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Well Hello There Painted Lady

Believe it or not, this post your reading is my 750th post.  Wow - that's a lot of words I've typed here on my blog and released out into the blogosphere. Quite the busy bee I've been as a part-time blogger. Today is also 9/11/2019, and perhaps I should be reflecting on 911 instead of… Continue reading Well Hello There Painted Lady

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Six questions I want to find answers to

This weekend, in an effort to try and find focus, I began a mental list of random things I'd like to learn as I head into my 30th year of marriage and my 55th year of existence. When I was 23, I hadn't even thought of these type of questions. I had a thick dark… Continue reading Six questions I want to find answers to

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Reflections on my learning as I go photography lessons

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

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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

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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

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A Sunday Road Trip to Bucknuckles

When you marry into a family who loves to drive on country roads, a road trip to any exotic (or eclectic) place happens when the Corvettes are revving to hit the road. My companion, Mr., a guy with a gorgeous smile, and some miles of roads to conquer.  We were happy to hit the road.… Continue reading A Sunday Road Trip to Bucknuckles