“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” ~John Muir “Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to… Read more
Letter & Note Writing
The Art of Letter Writing
Liz Carpenter’s quote is one that is near and dear to me. I used to be a prolific letter writer. It began early in life corresponding with cousins, a few of my Aunts, and several pen-pals. In later years… Read more
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Waiting to Put it in the Oven
Pork roast and butternut squash I’m busy “waiting to put it in the oven” so I can get that pet contest posted but I’ve encountered a glitch. There are several photographers talking about a ‘new rule’ at Facebook regarding not… Read more
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Mysterious in Black & White
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” from Albert Einstein’s essay, “The World As I See It” Both photos taken in… Read more
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5 Things of Beauty
Honesty Refraining from gossip Helping someone else, just because. Warm summer rain The innocence of children The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will… Read more
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Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine …
We had an emergency last night, having to take one of our dogs in to the vet clinic. Thankfully, she’s going to be okay. (Yes, that’s our Pearl cooling down in her kiddy pool.) Meet Pearl. She didn’t have an… Read more
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What’s New can be Old Again
Huh? You’re probably thinking I have that old cliche turned around. You’re right, I do. For those using film and not digital, the darkroom is where the final processing occurs for photographic prints. Ansel Adams is known to have worked… Read more