64 years old, retired, and perhaps burned out and mistrusting in general.
Married 42 years, intuitive, passionate, and thirsting for meaning.
College educated, sometimes very stupid, moments of clarity.
Mike's Look at Life
A personal blog communicating issues around life including horrific loss and overwhelming joy, and many things in between.
Hello Mike -
Thanks for paying a visit to CorneaCopia today. I’m glad you enjoyed My American Gothic. What you say on this page rings awfully true to me. I’ll be 68 soon and I often find myself feeling exactly the same way.
Anyway, I’m on my way to read a bit of your blog. Stay well.
Bill
Hi Mike
Glad you enjoyed the blog, Look forward to reading your posts.
David
62?!… You are looking very good!
Well I confess….the picture was taken when I was 61. Thank you Victor!
thank you
thanks
for your interesting work
and for your interest in mine.
Thank-you for visiting!! I like your outlook on life.
That is a nice thing to say. Thank you. I suspect we are alike, except you have more talent.
Nope – I’m not talented. I just keep practicing. After 20 some odd years I was bound to get better.
Mike,
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I like your bio! You sound a lot like me. I like photographing old building, cars, trucks and landscapes. Seldom photograph people, they seem to be a pain.
Thanks Claude. Yes, I prefer a landscape to a demanding princess.
your blog is amazing. Very insightful!
That is certainly a nice thing for you to say. Thank you very much!
Hi Mike,
Sorry to barge in again, I have been missing a new post so here is the topic for another one; I have listed your blog for “The Liebster Blog award”!
Congratulations!
Keep penning.
Regards,
Bittercharm
If I were to win that award I would have to celebrate with a fine German beer and some sausage. Come to think of it, if I don’t win the award I’ll celebrate with some fine German beer and some sausage. Thank you for validating what I am trying to do by blogging. Cyber hug.
Hey Mike,
My bad, you better get that beer and sausage out, you have won the award! when i wrote, listed, i meant picked, making you the winner above all. Please go ahead announce it in your blog (thats the rule # 1, and you can look up the rest of the rules in my post.)
Get those sausages ready budd, i am gonna come over soon.
“Hug”
BC
Question: aside from the honor bestowed on you from your peers, do you win anything? I like to lay low……as such I am struggling with the concept of creating a post saying that I won whatever this is. Would that make me the SOB that I may well be? You can still come over for sausages. That would be my pleasure.
What a talented writer you are! I have been poking around on your blog this morning after you so kindly commented on a recent post on my blog. I am enjoying, immensely, your humor, wit and pain. I look forward to immersing myself in more of your writing this morning with my coffee!
Lovely thing to say. Thank you, it means a lot to me.
Had a fun visit here this morning! Wanted to thank you for stopping by and let you know that I am adding a few posts about using the Kippered Salmon, hope you can stop by and do please let me know what you think. Been out of action and will be for a while longer but do read the posts of those I follow. Love your photography!
Love kippered salmon!
Hi Mike, Thanks for visiting my Blog… You have got some serious pictures here… Enjoy clicking
Hi Mike. Thank you for liking my picture ‘Zoom with Light’ Although it isn’t one of my gallery pictures I love taking pictures of everything. It is good to see your photography as well.
Russell, I like your stuff. Thanks for the shout out, bro.
Hi Mike
I just looked at your photos. They are such simple shots but they say so much and I just love them. Many thanks for stopping by my blog, and a very merry Christmas to you.
Thank you. I am, by nature, a simple fellow.
I like your candidness!! “…burned out and mistrusting in general…educated, sometimes very stupid, moments of clarity.” You are sooo cooool! haha!
Thanks for visiting my blog >> adventureh.wordpress.com
Nice! I am what they call “too hip”, LOL.
Hi Mike, Just read your comment on my “a little paint, a little paneling.” You made my day with that one!
Happy New Year!
Mike! You’ve been nominated! For The Versatile Blogger Award!
Your blog is one of my faves, so I nominated you.
I couldn’t resist
Here’s the link to my post about it:
http://sylverblaque.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/versatile-blogger-award/
And here’s what you must do to accept:
a. Write a post accepting the award and show the award’s picture.
b. List seven random and weird facts about yourself – things that probably haven’t already come up in your blog posts.
c. Pass the award on to 5-15 other blogs, ones that you already follow or for which you solicit invitations.
That’s it! I hope you’ll accept my kudos to you for creating such a wonderful blog
Sylver, this is the third time I have been nominated for blogging awards and while I REALLY appreciate it, I would prefer to just go on blogging without getting involved with this. I hope this doesn’t piss you off, but it is my style to avoid this kind of thing. THANK YOU!
Piss me off?? You’re funny, Mike! Let me just take a moment to figure out what you could possibly do to “piss me off”…hmmm, nope. Nothing comes to mind
Comes from having pissed off many, many people in my time.
Hello Mike –
I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award…I hope you’ll accept it as a token of my appreciation for your blog work and content…but if not, I’ll understand. Please follow the link below for the “terms” of accepting the award.
http://seekraz.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Scott
Scott, thanks so much. This is actually the 5th one I’ve been nominated for, and the truth is I am honored, but just want to blog without the fanfare. Hope you understand, and I already know that you do. Thanks man.
You are very welcome, Mike. You were the first blog-friend that I thought of when trying to compile my list of who to honor. And I do understand. You are most welcome.
Thank you again for sharing your heart with us…with me.
Scott
You know what I like about you Scott? Everything.
Don’t look too closely, Mike…but thank you, truly.
Hi Mike, just wanted to say thanks for the like and subscription to my page, I have really enjoyed reading your blog and looking through your photos, you seem like a really funny and interesting guy! Thanks again, and look forward to reading more soon.
Nice, thanks. Always good to hear from a generous soul.
Thank you for liking my blog. I’m still pretty novice when it comes to this stuff. But enjoying it anyway. I’m enjoying your photos and blogs.
Well thank you and I do like your blog.
Thank you very much! I truly appreciate.
http://naesnests.wordpress.com
I have been nominated for “The Versatile Blogger Award” , this will be my second nomination for this award, and i owe a huge thank you to “Dark Zone“, this is a privelege coming from you and thank you again.
For this award i have to do a couple of things as follows:
1. Thank the award-giver and link back to them in your post (done ).
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this award along to 15 recently discovered blogs you enjoy reading.
4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.
Now a little bit about my self:
1- I am about to have my 4th surgical procedure in 3 years.
2-I love online poker
3-I collect anything frog
4-I have over 200 first cousins
5- “Renee” is my middle name
6-I love to sing
7-I love to cook, especially Italian food
I would like to pass the award to the following blogs
1- bintangzohra
2- Basil Wheel
3- Horror Zealot
4- thethickersense
5- 10eveningflowers
6- Joakim Knudsen
7-Into The Bardo
8-Mike’s Look On Life
9-The Solipsistic Me
10-andrewplacephotography
11-Lavender Ironside
12-Pepperbox Couture
13-Maze A Day
14-alternateconomy
15-RoGoodman
Thanks again and congratulations
Nae, Thank you for this nomination, but While I greatly appreciate it, I would just like to blog without any hoopla. As such, I will remain hoopless but appreciative.
Mike
Thanks for the like, I will check your site too.
As I will yours.
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I enjoy your blog and you have been nominated (maybe again?) for the Versatile Blogger Award. To accept please come to http://spottedfeatherfarm.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/versatile-blogger-award/
Appy trails,
Lisa
Thanks Lisa!
Thanks for the follow, Mike!
Hi Mike!
Thanks for visiting my site, enjoying it enough to like.
I had a look at your photography section – very nice photos.
Have a lovely weekend,
Anna
Aye, and you.
Thanks for your support on Bruges in December. There’ll be a couple more images from that trip up in the next few days (hopefully!)…. Hope your blog goes from strength to strength….
Thank you.
Hi there! We’ve really enjoyed looking at your photos, love the ones of Pumpkin especially! Thanks for visiting us and liking our post.
Well thank you. Another Pumpkin post coming soon.
Once again, I am so glad to meet with you. Thank you for visiting my blog, that I have met with your amazing photographs… Your photographs so beautiful and so exciting too… I loved your lovely Pumpkin too. But there is something that I am impressed so much, one of the pictures at the top of the pages…. The sculptures of men… they are sitting… This is amazing and great, either photograph and sculpture… Fascinated me, I would like to learn more about this one, where is this, and who did and what means…etc.
Thank you, Blessing and Happiness,
with my love, nia
That sculpture is in New York City and when I took the photo it was installed close to the world trade center, 6 months after the terrible event. It is a tribute to the iron workers and construction men who helped build all of NY, not just the trade center.
Thank you for your interest and your really nice comment, it means a lot to me.
Blessings to you as well Nia.
Mike
WOW! I am impressed much more now. I know this tragical event, it was the worst thing that happened in the world… But this sculpture is amazing, and really hits the whole story. Thank you dear Mike, I have learned now, and I added to my favurite photographs file. And also I added your blog to my favurite blogs list too. Blessing and Happiness, with my love, nia
Thank you so much Nia. It is really nice to meet you and your thoughts are very much appreciated.
Thanks for stopping by my blog Mike. Found a similarity in our style of posts. Though I should learn to use fewer words
Enjoy the variety in your photographs
Glad I did stop by. Likewise, thank you.
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post, “Bikers and blues in Old Florida.” I’ve been poking around your blog and like the mix of things you have going on here.
Thank you. Always good to meet new bloggers.
I wish I’d be like you when I’m 62… still 22 to go!
Let’s see… Hey there! thanks for coming by our travel photoblog and subscribing to it! Much appreciated! You’ve got a beautiful blog over here… love the layout! 
Please feel free to browse around, as you wish, I’m also an amateur, and passionate photographer, and so is the husband, imagine!
Warm wishes for a successful year of 2012. Greetings from Brazil, from http://3rdculturechildren.com
Thank you very much. Very nice comment. It is so cool to meet people who live all over the world.
Thank you for taking the time to read my recent post, “Picture this: Australia’s green desert” – I’m delighted you liked it! And now I’m off to browse your blog…
)
Hi Mike, thanks for stopping by and likingone of my photos.
I’ve been perusing your photos too and very much enjoy your textured, weathered etc photos.
All fabulous, by the way.
Kind regards from Australia,
Robyn
Thank you Robyn. Nice of you to comment, and welcome.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I have enjoyed browsing
through yours a little bit. I plan to come back and visit again.
Hope you ‘ll accept my invite to see lots more on mine.
Nice to meet you …
Isadora
And nice to meet you as well.
Hi Mike
Thanks for the follow ! I don’t tend to follow other blogs too much because when I do I want to see ALL the posts and I would stay all day long in front of my computer… So instead I prefer to come and visit when I have time. You have beautiful photos, I’m looking forward to see your future posts !
No worries and thank you. Your horses are crazy beautiful.
Thanks for the like – that’s a great summation there – it made me laugh (so thanks for that too)! Your photos are beautiful. I love the different doors.
I appreciate that. Thank you.
Hey Mike! Thank you for visiting my blog, much appreciated!
My pleasure!
Hello Mike,
Thank you for stopping by my little photog, it is very much appreciated. I have been following you as well.
Thank you for the comment and the follow, eh.
Thanks for stopping by PrideinPhotos today. I adore some of your photos,Keep up the good work. Lovin your sense of humor! Your keepin it real…very hard to find in todays politcally correct society.
I like that quite a bit. Thank you very much.
Thanks, as always, for your support on Mausoleum @ Kensal Green Cemetery….
Hey Mike, I nominated you . . . nah, just kidding. Like you, I’m not into that sort of thing, happy to just do my thing.
You have a nice blog here, and some very nice photos (another thing we share . . . no people pictures).
Just wanted to say thanks, and I’ll stop by occasionally to see what you are up to. Besides, still have a lot to look through.
Well, you had me groaning with your first sentence. I do have the occasional people picture and once did studio portraiture. I’ll still stop dead in my tracks when I spot an interesting face (usually a woman). Thanks for this comment, my blogging friend.
I hope you checked it out before following my blog. I have diverse stuff, and even friends don’t like everything I do (they gloss over my opinions on religion, politics, and life in general).
That said, if you’re sure, thanks. I planned on subscribing to yours all along, so don’t think it’s because you followed mine. In the words of Billy Mac, “That’s not me Mike” (he actually said Michael, but it’s close enough).
Of course I checked it out before I clicked follow. You are witty, cynical, and a keen observer of the human condition. How can anybody like all that we do, or say. At least anybody with their own mindset.
You can’t see it, but if I were capable of it, I’d be blushing. Thanks.
I got a notification saying that you liked on of my posts so I went to your blog and goodness the photos are so wonderful. My dad was born and raised in Colorado and it’s actually my favorite place to visit–basically, this blog makes me a happy person.
Thank you so much,
Brit
I like making people happy, especially gracious and generous people like you. Thanks.
Hi Mike! Thanks for stopping by Onelifethislife and liking my post “What A Lovely Day”. I will be back to view your blog as well. Until then I look forward to seeing your work. By the way, I love your About Me page.
Nice! Thanks for this comment.
Thanks for stopping by over at my blog yesterday. I look forward to looking through your posts as well.
62? I got you beat
I am soon to be 63. Want to dance?
Hey Mike,
Thanks for stopping by MOF.
I’m enjoying a browse round your site, I might be a while, it looks good.
Val (UK)
Thank you, eh.
Hi Mike,
thankyou or liking my recent post, I love your tractor, you site has a lot going on, will look forward to seeing more.
Angie also in the UK
Thanks Angie in the UK. I am mike in Colorado and I appreciate the comment.
Hi Mike! Thanks for stopping by my Snap52 blog and liking my post
I loved looking through your photos as it brought smiles to my face seeing familiar places. I recently moved to Iowa from Denver, so it was nice to see some things/places I loved. Looking forward to seeing more!
Nice. My wife is from Iowa.But I love her anyhow. joke. Thanks for the nice comment.
Many thanks for stopping by my blog recently and liking my post. Love your photography—looking forward to taking a closer look in the days to come.
Stay awhile….we’ll have tea.
Thanks! That is a really nice thing to say and I so appreciate it. Makes my day to tell you the truth.
Mike, in all honesty, I genuinely love your blog. No children here. It is the most intuitive I have come across since I became a blogger myself. It mirrors many of my own musings of life. By the way, other bloggers who have responded to your blog also appear to hold many of the same views. I guess that tells you something. I will look forward to all your future blogs.
Hell, I just realized I never responded to your very generous comment. I like that you see me as intuitive because that is how I see me too. Validation! Thanks so much.
Thank You very much for the Like on one of my posts, I truly appreciate.
But of course!
Hello, Mike. Thanks for the “like” on my Smathers Beach post at sheilatphotography. Good to meet you. Love that red door post.
Good to meet you as well. You have a good blog.
Thanks so much.
HI
Thanks for visiting lakesideindia and liking my post.
I think your website is great and will certainly keep and eye on it
Dorinda (lakesideindia)
Thanks Dorinda.
Thanks for “liking” My Dog is a Super Model on The Beauty Circle. Nice digs! I love your blog descriptions and will definitely be reading more.
Thank you Sarah. How could I not like that dog?
Hi Mike,
Thanks for dropping by my blog. I’m so happy I found yours, because (a) I too have a ‘thing’ for old, abandoned, dilapidated stuff (in my case, I used to photograph remnants of signs on buildings that left ‘shadows’); (b) I love being in nature and by the water (I guess living in Bali these days speaks for itself); (c) I know a thing or two about loss/near death experiences; and (d) I love dogs, ergo I would be thrilled to dogsit your pooch Pumpkin next time you and Judy are off on vacation (as long as you want to pay to ship her here!)
Thnx for your photos and insightful words…
aj
healingpilgrim.wordpress.com
I will be spending more time with your blog. Bali, huh. Poor girl. I can’t even imagine how nice that is. I have friends in Indonesia that would meet me in Bali.
Pumpkin says she would love to meet you but would prefer it be here. Nice offer, great comment, THANK YOU!
Dear Mike, you are my one of nominated bloggers for Hug Award,
http://photographyofnia.com/2012/02/22/i-am-honored-by-your-awards-thank-you/
Thank you, with my love, nia
Thanks Nia!
Thank you for visiting my site today!
My pleasure.
howdy
i like that picture of the wagon on your header…………….
Thanks, it is posted as a full photo as well.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and “liking”it. I have enjoyed what you have here as well. Peace.
Peace indeed. And you are welcome.
Mike,
THANKS for visiting my “punny” photoblog and leaving a “like.” I could have written your “About” paragraph above (same age and many of the same feelings). Your photos are striking, so I’ve already subscribed.
–John R.: http://TheDailyGraff.com
John, what a nice comment, thank you very much.
Mike,
Thanks for the reciprocating follow! I hope I can bring you a smile (or at least a groan) every weekday.
–John
Hi Mike,
Many thanks for taking a look at my blog & for the follow. Your blog is full of very thought provoking pictures. I will definitely back for a look. Thank you so much.
Your images are terrific, and thank you.
What a pleasure to peruse your blog. I appreciate you willingness to confront life’s difficult issues as well as the good times. I enjoy your poetry and your thoughts.Thank you for visiting my blog, as well. You’re an encourager.
What a nice gracious comment Karen. Thank you.
Hi Mike,
Thanks so much for your visit and like! I smiled when I read your “about” and love your photo and congrats on 41 years of marriage; my hubby and I just celebrated 23! I’m going to follow and look forward to visiting you more! Take care, Lauren
Thank you Lauren
You’re welcome and thanks for following me, too! I hope you continue to enjoy!
Really like your blog!
Well thanks Mary Jane!
Hi,
Recently http://elladeewords.wordpress.com was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by Pete Denton – Writer http://petedenton.wordpress.com.
I have posted the award details at http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/the-versatile-blogger-award-7-things-about-elladee/.
The rules for accepting this award are as follows:
1. Thank the award-givers and link back to them in your post.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this award along 15 or 20 bloggers you read & admire.
4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.
Your blog is amongst the 20 that amuse & inspire me I nominated as my part in fulfilling rule 3. If you feel so inclined, please accept from me the Versatile Blogger Award, and my congratulations for great blogging, and pass it on to others also deserving.
Best regards,
EllaDee
Thank you very much.
Hi,
I’ve just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award as I have been inspired by your blog.
http://adrianpym.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/my-first-award/
You can of course choose whether or not to accept this award, if you do please pass on to others who inspire you.
Thanks Adrian. I always take a pass on these, but I love that you like my work!
Hej from Sweden !
Thanks for liking my most recent post; “Maternity Watch & Milk Stand Training”. It’s just a part of my life here at Gullringstorp that I wanted to share. If you never had goats you might not be aware of the process to get your ladies ready for the milk stand. this is not the first post that you liked of mine. So glad to be bringing pleasure through my Swedish countryside experiences.
Please come again!
I had a few Nubian goats that were pets but never got involved with anything commercial. Yes I love goats and I like you blog quite a bit. Thank you Mike
Hej from Sweden !
I love the look of Nubians and their temperament. The ones I had great pleasure to know personally, were calm and lovely. Why did you stop having your goats? I don’t want to think of my goat adventures as commercial, but I do use their milk for a good purpose and hope to launch a new business quite soon. I want to think of my new business as a cottage industry and hope never to become very commercial. Welcome back anytime and i hope you continue to enjoy.
We were very young when we had our goats and after a fashion we moved to a home where we could not bring them. So I live vicariously thru your goats.
HI Mike
Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my post about Ganesh.
I enjoy reading your thoughts and will certainly keep an eye on what you are up to.
Dorinda (lakesideindia)
Hello Mike,
A quick note to Thank You for stopping by and liking my blog. Lots of great stuff here. I’ll be back!
Yolanda
Thanks!
Hi, thanks for liking my recent post!
I just had a quick look through your home page. Your photos really capture what you write to match. Well done! That’s not easily done
Well thank you!
Thanks for the follow over on my blog. I’m enjoying yours a lot!
I am remiss for not having done so sooner. Sorry.
Thanks for your like on my blog. Your blog looks great, and will be looking through it for inspiration.
Have at it, and thanks.
Hi I nominated you for the VERY INSPIRING BLOGGER AWARD. I really enjoy your blog and wanted to give you recognition!
Tastfully Yours
Tasha
http://foodashion.com/2012/03/23/very-inspiring-blogger-award-the-versatile-blogger-who-me-really-wow-thank-you-tearing-up/
Geepers.thanks.
Thanks for liking my blog. If you’re having back issues…….I identify!
Where did I mention back issues? Now you have peeked my curiosity.
Oh, sorry……don’t mean to intrude but you mentioned multiple surgical procedures…… Mainly, the people I know who have had those involved back issues. I’m sorry for assuming.
No worries, and you are not intruding and I welcome the discussion. I have a bad back, but no surgery to date. Where did I mention multiple surgical procedures??
I must be hallucinating…….I was sure that you had made such a mention but in rereading everything, I realize I’m “away with the fairies”, apparently………………… I thought it was in reference to being nominated for whatever and having to go through the all the hoops. I’m really sorry.
No worries, I think it is kind of funny and I am glad to report that I never declined anything due to poor health. We may speculate about my mental health however.
If you are hallucinating, put some music on
Thank you for stopping by at Ghummakkad…
Lovely blog you have…love the little details of life which may go unnoticed.
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Hi! I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award, Congratulations! For more details:
http://bellaremyphotography.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/about-and-honors-from-fellow-bloggers-4/
That’s great. Glad you like my work. Thanks.
Mike, the more I poke around your blog, the more I like what I see and read. Your wife and family are blessed to have you in their lives. ~Mona
Mona that is a really sweet and generous thing to say. I think maybe I am more lucky to have them, but thank you so much.
Hi Mike, I nominated you for the Sunshine Award. Check it out: http://monahoward.com/2012/03/25/the-sun-is-shining/
Thank you Mona.
Hej from Sweden !
Thanks for liking one of my most recent posts “Maternity Watch and Milk Stand Training”.
That was really nice of you and welcome back!
Love your posts.
Hej from Sweden !
How kind ! I hope you continue to enjoy!
Hi Mike! Thank you for visiting my blog! I enjoyed reading yours – you have a wealth of things to share! Looking forward to reading more
that’s very cool. thanks a lot.
Versatile Blogger Award – http://wp.me/p29ILL-q4
Love your blog Mike. I love how it has so many different sections, all of which I thought were really interesting. Thanks for taking the time to look at mine. I’m going to share yours with my friends!
Rachel x
Jeepers Rachel what a nice thing for you to say. Thanks so much, kind of makes my day.
Thanks for visiting my blog, Mike; I’ve enjoyed reading through some of your posts and viewing your wonderful photography!
Thanks for the comment, eh.
Except for the married and moments of clarity part, I’m a lot like you.
LOL. I am having fewer moments of clarity as time goes on, but I will remain married.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I can’t wait to check yours out. I can already tell that you are a great photographer and have much to say!
And you, my lady, appear with grace and kindness
I’ve been poking around here in your blog – your heart-felt style as well as the content has kept me reading.
I am honored and really appreciate your comment. Thank you.
Hey Mike! Thank you for looking at my post! You have some awesome Photography! Keep it up!
Thanks.
Thank you Mike for taking the time to visit my Site and viewing my arranged photo. I’ve spent the last hour reading and viewing your site and I enjoyed all the stores and the photos. Maybe we could chat some time. My email is: jamesbrya39@yahoo.com We have a motor home and spend most of our time traveling around the USA.
Nice! We plan on doing some snowbirding this winter when my wife retires. Good of you to send me this message. I’ll check out your blog too.
m5son@comcast.net
Thanks for stopping by my site…and I love your look at life. Thanks for letting me look with you.
Nice. Thank you.
I nominated you for the ABC Award! Visit http://amandasphotoalbum.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/my-abc-award/ at your convenience and keep up the awesome work!
I appreciate that.
You are welcome
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
But of course.
Thank you for the comments, the Follow and Likes!
I am remiss for not having done so sooner.
Wow! Beautiful thoughts, pictures, and poetry. Thanks for visiting me:)
Thanks for this really sweet comment Jennifer.
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I can see why Mr. Housewright speaks so highly of you
Brilliant.
What fun Deb, And thank you. Perhaps we can say hello in person some time. Off to bed. Sweet dreams.
Man – it’s taken me 15 minutes just scrolling through comments to get here – you’re obviously a popular guy. Now I will go explore your actual blog to discover why. Oh! and mucho gracias for your visit to art rat cafe…
Thank you sir.
Thanks for stopping by my site. I have been reading some of your blogs (in the ‘Horror & Tragedy’ section) and find them incredibly poignant and well-written. I am now an avid follower of your site!
That’s a really kind and thoughtful thing to say. Thanks John.
Mike, because I enjoy and admire your blog so much, I have nominated you for the ABC Award. http://avian101.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/abc-award/ . In order to accept this award, you must comply with the two rules. Then you may place the Award logo on your site. Please do not feel any pressure to accept this award, I understand if you do not wish to participate. But know your site is appreciated, and your blogging is interesting, your photos are beautiful! I enjoy reading your posts! Have a great day! H.J.
I feel no pressure at all, trust me. But I do so appreciate you nominating me. Thanks H.J.
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Hi Mike,
Hey, we almost have the same name! I like your photos a lot and am looking forward to seeing more.
Hey Mike. I used to hang with a Fishman in NY when I was just a lad. Now I am older than dirt. Thanks for stopping by, bro.
Hey Mike -
Appreciate you stopping by my blog and leaving a thumbs up! Think I can borrow your bio? Seems we have the same outlook and insights. Except for the 63 part – still got 2 years to go. And the retirement – ain’t gonna happen…
Love your photography – reminds me I have to try my hand at b/w a bit more…
Thanks again!
- Jeff
Hey Jeff. I would still be working if I had something to do. My career ended at 58 when I had a very bad work experience, and then discovered that I was sick to death of all the bullshit anyway.
I appreciate the comment.
Hi Mike!
I love your work and I think your blog is wonderful. I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award.
Details here: http://tryingtodomybest.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Rosina, thank you for liking my work. That is, really, enough of an honor for me. I stay away from the blogging awards.
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I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award (http://serendipityplus.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/versatile-blogger-nomination/) You have a really awesome blog and I love reading it and seeing your photos. Please, feel free to participate or just simply enjoy the nomination.
And I do enjoy the nomination and the sentiment that comes with it. Thank you so much.
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post on my market stroll
Interesting blog
All the best, Jenny
Will follow
Same here.
Thanks for the following
Happy Friday and weekend ahead
And you Jenny
Thanks for the like Mike!
sure.
Thanks for liking my blog, Mike. Nice to know someone my age looks at life in a simolar way.
Seems to me that our point of view is an evolved one. And thanks for the comment.
Glad you liked “Miss Mousie!” Thanks for visiting.
Hi Mike!
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post “Half Moon Bay.”
Judging by your excellent photos, I’d say we notice (and are intrigued by) many of the same things.
Here’s to never ceasing to be amazed/amused/gobsmacked!
I’ll drink to that!
I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. Photography and writing are two of my biggest passions. So many blogers excel at one or the other, but you do both very well.
Thank you!
RPRT Photo
Well that is a really great thing for you to say. I mean you didn’t have to take the time to say that, and you did. It means a lot to me, thanks so much.
Whoops, I meant “bloggers” w/ 2 g’s! Doh!!!
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Hell man, I knew what you meant. No worries, ever.
Hi Mike, I understand you’re not a big fan of awards but all the same I would like to give you the Genuine Blogger Award (feel free to ignore it, I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ on my blog) http://lornastearoomdelights.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/more-gongs/ I haven’t followed the rules, but in the unlikely event of you wanting to do something about this you can find them here: http://megtraveling.com/2012/04/01/the-sunshine-and-genuine-blogger-awards/
Very much appreciated Lorna. Very much indeed.
That’s a relief, I thought you might throw something at me! My pleasure to highlight your wonderful blog.
To let you know I linked you on my site as a blog I enjoy, in response to the Beautiful Blogger Award. Keeping in mind that not everyone wants to take part in these awards I leave it up to you if you wish to participate – ‘rules’ are here: http://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/humble-pie/
Your vernacular perspectives are wonderful! Old barns hold a special place in my life. Thanks for enjoying my post as well!
You are lucky to have old barns as special to you. They are, or should be, images that are strong and beautiful. If they hold animals they would have a loving component too. Thank you!
Hi Mike,
Thanks for liking my blog post. I have enjoyed getting the chance to look around your blog. You have a frank and honest writing style, and interesting stories to tell. Thanks for sharing them.
Thank you!
Hi! I nominated you for the ABC (Awesome Blog Content) Award. I was moved to do so because I am delighted whenever I see an email from you in my in-box. You can read about the award at http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/2012/05/03/a-community-garden-and-abc-awards/ .
Accepting awards to enable you to nominate other worthy recipients isn’t for the faint hearted or time poor, so please accept if you choose and there’s no timeframe on responding, or obligation to do so if it’s not right for you.
Best wishes,
EllaDee
Thank you for liking my blog enough to nominate me. I’m not particularly faint, but I do prefer to stay away from these awards, which is not intended to diminish how much I appreciate you doing this.
hello.. just wanted to thank you very much for following The Dappled Path.. your blog is a favorite of mine.
My pleasure, should have done it much sooner.
hey, thanks for visiting plucky umbrella. i see we’ve been aiming our cameras at the same sort of thing, lately.
nice to meet you, mary
Cool, Mary. Love this blogging world.
cool beans indeed
Thank you for stopping by visual musings. The greatest part of it is that I found your blog! Such wonderful photos!
Donna
Thank you Donna. Sorry for slow response.
Found your blog because you like one of my posts….I think I’ll come along for the ride…
Welcome. Can I get you a sandwich?
Hi Mike and thanks for stopping by my blog. I am awe-struck by your photos. They are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for giving me something to aspire to. ~ Mardee
Wow, such a generous comment. Now I can aspire to be as nice as you!
I love the honesty in your words and images, thank you.
No, thank you.
You’ve been nominated for the One Lovely Blog award!
Here are the steps for the award:
Name the blogger who awarded you this fantastic award
List 7 random facts about yourself
Award 15 other bloggers this award
Enjoy!
Thanks. I don’t do awards, but I appreciate it.
I understand. Just wanted to let you know I enjoy your blog. Have a great weekend.
You too and thank you for understanding.
Loved your photography and insight of life. I think I have a picture of a green house like that some where. Sixty-Three and climbing. jim
Sixty three?! You old fuck! It is accelerating, this time thing. Nice to meet you Jim.
you have a delightful blog, it’s as simple as that.. : )
That is so nice. Thank you!
Mike, Your photo’s and stories are just beautiful. One of the first posts I came across of yours was Three Minute Conversation it was a beautiful story and I was hooked. I also look forward to Haiku Wednesday! I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Looking forward to your next post.
Should you choose to accept the award, here is the link:
http://carolanns66.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thank you. I am glad you like my blog.
Hello, Mike!
I think your haiku Wednesdays are a lovely idea. My goal is one a day, and I find it difficult to limit myself! I’ll have to explore the rest of your blog. My impression so far is that you have a brilliant balance of melancholy and effervescent happiness in your work. It is wonderful and refreshing, and I look forward to more!
Thank you for visiting Hai-choo! I’m glad you enjoyed my creative sneeze “003″
Cat
Hey cat. I really like your comment and your sense of my balance between melancholy and happiness. Rather an astute observation. I recently came upon the German word Weltschmerz, which I liked quite a bit. Nice meeting you for sure.
Hello again! I’m still loving your blog
So much so that I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award! If you would like to accept, you can find the info here: http://catsliminalspace.com/2012/05/25/the-beautiful-blogger-award-who-knew/
Thank you Cat.
Fascinating blog! A pleasure to read and see. Will be back for more. — Rob
Well that is nice to hear. Thanks Rob, and welcome.
Thanks for the Follow.
Thank-you for visiting!!
Thanks for the like. You have a great blog. I think you have seen and experienced much and have a very practical approach towards life…. but may be still in search of that something.. those unanswered questions. Some true and humble thoughts and life shaking experiences. Read through some of them…. Keep writing
Thanks for the peek……what if there are no answers?
Hmmm… May be.
From where i come, people relate everything to ‘karma’. They say all answers lay there. But i am not sure of that as well. So i guess, sadly, there are no answers that we know off.
Thanks for stopping by on my blog. I’m definitely affected by your writing and description of your lifes challenges. My husband experienced similar things in his growing up years as well… I’m now following and look forward to checking in on your site frequently. Thank you again. Best, Donna
You are a jewel Donna.
Thank you! I love Colorado – (my sister in law and her family live just outside of Denver, I’ve been out there a few times. Love it!)
Yeah, I lived in the Denver area for 26 years and now live in Northern Colorado. My son lives in Denver. I don’t know where on the east coast you are but I grew up in New York. I looked at some more of your blog and I really do like the feel of it. The blogging experience has been kind of life altering for me and I welcome you as part of my cyber community. I will buy you a cyber beer, or coffee if you prefer.
If cyber wine is available I’ll take that! I live in Westfield MA which is a few towns over from Springfield. The June 1, 2011 tornado here actually started and touched down first in Westfield. Stupidly, I was out on my deck pointing and going “Oh Look! A funnel cloud!” Dumbest.Move.EVER. I’ve found blogging to be life altering as well. So much love, support and goodwill here! So glad to have made a new friend! Hugs! D.
Wine is available, I’ll grab 2 glasses. I would have been on your deck trying to take photos and challenging nature.
Have a great weekend Donna.
Sounds great! You do the same!
I nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award and Genuine Blogger Award
http://thewanderingyouth.wordpress.com/2012/05/27/awards-7/
Uh, thank you.
We are all a bit like that I suppose
I got a good chuckle reading your “About”. Sounds alot like me….except I’m not retired, dammit.
I give good chuckles. So if you are a bit like me, and you are still working, how is that for you?
I don’t particularly like people, and I work in a corporate environment, so I have to watch what comes out of my mouth quite a bit. I’m getting pretty good at it, but occasionally I slip up. I only work so I can pay the bills and finance my vacations and camera gear purchases.
And my career ending job was in a similar environment and one day I got tired of being careful and it was bye bye for me.
Because I enjoy your blog so much, I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. You can read about it on my blog. http://humbledpie.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/musings-from-the-darkroom-blog-recognition/
I always appreciate that someone enjoys my blog but I don’t actually get involved with the award thing. Thank you.
Yeah, it sure took me a long freakin time…I’d rather shoot, look at or edit pictures. I really do enjoy your photos more than most. One can always tell someone that brings film experience with them to the digital table.
Thanks man. My dad was also a merchant marine, right as the war was winding down.
Hi: I enjoy your photography. I have nominated your blog for The Versatile Blogger Award. If you choose to accept it, please use this link and follow the instructions. Cheers!
http://singhmv365.wordpress.com/the-versatile-blogger-award-thank-you/
Thank you, I will decline.
Hi, We just nominated you for a versatile blogger award. You may get a bunch of these, but FYI. We do enjoy your work. Thanks.
http://putneyfarm.com/2012/06/11/versatile-blogger-award/
Yes, thank you.
Your welcome. More people should see your photography.
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More than kind. Thank you.
Hi! Just stopping by to let you know I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award!
http://spiritualworldtraveler.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/one-lovely-blog-award/
Thank you. Read my WTF post.
Good Lord! I got a blister scrolling down to this box! Then I laughed when I read the last comment giving you the One Lovely Bog award! Well, hell, I just gave you one too. For what it’s worth, the link is on my little blog in case anybody in the WP world hasn’t seen your really fine work. I just wanted to link to one of the best blogs here. Your combination of creative and professional photography and your sharing of yourself in your poetry and essays is remarkable. I truly do enjoy it. George
So very nice George. One day I will write about what this blogging experience has meant to me and in how many ways I am touched by it. Your generous and thoughtful comment is a perfect example of the warm cyber home I have here. Thank you.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for the follow. For 62, sir you look great. Well done!!!
Thanks, my pretty friend.
Hello, I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. I know not everyone likes to participate in these, just think of it as my appreciation for you lovely photos. If you do, the information can be found here: http://postcardfiction.com/2012/06/14/thursday-thanks-3/.
Thanks Janet. Read my post called the WTF award, and really….thank you.
WTF indeed!
Thanks so much for liking so many of my (recent) blog posts! Finally made it over to your blog, it’s great, totally following it now!!! Love your black and white photos!
All the best, Aims from http://www.aimsphotos.wordpress.com
Thanks Aims.
Hi Mike,
I’ve been enjoying your blog for several months now. FYI, I nominated you for the Liebster Award, for what it’s worth. If nothing else, at least a few of my readers will get turned on to your wonderful site. Thanks for all the great images, stories, poems, etc!
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Cool. thanks.
Hi Mike. Thanks for visiting Pirates & Pulsars. I like your photos of sheds and cabins. I’ll be back to see what you’re up to. Best, Cap’n Crusty.
My obeisance Master….Namaste…
Namaste
Mike – yep – new to Greeley! A transplant from FL. I don’t do coffee – yuck! I just got my business cards today and am trying to get it off the ground here. I can’t believe I’m thinking this, but we should start a Photography Meet-Up group! Is this something you’d be interested in? There is a girl that goes to NCU that also has a blog and lives in Greeley. I had belonged to a group up (I mean down) in FL and had researched them around here prior to moving. I think Evans may have one, but nothing here. Just pondering….
p.s. I love your work on here! It looks a lot like stuff I do. I’m dying to find old places like barns, etc. to do portrait work at. Something that wouldn’t be illegally traspassing! lol
Thank you Carol. I trespass too frequently and only recently was on some property that I’m pretty sure was a meth lab. A big convict looking dude came out and made it very clear that I need to leave. That day there was a reasonable chance I was going to be killed.
Tea, milk, chai, beer, bourbon?
I was so excited to see your blog. I lived in Wyoming for many years and in my heart I call it home. I just loved looking at all of your pictures and can’t wait to see more of them. You capture Wyoming so perfectly!
Thank you. I actually live in Colorado but travel to Wyoming occasionally. I love living the in West.
Colorado is beautiful! I love it there. I wish we could go out west more often. I’m looking forward to seeing all of your pictures.
Well thank you Kimberly.
Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my post. You have some interesting photos on your site.
Not sure how you feel about awards, and not sure how I feel if I get a lot (it’s a lot of work), but I nominated you for a blog award – you can check it out here: http://blog.caroldunniganphotography.com/2012/07/12/beautiful-blogger-award/
Thanks Carol.
Thanks for stopping by my photo blog…enjoyed perusing your photos! We have a lot of photo-commonality….rusty, old cars, dilapidated buildings, etc…they all tell a story of perseverance. Will look forward to more posts!
Thank you! Hang out with me.
I nominated you for the Liebster Blog award. Sheila http://shecall.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/i-received-two-awards/
No thank you.
I removed your link from my post. I’ve enjoyed your blog.
If you give someone an award, learn their name. See ya.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and introducing me to yours. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
I enjoy your ability to see beauty everywhere. Thank you for following my blog. Time seems to be compressed lately. I awake today feeling so grateful for my life and all its’ blessings so I decided to start thanking people. Blog-pals are important to me.
I know the reality of ‘compressed time’ and have talked about that in recent days. Thank you.
Sounds like a pretty wise guy anyhow
:) Love your blog – and thanks for stopping by mine 
Thank you!!
You`re so very welcome
I have nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. Good luck!
Click here: http://wp.me/p1StBu-is
Thanks for appreciating one of my posts
De Nada.
Hi Mike,
Thanks for liking my Grand-Baie article on the Half-Eaten Mind blog..great pictures you have here..and very heartwarming to read as well.
Aren’t the reponses so interesting when blogging? You have quite the following…..tragedy and joy and everything in between pretty well sums things up doesn’t it….take good care now….
I wish my following translated into people looking. But you looked and I thank you for that.
Thanks for the like and the follow. Glad you found me – and me, you (and Pumpkin). Will happily follow along.
Well thanks for looking at some of my posts and my darling Pumpkin. I loved what I saw of your blog.
Ditto.
Thanks for liking one of my photos. Your photos are great.
Thanks for visiting and supporting Mike… , I really do appreciate it:)
Sure thing.
Thanks for visiting our blog! Glad you liked our post about Dennis Hopper’s self-portraits. (Love them and him!) Hope you will stop by again soon.
Best wishes,
Silver Birch Press
Hello ^_^ I’m one of your followers, and I’ve nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog” award! Keep up the good work!
http://venomsblog.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/one-lovely-blog-me-again/
cool.
Hi Mike!! Make that another nomination for the ‘One Lovely Blog Award’!!
Jeepers. Thanks.
You’re a normal bloke then, Mike.
I almost gave up trying to get to the end of this comment column.
Me? A normal bloke? Wow, never imagined. Thanks for the comment Mike.
Cool images with lots of great texture.
Well hell Penny, thanks!
OMG I can’t stop laughing. TU!
You’re easy.
What a beautiful blog. Thanks for stopping by mine.
What a nice comment. Thanks so much.
Thanks for visiting my blog so many times. I have appreciated seeing your “likes” pop up. I finally got around to checking you out and am so glad I did. I think we can become blog-friends. I really liked you Three Minute Conversation post. As my husband and I are loosing friends, we have come to treasure our minutes together. We know what we have and we don’t want to lose it. I’m so glad you have the courage to share your life stories and I look forward to reading more.
Well thanks Pat. I am mostly an open book and will share almost anything. Time is speeding by, that’s for sure. Looking forward to a mutual friendship.
Your blog is awesome – so I nominated you for the “Super-Sweet Blogging” Award. Check out the link here: http://christopherribeiro.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/super-sweet-blogging-award/.
I’ll pass, but thank you.
Thanks for stopping by my blog to like a couple of posts – a visit is welcome anytime. I have enjoyed exploring yours!
De nada,
Thanks for stopping by at my blog and pointing me to yours.
I read in an earlier reply you are celebrating with “German beer and sausages”. You are not by any chance German?
I am not German but I do eat sausages and drink beer!
Love your writing and your photography! You have a new follower.
Thanks so much LuAnn. I am very grateful.
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I’ve nominated your blog for “Tell Me About Yourself Award”. I’m honored if you accept the award. http://exxtracts.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/another-award/
Thank you. I’ll pass.
Hello Mike, I want to thank you for being such an avid and consistent follower of my little blog! I really appreciate you taking the time to view and like!!! Sally
De nada.
I appreciate the way you share beauty on your blog and I have nominated your blog for Beautiful Blogger Award. If you want to accept the award check my blog, http://thebackdoorartist.com/2012/10/31/beautiful-blogger-award/
Thank you.
oh umm .. did you get a pingback from this post of mine ?
http://the-serenity-space.com/2012/09/30/3177/ …
i was remiss in not notifying people directly of my nomination and relied only on the pingbacks … something I will not do in the future lol
I did not, but just looked at what you wrote and your timing is good…..I needed to hear that. Thanks a million.
ah theres always a reason things happen .. at just the right time .. i’m glad it arrived when it did and not when it was sposed to then
bright blessings 
Hej from Sweden!
Thanks for liking my recent post “OH HAPPY DAY” !
Would love to hear your comments on the election.
I am a proud liberal so I am thrilled that enough working class Americans were motivated enough to do the right thing and try to move us forward, instead of going back to the past. I am about change and progress and bravery. I want all of us to have access to healthcare and education. I am very happy today.
Hey thanks for the like on my blog, you have a great blog here.
Thank you.
I liked the way you described yourself. I feel you r a very creative person
Thanks for visiting my blog, be in touch with my blog.
Thank you very much. This much I know for sure…I is whatever I is.
thanks my friend
It takes an honest about to scroll down, worth it. Hello Mike.
Hi arun. Welcome.
thank you Mike.
Love your blog ! I have an award for you at my place. Please stop by and check it out ! Bella
http://bellaremyphotography.com/2012/12/13/time-to-celebrate/
Honored, thank you.
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Thank you very much and don’t worry! ( I am on the road this week and it will be a light posting week for me)
Congratulations! I have nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. Please accept by visiting http://still-times.com/2013/01/16/beautiful-blogger-award/ for more details.
Maria
No thank you.
thanks for visiting “Digipainters Blog” . . post: It doesn’t come easy . . . I am still browsing yours as well . . many a good story and read here on your blog . .
Thank you very much.
Hi Mike, Thanks so much for following my photography blog. Your site is great and will look forward to reading more!
Sure Jane, thanks.
Hi mike,
thanks for liking my “sunrise at Mulwala”, and visiting my blogg will look out for more of your work
Hi Mike,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Love your bio. I feel myself becoming cynical too the older I get. What is with that?
Good question. Maybe we see things for what they are and have earned the right not to subscribe to all the bs and noise. And thank you.
Thanks for the visit and like Mike – your blog is well worth following.
Likewise and thank you Emilio.
thank you very much for the ‘like’, it’s very encouraging. Terry
P.S. I like your bio………. succinct. mine goes on for about five feet
I have become more succinct with age.
exactly how old do you have to be to achieve succintness?
Can’t say for sure but in my case I just choose not to say much about myself as I think, bottom line, no one really cares.
Hi Mike, thanks for liking my latest post. Now I’m introduced to your work, and I like it right away — starting with the photo of the line-up of doors at the top of your page. A lot, a lot of character.
Thanks Penny!
Hi Mike… nice to meet you.
Thank you for taking time to stop by my blog.
Wish you all the best… !
Hi Mike,
This is my 1st visit to your blog and I found it interesting. Keep it up the good work. I found your photographs very inspiring.
Well thanks!
Hey, Mike! I can’t figure out how to email you through here, and of course I immediately forgot your email address after you told me
Will you shoot me an email so I have it? kayentan@comcast.net. Thanks, pajama’d friend! And thank you for all your help the other day! Kayni
Love the profile! Nice to ‘meet’ you Mike. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I’ve enjoyed your style and many photos, so far.
Thanks so much.
Mike your images are very unique, and I look forward in seeing what you put up from week to week.
Thanks. I can live with unique.
Truly, you really do have a wonderful gift
So do you….not the least of which is generosity.
Hej from Sweden/London !
Thanks Mike for stopping by my blog and liking my recent post. I can hardly wait to get home to my new little family!
I’ve nominated you and your blog for the Sunshine Award. You don’t have to accept but you can find the rules here: http://2dois2be.com/2013/04/30/sunshine-award/
No thank you.
Hey Mike, I’m Scott. Enjoying your writing and photos. Pumpkin is beautiful! I look forward to seeing of your work. Take care.
I am just looking at your beautiful work too. You are quite the talent. Thanks Scott, I’ll let Pumpkin know you said that.
Hey Mike, because I love your work so much, I’ve nominated you for this award. Check it out: http://monahoward.com/2013/05/11/wonderful-team-member/
Mona, while I really do appreciate the intent and sentiment, I don’t do these awards for a variety of reasons. But thank you very much indeed.
Mike, I completely understand. I’ve received numerous “nominations” and have felt guilty about not following up. Your comment validates my thoughts and feelings. Thank you so much.
It was, is, a wordpress theme and my son helped me figure it out. Thank you very much.