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Feb 8

Most Influential Blogs 2012

by catnipoflife

On December 31st, catnipoflife was honored by Len @myownheart.me with being one of the Most Influential Blogs of 2012. Thank you, Len, but it is YOU who truly inspires me!

The Most Influential Blogs of 2012 Received from Len @myownheart.me

The Most Influential Blogs of 2012 Received from Len @myownheart.me

The first to be honored with this award from catnip was Arlen Shahverdyan who received the award on New Year’s Eve. Now it is time to pay it forward to a few more.

But, first, aren’t there RULES to follow?

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Surprise!

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The rules are there are NO RULES except you MUST pay it forward, and that means, sometime in the next six (6) months you “should” choose the blogs you deem worthy of your label of The Most Influential Blogs of 2012. Those that have influenced you the most!

That’s it, folks, no ifs, ands, ors, or buts! The envelope, please…

Marilyn @Serendipity

Alastair @Alastair’s Blog

Wendell @Forever Poetic and A Taste of Bliss

Penny @The Why About This

Pat @Source of Inspiration

Amber @LadyLovelyBlogger

Raani York @raaniyork


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Feb 7

Resonant Chamber

by catnipoflife

Don’t Like or leave without listening to the music! The methodology is totally awesome…phenomenal…magical!

Marilyn Armstrong's avatarSerendipity - Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth

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I published this a while back, but I thought it deserved another appearance. I find the music haunting. There’s just something about it. It is amazing and beautiful. Turn up your speakers, then watch, listen and be awestruck!

Click on the graphic (above) to see the entire production.

Animusic specializes in the 3D visualization of MIDI-based music. Founded by Wayne Lytle, it was originally called Visual Music. It became Animusic in 1995.

The company is famous for its futuristic computer animations in which the music actually drives the animation so that the visual and the music precisely correspond. This is as close to “seeing music” as you can come.

Although other musical animation productions exists, there are differences. The models for Animusic are created first, then are programmed to do what the music “tells them.” Instruments appear to be…

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Feb 6

Awakenings: Southern Fried Chicken

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Nothing says Southern like fried chicken! It is the epitome of the southern America comfort food. It is a staple, its own food group…fried to a golden crisp with juicy mouth-watering goodness at first bite, simply just too ‘ba-a-a-li-i-i-cious’!

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Can’t eat the fried like I want to but sure enjoy it when I can every now and then!

See on awakenings2012.blogspot.com

Enjoy the poem Echoes in Wartime (Good Ol’ Southern Fried Chicken) which was featured in Poetic Bond II, 2012. The poem depicts the love and loss of Southern fried chicken before, during and after war.

Awakenings PoetrybySharla Reflection

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Feb 6

Reflections on a Rainy Day

by catnipoflife
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Touch of Catnip: Rain, please stop, so I can go outside and play!

The view outside
Emanates expression
Dour, eerie, solemn
Poetry in motion…

Winds of winter
Bite and sting
Whips of nature
Dance and sing

Rain’s pounding pelts
Soulfully align
Promising a rainbow
Traces of sunshine

Birds in flight
Soar above ground
Moments of fear
Thunderous sound

Barren trees, broken limbs
Silhouette the plight
Beaten, battered, torn
Well into the night

Morning view outside
Emanates expression
Ghostly resonance
Poetry in motion…

©2013 catnipoflifeSharla Lee Shults

©2013 catnipoflife
Sharla Lee Shults

Inspiration PoetrybySharla Reflection

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Feb 4

Seven Wonders

by catnipoflife

“Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul.”
~Thomas Merton

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Windows to the Soul

Eyes twinkle as smiles unfold
Opening windows to the soul
Lips of kindness softly speak
Shedding wisdom for the meek
Ears send sound waves to the mind
Listening as thoughts unwind

Sights and sounds of nature’s rare beauty
Keep us attuned to faith and duty

Arms stretch outward opening wide
Inviting warmth and comfort inside
Hands keep loved ones secure and near
Clasping tightly those held most dear
Legs and feet, a firm foundation stand
Holding steadfast through every demand

Mind and body should always remain in sync
Being in control of what we do and think

Heartfelt emotions triumph to never subside
Waning not, enduring forever to abide
Love and devotion join firmly hand in hand
Echoing solidity, not shifting sand
Memories unite the heart with the soul
Relishing that moments never grow cold

Windows to the soul reflect who we are
Opening portholes for those near and far

 ©2013 catnipoflifeSharla Lee Shults

©2013 catnipoflife
Sharla Lee Shults

A Quote for Today Inspiration PoetrybySharla Reflection Slideshow

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Feb 3

Catnip’s Super Bowl

by catnipoflife

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“The truth is the Super Bowl long ago became more than just a football game. It’s part of our culture like turkey at Thanksgiving and lights at Christmas, and like those holidays beyond their meaning, a factor in our economy.” ~ Bob Schieffer

Let’s play football!

A Quote for Today Cats & Catnip Humor Quick Post Slideshow

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Feb 2

Awakenings: Time for Br’er Groundhog 2013

by catnipoflife

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Are you READY for one of America’s quirkiest holidays, Groundhog Day? Groundhog? Do you mean woodchuck, whistle-pig, or land-beaver? No? You say a groundhog forecast the weather? What kind of folklore is that? Um-m-m-m-m? Let’s look a little deeper into this weather hound. Click HERE for more…

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Hurray for an early Spring! Thank you, Phil!

See on www.awakenings2012.blogspot.com

Watch the video and live stream!

Awakenings

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Feb 2

Awakenings: The 1935 Stout Scarab

by catnipoflife

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Scarab? I thought that was a beetle…remember, like in The Mummy. Of course, when I was younger, a friend gave me a scarab bracelet but that was way after the year 1935 and this article is not about beetle bugs or special jewelry. It is about an automobile claimed by some to be the precursor to the mini-van: The 1935 Stout Scarab!

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Precursor of the mini-van dates back to 1935.

See on awakenings2012.blogspot.com

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Feb 2

Beautiful Animals and Birds

by catnipoflife

Of course catnipoflife is not just about cats. It is about life and the joys found within all its beauty: the sights, the sounds, and yes, even the smells. We go about our daily routines sometimes not even noticing the little things that keep life in balance. A new bud on an old flower, a breath of fresh air, the wisp of the wind, a raindrop that quenches the thirst of the tiniest insect.


There is so much surrounding us that is truly amazing. Take the time to simply look around…

Beautiful animals and birds from Murvakonda Shailaja

Inspiration Nature Reflection Slideshow

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Feb 1

Awakenings: 7 Writers Get To Strut Their Stuff (The Seven-Line Challenge)

by catnipoflife

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This is a little different post for Awakenings but yet is representative of a form of awakening befitting of any culture: awakening of the senses. An excellent way to awaken emotional senses is through the written word. Writing is an art: An art enjoyed by those who are the writers but most importantly its readers for the written word is only as good as the message received when read. The online environment is totally dependent upon writing presented within varied avenues/genres. A question that often arises is, “Which ones are worth reading?”

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

If you missed the 7-line challenge at catnipoflife, here is your chance to be introduced to some great reads @Awakenings. Seven authors from various genres are featured with links to their blogs where you can gather more information about their writing and books.

See on awakenings2012.blogspot.com

Author Connections Awakenings

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