Hollywood Possibly Heading To THE Hocking Hills

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Johnny Depp Reportedly Considering Starring In Southeastern Ohio Movie…Do I have your attention???? Hocking Hills  WHY..WHY..WHY.. I’ll show you some scenery from the Winter Hike In the Hocking Hills, and I’m sure the beautiful setting is part of the reason. LINK

Ash Cave above…The film “Crooked Tree” is based on the best-selling novel by Robert Wilson that was published in 1980.The novel is a horror tale that looks at strange attacks in Crooked Tree State Forest in the state of Michigan.

“Crooked Tree”: New York Times Bestseller based on a Native American legend set in Northern Michigan,and hopefully filmed in the Hocking Hills.

The dam at Rose Lake.

2013 hike Rose Lake & 2010 hike

“Crooked Tree”: "Crooked Tree is flat-out terrific. Well-crafted with lush descriptions of Michigan's north country, this book will send chills down your spine as it builds suspense upon suspense." --Detroit Free Press…

If you would like to read an excerpt from the book CLICK (Beware of the bears)

Time to take a break for some bean soup ( don’t forget the Beano Home Away Combo Pack-120 Tabs +12 Portable Pack) and hot chocolate.

“Crooked Tree” "An intelligent horror story with skin-crawling entertainment. “Crooked Tree” is one of the rare books that uses Indian lore with intelligence and respect. The result is an unusual thriller whose supernatural roots are native witchcraft and the werewolf-like concept of 'the Grizzly Woman'." --Denver Post

I’m going to have to read this book. Just ordered from Amazon. CLICK… Crooked Tree I hope there are no OWL attacks in the book………….

The movie project is expected to hire approximately 220 Ohioans as part of the cast and crew. (maybe I could be an “Extra”) (Linda says I’m already an “Extra”)

  Had a chance to chat with Smokey at the fire tower.

At least one gentleman did the winter hike barefoot CLICK to read more….Almost to Ash Cave

OR

Ohio tourism officials brought one of the movie's producers through The Inn At Cedar Falls to discuss the possibility of a cast party. (I think that is a good sign)

Click on photo to learn a little more about a romantic getaway in the Hocking Hills..

There has been a lot written about the Hocking Hills and the Winter Hike with amazing photos…All you have to do is a little research.. Oh,,and Mr. Depp if you would happen to read this blog post; I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE IN THE MOVIE……….

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Once I’ve read the book “Crooked Tree” I’ll tell you a little more about it.

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Winter Skies Over Lancaster,Ohio & Some Trivia

Winter Skies Over Lancaster,Ohio & Some Trivia

 #2 COUNT DOWN TO 500TH BLOG POST.. A Sky Watch Friday Post

MOSTLY A VIEW FROM THE WOODS

AS WE MOVE DOWN THE LANE

Did you know.. Paczki Day

Feb 12th, 2013  Food lovers pick this day to enjoy these round, sugar-coated, fruit-filled Polish pre-Lenten pastries, pronounced “poonch-kee,” available in bakeries nationwide. Paczki Day coincides with Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.

FYI… NAME: Benjamin Franklin OCCUPATION:Inventor, Political Leader, Scientist, Writer BIRTH DATE:January 17, 1706 DEATH DATE:April 17, 1790 EDUCATION: Boston Latin School

How about this.. This year, the Inauguration Day holiday falls on Monday, January 21, 2013, which is also the legal public holiday for the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. See previous post for more about Martin Luther King Jr.

Almost missed this one.. January 24 is Global Belly Laugh Day Celebrate the Great Gift of Laughter On January 24 at 1:24 p.m. (local time) smile, throw your arms in the air and laugh

How about some sunshine…This starts a little slow but is well worth watching

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed the photos/trivia..I’m off to the store to buy some paczki. All this work has made me hungry  LOL….

Winter Skies Over Lancaster,Ohio & Some Trivia A QUALITY TIME POST

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A Lifetime Of Change Martin Luther King Jr.’s Lasting Legacy

A Lifetime Of Change Martin Luther King Jr.’s Lasting Legacy

   #3 COUNT DOWN TO 500TH BLOG POST..

Emails & This Post..Thanks, Allison M.

1.

Hi Joe,

I wanted to reach out to connect with you about a graphic timeline I helped create about Martin Luther King Jr. and his lasting legacy.

I came across this post on your site: In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and given that you might have an interest, I thought it’d be a great fit and wanted to see if you’d be interested in taking a look at the piece. If so, let me know and I’d love to pass it along!

Thanks, Allison M.

2. Allison, I would love to look at the piece..Joe Todd.

3.

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the response back!
In light of MLK day approaching , the graphic chronicles Dr. King's life and his personal achievements: You’re welcome to post or share the graphic with proper attribution to the original source, and any comments/thoughts would also be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Allison

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr.

Attribution to OnlineCollegeCourses.com

Thank you Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 . Thanks, Allison M. great graphic. I appreciate you contacting me and allowing me to post the graphic.

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A Lifetime Of Change Martin Luther King Jr.’s Lasting Legacy

 

Winter Skies over Franklin Park Conservatory Columbus,Ohio

Winter Skies over Franklin Park Conservatory Columbus,Ohio. A quick day trip from Lancaster,Ohio

 #4 COUNT DOWN TO 500TH BLOG POST..

First post of 2013 a Sky Watch Friday Post..The weather outside was pretty cold , but things warmed up inside with visits to the Desert and Palm House…..

While visiting the Conservatory I had the chance to Discover artist Aurora Robson.
Robson’s vibrant and intricate works created from discarded materials are on view within the Conservatory’s plant collections and in the Cardinal Health Gallery. This will be an upcoming post.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers enriching and memorable experiences inspired by art, culture and the botanical world.

"NavStar ’92" -08 (Artist : Stephen Canneto) 3 Sculptures representing the sails of Columbus’ ships

The state fair occupied the site of the Conservatory until 1884….History was made on August 11, 1880 when General William Tecumseh Sherman (of Lancaster,Ohio) delivered his famous statement, “ War Is Hell” in a speech to Civil War veterans.(Always looking for the Lancaster,Ohio connection LOL)

“Winter morning Cold frost and sunshine: day of wonder! But you, my friend, are still in slumber -
Wake up, my beauty, time belies:You dormant eyes, I beg you, broaden Toward the northerly Aurora,As though a northern star arise!” Alexandr Pushkin (1799-1837)

“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”

Вечор, ты помнишь, вьюга злилась,
На мутном небе мгла носилась;
Луна, как бледное пятно,
Сквозь тучи мрачные желтела,
И ты печальная сидела -
А нынче... погляди в окно:  Read More

 THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND I HOPE YOU TAKE THE TIME TO VISIT Sky Watch Friday AND Franklin Park Conservatory

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Winter Skies over Franklin Park Conservatory Columbus,Ohio..a Sky Watch Friday Post

A Quality Time Paste & Copy A Message for the Ages

A Quality Time Paste & Copy A Message for the Ages

 #5 COUNT DOWN TO 500TH BLOG POST..

George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's

A Message by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers,

wider Freeways ,but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much,

spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men

and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones,

because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it.

A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

 Thanks for stopping by

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A Quality Time Paste & Copy A Message for the Ages

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