From The Finiky Files

From The Finiky Files
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

From The Finiky Files

Short Note To Say THANK YOU ALL For The Kind Words And Spport! I am feeling better. still not typing much, but on the mend!

grabbed this from my files

Simple Beauty

Simple Beauty
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Anne Frank:

"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature."

Optical Delusion

Optical Delusion
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Albert Einstein

"A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."

I liked the DOF, but you can feel his "consciousness" by looking at his eye.

* grabbed the from the Finiky files as in not new ;)

Care Package

Care Package
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

I got a care package from my co-workers today. Awesome group of people! After checking out all the cat toys in the package, Mary McDhui also inspected the bag.

A BIG Thank you to my friends.

Done

Done
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Relief

---after Carpal Tunnel Release surgery

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Surgery

For Finky

For Finky
Originally uploaded by KnowWonNose.

For Finiky. Wish you well with your surgery and hope for a full and fast recovery. Miss your nature photos.

Blossomed Soul

Blossomed Soul
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Marcel Proust

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."

Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Neil Young | Harvest Moon

But there’s a full moon risin’
Let’s go dancin’ in the light
We know where the music’s playin’
Let’s go out and feel the night.

Because I’m still in love with you
I want to see you dance again
Because I’m still in love with you
On this harvest moon.

Leave A Trail

Leave A Trail
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Shoot The Moon

Shoot The Moon
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

September 11, 2001

September 11, 2001
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

This is the Washington Post, Dated September 12, 2001.

Like many I will still smell, see in my minds eye, feel September 11, 2001. It's been said before, it was a beautiful day. Clear blue skies, a small hint of fall in the air, no humidity. About as perfect as weather can be in Washington DC.

I learned of the hit to the World Trade Center(s) after arriving at work. I was shocked, stunned, confused, and like so many wondering what (in a larger sense) was going on. Later, the Pentagon was hit and we were told to evacuate. I did get a chance to call my Mother back before leaving, as she had left me a voicemail. Just by chance I was able to get through as most land line and cell phone circuits were busy.

I told her I would call her when I got home. What I have never told anyone, until now, was that I was not sure I would make it home.

Some of us left the building, 1 block from the US Capitol, to go home with co-worker who lived nearby.

That was between 10:10 and 10:30 AM that day. I later got home to Virginia at 2:30. The ride home on the metro was uneventful, except for the complete silence, except for the announcements of stations and the door opening/closing warnings.

Still imprinted: the darkness of the metro station at the Pentagon as it was shut down, but the subway train passed through that station, for several weeks you could smell the acrid smoke in the subway tunnel, from where the jet slammed into the side of the Pentagon.

For months, at night, usually around 11pm or so, you could hear the Combat Air Patrol Jets flying over. My heart would race and eventually I would relax. It still happens from time to time.

On the one year anniversary, on the way home from work, was a woman, dressed very smartly, sitting with a friend. Upon closer look, her face had been nearly burnt off and partially reconstructed. She had been at the service marking the anniversary. She was a survivor. It would be another year or so, again on the metro, at one of the stops most military workers exit -- a man in his BDU's (battle dress uniform) with obvious scarring on his arms and about his neck and face, was about the exit. Another passenger recognized his name. Aren't you the one that saved lives at the Pentagon?.. the answer yes. The male passenger jumped up and shook his hand and said Thank you and God Bless you. I tell these little stories as these are some of my personal memories of September 11, 2001. I was not as impacted personally as so many others were, many lost their lovers, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, and children.

I am honored to live among survivors and heroes from that day.

Tangible

Tangible
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

wishing everyone a blue sky kind of day.

Hours Go By Like Minutes

Hours Go By Like Minutes
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Eagles | Wasted Time

"The autumn leaves have got you thinking
About the first time that you fell"

Clarity

Clarity
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Into The Mystic

Into The Mystic
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Van Morrison | Into The Mystic

Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic

Katrina Auction Flickr

auction button 90*345
Originally uploaded by puttytat.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/katrina_auction/discuss/80609/ <-- mine
http://www.flickr.com/groups/katrina_auction/ <--main area for auction

Hi All,

On the Flickr site where I post my photos, some of us are auctioning our photos to raise money for hurricane relief. The money goes to the Red Cross --

I submitted a photo for bidding as well, more importantly if you of a way to spread the word We would appreciate your help.

If folks not in Flickr want to bid they would have to create an account, no different than if they were posting to somewhere else.

Good Night Sun

Good Night Sun
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

McDhui Monthly

McDhui Monthly
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Finikys Follies Feline Insomnia

Finikys Follies Feline Insomnia
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

This is the Mamma duck . Look at the water that is moved from the power of her wings.

I Can Breathe In A Small Town

I Can Breathe In A Small Town
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

This is one of the American Flags hanging from the grand stand at the Meigs County Ohio Fair. John Mellencamps song Small Town in part tells my life story perfectly. I am so lucky to have parents and family that are hard working, honest, real and loving.

John Mellencamp - Small Town

No I cannot forget where it is that I come from
I cannot forget the people who love me
Yeah, I can be myself here in this small town
And people let me be just what I want to be

Mary McDhui Looks Down On The Mere Humans

Mary McDhui Looks Down On The Mere Humans
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Again Wee Mary McD gets to the top of the drapery rod, where she decides to "have sit" and survey her domain. Happy SILLY Saturday!

Changes

Changes
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

I still think we will see an early fall..

A Face Only A Mother Could Love

A Face Only A Mother Could Love
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

BugZilla

BugZilla
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Poor little fly didn't stand a chance.

I'm Shy

I'm Shy
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Going thru my duck phtos... found this little guy.

Flirt

Flirt
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

This little guy was very flirting.... When I went to the pond today, I had decided not to shoot any dragonflies, however, he was too beautiful and flirty not to shoot.

Complex

Complex
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

complex... just like life.

Mary McDhui

Mary McDhui
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Test driving the new lens. Nikkor 50 F1.8D AF... hot off the self today. So far this lens is more impressive than Nikkor 28-100mm G AF I bought. Just my 2 cents worth. ...

After The Gold Rush

After The Gold Rush
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

After The Gold Rush

Neil Young Lyrics
Song: After The Gold Rush Lyrics

I was lying in a burned out basement. With the full moon in my eyes. I was hoping for replacement
When the sun burst thru the sky.
There was a band playing in my head And I felt like getting high.
I was thinking about what a
Friend had said I was hoping it was a lie.

Thinking about what a Friend had said I was hoping it was a lie.

Balance

Balance
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Life is all about balance... just like the rain drop I struggle to find the right balance.

Come To My Window

Come To My Window
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Mary McDhui waiting in the window for me.

Hope

Hope
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

While I am a novice photographer, my hope is to share some of the things I see thru my eyes that I find beautiful, simple and hopeful. Despite the terrible troubles we are faced with each day, I still find hope and peace in a sunset.

"My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way." Ernest Hemingway

SunShine On My Whiskers

SunShine On My Whiskers
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Mary McDhui getting some afternoon sun.

Laptop Cat

Laptop Cat
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Mary McDhui curled up on my laptop, that I use for work. I had just finished w/the laptop and was checking my work mail on my other computer.

Old Glory

Old Glory
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Land of the Free -- Home of the Brave.

Goldie Duck

Goldie Duck
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Near sunset at the pond.

Anticipation

Anticipation
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

We can never know about the days to come
But we think about them anyway
And I wonder if I’m really with you now
Or just chasing after some finer day.

Anticipation, anticipation
Is making me late
Is keeping me waiting

Carly Simon

Finiky Flickr Badge

Finiky Flickr Badge
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

My Calling Card

My Calling Card
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

I am trying the latest and greatest fad, at least once :)
Polaroid-o-nize TM or see Calling Card

Motley Crew - Striatic Does America

Motley Crew - Striatic Does America
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

From the striatic does america - WASHINGTON DC stop. It was great to meet everyone!

Bella Luna

Bella Luna
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

B Bee Got Back

B Bee Got Back
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

The backside of a bee, still in need of a waxing.

Bun

Bun
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

Munching on some greens. Notice how the one ear is tilted toward me and I liked how the sunlight came thru too.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzs

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzs, originally uploaded by Finiky.

Leaving work as I got into my car, I looked across the street and soooo very much asleep... this guy. He had NO idea there were people walking around, by, and in front of him. Before leaving, I captured a quick snap.

Washington DC Mall....

Talk To The Hand

Talk To The Hand
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

paw and claw speak for volumes...

I Believe I Can Fly !!

I Believe I Can Fly !!
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

This made my heart melt!!! Baby Ducks Set Updated June 11

Beach

Beach
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

An oldie but goodie.. Taken in Aug of 2003. Anna Maria Island.

Comrade Russ

Comrade Russ
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

I used to work with Russ in Dallas, Tx. We've stayed in touch over the years. I will miss him. Please pray for his family. (comrade was nickname we shared between us)

Russ is senior anchor after nearly a decade here at USA (in his 42 year career), and is currently anchoring afternoon drive newscasts. Like John and Ron, Russ has the kind of professional, major-market/network sound that helps distinguish USA among other radio networks. He's the heart and soul of afternoon drive here as Russ cuts through the spin that biased newsmakers and other networks try to put on each day's news. Russ presents stories with the kind of perspective that most of our listeners -- and most Americans -- want, but seldom get, from their network news. During his career, Russ has been a Radio-TV News Director as well as an anchor and reporter with a resume that includes WBBM-TV in Chicago as well as WFAA and KRLD Radio in Dallas, among others. His TV reporting has been used on the NBC Evening News. Russ is also an author and trainer and was the National Broadcast Director for the Elkins Institute school of broadcasting in Dallas.

Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge
Originally uploaded by Finiky.

While not a great picture.. I couldn't help but notice the rainbow like bridge that was extending from this cloud. For pet lovers who have lost... The Rainbow Bridge

"Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, And rainbows have nothing to hide."

Song - The Rainbow Connection