Posted by ineta on Jul 27, 2010 in
Little Things that matter I go every morning to take care of our horses: feed them, brush them, hug them, kiss them. It makes my mornings special. Also, I get to see deer family. There is one deer lives behind. She recently had 2 fawns. They are so cute! It warms my heart. I have pictures that I want to share with you and make you smile. Enjoy and have a great day!
I call him Spot, the Adventurer. He often separates from his family to look for adventures. He is so curious about everything.
Here, Spot checks me out.
The Spot’s sibling that always sticks with Mommy
The Mommy Deer
Pregnant doe before the twins
And here is my most favorite family shot
Tags: deer, deer family, fawn, photos by Ineta McParland, pregnant doe
In 1974 Sylvester Stallone was a broke, discouraged actor and screenwriter. While attending a boxing match he became inspired by a “nobody” boxer who “went the distance” with the great Mohammed Ali.
He rushed home and in a three-day burst of creative output produced the first draft of the screenplay entitled Rocky.
Down to his last $106, Stallone submitted his screenplay to his agent. A studio offered $20,000 with either Ryan O’Neal or Burt Reynolds playing the lead character. Stallone was excited by the offer but wanted to play the lead himself. He offered to act for free. He was told, “That’s not the way it works in Hollywood.” Stallone turned down the offer though he desperately needed the money.
Then they offered him $80,000 on the condition that he wouldn’t play the lead. He turned them down again.
They told him that Robert Redford was interested, in which case they’d pay him $200,000. He turned them down once more.
They upped their offer to $300,000 for his script. He told them that he didn’t want to go through his whole life wondering “what if?”
They offered him $330,000. He told them that he’d rather not see the movie made if he couldn’t play the lead.
They finally agreed to let him play the lead. He was paid $20,000 for the script plus $340 per week minimum actor’s scale. After expenses, agen fees, and taxes, he netted about $6,000 instead of $330,000.
In 1976 Stallone was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actor. The movie Rocky won three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing. The Rocky series has since grossed almost $1 billion, making Sylvester Stallone an international movie star!
Follow your gut. Stick to your guns. – from book “The One Minute Millionaire” by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen.
Tags: Academy Award, actor, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Picture, book, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert G. Allen, Rocky movie, screenwriter, Sylvester Stallone, The One Minute Millionaire
It’s raining cats and dogs outside all day. Most people usually curl up on the coach and hope that rain will stop soon. However, as rain renews all the nature, and brings out all the color, the artsy people can make the best of it. The rain creates magic if you look a bit closer. Here are some photos I took to enjoy:
This photo is of changing traffic light reflections
Reflection of the house in a puddle
Rose in Mom’s garden
Now do not let rain stop you. Go out and create magic. Look at different angle, in different ways. See what can capture your imagination.
Remember how we loved to play in the rain as we were children. What stops us to do that now?
Tags: art, creating art, creativity, enjoying the rain, photography, Rain, rainy day, rainy day photos
This video warms my heart and leaves me speechless. What a gift to have, see it for yourself. Click on Big Cat Whisperer below.
Big Cat Whisperer
Tags: animal behaviorist, connection with big cats, connection with nature, Kevin Richardson, lion whisperer, lions, South Africa
Wonderful things happen when we least expect it. I am speechless and thankful to John Pocino who wrote this about me and posted on CNN iReport. Although we met just for a few short times, he read me as an open book:
“Today we are blessed with advances in technology that allows everyone to express themselves on their own level. The artist within comes Alive.
This technology allows other to create and demonstrate expressions that were trapped within the thoughts or each individual. It allows for personal growth and expression that couldn’t be achieved in the past. Anyone can purchase expensive equipment that enhances his or her work. Whether it be a Cannon 5D or the RED Camera.
But in the mist of all this technology, there is still the true artist. The one individual who takes a basic camera and creates. Creates more then pictures but create life. They only have to open their eyes to see the beauty of the world and push a button to capture that beauty for all to see.
Ineta McParland is such a person. I had the pleasure of viewing a new book that is being published. While viewing the pages they seem to jump out at me and capture my imagination. It’s not that Sarasota is beautiful; it is that Ineta demonstrated through her eyes and through the lens what her heart sees in Sarasota.
She doesn’t own an expensive Cannon 5D, but with only a modest camera she uses her heart and soul to expose the beauty she sees. Her eyes are not just the windows of her soul but also the reflection of her heart. For each photo represents her love for life. An intellect would have to put mathematic equations to her style; they could not accept that the soul produces beauty that is unexplainable. Her decrypted writing enhances the vision she holds in her mine. She allows us the pleasure of experiencing her work and for that we are grateful.
There are other great photographers in the area, but I am talking about Ineta McParland. She brings beauty to the world and the people that surround her. And for that we are in a better place.
I would cherish the book with her autograph, and share it to other generations to view. It’s simple in design but complex in content.”
CNN iReport
Tags: About Ineta McParland, artist, CNN iReport, John Pocino article, photo by Ineta McParland, photography
On the way to the ranch, I saw unusual sight that warmed my heart. A horse was lovingly licking a newborn calf sleeping in the grass. That was so sweet.
Tags: friendship, horse licks calf, post and photo by Ineta Mcparland
Can you name a few? It could be our family, friends and even strangers. They are always there to help or some of them even will stop their lives and come unexpectedly for a rescue.
I got a flat tire the other night. I put my “blinkers” on. In about 15 minutes to half an hour many cars passed, but nobody stopped. Even a cop car slowed down but did not stop to help. I thought, “Fine, I’ll try to change it myself.” I put “jack” under the car by feeling the “spot” with my fingers, and I started to lift it. Unfortunately, I was not strong enough to lift a car. All of the sudden, three young men (18 to early 20s) stopped and offered to help. They changed my tire in great teamwork. One was holding a cellphone as a flashlight, while I and other guy showed drivers to slow down. The side street was dark. To our surprise, one driver even sped up not paying any attention. A man at neighboring house where I stopped, closed curtains and peeked through the window, as my “heroes” finished changing the tire. They were such a young gentlemen, and I felt so blessed. I thanked them for their help and we parted our ways. I felt so grateful.
There are a few heroes that walk amongst us. It’s a part of their nature to help someone in need. While many people are oblivious to their surroundings, there are those who will do everything to help. As I was going home, I wished so hard that something really good would happen to these three young men, my heroes. The world is such a better place because of them.
Tags: angels in disguise, being thankful, flat tire, gentlemen, grateful, help, heroes, kindness, post and photo by Ineta Mcparland, rescue, teamwork
We usually make excuses to sabotage ourselves. We think we are too young or too old to do anything. When we are the kids, we can’t wait to grow up, so we would be allowed to do something we wish. We can’t wait for that freedom.
Yet, when we grow up we completely forget what we were after. We get overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities, and at times we even forget who we really are. We do everything to pay the bills, take care of partner, kids, parents. We bury our dreams deep and we do not even have time to look at them.
Time flies so fast. We get in older years, and now we regret of not taking chances. We make now excuse that we are too old. We wasted our time. What we do not realize is that age does not really matter. We can achieve anything we wish regardless. All we have to do is to act on our dreams. Dreaming alone does not do anything. We got to back it up with actions.
Here are some inspiring videos from Britain’s Got Talent that shows that anything is possible, no matter how young or old you are:
Six year old angel that moved the world with her singing
80 year old singing sensation
Tags: achieving anything, act on dreams, actions, age does not matter, britain's got talent, burrying dreams, Connie Talbot, dreaming, dreams, excuses, freedom, grow up, inspiration, Janey Cutler, kids, overwhelmed, post and photo by Ineta Mcparland, responsibilities, sabotage, taking chances, time flies, too old, too young, videos, wasting time
Today sun took my breath away. WOW! That was amazing phenomenon!
For more information about it, you can read here: Sun Halo
Tags: circle around the sun, out of this world, post and photo by Ineta Mcparland, rainbow, Sun Halo, taking my breath away, wow
I call him Spot, the Adventurer. He often separates from his family to look for adventures. He is so curious about everything.
Here, Spot checks me out.
Pregnant doe before the twins
And here is my most favorite family shot
