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Look Out Rare Disease...The Flying Lifeguards and Kaila's Komfort Are Coming For You!

The Flying Lifeguards and Kaila's Komfort are two support groups for sufferers of rare diseases, both conceived by young girls who themselves are affected by ra...

MONOMAD - DAILY PICKS JUNE 23rd

THERE ARE NO RULES IN MADNESS, SO WHY WOULD MONOMAD HAVE ANY? YOU CAN POST WHATEVER YOU WANT, NO DAILY TOPICS OR ANY OTHER CREATIVITY LIMITATIONS. ALL YOU HAVE ...

MonoMad ~ Abstract ~ Photographer As Subject

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Lucky Buddha

Still on vacation in Las Vegas, I snapped this image of a large statue of Buddha that gamblers rub and throw money onto on their way into the Aria Hotel Casino....

Colourful Photography ~ Bar...Bar...Bar!

I'm on vacation in Las Vegas, with my camera of course. This is one of the first shots I took. I won $2.50 as a bonus! Should have stopped there :-( [](https://...

ColorChallenge ~ TuesdayOrange ~ Glow

I spotted this beautiful orange glow at P.F. Changs restaurant while out to dinner with my family for Father's Day, and had to take a picture. Why was I heading...

MonoMad ~ Monday: Macro ~ Abstract Macro Spheres

What happens I'm bored, at work...with a camera? This! A macro photo of the chain leash that secures a pen to my clipboard. [](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQm...

ColorChallenge ~ SundayPurple ~ Purple Bougainvillea

We used to have one of these thorny plants in red when I was growing up, and I used to hate having to trim it it. This lovely purple plant is at my aunt's house...

The Contests of Petals ~ Flowers ~ A Pincushion Flower

This is the aptly named Pincushion Flower. I'm entering it in the flowers contest that was initiated by @petals, a new community on Steemit dedicated to flowers...

MonoMad ~ Friday: Flowers ~ Pink Tulips...In Monochrome

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Seven Day Black & White Challenge ~ Day 3

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Macro Food Photography ~ What's a Margarita Without a Lime and Salt?

This weekend, my wife and I enjoyed margaritas and tacos at a rooftop bar in Ventura, California. Of course, we had our cameras with us. I wonder what people th...

Seven Day Black & White Challenge~ Day 1

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SYNESTHESIA: Can you SEE a SONG? or Can you SMELL a COLOR? What is Synesthesia? Have you heard about it? Do you have it?

Years ago people used to underestimate people who said they could "see a song" or "smell the colors", but now through scientific studies it has been discovered ...

Love & Libraries: A One Week Affair: Day 7

Well, as this love & libraries series concludes today, I have to end it with my FAVORITE thing about libraries! Free all you can eat education!!! Aside from wha...

California Plans On Attacking Homeschoolers And Using CPS (Child Protective Services) To Do It!!

Lets start from where it all begins. California just like every other state has laws on child vaccinations. Most states require that by the time a child reaches...

Homeschoolers to be treated as child abusers?

A new bill in California has set its aim on treating homeschoolers as if they are child abusers. The bill proposes forcing parents that choose not to hand their...

The History Of The World's Largest Working Fire Hydrant In Beaumont, TX

It's always fascinating to research the history behind the roadside attractions in the United States. There are many "world's largest" attractions that can be f...

When Ecuadorian Kids With No Education Are Smarter Than You

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My friend created a library for the local school children.

Today after school I decided to take a trip to my friend's house. After traveling for about 30 minutes, I finally arrived. My friend is named Zaiyadi. He is a c...