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Isolated and incapacitatedI am prohibited from partakingof the influx of information incessantly presented consequently cut offfrom prescribed expectationsdictating costuming and culture external expressions of acceptanceare sorely missing, suggestingan overall lack of self-worth. Interestingly inverse to such conclusionsis the sudden contentment that arisesfrom escaping the mayhem Internal relief overrides dictated performancesurrendering willingly to intrinsic motivationand renewed […]
One Woman's Quest II 
I’m astonished and so glad you did see that duck. Beautiful!
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I almost didn’t. Glad I caught her too. Thanks
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Excellent photos, VJ. Amazing capture of the duck.
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Thanks Eugi
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Most welcome, VJ.
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Nice catch, VJ 🙂
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Thanks Hammad
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Wow…terrific pics, VJ — thank you so much! 🥰
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💕
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She’s properly camouflaged.
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Most welcome
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❤️
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😊💕
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🤩
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Excellent closeup of the munching cardinal! That duck is very well-camouflaged.
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I wouldn’t have seen her if she didn’t have a moment of uncertainty and stir. Thanks Liz
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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