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No Theme Thursday (Weekend Edition): 12.14.24

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Hello all and welcome to this (slightly) late edition of NTT.

Apologies, but due to health issues, things are not lining up completely yet.

I am going to run this NTT a bit longer and ask that folks have their submissions completed by Sunday, 12/22/24.

I will then post the round up on 12/23/24 for folks to read at their leisure during the Christmas break. I will not be posting any new NTTs until after the new year, so this is the final one of 2024.

Thank you all so very much for an incredible year and helping this grow into a bit of an institution. It’s taken off far beyond what I ever envisioned, and I am beyond grateful.

With that, let’s say goodbye to 2024 in style, shall we?

P.S.

Since it’s the holidays there may be a bit of a “theme” for this edition here and there. 😉

Comments

100 responses to “No Theme Thursday (Weekend Edition): 12.14.24”

  1. joyfulstephanie Avatar
    joyfulstephanie

    Wow! Fantastic artwork! 🤩🤩🤩

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Stephanie! 😊

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  2. Javi Arellano Avatar
    Javi Arellano

    Nothing to apologise Kevin!! I am the first that after long time since I follow your site, I could barely read everything from you! As a Xmas gift, I will write my first post with some (3, I think) of your creations😃. Happy Saturday and weekend!!🤗

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I just read it! Fantastic, my friend! Thank yo so much! 🙏🙏

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      1. Javi Arellano Avatar
        Javi Arellano

        Glad you liked it!! Thank you very much!!

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        My pleasure, man! 😎

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  3. Father Xmas // El Padre de La Navidad – Diario de un Veterinario Escritor Avatar
    Father Xmas // El Padre de La Navidad – Diario de un Veterinario Escritor

    […] Pic taken from Kevin’s last NNT. […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      🎅🎅🎅

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  4. Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar
    Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller

    Lots of awesome gifts to choose from, Kevin. Thanks for these and for all your incredible work this year. What you do is no easy undertaking; I’m very aware of that and appreciate your work & you.

    Here’s hoping you feel better very soon; enough’s enough, man! Wishing you an excellent Christmas and good health, good luck & much happiness throughout the New Year!

    🎄💫🎅🏼❤️🎊✨🥳

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Nancy. And to you and yours as well! 🎅🎅🎅
      The biggest challenge for me is keeping up and getting it out there when I’ve fallen behind because of work, health, etc. Then it’s hell on wheels getting back into the groove. It becomes the longer you are away, the tougher it is to come back lol

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      1. Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar
        Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller

        Been there a time or ten. You’ll be back in the saddle soon enough. It’s a process and can’t be rushed.

        You’re very welcome!

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        No, you are quite right about that, Nancy. I am just rolling along doing whatever for now, I guess lol

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      3. Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar
        Nancy ~ The Sicilian Storyteller

        🤘🏼 😎 ✌🏼

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  5. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Yay!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you Sarah! 😊😊

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  6. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    So many great pictures Kevin, that dragon is ADORABLE!!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Sharon! Very glad you enjoyed them 😊

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  7. curating happy Avatar
    curating happy

    I’ve got a quick one… it goes with image 12.

    Title: We Four Kings

    “Gaspar,” he said, as I opened the small, round door in the stable. “I thought you said this place would be easy to find. I lost my way… twice.”

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Excellent! Thank you very much for sharing! 👏👏👏

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  8. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Being truly ready

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      🙏🙏🙏

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  9. Pooja G Avatar
    Pooja G

    Lol not the sexy Santa with the packs 🤭🎅🏻🔥 These are great, I’m excited to participate soon after such a long time. And really hope you are feeling better.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      *pecs

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      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        😉👍

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    2. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Pooja. I am getting back into the swing of things slowly, yes. Hope you are too. 😊
      I tried to mix it up and give a few different angles to the holiday pics. A bit of everything for each taste.

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      1. Pooja G Avatar
        Pooja G

        You’re very welcome. Yes, I am too. Haha we appreciate your giving us so many choices 😊

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Glad to hear! 😊
        I need to keep things varied. I don’t want everyone getting bored! lol

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  10. Weekend Writing Prompt/NTT — Hitting Above His Average – Facts, Fictions & Fantasies Avatar
    Weekend Writing Prompt/NTT — Hitting Above His Average – Facts, Fictions & Fantasies

    […] Writing Prompt, where the challenge is “berate” in exactly 90 words. Also for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday. Image credit: Kevin @ The Beginning at […]

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      Kevin

      👍👍👍

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  11. Ajinkya Rane Avatar
    Ajinkya Rane

    Get well soon! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, my friend!

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  12. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    Once again truly amazing pictures

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Thomas. I am very glad you enjoyed them 🙏

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  13. Drops of Ink Avatar
    Drops of Ink

    Great choices as always. I hope you’re starting to feel at least a little better. 🙏🏼

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Phoebe. Glad you like them. 😊
      Yes, I am pain free mostly. Now, it’s pretty much just getting my energy levels back. Slow and steady here lol 🙏

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  14. One Year Ago Yesterday – The Beginning At Last Avatar
    One Year Ago Yesterday – The Beginning At Last

    […] No Theme Thursdays […]

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  15. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Love 😍
    Thank you Kevin for always sharing your beautifully amazing images ❤️
    Hope to be able to write something 🙏 even if it is later

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, m’lady. 😍😍
      Of course, there’s always time to write when you feel like it.
      I understand. My creative energy is currently hibernating too lol 😘

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  16. Moonlit, mind wit, endless pit! (No theme Thursday) – Philosophy Through Photography

    […] This post is part of Kevin’s No theme Thursday […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      👏👏👏

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  17. Movie review: Miracle on 34th street (1943) – A weirdo with…

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      🎅🎅🎅

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  18. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Mere

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      👏👏👏

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  19. Drops of Ink Avatar
    Drops of Ink

    Since WP isn’t fond of pingbacks, I’ll post my entry here, just in case. 😉

    Yuletide Dragon

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Phoebe. Especially since the ping did not show itself lol!

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  20. A Christmas Scab – Dawgy Daddy responds Avatar
    A Christmas Scab – Dawgy Daddy responds

    […] This is an entry into Kevin’s NTT’s Christmas Edition […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      🎅🎅🎅

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  21. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Dude, excellent pix as always! Digging the buff/hawt Santa Claus & wife 😎😂

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      That’s a pic from back in the day when they first started out. 😄
      Thank you, Darryl! 🙏🙏

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  22. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Wishful wistful

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      👏👏👏

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  23. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Scars

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      👏👏👏

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  24. Dancing with Father Time | Poetic Words

    […] This is in response to Kevin and his No Theme Thursday. He has a terrific blog do check it out. The Beginning At Lasthttps://thebeginningatlast9.com/2024/12/14/no-theme-thursday-weekend-edition-12-14-24/ […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

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  25. Santa Baby – The Elephant's Trunk

    […] Challenge – #116.This week’s prompt word is “blind”. I thought this image from Kevin at No Theme Thursday worked quite well. This is my 6 word […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Love it! 🎅🎅🎅

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  26. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    Hey man, gotta look after you, sir. Thanks for still making the effort to keep NTT going. Great options to captivate the imagination.
    Hope you’re on the mend, Kevin. 🙏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Nigel. Yes, I am doing better. Mostly just trying to get my energy levels back at this point. One day at a time, as they say. 🙏

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      1. byngnigel Avatar
        byngnigel

        That’s good to know, bro. 🙏🙏

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  27. Ebeneezer’s Question – Dawgy Daddy responds Avatar
    Ebeneezer’s Question – Dawgy Daddy responds

    […] Another entry to Kevins NTT Christmas edition […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      💀💀💀

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  28. Chewing the Fat to God – Madam Avatar
    Chewing the Fat to God – Madam

    […] Entry to Kevins NTT Christmas edition. […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      🙏🙏🙏

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  29. Watching – ~ Singing Gecko Avatar
    Watching – ~ Singing Gecko

    […] This is a submission for this week’s No Theme Thursday! […]

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      🙏🙏🙏

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  30. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    St Nick?

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      💪🎅

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      1. Christine Avatar
        Christine

        Santa 💪 strong

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  31. Christmas With Mary – The Elephant's Trunk

    […] the word “berate” in exactly 90 words.I have also used one of the awesome images by Kevinat No Theme Thursday. In 90 words, this is my […]

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      Kevin

      👏👏👏👏🎅

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  32. Why should I care? – My Writing Journey Avatar
    Why should I care? – My Writing Journey

    […] #Tanka for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday Dec 14, 2024 […]

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      Kevin

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  33. Kymber Hawke Avatar
    Kymber Hawke

    Here’s mine, Kevin! I love this picture so much!

    https://booomcha.com/2024/12/the-progeny/

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      🐉🐉🐉

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  34. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Two Lions

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      🦁🦁🦁

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  35. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    here is my offering Kevin.

    A Christmas Miracle: Rebuilding Hope and Family – Helping You To Succeed

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Magnificent, sir! 👏👏👏

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      1. byngnigel Avatar
        byngnigel

        Thank you, Kevin

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        🙏🙏🙏

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  36. Dawn Pisturino Avatar
    Dawn Pisturino

    Love the artwork! Get well soon!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Dawn! Getting there slowly but surely 😊

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  37. It’s Gone – The Beginning At Last Avatar
    It’s Gone – The Beginning At Last

    […] Kevin in life, writing No Theme Thursday (Weekend Edition): 12.14.24 […]

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  38. Dack The Christmas Dragon – Pennize Work Avatar
    Dack The Christmas Dragon – Pennize Work

    […] This little story/poem is for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday. https://thebeginningatlast9.com/2024/12/14/no-theme-thursday-weekend-edition-12-14-24/ […]

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      Kevin

      🎅🎅🎅🐉

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  39. NTT Showcase: 12.14.24 Edition – The Beginning At Last Avatar
    NTT Showcase: 12.14.24 Edition – The Beginning At Last

    […] Kevin in no theme thursday, Poetry, short stories, writing No Theme Thursday (Weekend Edition): 12.14.24 […]

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      Kevin

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  40. When Rudolph Went Rogue – The Elephant's Trunk

    […] the word “commit” in exactly 64 words.I have also used a few of the awesome images by Kevinat No Theme Thursday. In 64 words, this is my […]

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      Kevin

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  41. Congratulations, Kevin! – Black Moon Lilith 🌙 Avatar
    Congratulations, Kevin! – Black Moon Lilith 🌙

    […] week you bring to us your beautiful images for inspiration and motivation. No doubt, many have been able to express their creative thoughts […]

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      Kevin

      💗

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  42. Peppermint Twist – The Elephant's Trunk

    […] © Kevin @ No Theme Thursday […]

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      Kevin

      😲😄👏👏👏

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  43. Beauty-Hope from Ashes – Madam Avatar
    Beauty-Hope from Ashes – Madam

    […] © Kevin @ No Theme Thursday […]

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  44. Class 08/18/2001 – Madam Avatar
    Class 08/18/2001 – Madam

    […] Photo Credit: © Kevin @ No Theme Thursday […]

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      Kevin

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  45. Blank Compass – Madam Avatar
    Blank Compass – Madam

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