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Photography Lesson – Cropping

I love to go back through my photos to find some tiny detail that I didn't see when I was taking the shot.  I get brave (to remind myself I'm still learning) and crop the photo to see what it would've looked like had I got that great shot the first moment I took the… Continue reading Photography Lesson – Cropping

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

Adventures

Slicing up 6 Lessons for the Part-Time Blogger

When I started blogging, I had no idea how much time it would take for the genesis of my blog to happen.  Let alone, keep it alive and vibrant.  I struggle with how to articulate what nourishes me the most about blogging, and how to stay mentally healthy as I keep my blog efforts going? There… Continue reading Slicing up 6 Lessons for the Part-Time Blogger

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

Conversations with a fashion diva researcher

As I stumbled into the abyss of YouTube fashion videos yesterday, I was inspired with awesome thoughts about possibilities, which rapidly awakened the trusty Dubious MinimalistTM in me.  She's never very far away. Before realizing that part of me is damn cynical, but often right, I was thinking to myself, "I can do this, yes,… Continue reading Conversations with a fashion diva researcher

Emptying the nest · Inspiration

How to be your own best critic

As females, we (I) know that we can be either critical or ecstatic about who we are (usually somewhere in between!).  A look back at yourself over the years and your inner critic will appear to help you discover your real 'me'.  Once you do, you can't help but be ecstatic about it. It all… Continue reading How to be your own best critic

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Inspiration

A grudging reconstruction of thoughts on my wardrobe

I'm reflecting on the choices I've made in my wardrobe lately.  Although, this week, not so much.  It has been a pleasant surprise.  Being an empty nester, on a staycation, and no-one but myself, the Mr., and the pets to see me, the wardrobe choices I made this week were beyond minimal.  No kidding, if… Continue reading A grudging reconstruction of thoughts on my wardrobe