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Duchess OBlunt

Brenda Stone

Joined 3 years ago from Ontario, Canada. Last activity 4 weeks ago.

I am a writer.   I write for the joy of it.  I am a photographer - because I love it.    I am an avid reader because it brings a smile to my face and relaxes me.

I have a love for God, country and family.  Everything I do, even those things I do because I enjoy them, all revolve around one or all of these three things.

I'd be delighted to have you visit my website http://www.stonesphotos.ca/

Disclosure: Duchess OBlunt is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program plus Ebay...affiliate advertising programs designed to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and/or Ebay.  

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  • 17

    Where to Sell Your Photography

    2 months ago

    Breaking into the field of photography can be intimidating. There are just so many good professionals out there. But I say don't be shy, give it a try!

  • 67

    Photo Gallery: Taking A Family Portrait Outdoors

    2 months ago

    Are you an amateur or a wanna be photographer? ME TOO! My first attempt at taking a family portrait didn't yield many shots that are the stuff you want to post on your walls, but it was a lot of fun. Come see.

  • 62

    Photo Gallery of Older Barns

    2 months ago

    Farming has been the mainstay of every country. Ontario has had it's fair share of older family farms. While the family farm is in decline, the barns erected centuries ago still stand. View this photo gallery and remember the back breaking manual labor that went into building them.

  • 40

    Photo Gallery of Lake Ontario

    2 months ago

    Lake Ontario - Let's talk Photo Op! Visit Oshawa and Cobourg, Ontario Canada - virtually. Enjoy

  • 18

    Cruises in Ontario: RMS Segwun, Lake Julian, Peterborough Lift Locks

    2 months ago

    Ontario - The Land of Lakes. Visit 3 different areas, see 3 different cruises for 3 very different reasons. See some great photos and experience my Ontario.

  • 66

    Just One in a Thousand Islands!

    2 months ago

    Heart Island sounds so romantic. When I discovered it, I really wanted to go see it. Take a journey on the 1000 Islands and find the heart of Heart Island in the magnificent Boldt Castle. Lots of pictures to enjoy.

  • 63

    How to Use The List Function in Twitter

    8 months ago

    Twitter Lists - What Are They? Twitter Lists - Why Use Them? Twitter Lists - How to Build them?

  • 28

    The Boss is Away: Executive Assistant Tips for Sharing Files

    3 months ago

    You are a good Executive Assistant, but when your boss is on the go and in a rush how do you cope with file sharing? Here are a few tips to give her what she needs to know quickly.

  • 30

    Executive Assistant Tips: Calendars and Blackberries

    3 months ago

    You work for the top dog in your company. The Big Cheese. She travels constantly and keeping in touch or keeping her up to date can be a nightmare. Learn some travel tips for today's Executive Assistant to keep your boss happy, in the know and on the go without pulling your hair out in the process.

  • 110

    Success Is - What Does Being Successful Mean to Me

    8 months ago

    Booker T. Washington “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.”

  • 37

    What Are Baby Boomers Looking for Jobs or Retirement?

    4 weeks ago

    Hundreds of Thousands of people are at retirement age, reaching retirement age, or trying to retire early. Which stage are you at, and have you been able to manage all the details to be able to retire when you want to?

  • 64

    Nurse, Cook, Maid, Teacher : Being Mom is a life time job

    14 months ago

    Being Mom is so much more than we are ever trained for unless it is by watching our own mothers. There is no such thing as a job description, holidays or sick days. But the rewards - are so very worth every second

  • 27

    How To Be a Great Executive Assistant

    3 months ago

    What does it take to be the best in your field? The EA guide to skills sets, knowledge base to work from, how to draw on your experience and where to find the salary range for your area, skills and experience.

  • 26

    Celebration of Life Ideas

    3 months ago

    I don't know about you, but I am usually tongue tied when someone I know has passed on. There is never really and "right" thing to say. But here are some ideas on how you might help them. I'd love to hear your ideas too.

  • 28

    Cheap and Easy Meals with Hamburger

    10 months ago

    Higher education has a price. And in order to pay it, and still be able to eat - you need some cheap menu ideas. Here's one for you.

  • 98

    Morphine Affected Me with Low Blood Pressure

    7 months ago

    I'm not a doctor, nor do I have even the tiniest bit of medical training, so I am not claiming to know anything other than how morphine affects me. Have you had any ill effects from the drug?

  • 22

    Ontario Law: Demerit Points for Texting While Driving - Bill 118

    16 months ago

    Please! Don't tell me that you STILL try to text and drive and the same time! You might want to reconsider that.

  • 46

    So What Is The Meaning of The Name - Duchess?

    7 months ago

    Will the real Duchess please stand up? What's in a name? Well, sometimes quite a bit. Sounds like am full of myself doesn't it? Duchess O'Blunt Is this my real name?

  • 78

    Why Learning English Is Not Easy

    18 months ago

    Anyone who has to learn English as a second (or third) language is in for a bit of a tough time. We have soooooo many rules that we just go ahead and break every once in awhile. Just for the heck of it. Here's a humorous look at the English language.

  • 41

    Tricks and Tips for New Hubbers

    3 months ago

    New to HubPages? Here are some things that I found to help with your learning curve on HubPages. Good luck

  • 58

    You Are Never Too Old To Learn

    7 months ago

    Just because I'm passed the 50 mark - doesn't mean my brain cells have gone to mush. In fact, I'm much better at weeding out the garbage these days. Over the hill? Too old to learn? NOT ME

  • 49

    Mama's Hillbilly Birthday

    15 months ago

    Mamma always says, "I'm a country bumpkin and I'm proud of it". So we showed her a good time to celebrate it.

  • 43

    How do you know if you are right for each other?

    12 months ago

    My profile led a fellow reader to ask me this question. I wanted to give it the proper respect and have answered this from my own personal experience. 30 plus years married. We might be doing something right

  • 32

    Got a bee in your bonnet? Lucky you!

    3 months ago

    According to the experts we have a bee problem. There aren't enough of them. Yes, those pesky painful peanut sized beasties actually have a purpose!

  • 97

    Social Media's Big Three - How effective are they?

    3 months ago

    Are you new to social media or have you been here a long time? How do you make it work?

  • 48

    Marriage Takes Two People to Make it Work

    2 months ago

    Marriage - Like any other relationship requires commitment and work, it's not a "happy ever after" deal. But it's worth it.

  • 161

    Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen to Good People?

    8 months ago

    Big question. Everyone asks it eventually. How do you answer it?

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