tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64976370175345479572024-03-13T02:21:16.202-06:00CUT and DRY Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comBlogger534125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-9690611970098668712023-03-02T07:30:00.001-07:002024-02-15T05:50:21.803-07:00My Stress Relievers<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxH6ST8nEzG1qggls5yIU4Oat0zkThEW-t29t-UMzgRVj0jK0PDcrN8sQn1GrjEK-4MlWvaLeSEQPQe3ePG9kY4JOhG4_u4muw_HzP2rjt-Ws0r0vCxQBVaG66kblYC5lAYAlFO4ZGpY2sLMCPtQmgx7R_VXgiDsx_ufpg0T_r4W5QKBx664mMsDf/s640/IMG_6995cutand-dry.blogspot-misc-seagull2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxH6ST8nEzG1qggls5yIU4Oat0zkThEW-t29t-UMzgRVj0jK0PDcrN8sQn1GrjEK-4MlWvaLeSEQPQe3ePG9kY4JOhG4_u4muw_HzP2rjt-Ws0r0vCxQBVaG66kblYC5lAYAlFO4ZGpY2sLMCPtQmgx7R_VXgiDsx_ufpg0T_r4W5QKBx664mMsDf/s16000/IMG_6995cutand-dry.blogspot-misc-seagull2.JPG" /></a></div><br />We live in an ever changing world - uncertainty, unexpected losses, and challenging situations are part of our lives and can cause stress and anxiety. Let's face it, any major life change can be stressful.<p></p><p>Sometimes, I feel anxious and stressed. When I'm under stress I experience mental symptoms, such as irritability, anger, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. In fact, I'm often feeling on edge and not being able to relax and am excessively worried about things such as health, family, work.</p><p>When stress and anxiety trike, these three techniques help keep me calmer.</p><p>My Coping Mechanisms When Stress Hits:</p><p>1. Deep breathing.</p><p>Lie down, or take a comfortable seat. Breathe in through the nose for at least five seconds.</p><p>With your mouth closed, exhale until you’re out of breath.</p><p>Repeat five to seven times.</p><p>2. Nature as a healer. (Eco-therapy).</p><p>Walking stimulates relaxation and improves our mood. Spending time in nature and doing outdoor activities can act as a stress reliever. Researchers have found that nature, even looking at trees simply makes us happy.</p><div>3. Getting a good sleep. Getting a good night's sleep can reduce stress and improve our mood. Not getting enough quality sleep regularly raises the risk of many disorders.</div><div><br /></div><div>These strategies work perfectly for me. I hope they are helpful for you guys too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you have a great weekend! xx </div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-59746650158565637632022-12-30T07:51:00.001-07:002022-12-30T07:54:36.178-07:00Have a Happy New Year!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tAV8oIEPd_jo1kcVpJ3VIVDzLkqDMqNBoQfwLbV55g4eZSXUXNq2a38yrKsaLohTvLU075C6i4vSmFwQGqWZ937umfm85HEynTjIrKuFhg3zzK8GNwzAcJUoMgvfkuqzzPgGuXwOKO3W_qYdy8I180X6SJ6qj5Mu8HVu4-5e9R3eHOm1uMhzsNGl/s960/76-IMG_33240000cutand-dry.blogspot-xmas-milk-and-cookie2.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tAV8oIEPd_jo1kcVpJ3VIVDzLkqDMqNBoQfwLbV55g4eZSXUXNq2a38yrKsaLohTvLU075C6i4vSmFwQGqWZ937umfm85HEynTjIrKuFhg3zzK8GNwzAcJUoMgvfkuqzzPgGuXwOKO3W_qYdy8I180X6SJ6qj5Mu8HVu4-5e9R3eHOm1uMhzsNGl/s16000/76-IMG_33240000cutand-dry.blogspot-xmas-milk-and-cookie2.JPG" /></a></div>Hello everybody, I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! As 2022 winds down, I just wanted to thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement all these years. <p></p><p>Cut and Dry wouldn't exist without you, lovely people. I am truly grateful to each and everyone of you for reading CAD. My New Year's resolution is to make more time to catch up with you next year, no matter how demanding and crazy work and life gets. </p><p>So, warm thanks to all of you! Wishing you a joyous 2023! xx<br /></p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-25751119253135239002022-11-18T08:03:00.011-07:002022-11-19T04:36:23.481-07:00A Sad Story<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42MnzMBbQPpQUKibc3z7MlJpVUfp386o4CRScYAusolJPPEBE-gHS9gRwJiBrA0lLaPIfYKeiorBJLuhA-FBomLxZJm_JecCuO_XAtUrllPCd4CEKbFvoFadPXZ7A130ei7Qkx3yZ_G-TMZ4Opc9D2YviFUt10pG-f0f2P_dIbu-af8adzIoQ0T3P/s1214/betty-manousos-new9apr-1dd.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="1214" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42MnzMBbQPpQUKibc3z7MlJpVUfp386o4CRScYAusolJPPEBE-gHS9gRwJiBrA0lLaPIfYKeiorBJLuhA-FBomLxZJm_JecCuO_XAtUrllPCd4CEKbFvoFadPXZ7A130ei7Qkx3yZ_G-TMZ4Opc9D2YviFUt10pG-f0f2P_dIbu-af8adzIoQ0T3P/w640-h502/betty-manousos-new9apr-1dd.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPomjKqgBELa67GBn7nL7bs8mQoandMeHCs6YC3BUgiMk1MbGqgMuRxtF5irhPeeG9RfyVO0_dA0AXPKYEq8hmj9f1yGKLqe4jDydPCs0DUsfjRk4eYXwjeVZ4mGQsiM387wdozt1cZ7WS6kvfWyEmxu3MpRsJ26IIQE6yjaw_cfWc0jeYqXLr7-DO/s1400/Betty_Manousos--1-35aaa.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="943" data-original-width="1400" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPomjKqgBELa67GBn7nL7bs8mQoandMeHCs6YC3BUgiMk1MbGqgMuRxtF5irhPeeG9RfyVO0_dA0AXPKYEq8hmj9f1yGKLqe4jDydPCs0DUsfjRk4eYXwjeVZ4mGQsiM387wdozt1cZ7WS6kvfWyEmxu3MpRsJ26IIQE6yjaw_cfWc0jeYqXLr7-DO/w640-h432/Betty_Manousos--1-35aaa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span face="verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">A a photographer, sometimes I have people contacting me to use my photographs.</span><p></p><p><span face="verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">So this past July (July 3rd, 2022), a magazine editor reached out asking for permission to use two of my photographs in an essay he was writing. </span></p><p><span face="verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">July 3</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><img alt="image.png" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="472" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=6638e8c134&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1749844717150683337&th=1848b27fc9dc40c9&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9gRgKbnVHrkpSFvfnIETIqD_HCv0cXyP1bZwovAQ7emUsSyitbDnWmqjg_CV0djswiVGHd2MnrxVYsErHeaAbI93HuF_xqsK2TsLN5lxv-dEh4fkdn4DAA-FY&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lamdx0uz0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="449" /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><p style="color: #282828; line-height: 22px;">July 15</p><p style="color: #282828; line-height: 22px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif">"There are two of your photographs I would like to use if I may? One is the face of a young man who seems to be on an underground train - about to travel through time and space and the other is of two Iron Maiden fans ( could we get these two photographs to use in the piece?) </span></p><p style="color: #282828; line-height: 22px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif">Your work is great. I really like how you capture a kind of between worlds - the real - the surreal - in a kind of cinematic noir. It is as if we are waiting for something to happen, will the train doors suddenly open and the young man will flee the train pursued by a couple of heavy, dark villains, are the Iron Maiden fans part of an underground cult that is plotting to take over the world?</span></p><p style="color: #282828; line-height: 22px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif">Someday I would like to write about you and your work.</span></p><p style="color: #282828; line-height: 22px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif">I will let you read the essay once I have it written." </span><span face="arial, sans-serif">...................................................................................................................................................................................</span></p><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif">I thought I'd google his name as well as his magazine to find information on that editor. Then I decided to give permission. His enthusiasm and admiration for my work just made me happy, not for ego; but for the joy of knowing my photographs positively impact on others. It's nice when your work generates enthusiasm in viewers, it's nice when someone, above all when a magazine's editor finds your photography exhilarating and interesting. </span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif">Days were passing by without hearing from Sergio, to make a long story short, so I thought I'd pop in and see what was going on regarding my photos.</span></div></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif">It was only a few days ago, when I learned the sad news that Sergio Burns passed away on Wednesday 20th July, 2022. This is absolutely sad and shocking news. </span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif">It is with great sadness that I am writing this post. Sergio Burns was an author, a senior journalist and editor at AM Ayshire Magazine. He has written for a wide range of newspapers and magazines including Mail On Sunday, Sunday Herald, Japan Times, Contemporary magazine, Scottish Fields, In These Times (USA), Austin Chronicle (USA), and was for many years the writer of the Europhoria column for Indalico (Spain) and the New Entertainer (Spain). Studied at Glasgow University, Strathclyde University and the University of the West of Scotland. </span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif">I've hadn't the honor to meet him in person. He was a very talented and creative writer and editor. </span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif">I would like to express my deepest condolences to Sergio's family.</span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif">R.I.P. Sergio Burns</span></div><div><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></div></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-50264041300804547722022-10-21T07:44:00.007-06:002022-11-09T15:33:12.701-07:00Everyone Is an Artist + Have a Beautiful Weekend<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wrIRRVJl0AdRU7fDb_OYWm_ZoQ4cWP7CKl7_X0hFdqJlYlKSI1ZFYaEp7WES9FaoABD4jHfkB3Uv9p3Fp6kkLvHhnrz290fTC76Nz965BvGtyEIEb5gnmSLBps6bwnRpvyQwXmm0XXXTz1VPOVB_fzw_D-W-KoN3LCcGY2MVqRNz_uADy8hDD709/s2000/betty-manousos-athens%20(2).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wrIRRVJl0AdRU7fDb_OYWm_ZoQ4cWP7CKl7_X0hFdqJlYlKSI1ZFYaEp7WES9FaoABD4jHfkB3Uv9p3Fp6kkLvHhnrz290fTC76Nz965BvGtyEIEb5gnmSLBps6bwnRpvyQwXmm0XXXTz1VPOVB_fzw_D-W-KoN3LCcGY2MVqRNz_uADy8hDD709/w640-h426/betty-manousos-athens%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello everyone! Happy Friday! It seems ages since I last wrote a blog post; and I am sorry for that. As you may know, I love photography. However, it's safe to say that it is not easy being a photographer. There are hours spent doing editing and/or post-processing photos, countless outings empty handed, lots of expenses, etc. So I've been working on a photography project for the last couple of months. I've also been practicing my photography skills in order to develop my craft and grow as a photographer. But I do love blogging too. So here I am guys.<p></p><p>I thought I'd share a few fresh photographs with you, if you'd like to see. All taken in Athens, Greece 2022.</p><p>Hope you have a great weekend! Take some time to spark your creativity and do something cool. It's important to spend your time doing what inspires and recharges you. Remember, everyone is an artist in their own way. xx </p><p></p><p>P.S. 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Omg, it has been ages since I last posted anything on my blog. My apologies for this. In fact, the last few months have been difficult; family health issues, personal down moments, experiencing some significantly stressful event. Anyway, I'm here.<p></p><p>Many of us would agree that we are living in trying times because of the pandemic. To say that the virus outbreak has dramatically changed peoples' life and also has affected almost every aspect of our lives is an understatement. But we need, we must stay strong and remain active. Here are some tips I found them to be very helpful:</p><p>WALK - EXERCISE - RELAX</p><p>* Walking even around your neighborhood. Going for a walk. Breathing in fresh air always helps me think and sort things out. Waking gives me real peace, relieves stress and improves my mood. </p><p>* Physical Activity. Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.</p><p>* Taking time to relax, find time to unwind.</p><p>For Aristotle, the famous ancient Greek philosopher who was named a <i>peripatetic </i>for his habit of strolling up and down whilst teaching, walking is important because it can significantly free your mind and clear your thinking.</p><p>Hope you have a great weekend! xx </p><p><a href="https://cutand-dry.blogspot.com/2014/07/free-summer-cards-have-happy-weekend.html">Free Summer Cards</a>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Photo of two men exercising by <a href=" https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt">Annie Spratt</a>. Photo of girl relaxing by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jordanbauer">Jordan Bauer</a>.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-9467864240618406422022-04-08T07:44:00.007-06:002022-11-28T06:50:21.549-07:00Cherish the Little Things<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIYZxIR_cvNDh6D2h7LoMNvdCQ0YYXNk6BC3OxjMeca2EFDd4x5J0qkr2-8iPl9LMAXHn-nsV4ZnvKKxtQeYmZJZJRtKY4kYEt1Yb7TS76qC8Qb5v4HoUZm44kK_1lNJYEV9mSVESlh9J0LNw4f1sp8vQ9dhb-CxoxVLQcj9lcI2p9l8f1IOzGIWo/s1400/Betty_Manousos-54-1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIYZxIR_cvNDh6D2h7LoMNvdCQ0YYXNk6BC3OxjMeca2EFDd4x5J0qkr2-8iPl9LMAXHn-nsV4ZnvKKxtQeYmZJZJRtKY4kYEt1Yb7TS76qC8Qb5v4HoUZm44kK_1lNJYEV9mSVESlh9J0LNw4f1sp8vQ9dhb-CxoxVLQcj9lcI2p9l8f1IOzGIWo/w480-h640/Betty_Manousos-54-1-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Girl on a bike downtown Athens, Greece.}</div><p></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px;">Hello my dears! Happy Friday! How are you doing? I finally get back to blogging after a long break.</span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px;">A while ago, I had the opportunity to </span><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px;">catch up with dear friends and to </span><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px;">try a new coffee shop downtown Athens, something I miss most. </span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px;">Well, I get so busy at times that I don't cherish the little joys and simple pleasures of life. Sigh, but there are, and always will be, simple, little things around us that still naturally calm the mind and greatly lift the spirits. These are some photos I took of some </span><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px;">of my favorite feel-good moments. </span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px;">Hope you have a lovely weekend! xx</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcImD_p8WUBnI9Fjy-lHSqnAN5DD3q-A7x7m7rB-B2KKCYNn7w9-QQaSerUK4POaL2YboR2Q_3ENkcMypXXriFYyuivMSzszZ9bUq1w1JlG6rXt3O6PQLKmidYt9JywCuLlc8eRwKWNfdNNCD1oFOOc95mugIa8XlqjDiwKLwznmkvWHIg3aqbUX0/s1300/Betty_Manousos-athens-coffee-shops02.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcImD_p8WUBnI9Fjy-lHSqnAN5DD3q-A7x7m7rB-B2KKCYNn7w9-QQaSerUK4POaL2YboR2Q_3ENkcMypXXriFYyuivMSzszZ9bUq1w1JlG6rXt3O6PQLKmidYt9JywCuLlc8eRwKWNfdNNCD1oFOOc95mugIa8XlqjDiwKLwznmkvWHIg3aqbUX0/w640-h400/Betty_Manousos-athens-coffee-shops02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoG141ZNM-jw-0N35KQHSc-aCH8Q_KtOjiy5nmeO9K4-B2lxYZk_csjoJ3Njb03OLY3mp4Ax6I6dgXMQW5ihx1wKee37v3cxMOuWryBilm77Bvt3XhY02hxqiU5pTnSN0QVVv0TPVvBzQQrT6du4DZITPftOnmeCZNnN1Nn8a2Gt7iSPV2i1txX1O/s1400/Betty_Manousos-happy-hour-1400.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoG141ZNM-jw-0N35KQHSc-aCH8Q_KtOjiy5nmeO9K4-B2lxYZk_csjoJ3Njb03OLY3mp4Ax6I6dgXMQW5ihx1wKee37v3cxMOuWryBilm77Bvt3XhY02hxqiU5pTnSN0QVVv0TPVvBzQQrT6du4DZITPftOnmeCZNnN1Nn8a2Gt7iSPV2i1txX1O/w640-h426/Betty_Manousos-happy-hour-1400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFAX99oMjqaeUx-uqFCFuo8wh54I7BDTSF2TCoobI_J2V1tvrJx8Qz5fe6b47zrCH-VXLjCKNSDp1phow9vP1Fm_Oxc8FBENoFNpIaq6SZ5GC0rsPNYeWCgnwMI7zx2od0LGJN-tUnm_9eAY1m61gbXuEiEWGPBSJj5b8DtNi__focNh3_FF5N5Of/s1400/Betty_Manousos-happy-hour-1400.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><p></p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-79760623146779117832021-12-17T07:50:00.007-07:002021-12-21T12:27:07.869-07:00'Tis The Season<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijHNYl0ekWZ_JA22djxAFcuZuS4aaVGBj3xHhQUN_XFpk-z9wqn56V7CFyiQfLMz-B7VhBS7Zgn2BMJF1XlG77D_BiAwjuZCWnFoHrXrYcjetTyNqYgyoiHSjKx8Y9g11U9EIpCdt4NF4JhXZeJ0KxXNFgg7dI9yczX3rayVfki8CPw6jESn0QeCSo=s844" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijHNYl0ekWZ_JA22djxAFcuZuS4aaVGBj3xHhQUN_XFpk-z9wqn56V7CFyiQfLMz-B7VhBS7Zgn2BMJF1XlG77D_BiAwjuZCWnFoHrXrYcjetTyNqYgyoiHSjKx8Y9g11U9EIpCdt4NF4JhXZeJ0KxXNFgg7dI9yczX3rayVfki8CPw6jESn0QeCSo=s16000" /></a></div><br />Hello my dears! So, despite the pandemic let's spread more hope and love this Holiday season. Even though another Holiday season will be different and difficult for many, my friends, we all deserve a little bit of joy during this time of the year.<p></p><p>I always enjoy decorating our home making it festive and bright. Christmas decorations stir up feelings of nostalgia and pure joy and always make me feel happier. </p><p>I've put up together 5 ideas for decorating a Holiday table perfect for your Christmas Eve that won't cost you a lot of time or money. Just practical, easy and pretty!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD5krPjHT7oKepjl49wzEHQtnjk5PnLWKnl3XckNSshkbxpBAOASydE40VHjT0dKYPAzfzA1OKHv2XzWpYyvqQRDOMkUzZGtbegJQHYvM0Ryyr49sfFu7g2dnL7BgFlIDveHPKBran2Bgz8XWXOt-hn0E0HMKCMZYONAEESmagDG5qjzS6bKgvkMnR=s2049" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2049" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiD5krPjHT7oKepjl49wzEHQtnjk5PnLWKnl3XckNSshkbxpBAOASydE40VHjT0dKYPAzfzA1OKHv2XzWpYyvqQRDOMkUzZGtbegJQHYvM0Ryyr49sfFu7g2dnL7BgFlIDveHPKBran2Bgz8XWXOt-hn0E0HMKCMZYONAEESmagDG5qjzS6bKgvkMnR=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwTXzX0gUfI5QVtwn8XlDFAfxyUlqLbs0OiqHm5xVmusGZqIqyq_GdNIoglX1OqXqwIPvU0hZA5RF175958RRJsnpuYLnXm3cBnL-HihNc4OGR1DeXJ-O95b0u2qrPWTmFAafHZdlc4jT3og9Dogn3ZdZ46BmreiFt7T4s27kC3biXeCOTABwZlKu-=s891" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwTXzX0gUfI5QVtwn8XlDFAfxyUlqLbs0OiqHm5xVmusGZqIqyq_GdNIoglX1OqXqwIPvU0hZA5RF175958RRJsnpuYLnXm3cBnL-HihNc4OGR1DeXJ-O95b0u2qrPWTmFAafHZdlc4jT3og9Dogn3ZdZ46BmreiFt7T4s27kC3biXeCOTABwZlKu-=w406-h640" width="406" /></a></div><br />1. Put greenery in the center of the table. Go for fresh cedar branches and fresh holly springs. Add a colorful mix of pomegranates and gold or silver glittery pine cones for a pop of color. <p></p><p>2. Create mood lighting with votive candles in different size glass jars. I'm a sucker for a candle lit glow!</p><p>3. Put some Christmas ornaments and small gifts on the table for it's the sentimental elements that make a sentimental Holiday season.</p><p>4. Attach natural pine needles or evergreen branches to linen napkins for making them festive.</p><p>5. Build up your Christmas table with tall candlesticks. </p><p>Red bows, greenery, wreaths on the front door, twinkle lights...there are so many ideas and small ways to make your home festive this Christmas.</p><p>Hope you have a nice and warm Holiday season! xx</p><p>(Top photo of Alfred Hitchcock with his grandchildren, 1960, Christmas table centerpiece via <a href="https://onekindesign.com/2016/12/16/christmas-table-decorations/">One Kindesign</a> , Bottom photo <a href="https://christmas.365greetings.com/christmas-party/christmas-napkin-folding.html">via</a> .)</p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-15377324727662227242021-11-26T08:03:00.007-07:002021-11-26T08:14:32.104-07:00Let's Have More Fun!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQvG4PxkIxRv0z69P9blyifVjXglcU3gcrl3mBQ7czdQd1eyKVr82AtttGbxsln9k0aIxsEqosVkqwmnOkDEhIKpKKrYxQgOwvUTvDE7CDnK1QzyOpDIhSvnvSwq4jitE6Cuin6gK7g0/s2048/Betty_Manousos05.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQvG4PxkIxRv0z69P9blyifVjXglcU3gcrl3mBQ7czdQd1eyKVr82AtttGbxsln9k0aIxsEqosVkqwmnOkDEhIKpKKrYxQgOwvUTvDE7CDnK1QzyOpDIhSvnvSwq4jitE6Cuin6gK7g0/w640-h426/Betty_Manousos05.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello everybody, Happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. So, whenever I find myself forgetting the joy and fun in life, I go to cultural and traditional events like this. I always enjoy to watch other people feeling free and alive, a sense of passion, excitement and exhilaration.<div>Unfortunately, when we "grow up" too many of us don't even know what we think is fun. Sometimes we get so caught up with the things such as job, chores, daily obligations that we almost forget to have fun. But we all need to have a little fun, especially in these difficult times. Laughter brings about positive feelings; excitement, joy and enthusiasm for life. <p>Hope you have a great weekend! Wishing all a wonderful Holiday Season. x</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeykN7B6GcXxzLRxSwerSjDEeIOJcm_4wMlROeiz5GrHyr4-4VT357ENFGUt7WX4rW1dUCFByQk8F5mib8Gk0YeS8KSyRR-Rz3Ny5ZES64zGv2McZeHsVHDt4h2iI80ku_JcExnJxsTY/s988/Cultural2+%25281+of+1%2529-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="988" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOeykN7B6GcXxzLRxSwerSjDEeIOJcm_4wMlROeiz5GrHyr4-4VT357ENFGUt7WX4rW1dUCFByQk8F5mib8Gk0YeS8KSyRR-Rz3Ny5ZES64zGv2McZeHsVHDt4h2iI80ku_JcExnJxsTY/s16000/Cultural2+%25281+of+1%2529-11.jpg" /></a></div></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-73805094683461738842021-11-05T08:53:00.005-06:002021-11-26T08:15:56.089-07:00Have a Lovely Weekend!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzTkhsuexOzT-uogBN_5OyJk54BaJz4m22xORP5elWWPJSbcqSZ6hq8iR3CE0USqBBz2DbSBzFVIV74XsLdnRUfM5yZSrIQPLyAm9oj1EA1c6_UUHpscLkB1zcYarpdcpql2c4VnLmsY/s1500/Betty_Manousos_unexpected-positive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="beautiful ballet dancer" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzTkhsuexOzT-uogBN_5OyJk54BaJz4m22xORP5elWWPJSbcqSZ6hq8iR3CE0USqBBz2DbSBzFVIV74XsLdnRUfM5yZSrIQPLyAm9oj1EA1c6_UUHpscLkB1zcYarpdcpql2c4VnLmsY/w427-h640/Betty_Manousos_unexpected-positive.jpg" width="427" /></a></div>My dears, I'm so sorry I've been M.I.A. Sometimes life gets in the way and I've been overwhelmed recently.. Anyway, I hope you're all doing well. Happy Friday! Wishing you a great weekend!<p></p><p>Lots of love. xx<br /></p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-29531831324997702362021-10-01T07:28:00.008-06:002021-11-26T08:16:53.634-07:00Growing Herbs Indoors<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUYMNHo_YCGdgfYKTQI8NT3jDEiIvClCl4ZsXyqXaDDlHh4Ohs_NJo8xGb3VwqKqqWxI7ovB4vMwshToTpsu_n7_DbxUs8vdIiW4IsctTJ6AQyGiPG_rMtN0jnrM-ZPjg3iDsdTnDXmEk/s1206/betty-manousos-september-blooms%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="1206" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUYMNHo_YCGdgfYKTQI8NT3jDEiIvClCl4ZsXyqXaDDlHh4Ohs_NJo8xGb3VwqKqqWxI7ovB4vMwshToTpsu_n7_DbxUs8vdIiW4IsctTJ6AQyGiPG_rMtN0jnrM-ZPjg3iDsdTnDXmEk/w640-h512/betty-manousos-september-blooms%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>I will admit, I don't have much of a green thumb. In fact, I am the most reluctant gardener. But because I do enjoy picking fresh herbs straight from my kitchen "garden" I've decided to grow some of my favorite herbs indoors. Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Italian Parsley, Chives.</div><div><p></p><p>You can grow herbs indoors on the windowsill in pots in well-draining soil.</p><p>Here's Jamie Oliver's <a href="https://www.jamieoliver.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-growing-herbs/">Ultimate Guide to Growing Herbs</a>, a very interesting and wonderful read.</p><p>I believe it's well worth growing your own herbs to have fresh herbs to hand.</p><p>Hope you have a lovely weekend! xx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-81973384595541366702021-09-03T07:56:00.008-06:002022-11-19T04:34:00.691-07:00Welcome Fall!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJeLt6v7fQkeAJzGjkyXgG9qvqNV6ga6xlUm7z9vntxoKOKcdp20krqxCwxu7EhPHbJO9O9KvIliP9NdDdqlKK5ZoIaKOulJKerP1VCwA0XyeCG6SvkZ67tc8HZ_n2LI6pjW0jliNLWw/s2048/BettyManousos_Leavesline.jpg+%25282%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJeLt6v7fQkeAJzGjkyXgG9qvqNV6ga6xlUm7z9vntxoKOKcdp20krqxCwxu7EhPHbJO9O9KvIliP9NdDdqlKK5ZoIaKOulJKerP1VCwA0XyeCG6SvkZ67tc8HZ_n2LI6pjW0jliNLWw/w640-h426/BettyManousos_Leavesline.jpg+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello my dears! Hope y'all are doing well. I know it's been a while since I posted on here as I've been down for the past three weeks; sometimes things get so out of control...stress, family health issues, headache. I was tired, mostly I was walking up tired. <p></p><p>On another note, hard to believe that summer is over, but I must say that I am ready to let go of the heat and humidity this summer brought to some parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including the place I live. Global warming they say.</p><p>Well, I am so ready for Autumn! Fall is cosy and calm, generous and giving and carries beautiful colors in its pocket.</p><p>Hope you have a lovely weekend! xx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56vtZzAsDtv5c2DJ5dTGjiMxH8n40elp4pCgjoaLlzPLMvYihNemqvqF4CPdoquXcKS1vs4DJaZUAFJnl-SWXNWmZh6XY6s29W7fWyZVBAZEnMFSJEnYigFY_rXuLjPX2dwLdVbtMAHk/s640/IMG_2578betty-manousos-welcome-fall2bb.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56vtZzAsDtv5c2DJ5dTGjiMxH8n40elp4pCgjoaLlzPLMvYihNemqvqF4CPdoquXcKS1vs4DJaZUAFJnl-SWXNWmZh6XY6s29W7fWyZVBAZEnMFSJEnYigFY_rXuLjPX2dwLdVbtMAHk/s16000/IMG_2578betty-manousos-welcome-fall2bb.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4XakrUW9mYPk5kaZAVZI8cBJNJIxeX70eylR8abtAMin_2aoTNuxlniDTPZcSRJce5nOoV_mma4V71TL6IxRlqDFeMCIafUtnJL5nbaHQwhBsyZ1AA1eg_PCei8s5f8lLmdogkfIS0A/s1000/new-new+%25281+of+1%2529-6-nd.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4XakrUW9mYPk5kaZAVZI8cBJNJIxeX70eylR8abtAMin_2aoTNuxlniDTPZcSRJce5nOoV_mma4V71TL6IxRlqDFeMCIafUtnJL5nbaHQwhBsyZ1AA1eg_PCei8s5f8lLmdogkfIS0A/w640-h426/new-new+%25281+of+1%2529-6-nd.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOEVmijtZ2fCirho38L5IGOJHCtzvjxbf0KV2TD_zeX1WxltmvtAoEmKJIMt265iB0CEoVORE28qEjlAVN1-dybN-Da-851WsRWrqi2BJTO8GTCS8bzYm6URJu-cxiXFmCG5G96L-r4E/s2048/IMG_4403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOEVmijtZ2fCirho38L5IGOJHCtzvjxbf0KV2TD_zeX1WxltmvtAoEmKJIMt265iB0CEoVORE28qEjlAVN1-dybN-Da-851WsRWrqi2BJTO8GTCS8bzYm6URJu-cxiXFmCG5G96L-r4E/w640-h480/IMG_4403.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Home isn't a place; it's a feeling. That said, my home holds so many memories for me. Sometimes I fleetingly feel my parents' presence, as if they were still alive. It's such a weird feeling... <p></p><p>In the months after they died, it was hard to be in the house without them. It still is. It was their house and it still feels like they should be here. Every corner is filled with their life. I love my house. How could I not? </p><p>Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8Zq7QWbtVp59Ud6q-wFW7vplaUMhAzfYEmmyfqDVZvNTYFucC187vD6Xw2gPAml_mSaZGRjdB6n9HJf471oOzo87O-pr5-w37geskSHO23EAYgCZIfU8LQmJv3pZ4V_f_zAM6kNFRF0/s1036/betty-manousos-new-a-1-2aa.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1036" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8Zq7QWbtVp59Ud6q-wFW7vplaUMhAzfYEmmyfqDVZvNTYFucC187vD6Xw2gPAml_mSaZGRjdB6n9HJf471oOzo87O-pr5-w37geskSHO23EAYgCZIfU8LQmJv3pZ4V_f_zAM6kNFRF0/w640-h640/betty-manousos-new-a-1-2aa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-80913786133627664192021-06-25T07:49:00.003-06:002021-06-25T08:58:58.851-06:00Rosy Cooler + Have a Great Summer!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOl2gf-HpZZWjNLcz9_UkSUshzOJUn3kb1Xor3y46sEY-qXc2MyshDNcBLTOgaq2EOP-XCpblV3lL26SKjPJtN0790C1-3S_xkfnV8q91-Z5v1CN0b_eH_PnuJ6GLZ4V-MbRNFGbz6gds/s960/IMG_+rosie-cooler-cocktail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOl2gf-HpZZWjNLcz9_UkSUshzOJUn3kb1Xor3y46sEY-qXc2MyshDNcBLTOgaq2EOP-XCpblV3lL26SKjPJtN0790C1-3S_xkfnV8q91-Z5v1CN0b_eH_PnuJ6GLZ4V-MbRNFGbz6gds/s16000/IMG_+rosie-cooler-cocktail.jpg" /></a></div><p>Hello everybody! I hope you are all doing well. Remember, the weekend is a time to relax. I'm pretty sure you will be able to find something that really interests you and I hope you take time to rest, refresh and relax over the weekend.</p><p>Have a great one! xx</p>Here's a CUT and DRY post you might have missed. A refreshing, versatile and easy to make <a href="https://cutand-dry.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-delicious-summer-cocktail.html">Cocktail</a> for those dog days of summer. <p></p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-38065205707404191902021-05-28T07:24:00.001-06:002021-05-28T07:29:56.733-06:00Summertime + Have a Lovely Weekend<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99w91vCWKdb4VP06-JcFrGdSFQj6lQykQrKobu36xvHXI9u3HYFh_sTnXDT6eNBMbPfOrY6jMjtcJcXzC_ymFmngT3iV2zUgQ4TQkD_5MCZoV1nHSpky585zL31iHquNIT9p7ZmZm3jw/s614/betty-manousos-beach-no-clar-1-35b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99w91vCWKdb4VP06-JcFrGdSFQj6lQykQrKobu36xvHXI9u3HYFh_sTnXDT6eNBMbPfOrY6jMjtcJcXzC_ymFmngT3iV2zUgQ4TQkD_5MCZoV1nHSpky585zL31iHquNIT9p7ZmZm3jw/s16000/betty-manousos-beach-no-clar-1-35b.jpg" /></a></div> <br />So, in my childhood days, summers meant everything. For me, summer is all about beach and nature, wildflowers, longer days and peaceful sounds of crickets at night. When summer is in full swing what better way to beat the heat than spending some time in the countryside. Countryside is an incredibly relaxing environment. The air is fresh and quiet and time flows differently in the countryside. It will remind you how humans are supposed to live. <div><br /><div>Here's a delicious summer <a href="https://cutand-dry.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-delicious-summer-cocktail.html">Summer Cocktail</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you have a lovely, relaxing weekend! xx</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1kw0d9VWiX9jCN1P0Cn-IEbWwXO-F8xvey5jqsGOO_mRrNyy8lbHsoTpFRe2cZ4ENMF_qMTRxdNERo3g6pB8ymgpaBsV6FrmiRjfZcrwCN0Dhao4SKyhQkS53UGOZMRU-OIQy9UGn_E/s960/betty-manousos-orange-1-2a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1kw0d9VWiX9jCN1P0Cn-IEbWwXO-F8xvey5jqsGOO_mRrNyy8lbHsoTpFRe2cZ4ENMF_qMTRxdNERo3g6pB8ymgpaBsV6FrmiRjfZcrwCN0Dhao4SKyhQkS53UGOZMRU-OIQy9UGn_E/s16000/betty-manousos-orange-1-2a.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-54688707849158456172021-05-07T07:20:00.006-06:002021-05-07T07:27:02.678-06:00An Inspirational Quote<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORmsNCHRUShKFcxR3hoXYguc7XdmwlwXwddHsHrOllgziOZ-W1oaO-4jaIUQ97GnMaslJm0uIZFiBzPU63Uh0I7Rkt3fTz1rFQjNMF_xuVqZ5fwhEgCctE_0QQRbaDIPEd1MAZNW-ejI/s2048/cutand-dry.blogspot.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORmsNCHRUShKFcxR3hoXYguc7XdmwlwXwddHsHrOllgziOZ-W1oaO-4jaIUQ97GnMaslJm0uIZFiBzPU63Uh0I7Rkt3fTz1rFQjNMF_xuVqZ5fwhEgCctE_0QQRbaDIPEd1MAZNW-ejI/w640-h480/cutand-dry.blogspot.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk I should avoid at all costs and that is the risk of doing nothing. ~D. Waitley</div><p>I really like this quote because it stimulates and motivates me to action. In fact, it stimulates my brain and gives me any positive feelings I need to cope with life after very extended periods in lockdowns.</p><p>Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-81013069110658886362021-03-19T09:10:00.017-06:002021-09-30T23:22:24.038-06:00Street Photography in Athens<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipohhQQZgZV78p6UpSOvdmoC5_IVaMXrd5X2b2vcSXVPeao3V-JJgiSxT3BWk1PssL24GRQZ_EYG-nzxZctvv59cIoLb5qNbn_ufBzBCO8a0q0VRcYNDQPhmEzzftkNBbthelpHkK1ZAw/s1000/1-DSCF5650-006b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipohhQQZgZV78p6UpSOvdmoC5_IVaMXrd5X2b2vcSXVPeao3V-JJgiSxT3BWk1PssL24GRQZ_EYG-nzxZctvv59cIoLb5qNbn_ufBzBCO8a0q0VRcYNDQPhmEzzftkNBbthelpHkK1ZAw/w640-h426/1-DSCF5650-006b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have always loved Street Photography, but it wasn't until late 2018 that I actually started to get dedicated to that genre. Having always lived in European cities my images reflect the urban everyday life. For the past one year and a half I have been photographing regularly on the streets of Athens. <div>Here's my photo project <a href="https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-rKgbNs/">CONTEMPORARY ATHENS</a>, if you'd like to see...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnCHn-DtkITTVD687RcOnxgy0FHD9JrH1cluca3txyeOKAh-1bmBAzJKKE3inD8SakGaOwIwz1jnprWDE0tkQO29RJse2gHPJ7Z9MOO7ywS3OWyTZhzjdaYBrO5EmU_Sh9_qVKWc3314Q/s2048/DSCF2789.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnCHn-DtkITTVD687RcOnxgy0FHD9JrH1cluca3txyeOKAh-1bmBAzJKKE3inD8SakGaOwIwz1jnprWDE0tkQO29RJse2gHPJ7Z9MOO7ywS3OWyTZhzjdaYBrO5EmU_Sh9_qVKWc3314Q/w640-h426/DSCF2789.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-LqmD0KrHBv8PLnCLIAgUSJG8cvlz2gNsSaWNXqnK-83ELFpn8I7hNXiSDdthgTB4knFWeDXYYOd-5pLXxvtUuoHD649mRXIujThoz-_-VqHCiO5jl5zCTkjz9-3QVbiH04zYq_bp_U/s2048/1-BettyManousos-aa+%25281+of+1%2529-20last.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-LqmD0KrHBv8PLnCLIAgUSJG8cvlz2gNsSaWNXqnK-83ELFpn8I7hNXiSDdthgTB4knFWeDXYYOd-5pLXxvtUuoHD649mRXIujThoz-_-VqHCiO5jl5zCTkjz9-3QVbiH04zYq_bp_U/w640-h426/1-BettyManousos-aa+%25281+of+1%2529-20last.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUI7VEt-vEcFE2dMC_2co0x6LxXOFzeBqwGWILmxaU_1526sGiaCZx5FOCb0xyngwCvMX-7FzLJDGFAskES8fU4R1V7a-Hz-Mr1veVZLmuA6HYxR-wc1KbBtk8h45eLLwWYZKtBVCp1eQ/s2048/Betty_Manousos-last-aaa-minor+vigniette+%25281+of+1%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUI7VEt-vEcFE2dMC_2co0x6LxXOFzeBqwGWILmxaU_1526sGiaCZx5FOCb0xyngwCvMX-7FzLJDGFAskES8fU4R1V7a-Hz-Mr1veVZLmuA6HYxR-wc1KbBtk8h45eLLwWYZKtBVCp1eQ/w640-h480/Betty_Manousos-last-aaa-minor+vigniette+%25281+of+1%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_rKD7pthQe5pfQ0AMU4mhdj2zm0smLh-h7nC-YZbMZfEDmw7GiAtkD7AFxam2THrh0Fgs7kuTXYqt4GXFULz-gMhbrBxaDaZkSJjMoqEP1vOK6f3sy2CpnUFL_m_KPj7i5qQstr3Qng/s1000/Betty_Manousos-2new+%25281+of+1%2529aa2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_rKD7pthQe5pfQ0AMU4mhdj2zm0smLh-h7nC-YZbMZfEDmw7GiAtkD7AFxam2THrh0Fgs7kuTXYqt4GXFULz-gMhbrBxaDaZkSJjMoqEP1vOK6f3sy2CpnUFL_m_KPj7i5qQstr3Qng/w640-h426/Betty_Manousos-2new+%25281+of+1%2529aa2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Street photography (and by that I mean candid photography), in my experience, is a surprisingly difficult photographic genre to practice in Athens, Greece. That said, for the past two years until now things have changed drastically. Anyone in a public space taking photos of strangers these days is almost guaranteed to come under some type of suspicion. In other words, Street photography is incredibly challenging. <p></p><p>I remember there were times where I would get yelled at by a stranger. I remember how I felt threatened on that day. I would always try to stay calm and explain them what I was doing. Ideally if a rational discussion results, then the problem could be resolved constructively.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_nnjYv64Ga1SckWdZCE8SB47Km0CPTA9d1K-iUmj8Mi0aTi7T08PdinaRsmTOSaP9-Euyq2fJwVDbnwbyVMTxcPLPQkoob-uRP6m9ItgSJLYxRIgqgeK4l1DqoA5yh7-90yxjG3nzs8/s2048/Betty_Manousos-19mar-minus+orage+-14+%25281+of+1%2529-10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_nnjYv64Ga1SckWdZCE8SB47Km0CPTA9d1K-iUmj8Mi0aTi7T08PdinaRsmTOSaP9-Euyq2fJwVDbnwbyVMTxcPLPQkoob-uRP6m9ItgSJLYxRIgqgeK4l1DqoA5yh7-90yxjG3nzs8/w640-h426/Betty_Manousos-19mar-minus+orage+-14+%25281+of+1%2529-10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqoaj6HWvmua1QK960jvJeL7lkgfqYW_Rj79nQAn6F7D9bQhYy31_hCh3bxcIOPkNuRdauDVQxA8FWYY8MBAOlvWKXoitdgHF1fWHAT1z-xHbRVCNY646G6yI5HccPF9oE2SN8al2yAU/s2048/Betty_Manousos-jan19new+%25281+of+1%2529-20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqoaj6HWvmua1QK960jvJeL7lkgfqYW_Rj79nQAn6F7D9bQhYy31_hCh3bxcIOPkNuRdauDVQxA8FWYY8MBAOlvWKXoitdgHF1fWHAT1z-xHbRVCNY646G6yI5HccPF9oE2SN8al2yAU/w640-h410/Betty_Manousos-jan19new+%25281+of+1%2529-20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyj48SF7J4tctUVTgd4uwazuZd0ymm85jAQQs3nToLDKrsVRzkcXCGkGfovzy70TqXl0uSfZh8vo4tP09hz1nLGajg-7xX0GOWMX0ytzGWBeuzx54VEIqGtOJIIfOgHZ0JaISJlbxHQgg/s1000/Betty_Manousos-2+%25281+of+1%2529-2aaa_Last-smug2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyj48SF7J4tctUVTgd4uwazuZd0ymm85jAQQs3nToLDKrsVRzkcXCGkGfovzy70TqXl0uSfZh8vo4tP09hz1nLGajg-7xX0GOWMX0ytzGWBeuzx54VEIqGtOJIIfOgHZ0JaISJlbxHQgg/w640-h426/Betty_Manousos-2+%25281+of+1%2529-2aaa_Last-smug2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Perhaps people feel threatened - not everyone likes being photographed - actually. But street photography is all about taking candid pictures of strangers in a public place. As female street photographers I don't think we have an inherent advantage because people feel less threatened. In my experience, many people don't like having their picture taken. Perhaps they feel as though taking a photo of them is an invasion of their privacy. And it's okay.<p></p><p>I sometimes shoot from the hip. But, even so, there's always a possibility to get noticed by passers-by. For my "When People Toil" project I shot the entire body of work from the hip like a scared cat.<span face=""Helvetica Neue",arial,sans-serif" style="color: #2a2e2e; font-size: 15px;"> </span>It was especially tricky as that area is quite unsafe to walk around. </p><p>But I am still having a love affair with Street photography but hash, that's a secret!</p><p>Hope you have a beautiful weekend! xx</p><p>My website: <a href="https://bettymanousos.smugmug.com/Folder">Betty Manousos Photography</a>.</p></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-1197093969165526612021-03-12T07:40:00.008-07:002021-03-13T06:51:52.912-07:00The Ocean of Plastics<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8L2WsSUHXK_L8y5tCIq5ezretBYEjReYnvgLxjT2e25Ii_Ta5iDWZ9DwK6b3Q6APCgk6fyuVI2Rqo-kyrv4y8zP8Pp6xWhbyMy86LppWMfp7EoM4ymjjqgH0HNr5V1KOQrP2MvwNm_I/s2048/betty-manousos-new-1-28bjpg_279_7014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8L2WsSUHXK_L8y5tCIq5ezretBYEjReYnvgLxjT2e25Ii_Ta5iDWZ9DwK6b3Q6APCgk6fyuVI2Rqo-kyrv4y8zP8Pp6xWhbyMy86LppWMfp7EoM4ymjjqgH0HNr5V1KOQrP2MvwNm_I/w640-h426/betty-manousos-new-1-28bjpg_279_7014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span face=""Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16.8px;">My dears, I hope you're all well, staying safe and healthy during this pandemic.</span></p><p><span face=""Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16.8px;">There are times I lie awake at night wondering what might our future hold. What will the world look like after Covid-19? Living through these difficult times invites serious reflection not only on existential questions, but on how global challenges such as climate change or ocean pollution will hit us all even though they may seem less pressing in this moment. </span></p><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;">My vision of an eco-conscious world is about changing our attitudes in a way that helps the environment around us. Arguably plastic pollution is a global problem and one of the most crucial environmental threats that we face today. Plastics are littering our cities and eventually ending up in the ocean. Over time, sunlight, wind, and salt break them down into small fragments, micro-plastics. Sadly, fish eat plastic and/or can get tangled up in plastic waste contributing to health problems in humans and marine life. </div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;">It's enough to make you cry over your grilled fish. </div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;">All countries should consider plans and strategies to phase out non-biodegradable pollutants by recycling of plastic waste items and also to express their commitment. Their role is critical. They must develop measures to phase the harmful effects of the plastic pollution on the environment. </div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;">With this ongoing photography project I wanted to help create awareness about this serious issue, and inspire people to take action. It always surprises me how we lost our connection to nature and our natural surroundings. </div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;">I was recently on a boat trip. It was so sad to see a fish trapped inside a plastic bag. That hurt me a lot... </div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;">I am working hard to reach my goal; to stop plastic pollution.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; font-size: 16.8px;">Here's my ongoing "The Ocean of Plastics" project <span style="font-size: 16.8px;">awarded a Special Mention and </span><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">published on </span><a href="https://urbanautica.com/portfolio/the-ocean-of-plastics/59?fbclid=IwAR129pfurzVfEeVn0NBfwccRosjO5GuNJ_gGjLOTmiiWEaGeYRVEQmR0dwg" style="font-size: 16.8px;">URBANAUTICA INSTITUTE</a> <span style="font-size: 16.8px;">, if you'd like to check it out...</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Seravek ExtraLight", sans-serif; 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfV-oaF2EbXZZDxHc3dwel9DoFHhwIVekwLz-sUHPPfSwhTnkbn7Sp3BBvbOqBiPvhCNXnBcWWphgYJ2p7Q3-UHTjgaKE-V6hGlIvVftGWT3VqRi9I1OsijEcB012M_Iu8Ry16LiPcG5I/s2048/IMG_2848.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfV-oaF2EbXZZDxHc3dwel9DoFHhwIVekwLz-sUHPPfSwhTnkbn7Sp3BBvbOqBiPvhCNXnBcWWphgYJ2p7Q3-UHTjgaKE-V6hGlIvVftGWT3VqRi9I1OsijEcB012M_Iu8Ry16LiPcG5I/w640-h480/IMG_2848.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br />Hello everyone! Hope you are all staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. I, personally, have been coping with an uncomfortable facial skin inflammation, a rash, or perioral dermatitis that occurred around my mouth and chin. (Photo below.) Getting a professional opinion is a must, but I thought I'd rather seek help without an in-person trip to the doctor's office under the circumstances. So I managed to use <i>telemedicine </i>contacting my dermatologist. Luckily he was able to work with me using pictures of my skin lesions sent by phone.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSo3nZXjk57M6nzgnWlZXdlxUbXmo4TWMX0xhdD7j09mZNozaiDQ99rul22e-r9FzmI1t8beS9nWDpuPU9cXX5wnrLpnHfx4Hc6lwSgX0KZYOD8I8zWrzDm0tovd6XlILUrtzEba1_J4/s1378/IMG_2707.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="1378" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSo3nZXjk57M6nzgnWlZXdlxUbXmo4TWMX0xhdD7j09mZNozaiDQ99rul22e-r9FzmI1t8beS9nWDpuPU9cXX5wnrLpnHfx4Hc6lwSgX0KZYOD8I8zWrzDm0tovd6XlILUrtzEba1_J4/w400-h345/IMG_2707.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV7xjlv3AVboUrDE6WsH9LZjeFMhnbo0nLTSFya866UCsntKiWlc8F4KdvW3HcnzUFcwoHcDFPO-RPIRd9DVpDoLDGApfpmgfrktZGuFhZcWDL_xKnHyA12_wPbD2sMP1SGVfqbndA4s/s2048/IMG_2852.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV7xjlv3AVboUrDE6WsH9LZjeFMhnbo0nLTSFya866UCsntKiWlc8F4KdvW3HcnzUFcwoHcDFPO-RPIRd9DVpDoLDGApfpmgfrktZGuFhZcWDL_xKnHyA12_wPbD2sMP1SGVfqbndA4s/w640-h480/IMG_2852.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />On another note, over the last two weeks, I have been enjoying the uncommon warm weather by going for walks around the neighborhood. Definitely there are signs of spring around us in mid-February. Yep! Spring is just around the corner.<p></p><p>Hope you have a lovely weekend! xx</p>
Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-73337813145707128432021-01-29T08:02:00.003-07:002021-02-02T04:00:33.481-07:00Accepting the New Normal<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9quXOzA1enr6Mh5AzZATwUDfPBLVf_NSRtOBEiFBFo-Fx1ajIrUQmfOUgZHuOnfXYkvQNGPhI0irR680NIxL20AOc1Tfk_n_bqsVeKAb8i8mjx9ZMGXN8QV9HzbidjcaWw3h52JIFbM/s640/vcm_s_kf_repr_640x479.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_9quXOzA1enr6Mh5AzZATwUDfPBLVf_NSRtOBEiFBFo-Fx1ajIrUQmfOUgZHuOnfXYkvQNGPhI0irR680NIxL20AOc1Tfk_n_bqsVeKAb8i8mjx9ZMGXN8QV9HzbidjcaWw3h52JIFbM/s16000/vcm_s_kf_repr_640x479.jpg" /></a></div><p>When lockdown was announced, I realized that my life would have to change. Let's accept it. Life has changed because of the virus. Ahh, how I would love to travel, not sure when or if that will happen with this darn pandemic. Despite these uncertain times, the silver lining for me is that I'm more committed than ever to live with less; spend less and recycle more. I urge you to find yours, if you haven't already.</p><p>I keep being optimistic, I try to be as busy and focused as possible. There are still things we can enjoy even in this dreary period.Taking a trip to the beach or a stroll in the park will improve our mood and reduce stress, which can make us feel happier, physicians say. Oh, what a relief!</p><p>Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx</p><p></p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-64885558023993705682020-12-18T08:17:00.018-07:002021-03-20T08:23:48.147-06:009 Ideas On How to Enjoy the Holidays During the Pandemic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQR2phpH2mZPkkqXic-k6ObwYQLLJF98wyczvkGJUsCsQ74lnnuIk6dYHBDVhdrnlGz15P5vEcjo3yjgpN92O3OL4S9ww83FemQZ-RlvY8GuOS6Z5IZDpU2cRyxZgJJlj0nJHy9uZvIY/s640/socks-5795254_960_720.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQR2phpH2mZPkkqXic-k6ObwYQLLJF98wyczvkGJUsCsQ74lnnuIk6dYHBDVhdrnlGz15P5vEcjo3yjgpN92O3OL4S9ww83FemQZ-RlvY8GuOS6Z5IZDpU2cRyxZgJJlj0nJHy9uZvIY/w640-h428/socks-5795254_960_720.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 2020 Holidays are likely to be far different than our past celebrations. We are in the midst of the virus pandemic - limiting our ability to gather - and this can be a fearful, painful, and trying time for many. However, keeping our joyful spirit alive is so important. I rounded up a few ideas on how to enjoy the holidays during the pandemic and thought I'd share them with you.</div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><p>1. Think positive - as you stay safe during the holidays.</p><p>2. Embrace a holiday attitude.</p><p>3. Decorate any room in your home with string lights. (I love twinkle lights.)</p><p>4.Create a seasonal centerpiece for your dinner table. Pine-cones, bunches of green leaves, candles, Christmas ornaments, etc. to set the mood.</p><p>5. Use your favorite tablecloths, placemats for meals.</p><p>6. Place a few votives on a plate and enjoy your food in soft lighting.</p><p>7. Spread some holiday sheer by baking a bunch of Christmas cookies - everybody loves to cuddle up on the couch with hot cocoa in one hand and a freshly-baked cookie in another. You'll warm up your entire home and fill it with delightful smell.</p><p>8. Have a good bottle of wine - it doesn't necessarily have to be expensive. A nice glass of wine can really help you relax and unwind as you enjoy a satisfying dinner.</p><p>9. Try to wear your favorite clothes or whatever makes you happy as much as possible. Experts say that what we wear can have a huge impact on our mood.</p><p>Hope you have a great day. Stay safe!</p><p>Merry Christmas (to those who celebrate), Happy Holidays! </p><p>Lots of love. xx</p><p>How to make your house <a href="https://www.tastingtable.com/cook/national/small-kitchen-tricks-homemade-air-freshener-boil-cinnamon-sticks" rel="nofollow">smell amazing</a> during the Holidays.</p><p><span style="text-align: justify;">(Top Photo by Jill Wellington.)</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk49aPADbIj7GiGc6yuufEQzD5V5v-ThEqKR2s7-KwnSHogNklxE9SNFv3CtrPqihQeSAu-6w4sXz0zGStcdHE03UtK3uu3CrrZpTBM2L5joOCK5PoVTsD7vE2gxPU1SzMd_qNBKPZa3A/s640/Attachment-1+%25285%2529.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk49aPADbIj7GiGc6yuufEQzD5V5v-ThEqKR2s7-KwnSHogNklxE9SNFv3CtrPqihQeSAu-6w4sXz0zGStcdHE03UtK3uu3CrrZpTBM2L5joOCK5PoVTsD7vE2gxPU1SzMd_qNBKPZa3A/s16000/Attachment-1+%25285%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-10085760829475735512020-11-13T07:55:00.009-07:002020-12-18T14:17:29.916-07:00One of the Most Famous Photos in History<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHcgmg80NL_sTzUe5CJbRj9mW_d2uLL8hcNscetCwzeOLkqE8OPbNSnzvtzkZZj9ctm_MU5P4ZiRPB6JaTNm1BSjOE_TT4SAJos51AUMn9OiSuAVk9ARd8RPcYa8rIfCZtVvnTMu0i4s/s879/famous-photographers-Stanley-Forman-1975-falling-fire-escape-745x1023.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHcgmg80NL_sTzUe5CJbRj9mW_d2uLL8hcNscetCwzeOLkqE8OPbNSnzvtzkZZj9ctm_MU5P4ZiRPB6JaTNm1BSjOE_TT4SAJos51AUMn9OiSuAVk9ARd8RPcYa8rIfCZtVvnTMu0i4s/s16000/famous-photographers-Stanley-Forman-1975-falling-fire-escape-745x1023.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d1d1d; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">{Stanley Forman's famous photograph "Woman Falling from Fire Escape 1975".}</span></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d1d1d; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Stanley Forman was a well-known photographer working for the Boston Herald when he attended the scene of a fire. But this famous photograph raised ethical questions about when a photographer should...<a href="https://www.digitalphotomentor.com/20-most-famous-photographs/" style="color: #a1723f; text-decoration-line: none;">read on</a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d1d1d; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Stay safe, take care! xx</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #1d1d1d; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">(Photo by Stanley Forman.)</p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-11643943338833265672020-11-06T07:49:00.008-07:002020-11-06T10:50:51.458-07:00Cozy Tray Table<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhVCPNTKGlF4v1CP6k5vFflEDvVK9fW3L3INhrHzKXGYTZk_T2Tgx1s2JK74qfoUN72TmTQI_4r9gres-eZ87zQbabCLoabVdi4oV8MU35xn37MqqNXXJcaWkqpDdfVqEUor42rJEiiw/s853/trtb.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhVCPNTKGlF4v1CP6k5vFflEDvVK9fW3L3INhrHzKXGYTZk_T2Tgx1s2JK74qfoUN72TmTQI_4r9gres-eZ87zQbabCLoabVdi4oV8MU35xn37MqqNXXJcaWkqpDdfVqEUor42rJEiiw/s16000/trtb.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><br />My lovelies, Happy Friday! So I've always enjoyed eating dinner in the living room. Of course, Sunday dinners around the table were a family tradition and a staple of my childhood - but it's all about how you shift to what works for you now. You see, I tend to live in and inhabit my space in a more flexible way.<br /><p></p><p>How cozy this folding tray table is!</p><p>Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx </p><p>(Photo via <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/ideas/maryd-sanela-dekorera-lommarp-rec5lzds4f8">IKEA</a> .)</p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-58861920990036080902020-10-23T07:59:00.005-06:002020-10-23T08:02:22.128-06:00A Punch In the Stomach<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMVNZxSAkeYpJhMGb_Ie6vmQeFjLcpLlEdCDXLsuyg8B9h6DSdik2JkN3P4ECqcpkeX_GXxUk83WToupEgZb1dIS21ftcfZcHDWQOMxA3FGKrIkvCFOMdMvT7CANEWbzQ-2LmX1sGJtg/s1600/The+vulture+and+the+little+girl.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMVNZxSAkeYpJhMGb_Ie6vmQeFjLcpLlEdCDXLsuyg8B9h6DSdik2JkN3P4ECqcpkeX_GXxUk83WToupEgZb1dIS21ftcfZcHDWQOMxA3FGKrIkvCFOMdMvT7CANEWbzQ-2LmX1sGJtg/w640-h426/The+vulture+and+the+little+girl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">{The Vulture and the Little Girl. Original title: Struggling Girl, 1993 by South African photojournalist Kevin Carter.}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">The vulture is waiting for the little girl to die and to eat her. </span>When I first saw this historical photograph, it was like somebody punching me in the stomach.</div><p>Read the full heartbreaking story <a href="https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/vulture-little-girl/">here</a> .</p><p>Hope you have a wonderful weekend, stay safe! xx</p>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-38227524923356025452020-10-09T08:01:00.007-06:002020-10-09T08:36:10.882-06:00I'm In the Mood for Autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWh52-3E-6Gd1xFEYq3MtKae-9c8rQNvNysuLEmRXppKCOeoLV4i1sy3riSZoxn4hyLgJZRVhwIlwQ6CwepAE3kUFCyTrc3F9h6l1BrHT2ayEgZqGc9oqM5pwHwOtHSQqHs83T-naPVTs/s1600/IMG_4176cut-and-dry-autumn-lake+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1198" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWh52-3E-6Gd1xFEYq3MtKae-9c8rQNvNysuLEmRXppKCOeoLV4i1sy3riSZoxn4hyLgJZRVhwIlwQ6CwepAE3kUFCyTrc3F9h6l1BrHT2ayEgZqGc9oqM5pwHwOtHSQqHs83T-naPVTs/w640-h480/IMG_4176cut-and-dry-autumn-lake+%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">So excited that fall is here.In fact, I'm just excited about everything autumn! Now that I'm not going out much due to the pandemic, cozy blankets, hot chocolate, cracking flames are the making of a perfect relaxing evening. I'm so looking forward to Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks.</span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><p></p><p>Please make the most of the Fall season!</p><p>Have a beautiful weekend! xx</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhilnA_t-QNyHVYdLtIs328bX2jc34WNwcFGnDka25v7LOsBHCw-ECUZL2ZOFnZe64EnKq_LvVciukNtT4NnXpJr4gLIyw65Rp183ejF2k4XeVXeM6d3U60cySRtdEUktmd-WUwQl7yERs/s2048/BettyManousos_Leavesline.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhilnA_t-QNyHVYdLtIs328bX2jc34WNwcFGnDka25v7LOsBHCw-ECUZL2ZOFnZe64EnKq_LvVciukNtT4NnXpJr4gLIyw65Rp183ejF2k4XeVXeM6d3U60cySRtdEUktmd-WUwQl7yERs/w640-h426/BettyManousos_Leavesline.jpg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfp_E-_5OJk0JCGyW2ZC9Wsvk-21Gfgw0K8SP08NFd3OCmrV_wNVWCjerOOjfnW96HR6lfQZsRS7BAF1e_FuzZlF5gbx6MgEVwG1f8ZpiOp7Q6A8KChpr6ieu9uazOGHH3v-62nY99hxk/s640/IMG_0870b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfp_E-_5OJk0JCGyW2ZC9Wsvk-21Gfgw0K8SP08NFd3OCmrV_wNVWCjerOOjfnW96HR6lfQZsRS7BAF1e_FuzZlF5gbx6MgEVwG1f8ZpiOp7Q6A8KChpr6ieu9uazOGHH3v-62nY99hxk/w640-h640/IMG_0870b.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497637017534547957.post-49860057779206111092020-09-25T08:28:00.007-06:002020-09-25T08:48:18.668-06:00I Just Want to Be Happy<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Zmk6BnWZo" rel="nofollow" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI9U2Kq2qFZ6m_RiQ58d74ItqeWzOa8vyKUp7XsKP83XdNYaxLBmlHR8sV97XidMg0R-Jxve5WqwA4zvh99pFLQrHqxQcVXTd00Hi6OLQmnmBlSoIcaS3M17Y550uWur8h4RSKBtVI3jk/w640-h426/DSCF1499.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Happy Friday y'all! Almost everyone wants to be happy. The truth is, bliss isn't a permanent state my friends. <div>But what is happiness, really? </div><div><br /></div><div>Happiness is subjective. For me, bliss is feeling content with what I have and where I am at. And I still find joy in the little things in life. <p></p><p>Lao Tzu Philosophies for Life. I found this video very inspiring on "How to be Happy" and thought I'd share it with you.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/g_Zmk6BnWZo">https://youtu.be/g_Zmk6BnWZo</a></p><p>Hope you have a great weekend! xx</p></div>Betty Manousoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.com