I'm a self-proclaimed 'learn as I go' photographer. I often wonder if I have I grown in my skillsets through the years since I first picked up my hand-me-up camera from my daughter? Will I ever be good enough? Good enough for what? To capture a cat drinking from a water glass or a cat… Continue reading Reflections on my learning as I go photography lessons
Author: Shelley
Letting my quirk out one post at a time.
A dog weighs in on summer and allergies
Hi all - it's me, Copper. Trust me...I'm friendly, I know I don't appear to be a happy dog lately, though. The Mrs. is busy getting ready to leave me again. She's on her way to another charity 5k race. She said, "More on that later." Whatever, so, yeah, it's just me. I'm here to… Continue reading A dog weighs in on summer and allergies
Signs of the season as it changes
I could go one way or the other with a post when I've got little time on my hands. I went to bed late 'cuz, you know, it's that time of the year. GAME TIME! I watched the opening predictions that the Packers were going to lose to the Bears. Only one of these wise… Continue reading Signs of the season as it changes
Pet Hugs from Our Pets
Many pet owners are blessed with cuddly pets, aka, pets who enjoy hugs. Our family, well, let’s just say, not so much. Our dog is the exception. He adores me and sitting in my lap for hugs. Our cats...they only like a hug when it involves waking us hoomans from our slumber for their feeding… Continue reading Pet Hugs from Our Pets
A dreamy picture-worthy stir-fry meal
Me: "Are you cooking something that's picture-worthy?" Mr: "I dunno, why?" Me: "It smells like it." Mr: "I haven't started cooking yet." Me: "Yay for me...I'm in time to catch the action." The truth is, September is our anniversary month - and I really wanted to give Mr. an extravagant gift for our 30th-anniversary. I… Continue reading A dreamy picture-worthy stir-fry meal
Summer’s over, and it’s back to work I go
Yesterday, it was darn tempting to do some hard labor to get caught up from the busy weekend. The dirty casserole dish from Friday night's dinner sat as a reminder. I'm not saying Mr. was leaving it there on purpose. A subtle reminder that I didn't finish the task at hand. For 3 days. But,… Continue reading Summer’s over, and it’s back to work I go