tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9755259216992312792024-03-05T07:20:30.067-01:00Cards in the MailA World of Postcards.M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-50806065855376330282018-03-21T17:56:00.000-01:002018-03-21T17:56:12.602-01:00Cape Otway Lighthouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This card, sent to me by reinholdo from Germany, shows the <b>Cape Otway Lighthouse</b>, located in Victoria, Australia.<br />
The lighthouse was built in 1848 and it was the second lighhouse ever built in Australia. Later in the 19th century, it also housed the first telegraph line connecting mainland Australia to Tasmania. It was decommissioned in 1994 and replaced by a low powered solar light in front of the original tower.<br />
It is Australia's oldest working lighthouse and nowadays it's a local tourist attraction. You can even spend a few days at the old keeper's cottage. It's also located near an American radar bunker, built in 1942 during World War II and currently open to the public.<br />
I think it looks absolutly amazing - I wouldn't mind visiting it at all but then again I do have a thing for lighthouses....M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-43794154240038756392016-02-16T14:50:00.000-01:002016-02-16T14:50:59.846-01:00All the pretty flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This beautiful card was sent to me from Max, from Germany. He writes in the back that an international stamp in Germany costs about the same as:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">- 0,1l of bavarian beer at the Outoberfest in Munich.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I thought that was amusing. The <b>Outoberfest</b> is a beer festival held annualy in Munich. It atracts a lot of attention, and a lot of tourists attend it. I am not a fan of beer but I would definitely be interested in seing it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first! And of New York, no less. Great card sent by marc, from the Netherlands.</span>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-71282477447671099862012-03-29T15:00:00.001+00:002012-03-29T15:00:00.113+00:00Catherine Palace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapAt044xQxCG7ph_9AJRdf32cmtKYW0PqlW0OvV5FeyhEl6bag5bWF89MZaRkWekiBtVEaonedRNqsW-2q401Q06Ut-BHBpWlZ9dzg8TEm78pVbT3Bc3GB-08TK3bj9w4GJMOc0n_VKQ/s1600/digitalizar0051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="226px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapAt044xQxCG7ph_9AJRdf32cmtKYW0PqlW0OvV5FeyhEl6bag5bWF89MZaRkWekiBtVEaonedRNqsW-2q401Q06Ut-BHBpWlZ9dzg8TEm78pVbT3Bc3GB-08TK3bj9w4GJMOc0n_VKQ/s320/digitalizar0051.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This card, sent by nikita, from Russia, shows the beautiful Catherine Palace, located in the town of Tsarksoye Selo, close to St. Petersburg.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was initially built in 1717, by orders of Catherine I of Russia and was projected by Johann-Friedrich Braunstein, as a summer palace. In 1752, Empress Elizabeth had it demolished and replaced with a much grander edifice. It was finished in 1756, by architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gold was used in the façade and there were rumors that the palace's roof was made of gold. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was once again renovated by Catherine the Great.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the retreat after the siege of Leningrad, the German forces had the palace intentionally destroyed. It's reconstruction was completed in 2003, but there is still work going on.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It looks so wonderful. I would love to visit it one day.</span></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-52911035515213109282012-03-28T12:15:00.001+00:002012-03-28T12:15:00.045+00:00Sweet Sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLTmrBSLsq8-pXeWahc1qj4P0IbMqJ8XojEJWIJeCAtOCLIL_ytSEFxEBbn-442KF6ktmOptZIv8v55wiaO2j3fjQosXARRXyZ2gEr5LydLh38nKp3GMGo_VHJdSRsqe5S_vW2Pc-vj0/s1600/digitalizar0049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="228px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqLTmrBSLsq8-pXeWahc1qj4P0IbMqJ8XojEJWIJeCAtOCLIL_ytSEFxEBbn-442KF6ktmOptZIv8v55wiaO2j3fjQosXARRXyZ2gEr5LydLh38nKp3GMGo_VHJdSRsqe5S_vW2Pc-vj0/s320/digitalizar0049.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Such a beautiful sunset sent by angor54, from Finland. I like the whole feeling of it. It makes me happy...</span>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-65611104826166567582012-03-28T10:13:00.000+00:002012-03-28T10:13:14.833+00:00Rotterdam Rail Road Bridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UjCBz2fxlEgcjxcY30ERD_OROl_mWQwfGEmQUygY98FH2nwdNkaySzf4twMTEw-sZHsVaMKJOEhzusIH78AXO8FzcSi62SMZg18Kn1-WN0DfuMU56IVPFuHU8RUd4bGq4-191DXQUcc/s1600/digitalizar0046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="225px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UjCBz2fxlEgcjxcY30ERD_OROl_mWQwfGEmQUygY98FH2nwdNkaySzf4twMTEw-sZHsVaMKJOEhzusIH78AXO8FzcSi62SMZg18Kn1-WN0DfuMU56IVPFuHU8RUd4bGq4-191DXQUcc/s320/digitalizar0046.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This card, sent by maick, shows a bridge called <em>Dehef </em>which means "The lift". According to maick, the middle part can go up and down to let ships pass. It's not in use anymore.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I loved the look of this card: the traditional looking houses against the metalic structure of the bridge.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Netherlands are a dream tourist destiny for me, so hopefully I'll get to see it live soon. Let's just all hope so :)</span></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-43820385099713878242012-01-09T23:34:00.000-01:002012-01-09T23:34:03.797-01:00Pretty Girls in Saigon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrchqIM6pVQsZFdOTJwjRjpI6Zkk3vcd_pEidWMEZwp7ke_LKoOscgnyb0tu2v7sGGM4hPyMcVvKqNiv97Ougdh1yyL4TGx35KPqdrNVRvOD3y6Rz0KfsFlp2QxkPPgsd_OhGmW3pQcU/s1600/digitalizar0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrchqIM6pVQsZFdOTJwjRjpI6Zkk3vcd_pEidWMEZwp7ke_LKoOscgnyb0tu2v7sGGM4hPyMcVvKqNiv97Ougdh1yyL4TGx35KPqdrNVRvOD3y6Rz0KfsFlp2QxkPPgsd_OhGmW3pQcU/s400/digitalizar0001.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This beautiful card sent to me by chauchyd, from <strong>Vietnam</strong>, shows two girls in the Imperial City. They are wearing traditional vietnamese dresses and they look simply beautiful. This one has become quickly one of my favorite cards. After all, tradition and beauty is a powerful combination. Just love it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">By the way, this was oficially sent through postcrossing. Lucky me :)</span>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-8902792697953555082011-08-09T19:21:00.001+00:002011-08-09T19:22:06.001+00:00Chicago Harbor lighthouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEpN8JvQ7CnjmSxojOLrY5lC3XLrf1ULWEZRLKSg6z7Um8qX05YongF27lWLABMUJkvx_AW4M99KeqBjI0T6A8EYg4DMtug5zyZRA9ABgR_C0jbW1yOZk9FDfbN27PtxC2cJiVd_uWoD0/s1600/scan0029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEpN8JvQ7CnjmSxojOLrY5lC3XLrf1ULWEZRLKSg6z7Um8qX05YongF27lWLABMUJkvx_AW4M99KeqBjI0T6A8EYg4DMtug5zyZRA9ABgR_C0jbW1yOZk9FDfbN27PtxC2cJiVd_uWoD0/s320/scan0029.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I love this card. The classic beauty of the lighthouse, set against the city’s skyline makes a wonderful picture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It shows the <strong>Chicago Harbor lighthouse</strong>, located in Michigan Lake, USA. It was sent by truptipostcards. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The lighthouse is fully automated and it was built in 1893 and moved to its present location in 1919. It was designated a Chicago landmark in 2003.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It has an unusual design for a lighthouse, looking almost like a house in the middle of the lake. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Unfortunately (or fortunately), because it’s still fully operational, it is no allowed for tourists to visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Source:</strong> wikipedia and google.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's been quite a while since I posted here, but now I am back, ever so softly, retorning to postcard collecting. My absence was due to the load of work, health issues and personal matters. It's been a crazy couple of months, I must add.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Anyway, to start it off, I thought this postcard would be perfect. A great adiction to my "nouvelles images" collection. It was sent by ylse, from Belgium.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Such a cute picture!...</span>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-57236357580143731852011-01-24T12:43:00.001-01:002011-01-24T12:43:57.467-01:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ado45Xbb4bojP2yznFNKjDy88mYYXuDWzppjWJYSb3dyZcNck0mUjXWY31H_0eVmmftwgHRpXXDe_PfdR22OWWmyN4d-GBY3dY4D4Ubb1wyD_a1H9atYeBsocN4Hgi_GlAF8RQZzJHg/s1600/under-maintenance.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565747728911828770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ado45Xbb4bojP2yznFNKjDy88mYYXuDWzppjWJYSb3dyZcNck0mUjXWY31H_0eVmmftwgHRpXXDe_PfdR22OWWmyN4d-GBY3dY4D4Ubb1wyD_a1H9atYeBsocN4Hgi_GlAF8RQZzJHg/s320/under-maintenance.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-67736329976190277732010-12-24T15:22:00.005-01:002010-12-24T15:27:49.514-01:00Holiday Greetings!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTMom_O4IYHWzL8DjgcDU3YDISNYL2CKht4guddyA5zzieUI20qKoTb9FqnLQz2IMEiWz-FyKPqFDIPhKsNtd0qpmIWhDLUH9elkUAp_RbUoDYdmuPVF1RnBjBGCWRNYENjL80AvRtiw/s1600/PC_-_Finland_-_marika.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554285146090338354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTMom_O4IYHWzL8DjgcDU3YDISNYL2CKht4guddyA5zzieUI20qKoTb9FqnLQz2IMEiWz-FyKPqFDIPhKsNtd0qpmIWhDLUH9elkUAp_RbUoDYdmuPVF1RnBjBGCWRNYENjL80AvRtiw/s320/PC_-_Finland_-_marika.jpg" /></a> To<span style="font-family:georgia;"> all a wonderful Christmas, filled with warmth and love. May you be sorrounded by your loved ones and presents. These are my heart felt wishes to all.<br /><br /><br /></span><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">The card was sent a while back by marika, from Finland.<br /></span></strong><div></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-83075475013074443372010-12-10T22:47:00.002-01:002010-12-10T22:54:11.171-01:00Postcard Friendship Friday - Apple<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549205148152506754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRESbKxUBshyphenhyphenRy0xgxD5jhAwA7a0oE8g_cSb4hgbGJDE9fAOPahM30G14TKyKJSrVM7pyumRAe_3MgNAe7sRYD2LRiKtgHTabs3PGdXxXKD5PhCj6rFjlaVl0-V-SMDv3vstwmF_lnZk/s320/digitalizar0011.jpg" /><br /><div>An apple a day, keeps the doctor away and it also helps with the loss of weight. So, in honour of my efforts to loose a few kgs, I am posting this apple card. To inspire me and keep me straight! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 91px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549205887735777682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KdhIE377vna5NORHWyVE0wBUnm3jrH5FCNznFzBYdryeBaBbOULga5yGtNqanhmtiyav_XNLgzGNMlPgJqQn-edJd4RNg-6P1gguLJ3nX6MLocLwjINAmfJBNlQEORmqAC030NUF8O4/s320/pff.jpg" /></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-22992891678740960072010-12-07T11:00:00.003-01:002010-12-07T11:12:15.444-01:00Fajãzinha - Flores IslandIt was almost a year ago, that a waterspout caused floods on several places in the northen side of Terceira Island. My family and I were one of the families afected by it, one among many others. I remember feeling helpless and scared, not knowing what to do do next.<br /><br />That is why this recent tragedy in Fajãzinha, a small village in Flores Island, touched something deep inside me. Because the images that I see in the news are very similar to the ones I witnessed last year.<br /><br />So, I am asking for your help. Please, specially in this amazing time of year, help those who lost everything, those who saw their lifetime belongings disapear in seconds, those who only have left the shock and sadness. Help, because if we dont´t help each others what will happen? Help, so that these people know they are not alone.<br /><br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TiN8Mzlmb6E?fs=1&hl=pt_PT"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TiN8Mzlmb6E?fs=1&hl=pt_PT" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Here is the data to those of you who might whant or can contribute.<br /><br />BANIF NIB 003800005071886530109 <br />IBAN PT50003800005071886530109 <br />SWIFT ( BNIFPTPL) Junta Freguesia Fajãzinha<br /><br /><br />To facilitate City Hall's task, I also leave you the e-mail to wich you should send your data after the transfer, you should send your name, address and amount to solidariosfajazinha@sapo.pt<br /><br />Thanks to all!M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-83012945883272698662010-11-25T18:39:00.003-01:002010-11-25T18:45:54.444-01:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGofZInR3jQwyb5rs2bQfzWag-ncJ7tcuAcf8X_SS4jPdpqAk0WW8PolxZO5QSmf9ruYqn_c8R1RS41vA2AR5cCL6YPHgfPnIpB3GeHSt7T_rY-ffsVdN991VRyvHfLtPa9179-Wu0I0/s1600/721601df3385df06_hello-kitty-thanksgiving.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543574737684850514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGofZInR3jQwyb5rs2bQfzWag-ncJ7tcuAcf8X_SS4jPdpqAk0WW8PolxZO5QSmf9ruYqn_c8R1RS41vA2AR5cCL6YPHgfPnIpB3GeHSt7T_rY-ffsVdN991VRyvHfLtPa9179-Wu0I0/s320/721601df3385df06_hello-kitty-thanksgiving.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Although this hollyday doesn't exist in Portugal, I still think its a wonderful way to celebrate what we've achieved and the people that we love. </div><div>So, just to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! </div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-23165180078023905162010-11-25T12:20:00.002-01:002010-11-25T12:50:58.069-01:00List West lighthouse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7BlHm7GhzTRGqs9mftbxDmKm9LtUpL5oAgOpaPyI61pHvS2CHiiynivj-m-GuKbbdjv396kxOGJiIviM12kxzf_OLFeMD1cbrYJAF4bDEfupFo6wzu_8067ZflkV-TMQXhiMcoGvKp4/s1600/digitalizar0027.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 221px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543478769066090578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7BlHm7GhzTRGqs9mftbxDmKm9LtUpL5oAgOpaPyI61pHvS2CHiiynivj-m-GuKbbdjv396kxOGJiIviM12kxzf_OLFeMD1cbrYJAF4bDEfupFo6wzu_8067ZflkV-TMQXhiMcoGvKp4/s320/digitalizar0027.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-family:georgia;">This wonderful card sent by maffia77 shows the <strong>List West Lighthouse</strong>, located in the german island of Sylt. It was established in 1852 and it was the first german lighthouse built in cast iron. It was commissioned by the government of the Kingdom of Denmark, when Sylt was still under danish sovereignty.<br />Nowdays, Sylt is a well known touristic destination, with its sandy beaches and resorts. It is specially attended by the high society and famous personalities.</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong>Source:</strong> Wikipedia<br /></span></span><div></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-67274246792234693822010-11-21T21:29:00.003-01:002010-11-21T21:48:07.850-01:00Coruripe Lighthouse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrgM-z3MZQUki98GED_ZYFq7Yp1T7nMzRHU4oldaaalcWfXIW99si9yw_w_v6-Nlby8G3sdOIu2tgiod1-mPQJeuLeB6nEf2zCFtyckjG9ecrB4ESrfkSqD9yGS_oHO3HH3M1xJWhA-k/s1600/digitalizar0024.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542133980623495298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrgM-z3MZQUki98GED_ZYFq7Yp1T7nMzRHU4oldaaalcWfXIW99si9yw_w_v6-Nlby8G3sdOIu2tgiod1-mPQJeuLeB6nEf2zCFtyckjG9ecrB4ESrfkSqD9yGS_oHO3HH3M1xJWhA-k/s320/digitalizar0024.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong>Coruripe Lighthouse</strong> is a light located in the city of Coruripe, in the state of Alagoas, in the Northeast Region of Brazil. It is well known for its sugar cane, coconuts, passion fruit growing and its artisanry. I liked this cards, sent by newton. I specially enjoyed seing the goats near the lighthouse. So interesting. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">I know many people who keep telling me that the northeast of Brazil is a beautiful region, worth visiting. It has many well known beaches with bright-water natural pools and historical cities. I would like to visit one day...</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong>Source:</strong> Wikipedia</span></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-54756868530783052872010-11-20T19:08:00.003-01:002010-11-20T19:40:58.804-01:00Swallowtail Lighthouse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2IDWdvrIBMfJkUMwTULa1_3IN30CuThdzBVtmheqxaFmVFv19xqkQRfucKQOtKvRqIhl8AQ5wgHLS3oZQXVxrfm26jOGxeBA447annEcX-lMBH7to34ImIlEU3YKMpvgVp3S0bKGl-Q/s1600/digitalizar0003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541726732828242306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2IDWdvrIBMfJkUMwTULa1_3IN30CuThdzBVtmheqxaFmVFv19xqkQRfucKQOtKvRqIhl8AQ5wgHLS3oZQXVxrfm26jOGxeBA447annEcX-lMBH7to34ImIlEU3YKMpvgVp3S0bKGl-Q/s320/digitalizar0003.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">This great card, sent by kristen marriner, shows the <strong>Swallowtail Lighthouse</strong>, located in Grand Manan Island, in Canada. The lighthouse was estabilished in 1860 and still works to this day.<br />Grand Manan is the largest island in the Bay of Fundy,a bay on the Atlantic coast of North America, on the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. This bay is well known for its high tidal range, having one of the highest vertical tidal ranges in the world. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">This a beautiful aerial view of the site.</span><br /><p><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong>Source:</strong> Wikipedia</span></p><br /><br /></span>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-79893816085023762092010-11-19T11:51:00.005-01:002010-11-19T16:08:49.484-01:00Postcard Friendship Friday - Bridge of St. Roch<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541243151299813954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_yyM-yJxiAf4CupqqbaGRF6kf9HdX2iuVTd0IyDOgJ6d3AUhcJuGT-Ey2PNphAR-S1mJMfGswOslT2nN8o3oZcIzn4PyGAfBU9FTyTiRquJYkWJNaPxDAof3gw-AxWIQkjedU7-2_NQ/s320/digitalizar0005.jpg" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">This beautiful bridge located in Poznan, Poland, spans over the Warta river and is named after a catholic saint: <strong>Bridge of St. Roch.</strong> It is located near St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, as you can see in the photo.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">I've never made a secret of my passion for bridges. That is why I collect cards with this particular theme. This card, sent by mikis, hit the right spot with me. It is beautiful, with the twillight in the background. The bridge, with all those light, looks almost ephemeral. I truly loved it. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Poland is also one of my dream destinies: so much history and beauty. I hope I get to go there</span> some day.<br /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 91px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541308324387296146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5WLghzi7yKTd0Q9qKuAgqU_ifMO3zMj2Ibr4K3tdtyCbFugaxqcbvn58BJ9rUapu9aYw09pbsAQzYTmgIxW9ZZTQsti-uzJDbBMNzIqgWOFyH0qdJyn-5kvUCavlxZzlNsig00V3Uks/s320/pff.jpg" /><br /><div></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-29766228714012135442010-11-18T11:41:00.004-01:002010-11-18T11:46:55.176-01:00Beautiful stamps<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2idn8jgNpJ59tMm2tLCLrOMSbCvfgm60-55ms20anjaB5OZwVGElAXXuWIHb4j5Q5LjILOUT5uALBZmGoxvYz00CtF9DqKfjwlnMQQSDjaVs5Zy-qt7KdmbJdRMM5pWBm2uemL_ILw_U/s1600/digitalizar0029.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 178px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540869847434570994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2idn8jgNpJ59tMm2tLCLrOMSbCvfgm60-55ms20anjaB5OZwVGElAXXuWIHb4j5Q5LjILOUT5uALBZmGoxvYz00CtF9DqKfjwlnMQQSDjaVs5Zy-qt7KdmbJdRMM5pWBm2uemL_ILw_U/s320/digitalizar0029.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 149px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540869394382482674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJH33rqohI9g9Gxz-8XwEtt6jJ0wzwSHVzS0-uG0l6J1rQ3aJKMaiB-_xOM8JFvtjsvKmTfNzqdsfbRFYTDuv4FsE52POFyTxOl7ETlnUVWVkmslHfvP3-iaWuEJ3VJBfe-rAsJH9w8E/s320/digitalizar0031.jpg" /></p><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexpb9x4B7I6j0Dr99HvOZAXYrfv8dBu9TFT7fwHkr2Tm81WbZ_H00-VQoajQKD2SknddasGcb5clbuA-Rcof5Kh65vmGPTkHdFAq9rsZ6BZFsPCe_hMcdWubXPlHF4wqw6jPGWl-zTwE/s1600/digitalizar0032.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 145px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 99px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540869384489841794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexpb9x4B7I6j0Dr99HvOZAXYrfv8dBu9TFT7fwHkr2Tm81WbZ_H00-VQoajQKD2SknddasGcb5clbuA-Rcof5Kh65vmGPTkHdFAq9rsZ6BZFsPCe_hMcdWubXPlHF4wqw6jPGWl-zTwE/s320/digitalizar0032.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJEYEZhzTVdEZJWl7wIe-o6EYRaLEMp63pyZ3hJJ1oVzgwkDPhi8YcL10n5pMi6nZkpnXyiKPwaTEWVXjSyhXlKpk6MldRcp_59XTMcis1vlyeWDrWqGgZMorhWiF863TReBG3Dzh3s4/s1600/digitalizar0033.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 109px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540869383491145010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJEYEZhzTVdEZJWl7wIe-o6EYRaLEMp63pyZ3hJJ1oVzgwkDPhi8YcL10n5pMi6nZkpnXyiKPwaTEWVXjSyhXlKpk6MldRcp_59XTMcis1vlyeWDrWqGgZMorhWiF863TReBG3Dzh3s4/s320/digitalizar0033.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfQlL-jZ5BTZSX9dXQV-h1Ejw7DKK8wXqOW4ex2LdSb2Mjp9zWfrWUSUHdSJe_YVIQmyJ9LdZvg0IPpJ4DzoVMvntV05HL0_I9wvDmFXw07V2WYHZKGcZI4-gj0iEB0R5DhTF_REHIGk/s1600/digitalizar0034.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 124px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540869375913432930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfQlL-jZ5BTZSX9dXQV-h1Ejw7DKK8wXqOW4ex2LdSb2Mjp9zWfrWUSUHdSJe_YVIQmyJ9LdZvg0IPpJ4DzoVMvntV05HL0_I9wvDmFXw07V2WYHZKGcZI4-gj0iEB0R5DhTF_REHIGk/s320/digitalizar0034.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-34042375864771318002010-11-16T10:33:00.004-01:002010-11-16T11:08:44.871-01:00Rome<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfKEDocvWfe27JDHwM7YtrJsI72G-NwnoGdHdvB7juOp52wTiv9lqMD3BuwU2FxMeHOWHIlxnHWilVJ47awysg6s2_lkOr6PyDE8orCLoHaMm2d9hF7eSmrV1h6Z1i6-JPgRO82m-9lU/s1600/digitalizar0001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540109523247870642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfKEDocvWfe27JDHwM7YtrJsI72G-NwnoGdHdvB7juOp52wTiv9lqMD3BuwU2FxMeHOWHIlxnHWilVJ47awysg6s2_lkOr6PyDE8orCLoHaMm2d9hF7eSmrV1h6Z1i6-JPgRO82m-9lU/s320/digitalizar0001.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">This was an interesting card to receive. It was sent by joaninha and martinha, on their trip to Rome in June. In September I was also here, taking beautiful pictures of this same monument.<br />Rome is filled with breathtaking views and landmarks. I loved this city - it is full of life and history. Seeing the Coliseum or the Fountain of Trevi for the first time is something I woun't forget soon. It was an amazing trip.<br />The card shows the <strong>Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II</strong>, the first king of unified Italy. It is located between Piazza Venezia and Capitoline Hill. It's made of pure white marble and was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi. It's a controverse building: it stands out from the generally brownish buildings surrounding it and it's often regarded as pompous and too large. The romans nicknamed it the "typewriter" and (my favourite!) "the wedding cake". I still tought it was quite beautiful. </span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFItzztKazt2qF1mjcTi3e4cVpixUFcA9fOS-pAtHNShmu-uKB1pZg9nRbYYugRZXcYtOYU6mQdKpEjjfC8Z1F1Ejwz0DfxKG4Liouda7iuV2LHpJ-TW7Q57mLmoz_iI-TNdkIJTSWq7s/s1600/Pormenor+do+monumento.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540117059484523106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFItzztKazt2qF1mjcTi3e4cVpixUFcA9fOS-pAtHNShmu-uKB1pZg9nRbYYugRZXcYtOYU6mQdKpEjjfC8Z1F1Ejwz0DfxKG4Liouda7iuV2LHpJ-TW7Q57mLmoz_iI-TNdkIJTSWq7s/s320/Pormenor+do+monumento.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlKlpi9MqT89Xb9BKi10rDhlhKjfABcx12G1grMRMF9B1eevp3P1FkZix2_CePH-yxn5yelZkSF9NbstJltD7IwJOz488psQ4w6GF95skrprpGSDxv1rsUFYux4Ui2Ureq4QFTVpJEcw/s1600/Panoramica+do+monumento+3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540117050307090978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlKlpi9MqT89Xb9BKi10rDhlhKjfABcx12G1grMRMF9B1eevp3P1FkZix2_CePH-yxn5yelZkSF9NbstJltD7IwJOz488psQ4w6GF95skrprpGSDxv1rsUFYux4Ui2Ureq4QFTVpJEcw/s320/Panoramica+do+monumento+3.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540117038800017138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirYI2l0BD6-9ZrcIsiWC9Ru16kZcaZmpkZkL3vYo1h1UCJ9hq7G3RaAyab637zrsNvBr0TIxc5KCV9f9N0iBXy3wN3aJWDwVTqjARuz3MUuAaa1zlbS1uG_cFiUcKRc1ZZ4Rwr3ZDXauM/s320/Monumento+a+Vittorio+Emanuelle+II+%25282%2529.JPG" /></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-55245868943500603602010-11-15T23:04:00.003-01:002010-11-16T11:08:24.955-01:00North Carolina and an explanation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmX07htWocKlOOKvQ97aZ5qGKUOYr0T-C0mzd_Rw1uV25xrtkeOzhtCMVyl21ir_aG77uG1ClNbos8E9s67TLH_CtMIRCWbhaQAVG_wlu3xjPL8YSdWa6hzQMqM15wNfeRqkqD0fdsx2E/s1600/digitalizar0009.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539932208565077394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmX07htWocKlOOKvQ97aZ5qGKUOYr0T-C0mzd_Rw1uV25xrtkeOzhtCMVyl21ir_aG77uG1ClNbos8E9s67TLH_CtMIRCWbhaQAVG_wlu3xjPL8YSdWa6hzQMqM15wNfeRqkqD0fdsx2E/s320/digitalizar0009.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I've been away for quite a while, haven't I? Well, it wasn't by choice, trust me. I've been away from Postcrossing, and cards in general, due to health issues. You see, I've developed a tendinitis on my right wrist. It's a nasty thing: it hurts a lot and it makes it hard to do... well... anything. And forget about writing. It hurts like someone has set my hand on fire. Quite horrible. But I am feeling a little better, at least enough to go back to blogging about postcards. Slowly, mind you, but still going.<br /><br />So, this wonderful card was sent by Monica and it shows several landmark of North Carolina, one of the southern american states. It was one of the original 13 states to form the United States of America. The card shows the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont plateau, the Outer Banks and its state bird, the cardinal.<br /><br />When this card reached my hands, it made me smile. I loved the colours and the pictures, it seemed like a place where I could relax and enjoy myself. I specially loved the autumn colours in the trees. So beautiful! Maybe one day, who knows...</span>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-49659287416668348622010-07-01T18:07:00.004+00:002010-07-01T18:15:15.179+00:00InformationsYes, I am alive... still. But my computer broke down so I've been away. I just passed by to inform all of you of a new blog created by a dear friend of mine. She decided to sell all of her stamp collection, wich she had been collecting for over 20 years. So, she created the blog to show it off and perhaps find a few buyers. If interested the link is <a href="http://selosedemais.blogs.sapo.pt/">http://selosedemais.blogs.sapo.pt/</a><br /><br />It's in portuguese but if you leave a message in english or french she'll understand it. ;)<br /><br />Hugs to all,<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><em>P.S.: Will be back when I buy a new computer...</em></strong></span>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-35330017976998523372010-05-28T11:28:00.006+00:002010-05-28T11:43:19.056+00:00Postcard Friendship Friday - Nouvelles Images<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476282366686679106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0QnmR1Q-MnNdYumotj69VMGIkx9Qs6gNuVllGph5tmKTvey5sRNjWefkG2YudfuWAmn6dgM0ULRmMdGH32BOhl8LfRWe3-itX79NSloSqI2RdCOkdISLPAn1_VvEK9ooNtSYKx3dlCZY/s320/scan0024.jpg" /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViLg9nlBsdhWG4birgDa40dIKdKJa3iG1_dxrsYnK6RkpOsAdxI_FpDS-rTpjdRdj9ST94Irf98AkkNcsQKxOF2rJKxblLYHPwHKAYsxUy_erAb19PWE4d36b6uCi6IY2au-1amgevc8/s1600/scan0024.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75MutUxc9hjgAmX1dOwFis-lnCEqbGorEqrXkKN0ptdji7y5j4iU1f5uvcr3KL9H5DoPVsFwvXmAq9LJPI6S1IKgOTtupukgcRf94u4WHh5CzecrpvXxdWLb5dQzJa1AYfSPb1YA20cs/s1600/HPIM3671.jpg"></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">I am a huge fan of <strong>Nouvelles Images</strong> cards. They are sweet and beautiful, small pieces of true art. Unfortunely I don't have many of them in my collection - they can't be found where I live and collectors usually trade them for other nouvelles images' card. See the problem?</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Anyway, Nouvelles Images was created in 1957, by Jacques Blanc, who began publishing contemporary artists' works in postcards. Through time, the company has evolved and currently presents many different products, most related to art. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">This beautiful letter theamed card was sent to me from Finland.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 91px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476284201111021810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5FlzhkYW2MVEQ2pRG7naAID91xk78UPquuMKAzKM5yrTPJ-oVjoTcKTUXk1QP2ucZVWb3Vo-uhyphenhyphen3FURYsHZQ6QyMxWOOuZhmEPiDfKHmIV1A37LhA2pgJn-dLSJW78mYyQJdORqz2DE/s200/pff.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong>Source:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.nouvellesimages.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">www.nouvellesimages.com</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><div></div></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-975525921699231279.post-76280144818486389322010-04-22T17:41:00.003+00:002010-04-22T17:59:25.434+00:00An Interview about this blog...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGft4IEOZidPbvSJRTZIqePsDxoYjmoO0ubeEYFim49lTJGlTGRJmhT4GWezjccMSpOdHCxpuVehVr2paU2rx3CyK4ACTSqdmoaxrFWUZlmZLzgujSuIkslO_eSG0NXtCGsA4p4DzaOk/s1600/singlemic.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463022788102258530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGft4IEOZidPbvSJRTZIqePsDxoYjmoO0ubeEYFim49lTJGlTGRJmhT4GWezjccMSpOdHCxpuVehVr2paU2rx3CyK4ACTSqdmoaxrFWUZlmZLzgujSuIkslO_eSG0NXtCGsA4p4DzaOk/s320/singlemic.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">A few days ago someone left a comment requesting an interview about my blog for </span><a href="http://bloginterviewer.com/"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://bloginterviewer.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">. I was very skeptical but eventually answered the questions asked. And it was actually published! Can you belive it? Because I can't! I thought it wouldn't make it. But it seems I actually have something interesting to say :)</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">They say my blog was recommended by someone. That is amazing! The fact that someone was able to recomend me for anything is mind blowing. So, whom ever you are, my heart felt "Thank you!" </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">If you are interested, you can read the interview here: </span><a href="http://bloginterviewer.com/books/cards-in-the-mail-m-a-leal"><span style="font-family:georgia;">http://bloginterviewer.com/books/cards-in-the-mail-m-a-leal</span></a><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Have fun! (Oh, and by the way, there is a sort of contest in this site, so if you'd like, you could vote for me, ok? ;)</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Hugs to all!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong>image taken from</strong>: </span></span><a href="http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/5/singlemic.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:78%;">http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/5/singlemic.jpg</span></a></div>M. A. Lealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057866163528951979noreply@blogger.com2