http://galena.avlux.org "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." - Colossians 3:17 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:16:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en About a month back, we listened to a lecture on Charles Haddon Spurgeon as part of our Humanities studies. Motivated by that lecture, I started reading a book of his lectures to his students. However, I didn't get too far before I wanted to start underlining and marking ... http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/26/a-gift-that-i-will-treasure/ Merry Christmas! http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/25/199/ I found this especially humorous because it gives me a clue on how guys view P&P. Galena http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/24/pride-and-prejudice-in-10-minutes/ Also from Today: http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/19/pictures-part-5-snow-day-part-2/ These are from today: http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/19/pictures-part-4-snow-day-part-1/ I believe these are from November/early December - the first few are when I was taking pictures for calendars which we put together for our relatives: http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/19/pictures-part-3/ These are some of the pictures from our Thanksgiving English Country Dance (I think all the ones of people dancing were taken by my Dad): http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/19/pictures-part-2/ My brother, Victor, and I bought a camera a couple months ago - a Nikon D40. So, I'm finally getting around to post some of the pictures I've taken (pretty much all of the ones of me were taken by Lydia): These particular ones are from October through the middle of November: http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/19/pictures-part-1/ after being spoken to concerning a five-line sentence in her paper: "An intellectual elite is defined by saying nothing in as many words as possible." (Oh, this was Lydia, in case anybody was unsure.) http://galena.avlux.org/2008/12/09/from-the-mouth-of-my-sister/ I act for money, no other reason. Since I made my first picture in 1941, I haven't done a thing worthwhile. I have never enjoyed making films, and I don't like being a so-called film star. I haven't the emotional make-up for it, nor the love of ... http://galena.avlux.org/2008/10/13/all-is-not-gold-that-glitters/ Unlike I expected we were able to take a vacation at the beach this year. Below are some of the pictures of our time here: My darling sis. Karl and I. Greta, Iona and Peter Mom and Dad. Greta, Iona and I. Greta, Lydia and Iona Anya. ~Galena http://galena.avlux.org/2008/08/29/vacation-photos/ I was tagged by Lydia. Two names I go by: Lena and Nena (what Iona calls me) Two things I am wearing right now: a sports jacket and a jean skirt. Two of my favorite things to do: Almost anything that involves the kitchen and food (i.e. baking, cooking etc...) and Reading. Two pets you had/have: The only pet I ... http://galena.avlux.org/2008/07/21/tagged/