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Saturday, April 16, 2011

N is for Nature

Nature: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin natura, from natus past participle of nasci meaning, to be born. The words nation and natural come from the same root.

Nature: The inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing, its essence, disposition or temperament.



Nature: A creative and controlling force in the universe, an inner force or the sum of such forces in an individual.

Nature: A kind of class usually distinguished by fundamental or essential characteristics.

Nature: The physical constitution or drives of an organism.

Nature: A spontaneous attitude, as of generosity.

Nature: The external world in its entirety.

Nature: A man's original or natural condition.

Nature: Natural scenery.

Which definition applies to this question: What is the nature of your writing?
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  1. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    aw gorgeous photos. What's your doggy called?

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  2. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerApril 16, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Great pics of your dog!

    I love photographing nature. Here's where I keep my pictures: Duncan's Fabulous Pictures

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  3. Bish DenhamApril 16, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Niki, her name is Ursa. She is 100 pounds of love and adoration.

    Thanks Duncan!

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  4. Alison MillerApril 16, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I love these pics. Love them. The dog is gorgeous!

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  5. Bish DenhamApril 16, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks Alison. We think so too.

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  6. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    What a happy dog!!
    What is the nature of my writing? Gosh it's all over the place. Scattered.

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  7. Bish DenhamApril 16, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Like leaves, mybabyjohn?

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  8. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Awesome pictures! The nature of my writing? Hmmm...if I had to pick a definition that you've posted, I'd choose #2, both as an explanation of myself and of the characters I create.

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  9. Robyn CampbellApril 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Bish, I love her. She looks like our dog in that she can be a big baby when it comes to petting and loving. I love her. :-)

    The external world in its entirety and natural scenery would be the nature of my writing. :-)

    Another wonderful post.

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  10. ManzanitaApril 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    What a delightful portrayal of Nature. Whoever coined that phrase, it's true, a picture IS worth a thou. words.

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  11. KathyApril 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Great choice for "N"! I so love Nature!! Your photo of Ursa in the garden with the sun shining on her is awesome!!!
    Thanks for visiting my post this morning.
    Kathy @ Oak Lawn Images

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  12. Bish DenhamApril 16, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Buried in the books, eh Kris? LOL

    Thanks Manzanita. Ursa is very photogenic, makes it easy.

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  13. Bish DenhamApril 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Thanks Kathy! Coming from you with your fabulous photos, I take that a great compliment!

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  14. Laura S.April 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

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  15. Laura S.April 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Wonderful pictures!

    I'd have to say this definition: A creative and controlling force in the universe, an inner force or the sum of such forces in an individual.

    Though definitions 4, 6, and 7 work too!

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  16. TaleiApril 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Ha! What a happy dog!!

    Nature of my writing...hmm sometimes it's in order, other times, its chaotic.

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  17. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 16, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Now you made me cry. Today would have been my dog's 15th birthday.
    I think some of my writing is about nature versus nurture.

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  18. Bob ScotneyApril 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I;m hooked by dogs especially tose doing what comes naturally.
    Te nature of my writing? Anything that interests me and what I think will interest others.

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  19. Alex J. CavanaughApril 16, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Probably the first one?
    Looks like you have a happy dog!

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  20. Christina FarleyApril 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Ursa is quite the poser! I love these pictures. The purple flowers are lovely.

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  21. Bish DenhamApril 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Bob, that's the best kind of writing, don't you think?

    Yes she is a poser, Christina, and a clown, an oaf and very smart.

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  22. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    aw Bish, Australia!! I'm insulted! hehehe

    Ursa - What a neat name for a dog. It's lovely to say.

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  23. K.C. WoolfApril 17, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I think most of your definitions apply to my writing, in one way or another, or as an issue for one particular character.

    Great post, and great pictures!

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  24. Heather HenryApril 17, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I love nature, it is so wonderful and inspiring.
    Great pics, your dog looks like he has a lot of personality.
    I don't write, I draw, paint....anything I can create with my hands.
    And the nature of it, is usually nature inspired. :)

    Awesome posts/blog! Have a wonderful day!

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  25. AngelaApril 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love that first picture. Are those bluebells?

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  26. Donea LeeApril 18, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    What a beautiful dog! And I love her name - Ursa. :)

    The nature of my writing? It changes, always changing - so I'd say the spontanaeity def. might come close...

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