October 26, 2013

Song-ography, the "Forever Young" edition...


Ironic how a song I chose last week simply because I was kinda amped about my whole recent Rod Stewart concert experience...took on a whole new, more personal, meaning in just seven little ol' days.  It took God 6 days to create the world, and on the 7th he rested.  Apparently it took moi 6 days to create a new outlook on a few things, and on the 7th day I decided to be surrounded by sunshine and happiness as a result. Because the lyrics hit home for me, so did my camera...



"Forever Young"
Self Portrait
Bowman's Hill
Bucks County, Pennsylvania


"May the good lord be with you
Down every road you choose.
And may sunshine and happiness
Surround you when you're far from home.
And may you grow to be proud,
dignified and true.
And do unto others
As you'd have done to you.
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you'll always stay
Forever Young."

-Forever Young (Rod Stewart)



Oh yeah, another thing I did in the last 7 days is I created a Facebook page for my blog.  So, if you are a Facebook-er please stop on by "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out" - Facebook and "like" me if you would "like" to see my blog posts (and some additional photography that doesn't make it to my blog) show up on your Facebook news feed when posts are made.  Shout out to Tamar at "Random-sity", and Kim at "Little by Little" for helping guide me throughout the process.  You know, learning new stuff helps keep ya "Forever Young" too!


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Drum roll puhleeze for next week's Song-ography song.....


"My Life Would Suck Without You"
Kelly Clarkson

Bend, it shape it anyway you want to...but what would suck if it wasn't in YOUR life?  Can't wait to see your photography and creativity next week! In the meantime...looking forward to seeing what "Forever Young" interpretations are linked up THIS week.  Thanks to all who join in on Song-graphy, and for those of you who are thinking about it...just do it!





35 comments:

  1. Ahh, you are having such fun. I am wondering if we should read "Everything I Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten" and reabsorb some of the things we've forgotten like how to be spontaneous and fun-loving more of the time. It's good for the spirit and health of the body. Please don't stop blogging. I'd miss your wonderful photography and wit. :)

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  2. I am very early today ( or rather late ,1am over here) Being surrounded by the people you love, having the privilege to try out new things, traveling etc certainly will help us to stay forever young.
    Great self portrait! Looks like a lot of fun.

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  3. Oh, you lucky lady!!! Rod Stewart in concert???!!!! He is one that I have missed over the years somehow. I would love to see him in person!

    Always loved this song!!!

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  4. Sounds like a worthwhile 6 days. Never easy to dig down and make a genuine shift. The shot is wonderful, and speaks volumes! {so wish I could have been there this weekend...and gotten a real chat!!}

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    1. We WILL! Sorry you weren't feeling well, and hope you are back at 100% now.

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    2. Well, if the Sox would just end this so I can get some rest....so tense!!

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  5. I'm glad to see this light-hearted photo! What a gorgeous week of sunshine and foliage it's been.

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  6. That is one heck of a brilliantly timed SP Kathy - bravo you!

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    1. Thanks Barb. I had the timer on to take a series of 10 photos in sequence.

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  7. Lovely, also the page Facebook, greeting from Belgium

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  8. Love it!! So glad you're FB page is up and running, it was my pleasure to help!

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  9. I love your outlook! There will always be people that try to hold us back, but we just have to choose happy! And you look like you are choosing it well! Love, love the selfie! I was glad to help you with the little smidge that I learned along the way and your Facebook page is going to be great! You have a lot of people who love this place of yours!

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  10. Only six days? Actually, I'm impressed...it can take me a lot longer! lol...I love your selfie. Congrats on your Facebook page - I will be "liking" it as soon as I leave here! I've thought about doing the same but haven't gotten up the courage yet. As always, thanks for your beautiful blog, your uplifting/hilarious writings, and this weekly prompt.

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  11. I love this photo of you! I will also check out your new Facebook page!!

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  12. Great selfie shot ! See you on FB.

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  13. awesome selfie!! ~ happy to be back here playing along with you !!~~

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  14. Honey - I learned a long time ago that high school is so over-rated! ;)
    Glad you made it through this week and look at what you CONQUERED!!!!!
    Today is a new day & the future's looking bright………(can you name that tune in 3 notes?)

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  15. Wonderful shot! A real joie de vivre.

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  16. Beautiful selfie Kathy and joyous. Whether it was taken on day 7 or any of the others. Love the new header, and definitely going to "like" ya on Facebook. I mean, I like you right here, why wouldn't I like you there too? You can friend me too-sometimes all I can do is keep up with FB. Lately the blog is suffering. Happy day-Go Eagles.

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  17. You look so joyful and free in that photo--beautiful! I love the lyrics to the song, too. Lots of good meaning there.

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  18. What a fun selfie. I love the joy of this shot and how you've embraced your inner child. Let go of those things that drag a person down and just "be" - Super interpretation.
    Cool new header too.

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  19. GREAT shot to go along with your "Forever Young" song-o-graphy!!!
    :-D

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  20. Delicious photo, I love playing with leaves! Pretty Kelly Clarkson!

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  21. Love the lyrics to this song - so uplifting and encouraging. Fabulous selfie!

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  22. Kathy, you take such great self-portraits! I'm amazed. I love the thowing and falling of the leaves in this one. This week is an uplifting song for all of us. Thanks for hosting a fun week once again!

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  23. VERY CUTE shot of you Kathy! Perfect for this weeks theme. Hope you had an awesome weekend!

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  24. Excellent shot full of action and fall♫♪ Thanks for hosting this cool meme♥

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  25. Adore that self portrait and even more so the sentiment. Yours isn't the first I've read of that sort recently and I feel they are all talking to me.....

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  26. What a great self-portrait! I'm amazed at anyone with the technical know-how to do that.

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  27. I LOVE this selfie... so full of joy. This weeks song was a really good one, although I am struggling with next weeks but I love a good challenge.

    Thank you for the comment on my post and yes... Fairmont park!

    Mollyxxx

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  28. i love to play in the leaves...this is a wonderful picture of you!!

    i did not get to everyone this week. what a busy weekend i had!!

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  29. Really nice selfie! Great song. Rod reworked the lyrics but Bob Dylan wrote it.

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  30. I LOVE that self portrait!! And this would have been a great song for me to link along with, but I've been out of commission for a couple of days, after taking part in the miracle of birth.. whew. Exhausting and wonderful.

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