Every year, without fail, these musical treasures adorn the piano as part of my seasonal decorations. It's a tradition (I wrote about the sheet music before) - grandma did so, mom did so, and now I do so, too. When I pull them out, I call it my nostalgia fix for the year. Each year,… Continue reading My nostalgia fix – Christmas Sheet Music
Who the heck gave ’em the key?
The magical key to every wannabe photographer's heart starts with the phrase, "You might want to grab your camera, you're not going to believe what I see in the yard." "Really...okay, I'm ready...what is it?" "Look..." "Umm...I see deer tracks, and rabbit tracks..." "Look to the left more." "Oh, my, goodness...what the heck is that?"… Continue reading Who the heck gave ’em the key?
How to capture abstract photos with Christmas lights
Here I am, just sliding into view on your computer screen. I'm playing with my favorite camera settings for the holidays. I love to mess around with lights in rooms and ISO settings on my camera to see what I get! The tried and true bokeh effect comes from turning on all the lights in… Continue reading How to capture abstract photos with Christmas lights
As the tradition of tinsel eating commences
Ah, the holiday season is upon us. Full of opportunities to eat and satisfy our cravings. I keep getting glimpses of a view of the world where I used to walk outside on the road to burn off extra Tostitos calories. Which, by the way, have recently been complemented with cherry pie before bed. It's… Continue reading As the tradition of tinsel eating commences
A glowing tradition of naughty or nice?
I just think Christmas is a time to embrace all the naughty little things. - Jade Thirlwall Post Inspiration - My childhood holiday decorations, remembering my mom setting them out and warning me and my brother not to touch them, and how much I miss her enthusiasm for her holiday traditional decorations, and Frank's Tuesday… Continue reading A glowing tradition of naughty or nice?
How to light a flame to survive a holiday
It all hit me when a huge puff of smoke rolled out of the oven door. I knew then and there I had neglected my cooking self for way too long. The Thanksgiving crowd (minus 9 guests that changed plans the day before) had arrived, all standing there around our kitchen island in anticipation of… Continue reading How to light a flame to survive a holiday