I joined a photography group and I am really enjoying all the things I'm learning. One of the main things that has been so wonderfully illustrated to me is that "photography is light." I will admit I considered light as I went about taking pictures, but the group has demonstrated to me what an amazingly powerful thing it is and how it can be used to make good pictures Cherrie McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14569108244564456711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248119865227334332.post-53591218877997975522013-03-28T15:27:00.000-04:002013-03-28T18:47:13.637-04:00My Own Fried Green Tomatoes <!--[if gte mso 9]>
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