http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3Awdwparksgal deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:wdwparksgal en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Tue, 21 May 2013 06:49:29 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Hurry-little-left-in-the-dA-shop-370173593 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Hurry-little-left-in-the-dA-shop-370173593 Mon, 06 May 2013 21:31:50 PDT Hurry... little left in the dA shop.... nonadult journals/culture/editorials WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal :squee: Received the Messenger Bag Today!!

Got some extra goodies, too; a lanyard, emoticon keychain and two gold :devart: stickers. The bag is heavy-duty and will easily hold my laptop, Kindle Fire, cords and extras when traveling.

The Messenger bag has recently been discounted to $20.00 plus shipping (I got it for $22.50 plus shipping ~ see thumb :below: for price and discount), and with the store closing in less than two weeks, it is a "buy now" situation before losing out.

The Memorabilia Packages that were introduced just days ago are sold out already!

:sprint: :iconshopfellaplz: HURRY!! IF YOU WANT A MESSENGER BAG! ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Change-in-Parades-at-WDW-and-Cool-Links-368755522 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Change-in-Parades-at-WDW-and-Cool-Links-368755522 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:33:00 PDT Change in Parades at WDW and Cool Links nonadult journals/culture/editorials WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal :iconwdwparksgal: :iconwaltdisneyplz: :iconmickeyplz: :iconminniemouseplz: :icongoofyplz: :icondonaldduckplz: :iconwdwparksgal-stock:

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:iconsadcuddleplz: Sadly, Spectro-Magic, will be totally destroyed in the next few days. I just read This Article about a new Day Parade Coming online (more about that later), and at the bottom of the article this is what I read:

:iconthelovetrainplz:"The somewhat missed Spectromagic has been left out in the rain to rust. Literally. The parade is largely beyond repair and deemed unworthy ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Winner-Feature-for-The-Spooktacular-Contest-366878025 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Winner-Feature-for-The-Spooktacular-Contest-366878025 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:28:22 PDT Winner Feature for The Spooktacular Contest! nonadult journals/culture/features WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal disney-parkhoppers and #DisneyDreamers ]]> :iconwdwparksgal-stock::iconwaltdisneyplz::iconmickeyplz::iconminniemouseplz::icongoofyplz::iconwdwparksgal:

:iconfeatureplz: WINNERS' FEATURE :iconfeatureplz:

The Winner by Popular Vote for the contest is :iconluxblack: :devluxblack:,a deviant from Italy, who won with her entry:

She certainly does like the "Lion KIng" characters, having many in her gallery. Check them out!

:deviation: Additional Works from her Gallery:

:icongoldmedalplz: Many Congratulations to :devluxblack: and her win of 1000 dA Points :points:

:icongroupplz: The Administrators of :icondisneydreamers: Vot ]]> disney-parkhoppers and #DisneyDreamers ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/The-Tree-is-Toast-364860423 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/The-Tree-is-Toast-364860423 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:31:22 PDT The Tree is Toast... nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal ]]>
At some point, there was such a HUGE clash and a giant SNAP that I actually yelled out loud! My nerves started to fray and stayed that way for the next couple hours (many thanks to the pharmaceutical company that produces Ativan!!). Bear in mind, the other day there was a constant, whining sound outside that permeated the air and could be heard f ]]> ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Groups-Galore-Written-by-Infinite-Heart-JamminJo-364435920 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Groups-Galore-Written-by-Infinite-Heart-JamminJo-364435920 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:06:35 PDT Groups Galore~Written by Infinite-Heart + JamminJo nonadult journals/culture/editorials WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal Infinite-Heart and `JamminJo and reposted by permission! ]]>
:nuu: GROUP LISTINGS :iconfeaturesplz:

:work: :pointr: Originally Posted by :iconInfinite-Heart: :devInfinite-Heart: ~ Written by same along with :devjamminjo: ~ reposted by permission!!

Group Love

deviantART is an artist dream come true  and caters to artist from all artistic mediums. I know of no other
online community that is in constant contact with their members and
allows members to run their own groups with specific rules and
guidelines that you have decided for your group.

If you are not interested in becoming a founder or administrator of a group, deviantART has hundreds if no ]]> Infinite-Heart and `JamminJo and reposted by permission! ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Check-to-see-if-Fireworks-were-Moved-to-Scraps-364262792 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Check-to-see-if-Fireworks-were-Moved-to-Scraps-364262792 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:08:13 PDT Check to see if Fireworks were Moved to Scraps nonadult journals/art/resources WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal and must be moved back into the gallery by each deviant. Read the blog for details. ]]>
:iconcongratsddplz: An ]]> and must be moved back into the gallery by each deviant. Read the blog for details. ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Easter-CSS-Skin-and-Disney-Parks-361974348 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Easter-CSS-Skin-and-Disney-Parks-361974348 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:48:57 PDT Free Easter CSS Skin... and Disney Parks nonadult journals/art/photography WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal poserfan
Disney Parks! ]]> :above: This is an easy-to-install CSS Skin for Premium Subscribers. Kindly created by :devposerfan: :iconposerfan:

A Wonderful Easter Pattern, as well as an adorable Llama:

BY:
NevaSirenda

Looking forward to the weekend when Tina comes up to celebrate Easter. Maybe the weekend will warm up. At least a little! Looking forward to a dinner out ;)

DISNEY!!! A ParkHopper's Dream!

:devxBluexVanillax: :iconxBluexVanillax: as some wonderful photographs of Disney World. Do wish it was possible for me to see the park in person for Easter, but alas, not sure when I'll be able to travel such distance again. The fibromyalgia come ]]> poserfan
Disney Parks! ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Holidays-361821783 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Holidays-361821783 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:10:35 PDT Happy Holidays nonadult journals/culture/features WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal Happy Passover and Easter ]]>
:iconnewsboyplz:

Snowing in the Spring Photos ~ Can be Used as Stock!

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]]> Happy Passover and Easter ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Welcome-to-Group-Eaze-360784452 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Welcome-to-Group-Eaze-360784452 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:57:42 PDT Welcome to Group-Eaze nonadult journals/culture/editorials WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal
:iconupdatedsignplz: I have added some new folders in the gallery and several in the favorites. For members, there are four submissions allowed per week while the favorites can be as many as ten per week. Submissions only take one vote, so it shouldn't take too long for an admin to get to your submission.

:gallery: The Gallery Folders include (for now ~ will be adding more as time goes on ~ suggestions for new folders welcome):

:iconfeatureplz: Featured :iconfeaturesplz:

:trophy: Contests Around devART :devart:

:iconcssfairyplz: CSS, Widgets, Banners, Help, Updates, Etc. :iconcssplz:

^ ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/The-New-Pontiff-359312992 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/The-New-Pontiff-359312992 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:54:20 PDT The New Pontiff nonadult journals/culture/editorials WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
One day in February, my husband asked me if I had heard that Pope Benedict was retiring. I just stared at him while there wa ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Skin-for-All-Check-The-Calendar-of-Tales-355432669 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Skin-for-All-Check-The-Calendar-of-Tales-355432669 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:38:02 PST Free Skin for All: Check The Calendar of Tales nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal
From January to December, every wall calendar has a picture!

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About the Project, how to enter (a Blackberry Badge for an entry), links and more!

To Quote from the Original Blog:

:iconnewsboyplz: The tales have been spun, now let's make some #art!
If you've always wanted to collaborate with Neil Gaiman on an artistic adventure, now's your chance! Neil has teamed up with BlackBerry 10's revolutionary Keep Moving Project, which brings together the world's most innovative and imaginative people, and he wants you on his team!

Neil Gaiman has created "A Ca ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Disney-Dream-Portraits-by-Annie-Leibovitz-353102317 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Disney-Dream-Portraits-by-Annie-Leibovitz-353102317 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:16:42 PST Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz nonadult journals/fun/tv WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal disney-parkhoppers news blog ~ link to the official Disney Park page, Monsters' University Teaser Trailer, Annie Leibovitz video versions of photo shoots and more! ]]>
On the Website Disney Parks, aside from a plethora of information on everything Disney, I found three videos of the Photo recreations of "Rapunzel" (Taylor Swift), "The Hitch Hiking Ghosts" (Jack Black, Will Ferrell and Jason Segel) and "Captain Hook" (Russell Brand) and all three videos were fun to watch, with a stylized photo-shoot to get the best representation of each character. The behind-the-scenes look includes cute and amusing information f ]]> disney-parkhoppers news blog ~ link to the official Disney Park page, Monsters' University Teaser Trailer, Annie Leibovitz video versions of photo shoots and more! ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Challenge-Contest-and-Updates-351889735 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Challenge-Contest-and-Updates-351889735 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:40:15 PST Challenge, Contest and Updates nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal If the Groundhog does not see his shadow then there will be six-more weeks of winter. So, that would mean more snow :snowing: :nuu:

:iconupdatedsignplz: EDIT: Apparently the Groundhog DID see his shadow, so there is supposed to be an early spring :iconflowerplz:

:new: Stock Site! I converted an old club account into :devthestockwarehouse: ~ Tina had suggested I have an account to put my endless supply of sky/cloud stocks in order not to overwhelm :devwdwparksgal-stock:. Will leave the sky/cloud stock that I have already posted in the current stock account, ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Spooktacular-Contest-Winners-348053573 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Spooktacular-Contest-Winners-348053573 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:53:10 PST Spooktacular Contest Winners nonadult journals/culture/contests WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal DisneyDreamers CLOSED!! The Spooktacular Contest requires as least one Canon Disney character and needed to be "creepy" in nature. Please do not use a dA Watermark until after judging to avoid marring the image for judging. Post a decent size for a close-up view by the judges. Any medium accepted (see blog for details), two entries per person, can only win once. ]]>
:judge: Our Winners! :judge:

Group vote winner is...
:winner: :iconluxblack: :devluxblack: :thumb334857887: :clap:

Admin vote winner is...
:winner: :iconifoxspirit: :devifoxspirit: :thumb348449584: :clap:

Honorable mention:
For 3rd place in the group vote and 2nd in the admin vote...
:winner: :iconmr-suavemente: :devmr-suavemente: :thumb350516659: :clap:

:icongoldmedalplz: TEN ENTRIES - see below :below:

The Rules

1. Entries must showcase the theme "spooky" and be related to Disney in some way. Please do not use the dA Watermark until after judging, since the watermark distracts from the image. Make sure the i ]]> DisneyDreamers CLOSED!! The Spooktacular Contest requires as least one Canon Disney character and needed to be "creepy" in nature. Please do not use a dA Watermark until after judging to avoid marring the image for judging. Post a decent size for a close-up view by the judges. Any medium accepted (see blog for details), two entries per person, can only win once. ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/The-Disney-Food-Blog-and-Information-346742671 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/The-Disney-Food-Blog-and-Information-346742671 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:37:53 PST The Disney Food Blog and Information nonadult journals/fun/gossip WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2013 `WDWParksGal :thumb328849232: :thumb112003972: :thumb46068761: :thumb127698504:

:hungry: Since I have signed up for the newsletter, The Disney Food Blog, I have found out SO much about the changes at WDW, as well as updates on old favorites (Disneyland and the Cruise Ships are covered as well).

:iconcolouriceeplz: Check out the Ice Pop Stand at the Japanese Pavilion. It looks like it is where the Kaki-Gori stand was. Each amply-sized pop (at the half it is perforated in order to be  snapped in half for two people) is $2 and also comes in four-packs for a family. Am trying to find the ingredients since th ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Let-it-Snow-Let-it-Snow-Let-it-Snow-344951042 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Let-it-Snow-Let-it-Snow-Let-it-Snow-344951042 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:16:26 PST Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow... nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
:snowing: :sing: Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful, :iconshovelsnowplz:
:flame: But the Fire is so Delightful (okay, my fireplace is electric... so sue me) :iconasnowmanplz:
:iconsnowballrightplz: And Since we've no Place to go, :iconsnowballleftplz:
:iconsnowman-plz: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow :music: :iconsnowmanlaplz:

Had planned on seeing if there were more purple ornaments available to purchase for next year, but with this snow I just do not want to go out. Yes, I'm a wuss. Am not crazy at all about being in a car (ask Tina! ~ but airplanes do not bother me at all), let alone ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Christmas-and-The-Hobbit-344811166 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Christmas-and-The-Hobbit-344811166 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 22:21:31 PST Christmas and The Hobbit nonadult journals/fun/movies WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
:iconseasonsgreetplz: Hope all those celebrating Christmas had a truly wonderful day :iconxmassign2plz:

:camera: Tina took a few pictures for me with my camera, so I could have a remembrance of the decorations. Presents were opened right after midnight and having pictures while gifts were still wrapped make for a better picture (then Tina gave me a box of small purple bulbs, another dozen solid-purple bows and a sparklie, purple dragonfly that all have been added to the tree!):
A few pics from The Sta.sh Folder:

Saw The Hobbit today before Tina aka :devareteeirene: had to drive back home. Th ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Thanksgiving-Week-in-the-US-338557919 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Thanksgiving-Week-in-the-US-338557919 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:41:25 PST Thanksgiving Week in the US nonadult journals/culture/features WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal ]]>
:iconhappykwanzaaplz:

Be sure to check out the kitty feature by :devdekoradum:

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Be sure to watch the "Symbol of Peace" Film by :devtimberclipse:

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Interesting and well done!

This is Thanksgiving Week in the United States and Territories!

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This is a week to be especially thankful :hug:

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]]> ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Anniversaries-332467971 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Anniversaries-332467971 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:35:36 PDT Anniversaries nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal needed for Holiday give-away!

Two anniversaries for `WDWParksGal Seven-years on dA and forty-years married. Family links and features. ]]> finally talked me into getting my own site seven-years ago today! And,
of course, I have now been married for forty-years. Time sure flies when
you're having fun!

:relaxed: If someone had told me when I
started perusing dA for wallpapers all those years ago it would become
so much a part of my life I would have told him/her that was a crazy
idea. Just how much stuff could a person do on a website anyway???
Little did I know.......

:iconareteeirene: Daughter's sites: :devareteeirene: and :devaretestock:
:iconarmored-bear: Hubby's site: :devarmored-bear:
:iconfubelle: Hubby's Sis' site: ]]> needed for Holiday give-away!

Two anniversaries for `WDWParksGal Seven-years on dA and forty-years married. Family links and features. ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/About-Hot-Linking-and-Other-Stuff-331594198 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/About-Hot-Linking-and-Other-Stuff-331594198 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:46:16 PDT About Hot-Linking and Other Stuff! nonadult journals/art/resources WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
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:reading: Be sure to read:

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:heart: which is about Romance in Literature. Romance isn't just for "romance" novels, it surfaces in many genres. Posted by :devgrimface242: and includes research from several deviants.

:icon8readingplz: Know your literature CVs!

:thumb330078297:

:icongrouploveplz: Starting a Group? Need help? There is a group just for you:

:icongroup-eaze:

:devgroup-eaze: is a place to find out about all-t ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Just-Sick-And-tired-327090753 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Just-Sick-And-tired-327090753 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:26:47 PDT Just Sick.... And tired.... nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
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Will go to a walk-in clinic that is open twelve hours a day every day since I cannot get into the doctor who took over the practice of my last doctor. I have felt poorly for weeks with nausea and dizziness, but this is in my lungs with a horrid cough. My lungs are talking back in a rather high, squeeky voice! I am laying in bed with the iPad on a pillow on my chest typing with a stylus. Dang it is slow. I am used to typing at a clip between ninety and a hundred words per minute. At any rate, my message center is piling up and am working mostly in groups.

:iconnewsboyplz: If anyone needs s ]]>
CSS Powered by ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Storms-Called-Land-Hurricanes-312430007 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Storms-Called-Land-Hurricanes-312430007 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:13:03 PDT Storms Called Land Hurricanes nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
The storms, with wind shears that tore across the country 100 miles long traveling up to 91 miles per hour, created devastation from Chicago, IL to the east coast. Crazy.

Steve a ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/New-Seniors-And-storm-311533026 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/New-Seniors-And-storm-311533026 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:44:23 PDT New Seniors..... And storm! nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal :nuu: :squee: :woohoo:

New Seniors. :excited:

Heading towards a storm that took out the electricity at Tina's. A wind shear knocked a tree into the garage. Am on my iPhone. Will have to pull over and ride out the storm. My niece is having a Fourth party tomorrow. Maybe. Will update when I can. ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/CleveMeet-Wrap-Up-and-the-Adventure-Home-307950320 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/CleveMeet-Wrap-Up-and-the-Adventure-Home-307950320 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:51:16 PDT CleveMeet Wrap-Up and the Adventure Home nonadult journals/culture/deviantmeets WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
The original devMeet was scheduled for 2 PM, but :devAyame-Kenoshi: had to be at Hopkins International (CLE) to board a flight to Paris for a devMeet there. The time was moved up to Noon, which worked out better for several devian ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Week-Ask-Me-Anything-306822689 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Week-Ask-Me-Anything-306822689 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:53:14 PDT PE Week: Ask Me Anything!! nonadult journals/culture/projects WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal SanguineVamp and her talent can be easily seen by perusing her gallery.

The article is for the project "Ask Me Anything". The community inquired via a journal about various issues with Photomanipulations and ten experts willingly and succinctly answered those questions. Many thanks to all who participated. ]]> One of the activities for Project Educate, Photomanipulations, was for the community to ask questions for The Experts. "Ask Me Anything", came up with ten excellent questions for ten Experts to answer. Having had time to peruse and consider the questions asked, The Experts kindly returned the answers to be included in this news article. Many thanks to the deviants asking, as well as a huge thank you to The Experts for taking the time to come up with such succinct, detailed and helpful answers.

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:bulletgreen: To start, a question pertaining to the darker aspects of Photomanipulation: :d ]]> SanguineVamp and her talent can be easily seen by perusing her gallery.

The article is for the project "Ask Me Anything". The community inquired via a journal about various issues with Photomanipulations and ten experts willingly and succinctly answered those questions. Many thanks to all who participated. ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-PhotoManipulations-304212697 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-PhotoManipulations-304212697 Thu, 24 May 2012 22:19:44 PDT Project Educate: PhotoManipulations! nonadult journals/culture/projects WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
Project Educate is just over a week away!

And one of the activities we have is called "Ask Me Anything!"

Do you have a burning question about photomanipulation that has been plaguing you? Is there some technique, some tip, you would like to know? Have you always wondered, "Hey, how did they do that?"

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO FIND OUT!

Who?
You. Any member of the deviantART community can participate in this activity.

What?
You can ask any photomanipulation question to our team of experts. It really can be anything! You will note your question to us, and it will be randomly assigned. You will not be able to choose who you want to a ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Changed-to-Caps-in-Screen-name-302762127 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Changed-to-Caps-in-Screen-name-302762127 Thu, 17 May 2012 17:32:42 PDT Changed to Caps in Screen name nonadult journals/culture/features WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal All of these years I have wanted to change my screen name to Caps, because when I created my deviantART account I didn't realize I could use capital letters. Now it is WDWParksGal, so now maybe deviants won't complain that my screen name is unpronounceable. Usually, when I would explain that is is WDW Parks' Gal, then it was more understandable, but now, perhaps it will be quite easily understood. It would be nice to have a screen name that says Walt Disney World's Park Hopper from Hell, which would be me, but, alas that type of name would be quite impossible to have.
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If you like Disney Photography, be sure ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Deviousness-to-Zev-299594566 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Deviousness-to-Zev-299594566 Tue, 01 May 2012 23:15:43 PDT Deviousness to Zev!!! nonadult journals/culture/tributes WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
interview of Zev by the one and only Ringmaster, Travis, aka `PurpelBlur

Devious Minds: TimberClipseDiscovering what makes us devious.

:devTimberClipse: :typerhappy: :iconTimberClipse:

How did you first discover deviantART?
:typerhappy: Just over two years ago, just a few months after I turned 13, a very close friend of mine introduced me to the site. Since then, I have grown both as an artist and as a deviant to love the interactions, community, and spirit that comes with deviantART.

What was it about dA that made you want to stay?
:typerhappy: When I first started, I really didn't understand the site at all, and it wasn't until one deviant, :devgrayboy72:, watched me that I really started to see the power of the community.

Until the

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`TimberClipse's dedication to our community is without question. From developing helpful tutorials, to being a community leader in groups such as :devfella: and :devdeviant365:, you can always find Zev connecting with all areas of our community in order to spread his infectious enthusiasm and inspiring positivity. We are delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2012 to `TimberClipse, congratulations!http://timberclipse.deviantart.com/journal/#/d4y9hap ~ the article.

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interview of Zev by the one and only Ringmaster, Travis, aka `PurpelBlur

Devious Minds: TimberClipseDiscovering what makes us devious.

:devTimberClipse: :typerhappy: :iconTimberClipse:

How did you first discover deviantART?
:typerhappy: Just over two years ago, just a few months after I turned 13, a very close friend of mine introduced me to the site. Since then, I have grown both as an artist and as a deviant to love the interactions, community, and spirit that comes with deviantART.

What was it about dA that made you want to stay?
:typerhappy: When I first started, I really didn't understand the site at all, and it wasn't until one deviant, :devgrayboy72:, watched me that I really started to see the power of the community.

Until the

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Any and all hints to use the site is appreciated!

:thumb271154539: :thumb115422794: :thumb194161395: :thumb69295997: :thumb214375192: :thumb177366915: :thumb155839656 ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Cosplay-Contests-and-Think-Pink-296035536 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Cosplay-Contests-and-Think-Pink-296035536 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:06:38 PDT Cosplay, Contests and Think Pink! nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal Think Pink!
]]> A Whole New World Contest is open to deviantART members only, ages 13-years and up. If an entry has multiple cos-players in it, then all participants must be members of dA and members of :devcommunityrelations:

:judge: All entries must be new as of April 10th and submitted to "Contests/2012/Whole New World". The prizes are terrific! Be sure to check the The Link for all the information regarding the better-than-average prizes. My jaw dropped :jawdrop: when I saw the ]]> Think Pink!
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For a great site for ALL parks all over the world click on ScreamScape.com that has an extensive site that covers just about every park in the universe ]]>
Link to  this Disney Blog for information and lots of pictures of the Dumbo rides:

:iconminniemouseplz: New Fantasyland Construction Photos

Construction Video

:iconwdwparksgal-stock:Visiting WDW Soon? Check The Weather in order to know how to pack!

:reading: Sign up for  Magically Speaking that is sent to your email account each week and contains updates, special offers for vacations and more!

:emailse ]]>
For a great site for ALL parks all over the world click on ScreamScape.com that has an extensive site that covers just about every park in the universe ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Fat-Tuesday-Contests-and-dA-Updates-286444457 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Fat-Tuesday-Contests-and-dA-Updates-286444457 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:53 PST Fat Tuesday, Contests and dA Updates! nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
New Orleans and Rio are both rockin', as I assume are many other cities. It certainly is a very colorful celebration (an at times magical) if nothing else:

:iconfeaturesplz: deviantART Celebrates Mardi Gras :iconfeaturesplz:

:thumb110761600: :thumb114609613: :thumb49228182: :thumb153113972: :thumb76627382: :thumb60249593: :thumb117217364: :thumb154156946: :thumb2166046: :thumb3608749: :thumb278549689: :thumb115924307: :thumb158533273: :thumb113916972: :thumb163786423: :thumb150299367: :thumb52034939: :thumb120131354: :thumb15755678 ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Four-Group-Contest-Winners-283498875 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Four-Group-Contest-Winners-283498875 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:49:58 PST Four-Group Contest Winners nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
Thank you to all everyone that participated and to  the participating groups:
:icontraditional-art-only: :iconHolidays: :iconRealism-Art: :iconthepencilclub:

Now for what you've been waiting for.....

:trophy: "Best of Show"
"From Within - Draw-Along" by :devpbird12:
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:trophy: 1st Place: Traditional
"From Within - Draw-Along" by :devpbird12:
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:trophy: 2nd Place: Traditional
"Dreaming of a White Christmas" by :devshelleysupernova:
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:trophy: 3rd Place: Traditional
"All Hallows Day" by :devDoberlady:
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:trophy: 1st Place: Digital
"Beach Chris ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/ARE-YOU-READY-FOR-SOME-FOOTBALL-283359596 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/ARE-YOU-READY-FOR-SOME-FOOTBALL-283359596 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:23:23 PST ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?? nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
The New England Patriots VS The New York Giants

Superbowl 46 or, as I would like to think about it, Superbowl 2.0.

In 2007 The New England Patriots guided by the famed quarterback Tom Brady went to the Superbowl with an unbeaten record, having won 18 games. The 12-point spread was in favor of The Patriots but in a nail-biting, heart-pumping last minute of the game, a stunning upset was in the making when David Tyree's 32-yard grab on his helmet on third-and-five in the final 59 seconds of the game (I just saw a replay of this very catch on PTI) put The New York Giants on top 1 ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/January-2012-DDs-282648132 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/January-2012-DDs-282648132 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:50:05 PST January 2012 DDs nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal DDs ~ Community Projects

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Yin Yang of World Hunger  by :devDeevad: Yin Yang of World Hunger by ~Deevad Also suggested by *Ev-sta ~ Click on The Hunger Site every day to help provide food for the hungry. Each click is free as the site is sponsored. Read News on Hunger on Bread for the World.org.
(suggested by :devStormPenguin:)

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Happy something  by :devRivan145th: Happy something by *Rivan145th Well, in this case it is Happy New Year!!! Or, as the suggester states, "Wishes to everyone, for whatever reason. 'Happy everything'!"
(suggested by :devMinato-Kushina ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Feburary-Holidays-Events-and-Awareness-282280127 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Feburary-Holidays-Events-and-Awareness-282280127 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:42:48 PST Feburary Holidays, Events and Awareness nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
:bulletred: FEBRUARY ISSUE OF HOLIDAYS, AWARENESS AND EVENTS :bulletred:

February is the month that usually gets short-changed, since it only has 28-days. This year, however, it has a "leap" day! The added day every four-years is done in order to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical or seasonal year. So, does that mean anyone born on February 29th in a leap year only ages a year for every four years he/she is alive? :confused: :giggle:

February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/February-Holidays-Events-and-Awareness-Issue-282258816 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/February-Holidays-Events-and-Awareness-Issue-282258816 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:18:42 PST February Holidays, Events and Awareness Issue nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
:bulletred: FEBRUARY ISSUE OF HOLIDAYS, AWARENESS AND EVENTS :bulletred:

February is the month that usually gets short-changed, since it only has 28-days. This year, however, it has a "leap" day! The added day every four-years is done in order to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical or seasonal year. So, does that mean anyone born on February 29th in a leap year only ages a year for every four years he/she is alive? :confused: :giggle:

February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Chinese-New-Year-281285122 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Chinese-New-Year-281285122 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:03 PST Happy Chinese New Year nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
Happy Chinese New Year!!

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I read a very interesting article early this morning on my iPhone while laying in bed catching up on the news. I knew it was the year of the Dragon, but I didn't realize it was a specific Dragon. Once every sixty-years The Water Dragon comes up as the Dragon in the "Year of the Dragon". I didn't realize different Dragons were represented in different Dragon years. I just thought it was a Chinese Dragon each time the Dragon cycle came up in its rotation. Silly me. Anyhoo, for 2012 this Dragon year begins on January 23rd and co ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Joe-Paterno-has-passed-away-280917188 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Joe-Paterno-has-passed-away-280917188 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:19:21 PST Joe Paterno has passed away nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
News Article from Fox Sports
News Article ~ Joe Paterno dies after being fired from Penn State
Joe Pa Bio

Joe Paterno is the winningest coach is college football.

:thumb107880245: :thum ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Premium-Membership-Day-280242785 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Free-Premium-Membership-Day-280242785 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:40:43 PST Free Premium Membership Day nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
PLEASE NOTE! Please link on and comment on the ORIGINAL article!
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Written and Posted by :iconAyame-Kenoshi: :devAyame-Kenoshi:

:woohoo: Today, dA is giving every deviantART member an all-access Premium Membership pass!

:devart: That's right... any deviants who do not have a Premium Membership, has one for the 19th of January, PST.

:eager:  Here's the deal!

The username's symbol might look the same, but your account has been granted all the privileges of a Premium Member!  Think of the day as an open house; stop by, grab a cookie and check out the ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Day-279687755 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Day-279687755 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:29:16 PST Martin Luther King Jr. Day nonadult journals/culture/tributes WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Martin Luther King Jr, was a beloved minister and leader/activist for nonviolent protest during an era where protest had a propensity towards violence. For 13-years he led the Civil Rights Movement, giving profound speeches and getting people involved from the grassroots level to participate in peaceful protest.

Martin Luther King Day is a Federal holiday in the United States and its territories, always honored on the third Monday* in the month of January, falling around King's birthday. King was born on or about January 15, ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/The-City-in-the-Sky-278751924 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/The-City-in-the-Sky-278751924 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:41:59 PST The City in the Sky nonadult journals/culture/projects WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal
The idea of community today, versus thirty-years ago, has an expanded meaning, albeit the term still has the same connotation. Derived from the Latin communitas (cum meaning, "with/together" + munus, meaning "gift"), community used to basically refer to a group of people with something in common: A community as in a housing edition or apartment building; a commune where people work to be self-sufficient heavily relying on each other; a congregation of a religion that holds a common belief; even an entire small town or rural area of farmers is referred to as a community ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/January-Holidays-Events-and-Awareness-277492044 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/January-Holidays-Events-and-Awareness-277492044 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:33:47 PST January Holidays, Events and Awareness nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal :iconsnowballrightplz::iconcommunityrelations::iconsnowballleftplz:
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:iconasnowmanplz: :iconnewyearplz:

JANUARY HOLIDAYS, EVENTS AND AWARENESS 2012

Well, it is leap year! So that can mean only one thing to those living in the US and its territories; there will be a presidential election later this year. Every leap year is the election then the following January the president-elect is then sworn into office during the Inauguration on the third Sunday of the month. It also means this is an Olympic year. It used to be bot ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/December-DDs-by-Community-Relations-CV-277022333 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/December-DDs-by-Community-Relations-CV-277022333 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:57:27 PST December DDs by Community Relations CV nonadult journals/culture/features WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal wdwparksgal
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Doll  by :devs0maelis: Doll by *s0maelis " Her artworks are amazing!"
(Featured by :devwdwparksgal:, suggested by :devMinato-Kushina:)
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Long message service  by :devAquaSixio: Long message service by `AquaSixio
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Me in Wonderland  by :dev88grzes: Me in Wonderland 2010 / "Picture Yourself in Wonderland" Contest Entry by *88grzes
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Inner Workings  by :devpuimun: Inner Workings Traditiona ]]> wdwparksgal
Includes thumbs, suggester and DD descriptions when applicable. ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Youngstown-Ohio-Earthquake-and-health-update-277007988 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Youngstown-Ohio-Earthquake-and-health-update-277007988 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:23:19 PST Youngstown, Ohio Earthquake and health update nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2012-2013 `WDWParksGal http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Auld-Lang-Syne-276835166 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Auld-Lang-Syne-276835166 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:50:05 PST Auld Lang Syne nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
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YouTube Video of the song "Auld Lang Syne" with the Lyrics Just beautiful singing.

Wikipedia describes the history (site includes song lyrics of old and of the present) of why "Auld Lang Syne" is associated with New Year's Eve as part of the end of the countdown from the end of one year and the beginning of the next (edited for clarity and space):

"Auld Lang Syne" (Scots pronunciation: [ˈɔːld lɑŋˈsəin]: note "s" rather than "z") is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Kwanzaa-275932151 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Kwanzaa-275932151 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:15:41 PST Kwanzaa nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
KWANZAA

:iconhappykwanzaaplz: Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday honoring African culture and traditions, falling between December 26th and January 1st each year. Dr. Maulana Karenga, an African-American leader, proposed this observance and it was first celebrated between December 1966 and January 1967.

In 1997 and 2004, the United States Postal Service honored Kwanzaa by issuing stamps depicting an aspect of the festival. In 1997, the stamp was designed by Synthia Saint James and showed an African-American family observing the celebrations. In 2004, the stamp was design ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Sleighbells-Ring-Are-Ya-Listening-275536045 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Sleighbells-Ring-Are-Ya-Listening-275536045 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:19:21 PST Sleighbells Ring Are Ya Listening? nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
The Quote is from the lyrics of a song called "Winter Wonderland" first published in 1934. The composer was Felix Bernard (1897-1944) and the lyricist was Richard B. Smith (1901-1935). Probably the most popular versions of this classic Christmas song were recorded to high acclaim by the Andrews Sisters and Perry Como. The lyrics of Winter Wonderland have contributed to the magical vision of snow at Christmas together with the tradition of building snowmen and therefore turning fantasy into reality by creating a re ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Festivus-275481050 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Festivus-275481050 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:51:51 PST Happy Festivus! nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
FESTIVUS ~ December 23rd

 :iconballoonsplz:  According to Wikipedia, Festivus is described as follows:
   "Festivus" is a secular holiday celebrated on December 23 as a way to celebrate the holiday season without participating in its pressures and commercialism. Created by writer Dan O'Keefe and introduced into popular culture by his son Daniel, a screenwriter for the TV show Seinfeld, as part of a comical storyline on the show. The holiday's celebration, as shown on Seinfeld (the official site), includes an unadorned-aluminum "Festivus pole" (the site is a hoot ~ ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Chanukah-275011146 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-Chanukah-275011146 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:42:35 PST Happy Chanukah nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
:iconhanukkahplz: Hanukkah began in the evening of Tuesday, December 20, 2011, and ends in the evening of Wednesday, December 28, 2011.
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The Hanukkah Story, Significance and Traditions.

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar.

In Hebrew, the word "hanukkah" means "dedication." The name reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Halcyon-Days-274170843 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Halcyon-Days-274170843 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:23:30 PST Halcyon Days nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
The Halcyon Days are from December 15th through the 29th. To quote Wikipedia (somewhat rewritten for clarity and grammatical reasons):
Halcyon is the name for a bird of Greek legend, which is commonly associated with the modern-day Kingfisher (said to nest on the sea). The phrase comes from the ancient belief that there should be fourteen days of calm weather before and after the winter solstice (the 21st or 22nd of December in the Northern Hemisphere), as that was when the Halcyon calmed the surface of the sea in order to brood her eggs on a floating nest. The Halcyo ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Holiday-Contest-new-entries-273697864 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Holiday-Contest-new-entries-273697864 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:34:09 PST Holiday Contest ~ new entries! nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal to January 15th
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Special Contest: Holidays -- featuring ANY holidays during October, November, December & January.  
Entries will be accepted from Oct 1, 2011 - Jan 15, 2012 (posted to DeviantART within that time)
Participants can enter up to 3 times but each entry must be for a totally different holiday.

This is a bit different because it's a Partnered Contest. We're teaming up with 3 other groups and accepting submissions to those groups also.
Participating Groups are:
:icontraditional-art-only: :iconHolidays: :iconRealism-Art: :iconthepencilclub:

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The Submiss ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-of-the-NaNoWriMo-Synopsis-Contest-273531081 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-of-the-NaNoWriMo-Synopsis-Contest-273531081 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:26:03 PST Winners of the NaNoWriMo Synopsis Contest nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal :thumb183085560: :thumb183085560:
The Contest ran in November in conjunction with NaNoWriMo Month. The first half of November was Project Educate for Community Projects, so the contest was created to be a project, as well as a contest and organized by the group :devcommunity-projects: ~

:nuu: Without further ado.....

:winner: WINNERS of the NaNoWriMo Synopsis Contest :winner:

:icongoldmedalplz: Overall Winner:
:thumb271633636: by :devLadyBrookeCelebwen: with the most voting points and Winner of 1000 Points
:icongoldmedalplz: First Place:
:thumb270574511: by :de ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Photovoice-Increasing-Awareness-through-Photos-273461951 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Photovoice-Increasing-Awareness-through-Photos-273461951 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:54:53 PST Photovoice: Increasing Awareness through Photos nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
Community Projects/Awareness ~ PhotoVoice :camera:

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To Quote :devSanguineVamp:
There is a technique in the public health literature called Photovoice. The basic idea is that you are using photography to tell a story-- and THEN you are using that story to make a difference or a change, or to raise awareness about something. I was thinking we could use a "modified" photovoice design in multiple media to help dispel stigma and to help people see "what it's like" to live with a mental illness. T ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/A-few-Updates-273191454 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/A-few-Updates-273191454 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:09:55 PST A few Updates nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
:buymyprints: This came in the mail:

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The mystery is solved! :devAstralseed: sent me the beautiful print for my birthday. :blowkiss:

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:emailsend: I am very behind on my notes, over sixty waiting to be opened that are just DD suggestions. I have to scan through the notes and, at times, be selective in those I open to keep up with other projects, like contest entries, judging votes, group-admin work and talking back and forth with family and other dev ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-of-Drums-in-my-Heart-are-Beating-Contest-272986726 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-of-Drums-in-my-Heart-are-Beating-Contest-272986726 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:27:40 PST Winners of 'Drums in my Heart are Beating' Contest nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal :thumb183085560: For Project Educate for Community Projects, this was one of the three Contests that was run. We now have our winners!!! :icontrophyplz:

:iconcookieforyouplz:  WINNERS:

:bulletred: :thumb271247613: :icongoldmedalplz:  "Best in Show" :devbcbdrums: and Winner of 2500 Points
As Quoted from :devputyourbravefaceon: (5 out of 6 main judges agreed this should be "Best in Show"): "Timpani in My Heart  deserves to be the "Best in Show" indeed. It has a deep meaning to it, a lot of hard work and it is a success in itself. I actually tried to do a few moves myself, but my hands didn't want to syn ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Goings-on-at-CR-And-Contests-272058300 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Goings-on-at-CR-And-Contests-272058300 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:27:42 PST Goings on at CR! And Contests! nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
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News Articles, Contests and Items of Interest:

:icontshirtplz: deviantART Logo ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/November-DDs-271948956 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/November-DDs-271948956 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:56:56 PST November DDs nonadult journals/culture/features WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal wdwparksgal Community Projects' CV. ]]>
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Bran's Dream  by :devSharksDen: Bran's Dream by ~SharksDen =lilyhbp said of this beautiful digital work, "Dreams are the most beautiful things to try to paint, and while reading this book, I tried to imagine this particular scene... and the way this artist has achieved the illustration of this dream from 'A Game of Thrones' gave me goosebumps..."
(Featured by :devwdwparksgal:, suggested by :devlilyhbp:)

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Still Kickin' It Ecard  by :devColbyBluth: Still Kickin' It Ecard Birthday Card Flash by ~ColbyBluth
(Featured by :devwdwparksgal:, s ]]> wdwparksgal Community Projects' CV. ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/December-Holidays-Events-and-Awareness-271785646 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/December-Holidays-Events-and-Awareness-271785646 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:25:17 PST December Holidays, Events and Awareness nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
:bulletred: DECEMBER HOLIDAYS, AWARENESS AND EVENTS :bulletred:

:iconhapholplz: I do love December. :iconsnowmanlaplz: The cold weather, the snow :iconshovelsnowplz:, the holidays, the decorations, the yummy food.... and hot chocolate. Sigh. Tis a wonderful time of year.
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December in the last month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars, as well as being one of seven months having 31 days. December starts ]]> http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-of-the-Disney-Vortex-Contest-270605252 http://wdwparksgal.deviantart.com/journal/Winners-of-the-Disney-Vortex-Contest-270605252 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:23:23 PST Winners of the Disney Vortex Contest nonadult journals/personal WDWParksGal http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/w/d/wdwparksgal.gif?4 Copyright 2011-2013 `WDWParksGal
The Challenge was to see how a scene would be if characters from one movie would be magically placed into a scene from another movie. How would the characters interact?

:icongoldmedalplz: FIRST PLACE :icongoldmedalplz:

With 127 points...

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:iconfran-the-pan: :devFran-The-Pan:

:iconsilvermedalplz: SECOND PLACE :iconsilvermedalplz:

With 111 points...

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:iconbronzemedalplz: THIRD PLACE :iconbronzemedalplz:

With 78 points...

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:winner: ADMINS' CHOICES :winne ]]>