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Loose Threads and Random Thoughts
Do you like taking pictures? I’m not talking about just snapping pictures of your kids while they’re little so you can remember how sweet they used to be once they become teens? I mean, do you carry your camera everywhere you go? I do. I love snapping pictures and playing with the various editing tools. I’ve even joined a couple of photography challenges. This fall I’ll be joining up with Kristi and her crew for the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. For more information, go here. If you decide to join up, let me know in the comments. Last night I had the worst case of insomnia. Ever. I suspect…
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New House Tour: The Living Room
I love my new house. One of the things I knew I wanted in our new place was a lot of light. I wanted to be able to take photographs inside without running around, gathering lamps from all over the house and then aiming them at my subject. I also wanted a fireplace. I may not ever use it but I wanted one. I just think they add warmth to the living space. I wasn’t sure if my old world eclectic style from the old house would fit in this house (click here to see pictures of the old house) but the hubs was convinced everything would work. And, I…
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Wordless Wednesday: End of Summer Car Wash
You can see more of my photographic efforts by clicking here to see my Flickr stream…
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Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
I was never a Seinfeld fan until it went off the air and I started watching it in syndication. I just didn’t get it, a show about nothing? Not funny. I was wrong, it is. But I digress. Do you remember the episode where George says if you look angry people will think you’re busy and leave you alone? Well, I used to do that so people wouldn’t talk to me. Or I’d make phone calls just to avoid saying “hi”. Not because I’m rude or anti~social but because small talk unnerves me. Kid you not. I know, I teach classes. I work as a librarian. I write a blog.…
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Welcoming Another Tech Kid to the Family: iPad 2
The hubs never ceases to amaze me. Today I was sitting on the sofa, working on my notebook, when the hubs walked in and said “Stand up”. Now, anyone who knows me, knows I immediately went in to “You don’t tell me what to do” mode. I stood up anyway, but kept up a running commentary, until he leaned over kissed me and said “Thank you for being you.” Then he presented me with a shiny new iPad 2. Suh~weet. I need to be amenable to moving a little more often. And, um, perhaps a little less chatty. I spent most of yesterday and last night get acquainted with the…
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Hurricane Irene: Would You Ride It Out for the “Experience”??
I’m sitting here watching the news coverage of Hurricane Irene and the one thing that strikes me is the stupidity of people. Governors in 10 states have already declared states of emergency and/or ordered mandatory evacuations, yet, there are people who are adamant about remaining in their homes. What? One guy actually said he wanted to “experience a hurricane”. “Experience a hurricane”? Why in the world would people want to stick around to “experience a hurricane”? Have these people not watched the news and seen the death and the destruction that can result from these storms? Do they not remember Hurricanes Andrew or Katrina? Let me tell you, those people had better…
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Crazy Days of Summer: My Favorite Summer Memories
I’ve enjoyed this challenge so much. Seeing the pictures that others have taken, makes me want to do better, aim differently, focus on one feature and just have fun. I’ve also learned a lot from the various tips and suggestions that some of you have included with your photographs. Thank you for teaching and encouraging me. Now without further ado, here are some of my favorite pictures from the summer: An abandoned building that holds memories of cousins playing… An annoying fly made beautiful… Tranquil waters in the city park… A chipmunk eating a pilfered Beggin’ Strip… A splash of red in the midst of greens and browns… A last…
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Getting to Know Missouri: Cape Girardeau Southside Park
One of the things that first struck me when the hubs and I visited Missouri for the first time was incredible amount of parks ~ 2 large parks, 1 water park and a series of smaller community parks. Not only were there a lot of parks but just about every square inch was covered with families involved in some sort of activity. I’d never seen anything like it before. And clean. The parks were so incredibly clean. Yesterday, I had a chance to go over to the Southside Park in Cape Girardeau and take some pictures. At the time, some construction and cleaning crews were in the park doing some…
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The First Day of the New School Year
I’m sitting here in the living room, The Golden Girls playing in the background, knowing I should be in bed sleeping but I can’t. There’s too much going through my head. Today is the first day of school for the younger three kids and the day we move the oldest one in to her dorm. Gosh, where does the time go? It feels like only yesterday the nurse was placing Miss 17 in my arms. I remember sitting there staring at her. There was no fear or feelings of insecurity, instead I was overwhelmed by a sense of awe. I couldn’t believe this precious little person had come from me.…
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Wordless Wednesday: Squeekerz
Our family dog, Squeekerz, just waking up from one of his many naps What do you think dogs do all day that they sleep so much?
