<?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>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:40:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@swan-nguyen/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Ema, the emu.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ema is our pet! Yes, we had her for number of years now, at least 8 or more. She is very sweet animal. She likes to hang around when she sees me in the garden and always trying to give a helping hands.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/animal/@swan-nguyen/ms-ema-the-emu</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/animal/@swan-nguyen/ms-ema-the-emu</guid><category><![CDATA[animal]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:45:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2k7TU6R7D8hFGyjkSsQhgsENDTXpozDUGyaNUdgPj9odt3nyqdUQRrk9Kk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorchallenge- Wednesday Yellow.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captured this wild daisy along my walking path. Little flowers can be beautiful and attractive . Hope you enjoy it. Happy Wednesday!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/flower/@swan-nguyen/colorchallenge-wednesday-yellow</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/flower/@swan-nguyen/colorchallenge-wednesday-yellow</guid><category><![CDATA[flower]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:26:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2k7TU6R7D8hFGyjkSsQhgsENDTXpowGqcj5QvZgnSzApoN7MNC3jTvzHvn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorchallenge - Tuesday Orange]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Daylily. This is a triple pedals Orange Daylily I had for many years . Love this vibrant color! This flower was in bloomed in the mid summer of this year. Thank you for viewing.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/flower/@swan-nguyen/colorchallenge-tuesday-orange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/flower/@swan-nguyen/colorchallenge-tuesday-orange</guid><category><![CDATA[flower]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 19:46:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2k7TU6R7D8hFGyjkSsQhgsENDTXpoyMWivfzEkQbEMq84x6dY3X66TFq7U?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall Decoration.]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best decorations in my neighborhood . The service flag along with the beautiful flower! The service flag indicates the family has two active members in the service. Thank you for their services.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@swan-nguyen/fall-decoration</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@swan-nguyen/fall-decoration</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:51:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2k7TU6R7D8hFGyjkSsQhgsENDTXpoxGGLLSdPuDLLm8TDRpgqcZzZGmro8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall is definitely here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vibrant color of fall is everywhere in my neighborhood. Just a few days, trees started changing color. Love the fall season. From our pond Street in the neighborhood Our front yard The back yard Happy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/fall-is-definitely-here</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/fall-is-definitely-here</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:12:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2k7TU6R7D8hFGyjkSsQhgsENDTXpoyvb8iofep1czaSTn71r3wdnkAmcz2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricain Florence update (2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our little town of Blythewood, SC, US, spared Hurricain Florence! It's now a Tropical Storm. The storm still brings heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty wind, and could have isolated tornadoes, and it could]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/hurricain-florence-update-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/hurricain-florence-update-2</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2018 21:47:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/EfcLDDAkyqgtn3Gpfi3ZGaMzZdXxSGjaSVGfMWt2jE3xbKVB6Y5csWSb48KhmFiVFYmaF9qwyaTHafwxRvARrziKW6UP8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Florence update.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Florence has changed its course and speed from 140m/h to 100m/h! Though, it's still a dangerous one. We in South Carolina state, USA, will expect strong wind around 75m/h by 2am Saturday morning.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/hurricane-florence-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/hurricane-florence-update</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:38:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Florence!]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 hours before Hurricane Florence arrives South Carolina, USA. Hope we won't have too much damage!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/hurricane-florence</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/hurricane-florence</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:25:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3auKdN6FdQE37fmGSTUmzddcpoHLP1LYQQLU4uDHzAtxZ27UefBwWPdkAnRkBg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early view of the sky on my morning walk.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's so peaceful in the early morning on my routine walk. Beautiful sky and a view of the crescent moon Thank you for stopping by.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/colorchallenge/@swan-nguyen/early-view-of-the-sky-on-my-morning-walk</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/colorchallenge/@swan-nguyen/early-view-of-the-sky-on-my-morning-walk</guid><category><![CDATA[colorchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:15:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3auKdN6FdQE37fmGSTUmzddcpoHLP1LYMRBCgRwcijhpuJ2fYBwPfZQs6YR9Li?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cicada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captured this Cicada on my morning walk. Thank you for stopping by.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/cicada</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/cicada</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2018 21:51:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdoHSuuev65vxHfsVAwfNdZt8FQZwijoke4JSBMBLUQYaScmEboGczfiTx7V3c?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaves changing color!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because lack of rain, trees in our neighborhood, the town of Blythewood, SC, are going through stress! It's only the 2nd of September leaves already turned color. They usually don't star until almost at]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/colorchallenge/@swan-nguyen/leaves-changing-color</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/colorchallenge/@swan-nguyen/leaves-changing-color</guid><category><![CDATA[colorchallenge]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2018 21:43:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3auKdN6FdQE37fmGSTUmzddcpoHLP1LYNDFPtgeLCT4DLdpuCiyG9TjzzWUXQJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The morning walk.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's interesting to see things along my morning walk. A beautiful sunlight through the morning fog! From the treetop! A rabbit at the edge of the woods was curiously watching! The deer from a distance]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/the-morning-walk</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@swan-nguyen/the-morning-walk</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:19:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2ufhwNgM3qHKRHbNXQMKSm92aZqLtGNUCuS1cnMMapRufZaQGDmtJJ9uRtTU3pGoPu3x8EHNE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's tranquillity environment to be able to share it with these creatures. A herd of six come for breakfast this morning. In fact, it's their routine. It's fun and peace full to know that they feel safe,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/animal/@swan-nguyen/breakfast</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/animal/@swan-nguyen/breakfast</guid><category><![CDATA[animal]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2018 16:59:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3auKdN6FdQE37fmGSTUmzddcpoHLP1LYMfkWMNjkbzdD3Mm4dyKh6gn5CG7q2n?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vegemite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently we had a visitor from Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia. He introduced us to Vegemite, and offered me a Vegemite sandwich. We tasted and liked it. Photo by @willymac]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@swan-nguyen/vegemite</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@swan-nguyen/vegemite</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 21:33:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3auKdN6FdQE37fmGSTUmzddcpoHLP1LYPF5XU9XwjbyDQ3PhxSLtibJdBAdy82?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strawberry Banana Trifle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strawberries are in season, so, here is my desert. Strawberry Banana Trifle 1 Cup berry sliced in half 1 large banana 1 Cup and ½ cubed Angle cake 1 box instant Vanilla pudding 1 tub lite Cool Ship 1 Table]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@swan-nguyen/strawberry-banana-trifle</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@swan-nguyen/strawberry-banana-trifle</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 22:34:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5bEGgqZEHBMerzvB6bqyyWDuh2kXauXoSv7W4aarRY2Z5XMB4YyeXN4PsWY2pEXbLpZCKtznTWXuw5UY4HwRqTuVL2ZUBssC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The "Naked Lady"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Naked Lady flowers also called Belladonna Lilies, Amarylis Belladonna, or Lycoris squamigera. They are summer flowers. Plants produces leaves early in the spring at the same time as the those daffodils.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@swan-nguyen/the-naked-lady</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@swan-nguyen/the-naked-lady</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:22:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/ADdPNihJzmPc57fFDDEpq8aHVQbxoAVqzgpH5KiiDh8mFMUqcx4raeiCZqzo3jBMPW85dbLrEBUpQnMf2opwxayQz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home away from home!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today marks 46 years since I left my home land, Saigon, Viet Nam for the U S A. The day I left was Friday the 13th 1972, and today is Friday the 13th 2018. Time flew by so fast! Thank you for visiting]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/life/@swan-nguyen/home-away-from-home</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/life/@swan-nguyen/home-away-from-home</guid><category><![CDATA[life]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:56:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/eAyTuXc4toTaitbVyqqEwdAMCrNb4QvDpq6JKm1RR4VQ8noD99oavsKwUDMxCpz9hFkgnp8DDrn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Red Dahlia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red Dahlia reminds me of The Blue Dahlia Movie. The 1946 American black and white detective film with Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake. A naval discharged officer returned home from the war, to find out]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@swan-nguyen/the-red-dahlia</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@swan-nguyen/the-red-dahlia</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 22:19:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3q52Dkr5nBe4KqtjGutXvY6cGBJvHL4ZspvAL3a42BPpgqo1KY3HShVtYenQwZonoaqyhxvxKGmf4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Dhlias]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love these flowers! There are different ranges for Dahlias, the miniatures and the huge flowers called Dinnerplates. I love the Dinnerplates types because they are famous for their enormous sizes. Some]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@swan-nguyen/my-dhlias</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@swan-nguyen/my-dhlias</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 22:16:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3auKdN6FdQE37fmGSTUmzddcpoHLP1LYPJeRe5XgwJByDYXVJccu5yCFwURS46?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day lilies are happy!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Day lilies are happy this summer! Double petals ones! I am not sure the name of this one. Hope you enjoy looking at these flowers as much as I do. Thank you for visiting my page!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/garden/@swan-nguyen/day-lilies-are-happy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/garden/@swan-nguyen/day-lilies-are-happy</guid><category><![CDATA[garden]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[swan-nguyen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:23:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3auKdN6FdQE37fmGSTUmzddcpoHLP1LYMx3YnLPa6vhVeafuRNzHpuDpVaZoxi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>