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Black & White Sunday: Moody

It does not necessarily mean gloomy, or grumpy like the critter in my photo; moody can be also interpreted as temperamental, pensive, introspective as I am at the change of the year , changeable, volatile.

If you don’t have an emotional child or a fretful pet, show me some wonderful moody skies or landscapes, or anything that fits the bill.

2015 was a difficult year for many of us. I wish for 2016 to change the global mood, to bring us more stability, good health, positive thinking and all round happiness.

This is my first post and challenge in 2016. Next Sunday my first guest challenger is hosting, but before that we have a Thursday’s Special scheduled that I hope you will enjoy. As usual please check out Scheduled challenges page.

Don’t forget to leave links to your posts, if you decide to join. Happy 2016!

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This is my first post and challenge in 2016. Next Sunday my first guest challenger is hosting, but before that we have a Thursday’s Special scheduled that I hope you will enjoy. As usual please check out Scheduled challenges page.

Don’t forget to leave links to your posts, if you decide to join. Happy 2016!

Please have a look at the participants’ contributions by clicking on the titles bellow:

A reflective moment

Three Heads

Kiss & Goodbye / Waiting ‘Round to Die

The Future

Shaggy-Dog Story

Circles, Moods and Les Mis Quotes

Moody conductor

Silent Sunday – Moody

Airport Gloom

Black & White Sunday on a Gloomy Monday

On the Rocks

Beware the Corn Walker

Llanthony Priory

Paula

January 3, 2016

B&W, Black & White Sunday, Photography

animals, Black & White Sunday, Black and White photography, photo challenge

103 responses to “Black & White Sunday: Moody”

morselsandscraps

January 3, 2016 at 12:44 am

What an absolutely wonderful photo, every hair and claw sharp and clear. And so unexpected. I was anticipating a Paula moody sky. How silly of me not to expect to be surprised.

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:47 pm
  
  😀 thank you sweet Meg. Here’s to only nice surprises in 2016. Have a very happy one!
  
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A reflective moment | Art and Life

January 3, 2016 at 1:20 am

[…] prompt: Black & White Sunday- Moody […]

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Suzanne

January 3, 2016 at 1:21 am

Hi Paula, I love your photo. It inspired me to post one of my own – http://artifactsandfictions.com/2016/01/02/a-reflective-moment-2/

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:46 pm
  
  I’m so happy to see you back Suzanne. Wishing you all the best for this year! And thank you for this exquisite swan formation. It takes the eye of a true artist to capture something like this. (I often remember your abstracts 🙂 )
  
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klara

January 3, 2016 at 1:28 am

is he scowling at you or something else? 🙂
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2016/01/moody.html

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1. Paula
  
  January 7, 2016 at 11:31 am
  
  Something else 😛
  
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marc bourbon

January 3, 2016 at 1:30 am

quelle pose ! Bonne nouvelle année Paula

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:39 pm
  
  🙂 mes meilleurs voeux a toi cher Marc!
  
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Three Heads | Travel with Intent

January 3, 2016 at 2:50 am

[…] Linked to Moody […]

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Debbie Smyth

January 3, 2016 at 2:54 am

Wondeful! He looks like a creature with very firm views! Not one to argue with.

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:51 pm
  
  Definitely not :D. Thanks so much for sharing the sculpture photo with me, Debbie. It nails “moody” 🙂
  
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lisadorenfest

January 3, 2016 at 5:13 am

Love the face of your little critter Paula. How did you get so close? He almost looks like a movie star who has been stalked by the paparazzi and has had ‘enough’ 🙂

And I second your wishes for 2016.

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:37 pm
  
  I have my ways 😉 Thank you, dear Lisa. Have a great year ahead!
  
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  1. lisadorenfest
    
    January 3, 2016 at 10:08 pm
    
    😉
    
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Tiny

January 3, 2016 at 6:32 am

That a great “moody”, Paula!

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ledrakenoir

January 3, 2016 at 8:56 am

Excellent work… 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:59 pm
  
  Takk Drake 🙂 Happy 2016!
  
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prior2001

January 3, 2016 at 10:12 am

Ooo I like that you started with the word moody! And your critter is nice- welcome back and welcome 2016!
Peace

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:36 pm
  
  Peace to you my friend. xo
  
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restlessjo

January 3, 2016 at 10:35 am

Oh, I just love Mr. Grumpy! It’s me on a bad hair day 🙂 Sending hugs, Paula, and my very best wishes for 2016! My next few days are hectic because of the arrival of the Polish family but I’ll pop in on Thursday.

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:36 pm
  
  Oh, you’ll be happily busy 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Jo. Have fun!
  
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Sue

January 3, 2016 at 11:50 am

Great to have you back, Paula! Love your moody critter….I’m out today, but hope to post this evening or tomorrow (when I have decided on the image)

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 2:35 pm
  
  Thank you very much, Sue. Looking forward to it 🙂
  
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  1. Sue Judd
    
    January 3, 2016 at 11:16 pm
    
    Here goes: http://suejudd.com/2016/01/03/silent-sunday-moody/
    
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Kiss & Goodbye | Waiting ‘Round To Die | Cardinal Guzman

January 3, 2016 at 1:21 pm

[…] Check out Paula’s B&W Sunday: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/black-white-sunday-moody/ […]

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Cardinal Guzman

January 3, 2016 at 1:22 pm

Here’s my moody entry and it sums up the mood I’m in: https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/kiss-goodbye-waiting-round-to-die/

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 3:01 pm
  
  Tusen takk my friend. I am very pleased with your creative entry and love the music too. What a cool offering!
  
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  1. Cardinal Guzman
    
    January 3, 2016 at 4:33 pm
    
    My pleasure as always Paula.
    
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Circles, Moods, and Les Mis Quotes | In the Zone

January 3, 2016 at 1:57 pm

[…] Linked to P’s Sunday B & W […]

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rabirius

January 3, 2016 at 2:18 pm

Excellent.

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1. Paula
  
  January 7, 2016 at 11:32 am
  
  Many thanks Rabirius. Best wishes for 2016!
  
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The Future | artishorseshit

January 3, 2016 at 2:40 pm

[…] For Paula’s B&W Sunday: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/black-white-sunday-moody/ […]

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Cardinal Guzman

January 3, 2016 at 2:41 pm

Here’s another one in my mini-blog: https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/the-future/

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 3:09 pm
  
  I can’t argue with this excerpt. Impressive that you have paper clipping from 1935! Thanks a lot, Max!
  
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  1. Cardinal Guzman
    
    January 3, 2016 at 4:33 pm
    
    Well, this one is on display at a museum, but I do have some magazines and books from that time (got them from my grandmom).
    
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    1. Paula
      
      January 3, 2016 at 4:42 pm
      
      🙂 I wish I had things from my grandparents too.
      
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anotherday2paradise

January 3, 2016 at 5:49 pm

What a cute and adorable critter, Paula! Happy New Year to you. It was really nice to hear that old Monkees’ song again. xx Here’s my entry: https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/bw-sunday-moody-shaggy-dog-story/

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1. Paula
  
  January 4, 2016 at 5:10 pm
  
  I’m so happy you liked the Monkees, Sylvia. I read somewhere that their “I’m a believer” was No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart on the day I was born 😀 My best wishes to you precious and to all your loved ones.
  
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  1. anotherday2paradise
    
    January 4, 2016 at 5:28 pm
    
    Oh, I loved that song too. 🙂 Thanks for the memories. xx
    
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equinoxio21

January 3, 2016 at 8:33 pm

Bonne, tres bonne annee Paulinha! 👍✌️👐👏may your knee fully recover soon so you can 💃💃💃
(Back from the interior to Bogota and piggybacking on somebody’s internet. Couldn’t miss the opportunity to send you my best wishes for 2016)
Bjo
Brian

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1. Paula
  
  January 3, 2016 at 8:36 pm
  
  What were you doing in Bogota? Estas en Mexico de regreso ahora? Brian te deseo un ano de buena salud y felicidad. Besos 🙂
  
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  1. equinoxio21
    
    January 6, 2016 at 2:27 am
    
    My wife is Colombian, so we go there once or twice a year to visit family and friends. But we came back yesterday. Home sweet home. Comment va ton genou? Mieux? Bz 🙂
    
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    1. Paula
      
      January 6, 2016 at 4:12 pm
      
      Salut Brian. On a trop de neige en ce moment et je ne bouge pas assez, mais c’est plus au moins le meme. Merci pour ton interet 🙂
      
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      1. equinoxio21
        
        January 8, 2016 at 2:44 am
        
        Ah, la neige… Ça me manque ici. 🙂 Ça ne doit pas faciliter les déplacements. J’imagine que tu as des exercices à faire pour le genou?
        Tengo mucha empatía por este tipo de cosas, porque tengo problemas de espalda y entiendo perfectamente lo que implica en movilidad, (no poder) hacer hasta cosas sencillas… asi que… get better soon.
        
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        Paula
        
        January 8, 2016 at 10:02 am
        
        Tu pourrais toujours visiter Croatie 😀 Te agradezco, ya casi se ha ido… cela ira mieux.
        
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        equinoxio21
        
        January 8, 2016 at 8:46 pm
        
        Ma fille aînée et son mari y sont allés en septembre. Les gustó muchísimo. By the way they ‘re expecting. Baby due in May. 🙂
        Pour la Croatie, j’aimerais bien y aller. Il faudrait qu’on fasse un saut cet été, mais avec le bébé les plans de voyage en Europe seront peut-être repoussés. Veremos. Bjo.
        
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        Paula
        
        January 8, 2016 at 8:48 pm
        
        Ah te estas preparando para el papel de abuelo 🙂 Que bueno 🙂
        
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        equinoxio21
        
        January 8, 2016 at 9:00 pm
        
        Yo no sé si estoy listo para este papel, pero soy muy “niñero”. Me encantan los bébés. Right now, it’s very nice to see the future parents floating on a pink cloud. 🙂
        
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        Paula
        
        January 8, 2016 at 9:10 pm
        
        Auguri nonno 😉
        
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        equinoxio21
        
        January 10, 2016 at 10:13 pm
        
        Nonno? Nonno? Vôvo? Grand-père?
        Hvala. (Correct?)
        
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        Paula
        
        January 10, 2016 at 10:32 pm
        
        Si, en italiano. “Hvala” is correct.
        
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        equinoxio21
        
        January 12, 2016 at 1:59 am
        
        Nonno I think I’d heard somewhere in italian. Hvala? Super! Un mot en Croate pour ma collection. 😉 (Ça va mieux?)
        
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Silent Sunday – Moody | WordsVisual

January 3, 2016 at 11:12 pm

[…] (Also linked to Black & White Sunday: Moody.) […]

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petrus

January 4, 2016 at 12:02 am

How nice to find a black and white challenge 🙂 Found your blog through the blog Modes of Flight. It is always a joy to find “new” blogs with good photos. I will follow 🙂 Here is my go for the moody challenge: http://wp.me/p3gqMf-sz

Have a nice week!

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BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY ON A MOODY MONDAY | SERENDIPITY

January 4, 2016 at 7:08 am

[…] BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY: MOODY […]

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prior2001

January 4, 2016 at 11:24 am

Hey p – do you know that one of my goals is to try and visit the bloggers who submit in the challenges that I join in – and so I am going to try and visit the o Es for the moody post / starting with the airport gloom – but all are so cool – and I might have said this before – but it spoils us completely when u give us a small image of the entries – I love to scroll and feel I get enriched by seeing them all – the variety and quality is good –
❤️

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1. Paula
  
  January 4, 2016 at 11:28 am
  
  I’m glad you are enjoying my blogging company 🙂 I did not quite understand Yvette. Would you prefer that I don’t include preview images?
  
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  1. prior2001
    
    January 4, 2016 at 11:39 am
    
    Sorry to not be clear – I LOVE that u do!!!! Love it!
    
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    1. Paula
      
      January 4, 2016 at 11:40 am
      
      Yeah, cause “spoil” can have two meanings 😀
      
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      1. prior2001
        
        January 4, 2016 at 11:43 am
        
        Oh that is right – but this was the good spoil! And I have to tell u about a word mix up with our Brazil friend Lucas – a quick story with the word nasty and it can ha e a couple meanings
        – his English is pretty good and he loves our pop music and so “nasty” to him means “sexy” but we use “nasty” as an adjective for gross! So sometimes out loud he would clarify – and I even have it on video with him saying “Nasty meaning bad….” Lol
        
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        Paula
        
        January 4, 2016 at 11:45 am
        
        I would love to hear a Brazilian speak English 🙂
        
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        prior2001
        
        January 4, 2016 at 11:58 am
        
        Well as u I am sure u know he speaks Portuguese and Spanish – and he got a kick out of my Spanglish! Anyhow – this is why I was so excited to follow your language blog for a little while – – but I do not have the mind for a lot of languages – I mean maybe I could really really work at it – but ever since 8th grade German class I did better in math and English – so I think it is a “me” thing – like summer of 2012 I watched this little boy every other week – and we were busy driving everywhere so I played “french” lessons – but I did not really advance much whereas his dad later thanked me for exposing him because he retained much! Lol
        and I guess that goes with being human – so I extra appreciate those of you who have this language talent and gift!
        
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        Paula
        
        January 4, 2016 at 12:01 pm
        
        Thank you, Yvette. I am not really active on my other blog, but I think it would be shame to delete it after so much work I had put into it. I have pain in my arm cause I work very long hours and I can’t afford to spend my free time blogging as much.
        
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        prior2001
        
        January 4, 2016 at 12:12 pm
        
        Yes I understand – and I think that language one was a shirt term blog front the start – and it is a good resource to leave up and out there! 😏🌸
        And sorry about the pain in your arm – and glad u came back to blogging but I am praying it does not pull from your health! But it sounds like u have good boundaries in place. So one day at a time – and I have a feeling 2016 has many good things in store!
        
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  2. prior2001
    
    January 4, 2016 at 11:40 am
    
    But a goal of mine is to visit some of the bloggers who submit to challenges – which I know u encourage 😏🌺💕
    
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    1. Paula
      
      January 4, 2016 at 11:42 am
      
      Honey, just do what makes you happy. You are not obligated and besides people don’t always “deserve” it :D. (not talking about my loyal public of course, but humans in general)
      
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      1. prior2001
        
        January 4, 2016 at 11:44 am
        
        Oh u are so right my friend – I agree – 🌍🌍🌍
        
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        Paula
        
        January 4, 2016 at 11:45 am
        
        🙂 your globe emoticon is so cool
        
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Tish Farrell

January 4, 2016 at 4:02 pm

Happy New Year, Paula. May there be more blue skies on your horizon, and more wellness 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  January 4, 2016 at 4:05 pm
  
  To you too, dearest Tish, and please forgive me for not being here these day; had to work through holidays. I hope this year brings us all some calmer and happier times. xx
  
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On The Rocks | Tish Farrell

January 4, 2016 at 4:51 pm

[…] at Lost in Translation Paula is challenging us to show her ‘moody’. So here are my moody seaside shots in Looe, […]

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Tish Farrell

January 4, 2016 at 4:54 pm

Paula, there is absolutely no need to apologise. Here’s my moody offering, plus a 🙂

On The Rocks

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1. Paula
  
  January 4, 2016 at 5:03 pm
  
  Is there a moodier element than water? Definitely not! I am so grateful for this inspiring response, Tish. Seeing the world through your eyes is a privilege.
  
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76sanfermo

January 4, 2016 at 9:44 pm

Love your moody “model”, Paula..
For a moment I wondered if it was real or not…
Splendidly captured light and details!

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1. Paula
  
  January 7, 2016 at 11:34 am
  
  😀 Grazie Anna. He was very much real 🙂 Baci cara
  
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jmsabbagh

January 4, 2016 at 9:57 pm

Hi Paula,delightful black and white photo.

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1. Paula
  
  January 5, 2016 at 12:05 am
  
  Many thanks, Jalal.
  
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  1. jmsabbagh
    
    January 5, 2016 at 12:08 am
    
    You welcome.
    
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Sonel

January 5, 2016 at 8:58 am

Awwwww, he does indeed look a bit grumpy but in a cute way. Must be because you didn’t give him a treat Paula. LOL!
Stunning shot too darling! 😀

Wishing you the best of 2016 and may all your dreams come true. ♥

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1. Paula
  
  January 7, 2016 at 11:34 am
  
  I wonder what I should have fed him with :S. 😀
  
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  1. Sonel
    
    January 8, 2016 at 6:20 am
    
    Well, they are vegetarians, so I think anything that didn’t have to do with meat. 😆
    
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Lost in Translation: Moody | The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect

January 5, 2016 at 10:53 am

[…] Lost in Translation: Moody […]

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Marie

January 5, 2016 at 10:55 am

Happy New Year. Not quite black and white. 🙂 http://3rsofretirement.com/2016/01/05/lost-in-translation-moody/

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1. Paula
  
  January 7, 2016 at 11:35 am
  
  Thanks again, Marie. My best to you!
  
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jojo

January 5, 2016 at 3:59 pm

There is no such a thing as only black, white, good, bad and etc. Everything have so many shapes and colors, just sometimes we are closing your eyes not to see that. Happy New Year!

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1. Paula
  
  January 5, 2016 at 4:06 pm
  
  To you too, Jojo, best wishes!
  
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Eddie Two Hawks

January 5, 2016 at 6:00 pm

Always thoughtful posts with excellent photos and interesting descriptions.
Thank you Paula. Wishing you a most Happy New Year, Eddie

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1. Paula
  
  January 7, 2016 at 11:35 am
  
  Thank you, Eddie. It is always a great joy to see you. Best wishes!
  
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Llanthony Priory | TRAVEL WORDS

January 7, 2016 at 11:01 am

[…] theme I thought about the ruins I have photographed and which, to me anyway, always convey that moody atmosphere which clings to ancient buildings. You can almost hear the chanting of the monks, the […]

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Heyjude

January 7, 2016 at 3:50 pm

Hi Paula, your theme made me think about all the castles I haven’t yet written about, so here is a taster! https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/llanthony-priory/
Thank you for running a black and white challenge. So interesting to see what others come up with 🙂
Jude xx

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1. Paula
  
  January 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm
  
  I am so glad to hear that, Jude.When you have a moment think if you would like to run a challenge post some time here. It would be an honour to have you. xx
  
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  1. Heyjude
    
    January 7, 2016 at 4:04 pm
    
    Will do Paula, but it will have to be later in the year as I am hoping to move in the next couple of months and that is stressing me out!
    
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    1. Paula
      
      January 7, 2016 at 4:05 pm
      
      I’ll pencil you down for November or December 🙂 Just pick your month and if you want colour or monochrome. xx
      
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      1. Heyjude
        
        January 7, 2016 at 4:51 pm
        
        Let’s say November and colour for now. You will have to let me know how to proceed nearer the time 🙂
        
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        Paula
        
        January 7, 2016 at 4:54 pm
        
        Of course I will, and you will have to consult Scheduled challenges page to make sure that the “theme” you are considering hasn’t been done yet. You have to come up with a new theme 🙂 Thank you, Jude 🙂
        
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        Heyjude
        
        January 7, 2016 at 8:49 pm
        
        Well I am a very eclectic photographer so there ought to be something I can think of!
        
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Sunrise on the Lakeshore |

January 9, 2016 at 6:24 pm

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equinoxio21

January 13, 2016 at 2:27 am

Un castor? 🙂 And congrats on the soundtrack. I had to check it again. Monkees. Many people shun them, but they are typical of an era. I danced to that tune right when it was released, at a party in Nairobi. Merci pour les souvenirs.

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1. Paula
  
  February 16, 2016 at 4:24 pm
  
  C’est un ragondin 😀
  
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  1. equinoxio21
    
    February 16, 2016 at 9:09 pm
    
    Claro. Je n’en jamais vu “in the wild”. Genial. 🐭
    
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    1. Paula
      
      February 16, 2016 at 9:11 pm
      
      Before the zoo I had only seen it in fur coats 😀
      
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      1. equinoxio21
        
        February 16, 2016 at 9:27 pm
        
        Poor things. But then with the winters you must have over there a good fur coat must be useful… 👍
        
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