Author: Yinglan
Hi, I'm Yinglan, I'm a hobby storyteller, gardener, and a photographer. I'm a finance person by trade and a plant and nature lover in my off-hours. I love taking pictures of the wonderful landscapes around me and of the things in my garden. Welcome to my world!
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #154: One Photo, Two Ways
This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #154, Tina from Travels and Trifles challenged us to share some photos taken in different ways. Continue reading “Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #154: One Photo, Two Ways”
#WeekendCoffeeShare: Container Garden Update
Hello, come on in, let’s head on out back and have our coffees. I can use a strong cup this week and I bet you would immediately feel the difference in temperature. Remember last week? It was hovering around 100-degrees? Well, today is hovering around 85-degree. Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: Container Garden Update”
CMMC: June Alphabet Letter I anywhere in the word
A Photo a Week Challenge: Weathered
I was going over the photos on my phone and came across this photo which I took Mid-May when I went on my road trip. I think it fits the description of weathered since this landscape is crafted by millions of years of wind erosion.
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Friday Fictioneers: What’s in the Trees
Her scream could be heard from the dormitory. “What’s going on?” A few students asked as they gathered behind her. Continue reading “Friday Fictioneers: What’s in the Trees”
Share Your World – Week of June 21, 2021
What’s one question you wish more people asked you?
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CFFC: Ground
Truthful Tuesday 06-22-2021
This is my first time participating in Truthful Tuesday, hosted by Thoughts and Theories. I find this question quite interesting:
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Blogging Insights – Reading Inspo
This week on Blogging insights – hosted by Tanya at Salted Caramel – asks:
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Well, Bonkers!
As a kid, do you ever have store where you go in and feel like you want to buy everything? For me, that store was either Circuit City or Best Buy or Fry’s Electronics when I was living in California.
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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #153: It’s a Wonderful World
This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #153, Amy challenged everyone with the topic of It’s a Wonderful World.
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#WeekendCoffeeShare: Mission Accomplished
Hello, come on in, it’s going to be a hot one today. The temperature has been hovering around 100-degree-Fahrenheit the last two weeks but according to the weatherman, relief is supposed to come this coming Monday.
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Fibbing Friday: June 18th, 2021
It’s been a while since I’ve joined in the fun of Fibbing Friday and since my work has decided last minute to give everyone the day off, why not?
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CMMC: June Pick a Topic
Friday Fictioneers: Cliffhangers
Ladies and gentlemen, I am a bookworm. (audience laughs) After digesting hundreds if not thousands of book, do you know what I think is the worst possible story ending?
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Share Your World – Week of June 14, 2021
CFFC: Nature Animals
A Photo a Week Challenge: Preparation
Though it’s a little blurry, I think this photo fits this week’s topic of Preparation. Isn’t this little guy just the cutest? He’s about to jump to try to catch the bubble.
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Kissing Up to the Frenemy
Kissing up, kissing a$$, whatever you want to call it, I’m not a fan even though I am someone who’s eager to please. I have my limits and would never stoop so low as to kiss someone’s behind to keep them happy.
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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #152: Shades and Shadows
This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #152, Leya has challenged everyone with the topic of Shades and Shadows.
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#WeekendCoffeeShare: Alone without the Benefits of Being Alone
Hello and welcome, it’s a nice day, let’s go out to the backyard and have our drinks.
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Friday Fictioneers: Wally and Dad
Wally couldn’t believe when his dad said, “Son, let’s go to Ball World!”
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This is Another Story 