Monday, October 20, 2025

Unboxing of Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie! ~ 14 October 2025

Unboxing of Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie!
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From October 14, 2025
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Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie!

For a while now, I've been wanting to try the original chocolate sandwich cookie. The predecessor to the now more famous and knockoff Oreo. After placing an order for a master pack of 6, it took about three months for them to arrive.  

This is me clumsily unboxing the contents with one hand in order to capture the video to show you the package and the pack.

More about Hydrox: https://www.leafbrands.com/catalogItems/index/hydrox

Audio: "Lakeside" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 8 Dreams for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Hydrox #HydroxCookies

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Hamburger, Noodles, Pancakes, and Stew, Oh My! ~ 25 28 29 August and 12 September 2010



Hamburger, Noodles, Pancakes, and Stew, Oh My!
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From August 25 - September 12, 2010
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For this photo compilation I decided to include photos from four dates because they all relate to food and were the next in line. 

Hamburger! ~ 25 August 2010
The first two photos are of a hamburger that #Armandzraven ate. It was a pretty sizeable hamburger which is why I took a photo from it. I can't remember where it's from and didn't take a photo of the packaging, so that will remain a mystery.  

China Magic Noodle House! ~ 28 August 2010
The following nine photos are from what I believe was the first time I went to China Magic Noodle House in Chandler, Arizona, US with Armandzraven. They had a window where you could see them make the fresh noodles. My favorite noodles in peanut sauce were made by them. They unfortunately closed down the restaurant in 2022. I've not found another restaurant that makes noodles in peanut sauce that were as delicious as theirs.

Pancakes! 29 August 2010
The next two photos were of me making pancakes for breakfast. 

Chicken and Turkey Stew! ~ 12 September 2010
The final seven photos are of a stew made by Armandzraven that had chicken and turkey.

Audio: "Charmed" by SideTrax from the Pack 29 Sunrise for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #hamburger #noodles #pancakes #stew 



Saturday, October 11, 2025

El Gran Sabor de un buen Café! ~ 15 August 2010



El Gran Sabor de un buen Café!
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From August 15, 2010
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These are photos that I took of a delicious Mexican coffee with chocolate, anis, piloncillo, & canela that Tia Magda sent to me back in 2010.

As you can see by the close up photos I took of the actual coffee, it's nothing but pure real ingredients that deliver an exceptional taste.

Audio: A cut from "Soul Intro" by Amalgam Creative Arts. https://www.youtube.com/amalgamcreativearts
Watch/listen to the whole track. → https://youtu.be/kns3XxDD3UM

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #café #coffee #MexicanCoffee #CafeMexicano 



Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Empty Tempe Town Lake ~ 07 August 2010


Empty Tempe Town Lake
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From August 7, 2010
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These are photos that I took at night on the 7th of August in 2010 of the Tempe Town Lake when it was empty. 

In July 20th of 2010, one of the dams at the Tempe Town lake burst causing it to drain 977 million gallons of its water and killing thousands of fish. 

Because the photos were taken at night and while we were walking, they are a bit dark and blurry. As you may know, I leave the videos and photos that I upload mostly untouched, so that you can see them in their original state. This instance is no different, except that I decided to make an edited version of them to see a better glimpse. You'll see each original followed by the slightly color adjusted one to help better see the difference.

In addition, I've included at the end a couple of photos from local news source AZCentral, who has and image article titled, "Tempe Town Lake dam burst in 2010" by AZCentral-Unknown dated of July 19, 2016 and updated March 4, 2020. I've included the info and description of each of those as they have it on the article and please note/disclaimer, they are used for informational and educational purposes only. All copyrights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended.   

Audio: "Resurgence" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 7 Echoes for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #TempeTownLake 



Thursday, October 2, 2025

Birthday Get-Together ~ 17 July 2010

 



Birthday Get-Together 
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From July 17, 2010
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On this day we got together to celebrate the birthdays of Chuckie and #Armandzraven.

Audio: "Unison Guitar Loop If Only" by Unison for which I acquired the license.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 


Saturday, September 27, 2025

One Fish. Dead Fish. PetSmart Fish. ~ 13 July 2010



One Fish. Dead Fish. PetSmart Fish.
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From July 13, 2010
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A photo of a dead fish at a PetSmart I was shopping at. If I hadn't taken a photo, would I even remember? 

Audio: The first few seconds of the song titled, "Sentimental Journey" by Nellie McKay from album Normal as Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #fish



Thursday, September 18, 2025

Apache Gold Casino ~ 12 July 2010


Apache Gold Casino ~ 12 July 2010
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From July 12, 2010
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Photos I took walking to the entrance of Apache Gold Casino in Arizona.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #casino #ApacheGoldCasino #ApacheGold #Apache

Audio: "Electronic The Future is Now Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.



Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Slot Jackpot Win! ~ 10 July 2010



Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Slot Jackpot Win!
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From July 10, 2010
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Photos of one time that #Armandzraven won a small slot machine jackpot. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #casino #Harrahs 

Audio: "Electronic The Future is Now Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license. 



Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Kirbina ~ 27 June 2010

Kirbina
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From June 27, 2010
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These are some of the photos taken of the time that #Armandzraven put me in a wig and makeup. I look like a Tia or Nana. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

Audio: "Eternity" by Side Trax from the Happy Days music pack 6 for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bindle.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Was wearing my Batman t-shirt. ~ 12 June 2010



Was wearing my Batman t-shirt.
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From June 12, 2010
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As mentioned on some past posts, I've been taking random photos of a plethora of themes from clothes, food, restaurants, products, nature, events, etc. before it was commonplace to do so and post on the various social platforms.  

Here you have two photos of a Batman t-shirt I wore back on June 12th of 2010. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Batman #FotosDeCosasEliminadasParaRecordarlas

Audio: "Saving The World" by Aaron Kenny from the YouTube audio library.



Monday, September 8, 2025

Outside Casino Rainbow ~ 12 June 2010

 

Outside Casino Rainbow
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From June 12, 2010
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I had this folder named, "outside" with three photos that made me ponder why I took them. First, I noticed that they were taken from inside my vehicle and of a parking lot. Then I realized, it is a parking lot at one of the Arizona casinos. My memory makes me think it is Lone Butte Casino, which is one of the various casinos of the Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Lastly, I saw the resemblance of a rainbow.

So there it its! I took these photos of the rainbow shining through the sky while I was parked at the parking lot of a casino in Arizona. Hence the title I decided on for this short video. 

I decided to create an edited version of each photo by adjusting the brightness, contrast, and saturation to better see the rainbow and including them on this video so you can better see what I saw. 

Do you take photos of rainbows, nature, etc.?

#NoTanDiarioChronicles  

Audio: "Ambient earth Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

What I Wore. ~ 07 June 2010



What I Wore.
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From June 07, 2010
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These are three photos I had on a folder dated the 7th of June of 2010 with the title, 'What I wore.' 

Instead of the original file name given by the camera used to take the photos, these were each saved with the brand name of each shirt. The first one is from Eighty Eight USA. The second and third also included the addition of whether it was a long or short sleeve, George Long Sleeve and Ten West Short Sleeve. As you can tell by the names, these are low budget brands. 

Now why I saved these images specifically like this on this day is likely because I decided to get rid of them. Because I have difficulty eliminating, getting rid of stuff, one way I have found to help is taking a photo. 

Although this is from 2010, I wrote a bit more about this in 2019, read more about that → Eliminate the Clutter! https://elkirbster.blogspot.com/2019/11/eliminate-clutter.html

The pattern you see on these shirts is one I like quite a bit.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #FotosDeCosasEliminadasParaRecordarlas  

Audio: "Ambient earth Cut 30" Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.



Sunday, August 31, 2025

Cultural Celebration! ~ 27 May 2010

 

Cultural Celebration! ~ 27 May 2010
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From May 27, 2010
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These images and photos are from the Cultural Celebration that the Target Tempe Diversity & Inclusion Council coordinated. As mentioned on some of my past D&I posts, I was part of the Diversity Council from April 2006 - March of 2020. The council was a local collaborative effort to bridge the gap of the employee resource groups from the main HQ in Minneapolis, Minnesota and satellite HQ in Tempe, Arizona. We created mirror and unique events for the team at the Tempe HQ.   

In 2010, we organized a cultural celebration event that would feature each of the main councils that we had at the time and also invited the Volunteer Council to participate. Along with information at each booth/table, we created a slideshow. In order to increase participation and interaction, we also came up with questions that could be answered by visiting each of the booths. That questionnaire could then be dropped into a box for a drawing with various D&I themed prizes. 

For this compilation I've included photos taken by Robin, some of the informational pieces created for the GLBT table, which was the one I worked on, more specifically the brochure that we handed out, and photos that I myself took. The photos are both from the day before the event, setup day, and the day of the event. 

Audio: "Gently, Onwards" by ELPHNT from the YouTube audio library.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 371 Image Compilation


Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 371 Image Compilation
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When we created the short videos of Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon, we had 371 images to work with and wanted to ensure each image had its moment as best possible. We decided to break them down to feature 7 images per short video post. This also made it so we could post the short videos on other social sites we have presence. 

For this compilation we chose to leave the original transitions, but added a random bars transition in between each original uploaded set. We've also removed the fade ins/outs we used for the audio of them original short videos.  

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: All are from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

00:00 Apparition Condition
01:59 Unholly Roller
04:04 Neo Noir
06:01 Cloud Traveler
08:01 Deceptive Charm
10:01 Sleepless Dreams
12:03 In Between
14:05 Strange Acrana

Monday, August 25, 2025

Handcrafted Candles


Amalgam Creative Arts
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Handcrafted Candles
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These #candles were #Handmade #Homemade #Handcrafted by #Armandzraven for #Halloween #Samhain in 2015!

Check description of original video for more details. → https://youtu.be/7u2ndhA4IJo

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

Audio: "Images of Tomorrow" by Unicorn Heads from the YouTube Audio Library.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 53 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 53 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Strange Acrana" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 52 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 52 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Strange Acrana" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 51 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 51 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Strange Acrana" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 50 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 50 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Strange Acrana" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Friday, August 15, 2025

Black Magic Scented 👻 Ghost Face Soaps


Amalgam Creative Arts
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Black Magic Scented 👻 Ghost Face Soaps
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Vertical Video featuring photos of Black Magic Scented Ghost 👻 Face Soaps made by #Armandzraven in 2015 for #Mabon #AutumnEquinox #Samhain #Halloween !

Check description of original video for more details. → https://youtu.be/MSC7IiZl3qU

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#soap
#BlackMagic #Ghost

Audio: "In Eternity We'll Meet" by Aakash Gandhi from the YouTube Audio Library

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Cinco de Mayo! ~ 2010

 



Cinco de Mayo! ~ 2010
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From May 05, 2010
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In celebration of Cinco de Mayo where I worked at the time, we sent out an email that included info of various upcoming local events and email trivia for a chance to win a goodie basket. That's right, before slack and the like, when we wanted to do a trivia it was via email. 

Cinco de Mayo landed on a Wednesday that year, with most local events taking place the weekend prior,  therefore, we sent an email before the weekend with a list of local events. Then, on Cinco de Mayo, we held an email trivia where participants that got all the correct answers were entered into a drawing for a Cinco de Mayo goodie basket. 

Audio: "Mariachiando" by Doug Maxwell and Jimmy Fontanez from the YouTube audio library.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 49 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 49 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Life of My Plants! ~ 02 May 2010



The Life of My Plants! ~ 02 May 2010
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From May 02, 2010
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These are the last set of photos that I took in 2010 of my plants. On the first photo you see the basil growing nicely, the second one are sunflower sprouts, and the third eggplant growing along with marigolds.

Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.



Monday, August 11, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 48 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 48 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 47 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 47 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Friday, August 8, 2025

The Life of My Plants! ~ 30 April 2010

 

The Life of My Plants! ~ 30 April 2010
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From April 30, 2010
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Here is another set of photos of my plants from 2010. On here you see some tomato plants that recently sprouted, an eggplant, and at the end some garden gnome figurines that, If I remember correctly were from the dollar store. 

Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.


Thursday, August 7, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 46 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 46 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Cross Continent Connections ~ 28 April 2010

 


Cross Continent Connections ~ 28 April 2010
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From April 28, 2010
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These are photos that were shared on the 28th of April by a co-worker who travelled to meet the team in India.

Audio: "Coin Chaser" by from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which I acquired the license.


Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 45 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 45 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Lovely Soap ~ 24 April 2010



Lovely Soap ~ 24 April 2010
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From April 24, 2010
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On this day I took a photo of this lovely sandalwood goat's milk soap that was purchased at one of the shops during the Road Trip! Pine, Strawberry, Payson ~ 18 March → 2010 https://youtu.be/IEEBdgb7Qqo

Audio: "AT PAD - Nebula Gm" by Audiotent from the Altitude audio pack for which I acquired the license.


Sunday, August 3, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 44 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 44 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Saturday, August 2, 2025

The Life of My Plants ~ 18 April 2010


The Life of My Plants ~ 18 April 2010
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From April 18, 2010
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The first photo of these is basil. The three that follow are sunflowers. The last two photos are the packet the sunflower seeds were from.  

Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles

Friday, August 1, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 43 of 53

Amalgam Creative Arts
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Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 43 of 53
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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "In Between" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Reusable Target Bag ~ 18 April 2010


Reusable Target Bag ~ 18 April 2010
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From April 18, 2010
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In celebration of Earth Day in 2010, which fell on Thursday, April 22nd, Target gave out reusable bags. They distributed these reusable shopping bags the Sunday prior.

These are the photos I took of the bag that I received.

Audio: "Japanese Ichiba Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Japanese Cherry Blossom & Black Raspberry Vanilla Soaps

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Japanese Cherry Blossom & Black Raspberry Vanilla Soaps
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Vertical Video featuring photos of #Japanese #CherryBlossom & #BlackRaspberry #Vanilla Scented Goat's Milk soaps made by #Armandzraven back in 2015.

Check description of original video for more details. → https://youtu.be/hAgQsg16Cng

#AmalgamCreativeArts
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#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#soap #suds #bubbles 

Audio: "Natural Light" by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library.

Monday, July 28, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 42 of 53

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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 41 of 53

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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Friday, July 25, 2025

Maricopa County Fair! ~ 17 April 2010



Maricopa County Fair! ~ 17 April 2010
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From April 17, 2010
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These are photos taken in 2010 on the night we went to the Maricopa County Fair. You might recall the last time we went to the fair, at least the last instance where I have photo/video evidence, was in 2007.

2007 Maricopa County Fair! ~ 13 April 2007 
Mini short vid. → https://youtu.be/65MbH2q0XW8
Playful edit with the vid, photo, & flyer. → https://youtu.be/9AXuZ1Mrnio

Unlike in 2007, this time I did take a few more photos. As you can tell by the photos that I took, the bright lights against the dark night, particularly those of the various Ferris wheels, are what caught most of my attention. 

Audio: "Coin Chaser" by from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which I acquired the license.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #FerrisWheel #MaricopaCountyFair



Thursday, July 24, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 40 of 53

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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 39 of 53

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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 38 of 53

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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

The Life of My Plants! ~ 06 April 2010



The Life of My Plants! ~ 06 April 2010 
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From April 06, 2010
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Although most photos and videos that I typically take that have or feature flora are from places I'm traveling to or through, in 2009 I did take quite a bit of photos of my own plants. On this day in 2010, it appears that I realized that I hadn't taken any photos of my plants since September 2009. 

The Life of My Plants! - 19 September 2009 → https://youtu.be/SmpHdFF_azE

As I write this in 2025, I’ve realized that because my focus shifts periodically between the things I enjoy—as you may have read in my description on YouTube, the themes of my photos and videos can change dramatically from year to year. Yet, there’s an glimmering essence that ties it all together. 

On this video you see the sprouts of various seeds I planted. If memory serves me right, there were basil, sunflower, marigold, and maybe eggplant, tomato, and watermelon. 
  
Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.



Friday, July 18, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 37 of 53

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If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 36 of 53

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If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance
Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.
Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Sleepless Dreams" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Easter Bunny Gummy Teeth ~ 04 April 2010



Easter Bunny Gummy Teeth ~ 04 April 2010
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From April 4, 2010
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This is a photo of an Easter gummy candy that was shaped like bunny teeth. I thought it was a hoot, therefore I took a photo of it. 

Do you take photos of random things that you find interesting, funny, etc.? 

Also, as you can tell, I occasionally just have fun playing with transitions and what not. 

Audio: Carson melody loop by Unison 



Monday, July 14, 2025

Handmade Goat's Milk Soap 🍂 Autumn Walk Scented


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Handmade Goat's Milk Soap 🍂 Autumn Walk Scented 
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Vertical Video featuring a photo of Autumn Walk Scented Goat's Milk Soaps made by #Armandzraven in 2015!

Check description of original video for more details. → https://youtu.be/fizMiYko71o

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#soap
#AutumnWalk
#GoatsMilkSoap

Audio: "Natural Light" by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

The Arizona Desert! Near Ajo, Arizona ~ 03 April 2010

The Arizona Desert! Near Ajo, Arizona ~ 03 April 2010
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From April 3, 2010
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These are photos of that I took near Ajo, Arizona of the desert in that area. The title of the folder these photos were in was Desert Picnic. That means that I took these photos during a picnic at the desert. 

If you've watched any of my previous videos that feature Arizona, you may have seen photos of the desert in various places, however, it appears these were the first set taken near Ajo, Arizona. 

Here's some previously uploaded videos that include photos of the desert. 

Sedona & Jerome Roadtrip! ~ July 2006 → https://youtu.be/3nyb973ePyM
Day Trip to Sedona with Family! - August 2006 → https://youtu.be/g6tXaKmUOJs

Memories of Yore: Photos from My Mother's Camera - 2011 ~ Viajes de Verano!! → https://youtu.be/fk64m0Tl-sY

It's interesting to me that many times we take photos of places we travel, visit, etc., however rarely take photos of the areas we live, frequent, and spent most of our time in. As I've gotten older, I've learned to appreciate the places I spent my time in much more.   

Audio: "Day from the Desert" by Trevor Garrod from the YouTube audio library.

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 35 of 53

 

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Which of these images do you like best?

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Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Deceptive Charm" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license. While no attribution is necessary, we still like to include this information in most of our videos.

Friday, July 11, 2025

Road Trip! Pine, Strawberry, Payson ~ 18 March 2010

Road Trip! Pine, Strawberry, Payson ~ 18 March  2010
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From March 18, 2010
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These are photos of a short one day road trip in celebration of my birthday to Pine, Strawberry, and Payson on the 18th of March in 2010!

My mother and Armandzraven went with me on this trip. 

If you want to see the photos from her camera plus some additional ones after this, watch Memories of Yore: Photos from My Mother's Camera - 2010 ~ What a Trip! → https://youtu.be/RvCeNNTVMgU

Audio: "Morning Haze" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which I acquired the license. While no attribution is necessary, I still like to include this information in most of my videos.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 34 of 53

 

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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Deceptive Charm" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license. While no attribution is necessary, we still like to include this information in most of our videos.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 33 of 53

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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Deceptive Charm" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license. While no attribution is necessary, we still like to include this information in most of our videos.

Monday, July 7, 2025

Birthday Cake! ~ 15 March 2010

Birthday Cake! ~ 15 March 2010
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From March 15, 2010
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Photos of the birthday cake that my co-workers got for me in celebration of my birthday in 2010.

Audio: "Cafe Blend" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which I acquired the license. While no attribution is necessary, I still like to include this information in most of my videos.

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 32 of 53

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Which of these images do you like best?

If you'd like more details about how these were created, check the description of the first video in this series: Veilfire Warlocks of the Dragon Moon | 1 of 53 → https://youtube.com/shorts/yFokNwqZ13s

Generator: Perchance

Prompt: Fantasy, Anime, Sexy, Winged, Warlock, Magician, Muscular, Dark Mood, Dragon Winged, goth, flowy hair, robes, capes, dark, forest, portrait, abs, dragon horns, dragon wings, glow, green, gold, purple, moon, full moon, crescent moon, painterly, oil painting, Waifu, watercolor, Medieval, realism, fantasy paint, vintage comic, casual photo, cauldron, fairy wings.

Generated Date: November 2023

#AmalgamCreativeArts
#AmalgamCreative
#BeCreative
#BeInspired

#AIArt

Audio: "Deceptive Charm" from Joel R. Steudler's Epic Royalty Free Music Collection Vol 2 for which we acquired the license. While no attribution is necessary, we still like to include this information in most of our videos.

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Market Day at the Lake! Wearing the One Piece inspired hat made by #Armandzraven .


Market Day at the Lake! 
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From July 05, 2025
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Wearing the One Piece inspired hat made by #Armandzraven .

#OnePiece #Armandzraven #MaverickCountyLake 

Table Tents for Women's History Month! - March 2010


Table Tents for Women's History Month! - March  2010
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From March 2010
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On this video you see the info of the table tents we put together for Women's History Month in 2010.

During my time as a member of the Target Tempe Diversity & Inclusion Business Council, TFST Diversity Council at the time of this activity, I provided support in the implementation, creation, communication, leading and co-leading of Diversity & Inclusion events for the Target Tempe Contact Center HQ site. I also managed the internal social media platform used for employee engagement.

Our efforts included creating informational pieces for various history and heritage months. This one was created using Microsoft Publisher, folded them at the edges, and used taped the edges so they would stand up. We placed them at the tables in break rooms and cafeteria for team members to read.

Audio: "Unplugged Hi Old Friend" by Ovani Sound from their Music Sampler Mixtape Vol. 1.

Michelle Robinson Obama

  • Born on January 17, 1964, Michelle Robinson was raised in a one-bedroom apartment on Chicago's South Shore.
  • Michelle shared a "bedroom" with her brother, but it wasn't much of a bedroom. It was actually the living room with a divider down the middle.
  • Both children were raised with an emphasis on education. The brother and sister learned to read at home by the age of four, and both skipped second grade
  • Michelle Robinson majored in sociology at Princeton University, graduating with cum laude honors in 1985. In 1988 she earned her law degree from Harvard.
  • Michelle has mastered being a mother, career woman and the wife of a politician. She is in bed most nights by 9:30 and rises each morning at 4:30 to run on a treadmill.
  •  Ever conscious of her family's diet and health, Michelle Obama has supported the organic food movement, instructing the White House kitchens to prepare organic food for guests and her family.

Kathryn Ann Bigelow

  • “I’ve spent a fair amount of time thinking about what my aptitude is, and I really think it’s to explore and push the medium. It’s not about breaking gender roles or genre traditions.” —Kathryn Bigelow 2009
  • Kathryn was born in San Carlos, California, a very talented painter she spent two years at the San Francisco Art Institute.
  • She won a scholarship to the Whitney Museum Independent Study Program. she started out as a painter and a fellow at the Whitney Museum in New York.
  • She later graduated with her masters from Columbia’s Film School.
  • Her first short film was The Set Up (1978) a 20 minute deconstruction of violence in film.
  • Kathryn was the first woman to be honored as Best Director by the Academy Awards for her work The Hurt Locker.

Florence Nightingale

  • "I think one's feelings waste themselves in words; they ought all to be distilled into actions which bring results."—Florence Nightingale
  • Florence Nightingale was educated by governesses and then by her father and her older sister Pantenope.
  • At twenty she overcame her parent’s objections to receive tutoring in mathematics.
  • Florence went to Kaiserwerth in Prussia to experience a German training program for girls who would serve as nurses.
  • She was dubbed “The lady with the lamp” after her habit of making rounds at night to tend injured soldiers.
  • In 1860 she founded the Nightingale School and Home for Nurses in London, England.
  • She was the first woman elected to the Royal Statistical Society.
  • In 1907, she was the first woman to be granted the British Order of Merit. 

Hillary Rodham Clinton

  • Born on October 26, 1947 in Chicago and raised in Park Ridge, Illinois.
  • Active in young Republican groups and campaigned for Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater in 1964.
  • Inspired to work in some form of public service after hearing a speech in Chicago by the Reverend Martin Luther King and became a Democrat in 1968.
  • Before he proposed marriage, Bill Clinton had secretly purchased a small house that she had remarked that she liked. When he proposed to her, he revealed that they owned the house. (Fun Fact, so could delete if too much info.)
  • Clinton became the first wife of a president to seek and win national office and the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from New York.
  • Early 2007, Hillary Clinton announced her plans to strive for another first—to be the first female president. Senator Clinton conceded her nomination to Barack Obama which a majority of the delegate vote.
  • US Secretary of State - January 21st, 2009.

Clara Barton

  • “A ball had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him, cutting through the sleeve and passing through his chest from shoulder to shoulder. There was no more to be done for him and I left him to his rest. I have never mended that hole in my sleeve. I wonder if a soldier ever does mend a bullet hole in his coat?” —Clara Barton
  • When she 40 years old, the outbreak of the Civil War launched her on her life's work.
  • She began to assemble and distribute supplies to the Union soldiers. Knowing that nurses were urgently needed at the battlefield, she "broke the shackles and went into the field."
  •  She was calm and resourceful, always turning up with food and medical supplies just when they were needed most. Clara Barton gained national acclaim as "the angel of the battlefield.”
  • After the war she coordinated a national effort to locate soldiers who were missing in action. Barton threw herself into relief work in Europe and was impressed with the International Red Cross. She then lobbied for United States ratification of the Red Cross Treaty. She was the founder of the American Red Cross and served for many years as its president.

Rosa Parks

  • Born Rosa Louise McCauley on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama.
  • On December 1, 1955, after a long day at work at the Montgomery Fair department store, Rosa Parks boarded the bus for home.  Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger spurred a city-wide boycott and helped launch nation-wide efforts to end segregation of public facilities.  She was fined $10, plus a $4 court fee.
  • She had become a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement, but suffered hardship as a result. She lost her job at the department store and her husband lost his after his boss forbade him to discuss his wife or their legal case. They were unable to find work and eventually left Montgomery and moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1957.
  • President Clinton presented Rosa Parks with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and in 1999 she received a Congressional Gold Medal..
  • In 1999, Time magazine named Rosa Parks one of the 20 most influential people of the 20th century.
  • She died in 2005 at the age of 92.

Sandra Day O’Connor

  • Born on March 26, 1930, in El Paso as Sandra Day.   She spent part of her childhood on her family’s ranch in southeastern Arizona called the Lazy B.
  • Graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1950 and a law degree in 1952.
  • After graduation, O’Connor tried to find jobs in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, but because of the prejudices against women at that time she could not get a job as a lawyer but was offered a legal secretary position which she declined. 
  • In 1981, she broke new ground for women in the legal field when she was sworn in as the first female justice on the Supreme Court. 
  • Although she was not a strong supporter of the women's movement, O'Connor was a founder of both the Arizona Women Lawyers Association and the National Association of Women Judges.
  • She focused on the letter of law, not the clamoring of politicians, and voted for what she believed best fit the intentions of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Sandra Day O’Connor retired from the court on January 31, 2006.

Florence Allen

  • "It's so worth-while being a judge, because, if I make good, I can help prove that a woman's place is as much on the bench, in City Council, or in Congress, as in the home." —Florence Ellinwood Allen
  • Florence Ellinwood Allen opened doors in the legal profession previously closed to women. A tireless worker for women’s suffrage, international peace, and many reform causes related to women, children and families.
  • She gained admittance to the Ohio Bar, helped establish the Cleveland Business Women’s Club, and volunteered at the Cleveland Legal Aid Society.
  • In 1919, she was appointed Assistant Prosecutor for Cuyahoga County and became the first woman in the country to hold such a position.
  • She was the first woman elected to a judgeship in the United States.
  • In 1922, Judge Allen became the first woman to sit on a state supreme court.
  • She was the first woman to sit on any Federal bench of general jurisdiction.
  • In 1959, she became Chief Judge and the first woman in the nation to become a Chief Judge on a Federal Court.
  • In 1922, Judge Allen became the first woman to sit on a state supreme court, defeating both the Democratic and Republican candidates.
  • She was the first woman to sit on any Federal bench of general jurisdiction. She served 25 years with outstanding distinction. In 1959, she became Chief Judge and the first woman in the nation to become a Chief Judge on a Federal Court. Many in the profession regarded Florence Allen as one of the most distinguished jurists in the nation.

Mother Teresa

  • Famous Quotes:
    • "Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person."
    • "If you judge people, you have no time to love them."
    • "Peace begins with a smile."
  • Born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 27, 1910,  in Skopje, Macedonia.
  • At the age of 18 she went to Ireland to join the Sisters of Loretto.  Six weeks later she sailed to India as a teacher. She taught for 17 years at the order's school in Calcutta (Kolkata).
  • She started Missionaries of Charity in 1950.  The primary task of the missionary was to take care of those persons who nobody was prepared to look after. Today they have a presence in more than 100 countries.
  • In 1964 on his trip to India, Pope Paul VI gave Mother Theresa his ceremonial limousine, which she immediately raffled to help finance her leper colony.
  • She has received a number of awards - Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace & Understanding (1972), Balzan Prize (1978), Nobel Peace Prize (1979) and Bharat Ratna (1980).

Ethel Percy Andrus

  • “The human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.” —Ethel Andrus
  • Ethel Percy Andrus, founder of the National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons, created two national organizations that provide support to older Americans to achieve independence, purpose and dignity.
  • Andrus discovered the plight of retired educators struggling to survive on meager pensions. She founded NRTA to use group strength to provide low-cost insurance programs and in 1956, the first health insurance program for educators over age 65.
  • Andrus founded AARP in 1958, becoming president and leading the organization's rapid growth by creating an array of programs to help mature Americans with many aspects of their lives, including second careers, health insurance, travel, and more.

My Sister

  • I would like to honor and celebrate my sister for:  being a woman, being my sister, for being one of my best friends, for her knowing when to offer advice and for knowing when to keep her mouth shut, for her thoughtfulness and generosity, for her being there for me when I needed her the most!  Growing up this wasn’t always the case and I am thankful that I now have the experiences and maturity to realize this!  

Toni Morrison

  • "I'm a Midwesterner, and everyone in Ohio is excited. I'm also a New Yorker, and a New Jerseyan, and an American, plus I'm an African-American, and a woman. I know it seems like I'm spreading like algae when I put it this way, but I'd like to think of the prize being distributed to these regions and nations and races." —Toni Morrison
  • Born February 18, 1931 as Chloe Anthony Wofford in Lorain, Ohio
  • Attended Howard University for her B.A. and Cornell University for her M.A.
  • Toni Morrison was the first African American woman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993, her citation reads "who in novels characterized by visionary force and poetic import, gives life to an essential aspect of American reality."
  • Her first novel was published in 1970, The Bluest Eye. Teaching at the State University of New York at Purchase in 1971 and 1972, she wrote her second novel, Sula, published in 1973.

Major General Jeanne Holm

  • “If you want to succeed, you'd better look as if you mean business”—Major General Jeanne Holm
  • In 1971, Holm became the first Air Force woman to be promoted to Brigadier General.
  • Two years later, she became the first woman in all the armed forces to achieve the rank of Major General.
  • She served in World War II 1939-1946 and the Korean War 1950-1955.
  • From 1965 to 1973 she served as Director of Women in the Air Force, she worked to enhance the status and expand the roles and opportunities for women in the armed services.
  • She led efforts to remove outdated laws and policies that discriminated against women in the military.
  • Upon her retirement from the military, Holm served President Gerald Ford as a Special Assistant focusing on women's issues.
  • During the Reagan Administration, she became the first chairperson of the Veterans Administration's Committee on Women Veterans, successfully advocating parity for women veterans, their benefits and needs.

My Mother

  • When I was six, my parents divorced. My Mom had three kids to raise and no child support coming in. Rather than give up and let our house go, she took on a 2nd job and scrimped wherever possible to keep us fed, clothed, and in a warm home. I know she sacrificed a lot throughout the years, but somehow she did it. Her dedication and discipline to me is remarkable.   

Mildred Zaharias

  • Study the rules so that you won't beat yourself by not knowing something.
  • Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
  • Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, the female athletic phenomenon of the century, was the child of Norwegian immigrants.
  • Reared in poverty in South Texas, she began her extraordinarily versatile athletic career in high school basketball.
  • After Babe switched to track and field and collected gold medals at the 1932 Olympics, her fame enabled her to barnstorm the country with a team called "Babe Didrikson's All Americans."
  • When she first took up golf she hit over a thousand balls a day, eight to ten hours a day. Drives of two hundred and fifty yards were not unusual for her.
  • Babe went on to sweep the major ladies' titles.
  • In 1949 she became one of the founding members of the Ladies' Professional Golf Association.
  • A fierce competitor with a free-wheeling style, she closed her career with a courageous, losing battle against cancer.

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