<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:12:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@mle777/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Out and about with me Mum~glorious reflections and a blessed encounter]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am so very lucky to still live in the same city as most all of my immediate family. Each one of us have busy lives but have adopted patterns to keep us connected. Through a series of recent events both]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/out-and-about-with-me-mum-glorious-reflections-and-a-blessed-encounter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/out-and-about-with-me-mum-glorious-reflections-and-a-blessed-encounter</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:05:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVfA8Xqqe1WrPSH6Yz3YR3HCU3aQi3d1tS6Utah1QfAe3zxqoBTK2TZqhv5siZ7GLT8SKzvtr8rPoKUr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockhounding, a great excuse to get out into nature. After all you just may stumble across Zeolite!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The other day I set out on a wonderful hike with a dear friend. It was such a magnificent day and we were both elated to be out in nature in the unusually warm winter weather. I was so happy to share one]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/geology/@mle777/rockhounding-a-great-excuse-to-get-out-into-nature-after-all-you-just-may-stumble-across-zeolite</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/geology/@mle777/rockhounding-a-great-excuse-to-get-out-into-nature-after-all-you-just-may-stumble-across-zeolite</guid><category><![CDATA[geology]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:13:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeuNTayypHsSfxV6ZWxJf26HjndQAMyDoULdKWhf8bhvzrCvsaApN8EC3eeJKVMxHDSDCSwMG3QMdfC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam!!!! These are amazing!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was already having a pretty awesome day today. The sun is shining once again in our winter disguised as spring. I woke up feeling pretty charged for the day and was getting a lot accomplished which always]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@mle777/adam-these-are-amazing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@mle777/adam-these-are-amazing</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 21:44:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeJsWvzx84RymT6x9aWxzJNgEaBG4G5FicnkANNciVkjMaoSRWE8n7Gyffws5nHGfvpg5cUKxgouDeN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[African Violets ~propegation to feed addiction.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before I sat down to write this post a couple of things entered my mind. The first being that it's been observed by those close to me that I may possibly have an African Violet addiction. Just to be clear,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/doyougrow/@mle777/african-violets-propegation-to-feed-addiction</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/doyougrow/@mle777/african-violets-propegation-to-feed-addiction</guid><category><![CDATA[doyougrow]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:22:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVevDBxZNKWijjm5ajRh1reTohgMUjgcDXxwe8vP7WJcrizzLnXUJ7ERsv2Ftq3aJLTNC6CnFKXv3zZc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasure hunting at charity shop.....unique find and silverplate observations.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of days ago I was at a local charity shop I haven't been to for a while. It used to be one of my favorites but as with many in my area the prices have risen and they seem to get picked out pretty]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/silver/@mle777/treasure-hunting-at-charity-shop-unique-find-and-silverplate-observations</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/silver/@mle777/treasure-hunting-at-charity-shop-unique-find-and-silverplate-observations</guid><category><![CDATA[silver]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:29:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVehG5ARwPT2VZXsLm6xP8QHrPJEsEDvXMqrjPfo6J7uYDqgXYDR8s2vnh7G4viamvYiydpyyTSQuJrS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazonite ...you found me, just when I needed you most.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wanted to share a specimen of Amazonite that I found a couple months back at a rock show in Colorado. Just one more little example that I seem to be blessed with finding what I need when I need it. I]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/crystals/@mle777/amazonite-you-found-me-just-when-i-needed-you-most</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/crystals/@mle777/amazonite-you-found-me-just-when-i-needed-you-most</guid><category><![CDATA[crystals]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:56:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgMTPcb8qc9iFt5h43AbQ2DXp8vyFfLHG9HqgQ2kWA3i1k8z6LNR28daxdd7TiivXoAcjRvN7nm1c7Y?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waffles and mashin' nanners ~ Why do some things take so long to realize?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning I woke up excited about a new pancake/waffle mix I had discovered. While I normally like making things from scratch, the convenience of a good pancake/waffle mix makes the morning activity]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@mle777/waffles-and-mashin-nanners-why-do-some-things-take-so-long-to-realize</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@mle777/waffles-and-mashin-nanners-why-do-some-things-take-so-long-to-realize</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeaFSALPet9H1PjAjdyGeXb1uqtU1JvNABMxSEaGrEL1jdGX53SvvCDWRWCqjNiXxQxYgmmVo2tjgbx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Blue Blood Moon~a sneak peak at the main player]]></title><description><![CDATA[While I am not a fancy pants photographer, I will certainly look forward to those capturing the Super Blue Blood Moon trifecta tomorrow morning. I tend to be a night owl so don't know if I will be up and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/super-blue-blood-moon-a-sneak-peak-at-the-main-player</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/super-blue-blood-moon-a-sneak-peak-at-the-main-player</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 07:16:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgTXVgvAkH67nDK3saX2wpg8dKeApadrwRXUE4YWC31GL2puHaSgUzhye54KreAvbbNg6kE35Uzswie?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A little taste of my daily hike.....]]></title><description><![CDATA[It really is looking like spring right now. All the trees are budding. I can't believe it's mid winter. The moss and lichen are still beaming The fungi are still in full effect... And regardless of the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/a-little-taste-of-my-daily-hike</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/a-little-taste-of-my-daily-hike</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:12:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVfABmmMDv4TLV8ZWAuXe9576zYaj39UDRqsu5ccZSVdENvfjwj8y33xMyBCHL97qatgC67zmwaa1BHG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violets?!?! Where is winter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is this a trick Mother Nature? Over the last few weeks I have been getting a little bit of anxiety for all of the plants and trees here in the Willamette Valley. Winter seems to have forgotten all about]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/violets-where-is-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/violets-where-is-winter</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:23:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeuW35mQgcinr6Q7AcnxPuskv3cvZViRXB7QitvSNj6Z8HfuX2A4Y2fBLFQAckgfqNoebQav5h3EEkE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding the time to post when there is just so much great content to read!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been on Steemit for a little less than a month. While I appreciate the cryptocurrency aspect of this platform, I seem to let that fall by the wayside when swept up in all of the amazing content.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemitcommunity/@mle777/finding-the-time-to-post-when-there-is-just-so-much-great-content-to-read</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemitcommunity/@mle777/finding-the-time-to-post-when-there-is-just-so-much-great-content-to-read</guid><category><![CDATA[steemitcommunity]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:49:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeCJy5N5iSgfu2nEDjJP3nEPQVBLUG6jpKFYLWDHnTEDYLiN8bMSQXizcf6vuGqFMu6Acf1u5h3yy7k?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempting homemade RX Bars~a synchronicity and the gooey mess]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am always one to stop and ponder the synchronicities of life. I love the seemingly unconnected connections that make aspects of life stand out. Synchronicity alludes to the mysteries of life and keeps]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@mle777/attempting-homemade-rx-bars-a-synchronicity-and-the-gooey-mess</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@mle777/attempting-homemade-rx-bars-a-synchronicity-and-the-gooey-mess</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:36:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVg1EEBNpijh3j7Co654f4zVRYMrgTHETq5X7AwrbkvG7HHcju4at3YkdDzBLLtUTzAu3hhu9fktogqk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockhounding the reservoirs...bounties of treasure(if you consider rocks treasure)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even in this day and age I believe that great satisfaction comes when we fulfill the hunter gatherer in all of us. One of my favorite ways to satiate that urge is to go rockhounding. I have always held]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/geology/@mle777/rockhounding-the-reservoirs-bounties-of-treasure-if-you-consider-rocks-treasure</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/geology/@mle777/rockhounding-the-reservoirs-bounties-of-treasure-if-you-consider-rocks-treasure</guid><category><![CDATA[geology]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:41:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVe5nf1bXMA4nbG7yVH5GnVkidTPmpW3KTSmtPopdqDL4AMW8drrVQQUnyHvGj8AqRdQHBftp8VXDMkz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The power of this community.  No pictures, no hoo haw....just a reflection and a link to an amazing post!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been on this platform for just over two weeks. While I am not deeply engrossed into the whole cryptocurrency thing, and clearly don't have as much time as some to invest in my postings or more]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/freewrite/@mle777/the-power-of-this-community-no-pictures-no-hoo-haw-just-a-reflection-and-a-link-to-an-amazing-post</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/freewrite/@mle777/the-power-of-this-community-no-pictures-no-hoo-haw-just-a-reflection-and-a-link-to-an-amazing-post</guid><category><![CDATA[freewrite]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:48:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Life, REDUCE RE-USE #1 ~ Herb and Spice Hacks, including one of the best thrifstore finds ever! ~]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a self professed steward of the planet I try to keep my impact on the environment down. One of the things I have always done to support that is to buy as much of my food as I can from the bulk section]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sustainability/@mle777/real-life-reduce-re-use-1-herb-and-spice-hacks-including-one-of-the-best-thrifstore-finds-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sustainability/@mle777/real-life-reduce-re-use-1-herb-and-spice-hacks-including-one-of-the-best-thrifstore-finds-ever</guid><category><![CDATA[sustainability]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2018 02:36:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVenSEnXNQdT4zDeQNgUeBgowP9nkToPaWyF1hHARRDySaxSVroL5S76ZuiKrQMwnmiLcsPyvbgLNJES?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A peaceful hike with Mom and the attack of the complete and total DOUCHE BAG!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part 1: A Peaceful Hike Today I took my Mother for a hike on one of the beautiful trails on the outskirts of our city. Her first day of retirement was today and we both wanted to set patterns of spending]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hiking/@mle777/a-peaceful-hike-with-mom-and-the-attack-of-the-complete-and-total-douche-bag</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hiking/@mle777/a-peaceful-hike-with-mom-and-the-attack-of-the-complete-and-total-douche-bag</guid><category><![CDATA[hiking]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:38:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeYhjLWLW9hqxwwRs5khuUoDPGiDcrD21f2EJwxrax8r42iiABLw3TtRZ1SKaDLqFttZ9DFBNutiHxz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photography out of necessity ....but not really, I really do love it, just needed a tutorial.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've finally gotten to the place where I feel like I might not die if strangers see the results of my latest artistic outlet slash obsession. Simple then, next up take pictures, get 'em out there.....done]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@mle777/photography-out-of-necessity-but-not-really-i-really-do-love-it-now</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@mle777/photography-out-of-necessity-but-not-really-i-really-do-love-it-now</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:50:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeoqkY8cyVgDJBY3LghTZhUyoBtGW67seUvPJYBqowKMDvkubFyti6AeGGeqNc87j92SFqdSVHB2pVC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hold your ground....]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stay your path, hold your ground , the ripple effect can be astounding. Shot in the beautiful sands of the Central Oregon Coast, USA.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/hold-your-ground</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/hold-your-ground</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:43:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgb8gEyc16LG44ATMbuqJx54vFNTSguvAB4kajVYigmxXuCs1BxouuytY5sQsq6tSFUKZgUyNHqCm5x?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumption,  considerations.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do we have a desire to consume beyond our needs? There are the innate absolute needs of existence; oxygen, water, and caloric intake. For the most part in first world countries this in an easily attainable]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/earth/@mle777/consumption-the-downfall-of-the-human-soul</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/earth/@mle777/consumption-the-downfall-of-the-human-soul</guid><category><![CDATA[earth]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2018 09:29:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYqvP1AV9Kjm5DjR2X1G6xYvLcssV7kSta51cGe42ENfd6SRSgsrhLaZY38rokDkKcW6aPkY8wg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can learn a lot from a mushroom...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nature holds some deep secrets if we take the time to explore her majesty. As an avid hiker I spend a lot of time under the canopy of the trees. Far away from the hustle and bustle of life, the quiet]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/you-can-learn-a-lot-from-a-mushroom</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@mle777/you-can-learn-a-lot-from-a-mushroom</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mle777]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2018 08:48:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgMGaunT1trZbkEHohDpadAsGkfaP1uRQFooXP46G4GpGSYpXTNVP48Pxp9fsZgjUp6Uoek9C6KRdVY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>