Here's the deal. There's no mist happening in our neck of the woods today. What is Frank thinking, wanting us all to share misty thoughts? Well...I've got some news for him. I'm sending this here letter to shed some white light on what's happening across the ocean blue from where he lives. Don't sigh, he… Continue reading When memories of dewdrops freeze
Author: Shelley
Letting my quirk out one post at a time.
It helps to know where you’re going
This is a post for fellow writers (aka, bloggers). I admire you. You're a gift to me. You know who you are. The ones who have figured out a perfect route to take to find your way in the huge blogosphere. It's mighty easy to feel rather tiny here. I admire how you've found routes… Continue reading It helps to know where you’re going
My nostalgia fix – Christmas Sheet Music
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