Mr Nobody From Nowhere
by Lydia

Comment by Ammie:
So clever!

Every. Single. Toy. I. Buy.
by Lydia

Comment by grahamgator:
So cute; congrats on the HM. Even the toys that are suppose to be indestructible, our dog can disassembled in minutes.

Every. Single. Toy. I. Buy.
by Lydia

Comment by tvsometime:
But that's what they are for. Very cute portrait.

Every. Single. Toy. I. Buy.
by Lydia

Comment by markwiley:
No more at our house, either. Glad to hear he got a treat after the sitting. Nicely done, Lydia.

Every. Single. Toy. I. Buy.
by Lydia

Comment by neenee1999:
So cute! You captured that guilty expression for sure.

Every. Single. Toy. I. Buy.
by Lydia

Comment by herfotoman:
One of the best for me.

That expression can only come from years of practice, so I believe your story..

The Attacker And The Attacked.
by Lydia

Comment by Lydia:

Originally posted by Melethia: Yikes! Scares the livin' daylights outta me! We've had so many big fires already this season... Yikes!! But it makes for a WAY cool picture. I like the take of having the second person in the shot, too. Sad to hear of your mother in law passing.

Not to worry, Deb.

It had rained here a couple of hours before.

My shoes were wet when I got inside.

I live with a Safety Police ( self appointed) , so there was no chance of me doing something dangerous. *rolleyes*

The Attacker And The Attacked.
by Lydia

Comment by Melethia:
Yikes! Scares the livin' daylights outta me! We've had so many big fires already this season... Yikes!! But it makes for a WAY cool picture. I like the take of having the second person in the shot, too.

Sad to hear of your mother in law passing.

Eye of the Dog
by Lydia

Comment by markwiley:
Unique and compelling.

July 4th, 1978
by Lydia

Comment by Lydia:

Originally posted by oldbimmercoupe: 1. we are all earthlings living on a tiny imperiled planet; 2. empires come and go - we need not blindly pledge allegiance to ANY nation state - just temporary lines in sand. planet first. so to use your phrasing how about you leave since you put nation over planet. hm? bon voyage. sorry for being harsh here, but YOU chose a jingoist image and and even worse windy rant trying to defend it. we should be ashamed of our blood lust and our hypocrisy. ashamed of our hubris. ashamed of our empire. ashamed of our exploitation for corporate interests. we are the hypocrites and terrorists most feared by all other nations. a rogue state superpower. so please, go forth and develop a world view NOT based on exploitation but on helping this planet survive the parasite that is the human race.

Jim, I thank you for your honesty. But, the challenge topic was "Independence". TO ME, the American flag is a symbol of independence from tyranny.

If it's not one to you, that's totally okay.

I'm interested that I've offended you with my beliefs... you're welcome to your own. I did not think I gave a "windy rant", but please explain more why you think I did.

I am proud of being an American.

I'm proud of my country.

It's not a "nation over planet" thing as you responded.

It's just that... I see the American flag... with happy citizens holding it.. as... "Independence". Independence Day is a day of independence... our American celebration for ourselves.

I am NOT the "hypocrite, the "terrorist", "most feared by all other nations" as you say.

I am me.

Any country should be extremely PROUD to have me as a citizen... since I only live where I am proud to live and defend and help grow.

I notice that you don't list your country.

Where do you give your allegiance, please?