The Beginning At Last

Today

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Kevin
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Now that Laura has been able to post again, I wanted to share one of our recent collaborative efforts.

Even though neither of us has been able to be online a lot as of late, and we’ve both had our own creative struggles, we did manage to put together a few things that I enjoyed immensely.

The above image was a lovely one that she took a little while back, and I tried to put some nice words to it. Hopefully you enjoy viewing it as much as we did creating it. 😊

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102 responses to “Today”

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

    Beautiful

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Sarah. 😊

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  2. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Wonderful

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Christine 🙏🙏

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  3. Sara Allwright Avatar
    Sara Allwright

    Beautiful collaboration. Well done, Kevin and Laura! 😍🌻🌞

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Sara! 🙏🙏

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      1. Sara Allwright Avatar
        Sara Allwright

        You’re most welcome, Kevin! 💛

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  4. Ernie 'Dawg' Avatar
    Ernie ‘Dawg’

    Very nice poem Kevin. The collab is cool and I like the idea of putting it on a picture.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, E-Dawg. Laura came up with the idea of putting them atop the images, so all credit to her on that. I also only came up with the words – She’s the one that put it all together.

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      1. Ernie 'Dawg' Avatar
        Ernie ‘Dawg’

        A true gentleman giving all the credit to Laura. You guys did am awesome job together.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I had the easy part. She did all the heavy lifting, so all credit where it is due. 👍
        Thank you, my brother. I am very glad you enjoyed it. 🙏

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        I know right! “Only came up with the words” 🙄🙄 the words are the essential ingredient!! 😆

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Well, in all fairness, it is the only thing I did. You did all the other work and deserve the credit for that 😘

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      5. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Hmmm I dunno about that, but thank you 😘 🥰

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Nah, you did the majority of this, so credit where it’s due. 😘😘

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  5. My Mindfulness Journey Blog Avatar
    My Mindfulness Journey Blog

    I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the collaborative piece you both created! The image Laura captured is stunning, and the words you added bring it to life beautifully. It’s inspiring to see how, despite the challenges you’ve faced, you managed to bring something so lovely into the world. Keep up the great work!

    Looking forward to seeing more.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks very much! Greatly appreciate the kind words. Laura deserves most of the credit. The idea and the assembly were all her. I merely gave her the words. 🙏

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  6. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Love it!! 😍 I’m gonna post one of yours too today, the images you took are wayyy more amazing than mine 🤪 I enjoyed doing the photo poem with you and hope to do more 🥰 😘

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      It came out great. Thank you for the amazing picture. I am very proud of it and can’t wait to see which you post. 💗

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Well it’ll probably be tomorrow now 🤪 but thank you! I’m proud of it too and looking forward to doing more 🥰 ❤️

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Looking forward to tomorrow then 😉😘

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  7. Susan Taylor Avatar
    Susan Taylor

    I love the idea of doing a photo poem collaboratively. What you and Laura did is way cool.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Susan! The credit goes mainly to Laura. She provided the idea, the photo and put the whole thing together. It’s really more hers than mine. 😊

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      1. Susan Taylor Avatar
        Susan Taylor

        Love it. I’m inspired to try this with someone now.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s actually quite a good bit of fun. I rather enjoyed it for a nice change of pace.

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Would love to see what you come up with! 😊

        Liked by 3 people

  8. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    That is a great photo and the poem that you added is beautiful and inspirational. It is a great combo.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Thomas. I am quite proud of it indeed.

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  9. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    All of it is absolutely beautiful.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Pennie. My contribution was minor, but I quite enjoyed it.

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  10. Spark of Inspiration Avatar
    Spark of Inspiration

    Great poem / photo as we move into the new year.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much. I quite enjoyed my part in this little venture and am happy it turned out so well. 😊

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  11. Javi Arellano Avatar
    Javi Arellano

    Beautiful one🔝🫶🏼

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Javi. I am very glad you enjoyed it. 🙏

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  12. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
    Ephemeral Encounters

    Perfect well done Laura and Kevin.
    This is beautiful 🤗

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Maggie. Laura deserves most of the credit. It was her idea, her picture and she put the whole thing together.

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        Well it worked well my friend.
        Hope to see more in the future 🤗

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        You may see one somewhere sooner than you think. 🤷‍♂️😉

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      3. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        Yayy 🤗👏🤗

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I think someone else posted one on her page. 😉

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      5. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        Got it Kevin 😊
        Well done to you both 👏👏

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, Maggie. 🙏

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      7. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        My pleasure Kevin 🙏

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  13. Kymber Hawke Avatar
    Kymber Hawke

    This is a lovely collaboration! Her photo and your words mesh together seamlessly.

    Liked by 3 people

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Kymber. Truthfully, other than the words, it was all Laura, so most of the credit truly goes to her. 😊

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      1. Kymber Hawke Avatar
        Kymber Hawke

        Well, the words are important, too, but I’m not going to argue with you. 😀 😀 Hope the upcoming weekend is a good one!

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      2. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Exactly!! What would the picture be without the words? Lol 😆

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      3. Kymber Hawke Avatar
        Kymber Hawke

        Awwwww… well you guys make a magnificent duo! 😀

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It would be…a picture? 😜😄

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      5. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        You know what I mean! 😆 🤪

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        🤔🤔🤔
        😉

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      7. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s the only thing I did lol
        Laura handled all the rest, so ultimately, I did not do much at all 😄
        Hoping the weekend is good for you as well, Kymber!

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      8. Kymber Hawke Avatar
        Kymber Hawke

        LOL

        Thank you! 🙂

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  14. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Beautiful, Kevin and Laura. This is a switch from the usual–Kevin’s images and Laura’s words. You two make a good team.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Mary. Very glad you like it. 😊
      It’s really Laura’s creation more than mine. She deserves most all the credit. It was her idea, her pic, and she’s the one who put it all together so well.

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  15. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    Awesome! Glad that you guys were able to collaborate.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Edward! I think it came out quite nice indeed. 😊

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      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar
        Edward Ortiz

        Yes, it did.

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  16. Melissa Lemay Avatar
    Melissa Lemay

    Uhm hullo.👋🏻 There is a cool little journal called Collaborature that is looking for stuff like this. I encourage you and Laura to submit!

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    1. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Wow! Thanks for the idea! We’ve got a few already so hoping to do more!

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    2. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Interesting! Thank you, Melissa! Have to check that out. 😊

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  17. Melissa Lemay Avatar
    Melissa Lemay

    https://collaborature.blogspot.com

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    1. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Appreciate you posting this here! Will have to look into it 😀

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      1. Melissa Lemay Avatar
        Melissa Lemay

        Absolutely. It’s my journal.🙃 I have some friends graciously helping out. I wanted to create space for people to be published that encourages working together. So far I am loving the results!

        Liked by 4 people

      2. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        That’s awesome! 👏 really such a cool thing too

        Liked by 3 people

    2. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Bookmarked 😊

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      1. Melissa Lemay Avatar
        Melissa Lemay

        Thank you, Kevin! It makes me so happy to see people working together.🥰

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I’m just lucky I have a very patient collaborator. I can be a real pain to work with. Just ask her! 😄

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        🤪 🤪 🤪
        😉

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        😉😉

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  18. mchelsmusings Avatar
    mchelsmusings

    Well done to you and Laura! 🙆🏻‍♀️

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, M’chel! I am happy with how it came out. 😊😊

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  19. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    This is beautifully done by both of you. The way you integrated the writing into Laura’s picture was a perfect choice. Great collaboration.

    Liked by 3 people

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Willie. I am very glad you enjoyed it. Laura did a lot of the work and deserves most of the credit. 🙏

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        Well done 👍🏻🤗

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  20. Tilka Lee Avatar
    Tilka Lee

    Excellent @ http://www.malecalicocat.com

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Tilka. 🙏

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  21. Stella Reddy Avatar
    Stella Reddy

    🌞

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      😊😊

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  22. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    Would make a great poster (if they are still a thing?!)

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I think they are, yes. But I wouldn’t place money on that. 😄
      Thank you 🙏

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      1. Kay Avatar
        Kay

        I think Sharon is on to something here…

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  23. Shweta Avatar
    Shweta

    That’s a great collab. Great job, Kevin and Laura!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Shweta. Very glad you enjoyed it. Most of the credit goes to Laura. I contributed just a small amount.

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      1. Shweta Avatar
        Shweta

        I keep the two of you will keep doing more such posts.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Laura has more of them than I do at the moment, so you will likely see them on her page. I know she posted one yesterday. 😊

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      3. Shweta Avatar
        Shweta

        I’ve got a lot to catch up. Looks like I’ve missed a few posts.

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Welcome to the club. I am still finding my footing too 😄

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      5. Shweta Avatar
        Shweta

        Ah, I have given up all notions of being able to catch up. I have resigned to reading latest posts and then responding. Here’s wishing you a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year 🎊🎉

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      6. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Realistically, that’s all you can do. Once you’re a bit too far back, it’s nigh impossible. lol
        Happy New Year to you too, Shweta! 😊😊

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  24. Re-Emerging… – Black Moon Lilith 🌙 Avatar
    Re-Emerging… – Black Moon Lilith 🌙

    […] from those two wonderful things, in between short bursts of working and sleeping, Kevin and I have been coming up with a few of […]

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      Kevin

      😍😍😍

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

    […] site. It was most unexpected, but I am forever grateful. We connected first through writing and continue to do so, but more importantly – I hope the bond we share will last a […]

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      Kevin

      💗

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  26. Random Thoughts From Gorilla HQ: 12.28.24 – The Beginning At Last Avatar
    Random Thoughts From Gorilla HQ: 12.28.24 – The Beginning At Last

    […] know quite a few of you have already seen the photo poems on my page and also on Laura’s, and I wanted to say thank you all for the wonderful reception, and also […]

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  27. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    The blend of your talents is a welcome balm.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Stephanie. Most of the credit goes to Laura. She has been doing the majority of the work on these. 🙏

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  28. Caleb Cheruiyot Avatar
    Caleb Cheruiyot

    Wonderful ♥️

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  29. Athira Avatar
    Athira

    Beautiful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you 🙏🙏

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  30. Nicole Horlings Avatar
    Nicole Horlings

    This photo poem is truly lovely. Great work, both of you!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Nicole! Very glad you enjoyed it! 😊

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