Adventures · Inspiration

My favorite photography challenges so far

The next photo I take will be my favorite.  But...then again, if I think about that statement, I question the validity of it.  I've taken a lot of photos that have been just that...my next shot and they are some of my favorites, so far...and with the help of fun photography challenges here on WordPress,… Continue reading My favorite photography challenges so far

Adventures · Inspiration

A look back to the day I started my blog

That first blogging day is a blur to me.  You'd think I'd remember how excited I was to finally take a running leap into the world of being a Blogger! I remember being excited, nervous, and at the same time, a tad scared to death of failure.  Picking a place to start is supposed to… Continue reading A look back to the day I started my blog

Adventures · Inspiration

Let it go, let it go…a bad renter freed to leave

The sheriff called yesterday and said, "The place is empty, and the place looks pretty clean." (Whatever that means).  He said he'd shut the windows and lock the door on his way out. Mr.:  "Thank you, sir, we appreciate it, we'll be by tomorrow to change the locks." And there you have it, our doom… Continue reading Let it go, let it go…a bad renter freed to leave

Inspiration

How to use scenes to find inspiration

There you sit, looking at the blinking line, and you wonder, "How the hell do artists or writers or bloggers do it?  How do they come up with new material every time they sit down in front of a blank page?" Where or where does their or your inspiration come from? Are you like me… Continue reading How to use scenes to find inspiration

Cheers · Emptying the nest

Things that heat up our empty nest kitchen

Every dinner starts with the same scene.  I stare out the window, while I wait for dinner to appear on my plate.  Mr. does the cooking to heat things up in the kitchen and I wait.  I'm spoiled, yes, I am. While he cooks, I keep occupied.  I learned a long time ago to mind… Continue reading Things that heat up our empty nest kitchen

Welcome

Why do we love our toys?

As adults do we ever outgrow our love of toys?  Some of us adults tend to treasure how much joy our toys brought us in our youth so we hang on to them - or we collect them to make it more legit to hang on and consume spaces and shelves in our homes.  The… Continue reading Why do we love our toys?