Every day is a day we can learn or discover something new. I believe that wholeheartedly, and try to live up to that mantra. Some days, when I take my first step out the door and see the same thing as the night before, I wonder... Can I learn or see something new today...without leaving… Continue reading How to play with your camera – ground level
Category: Adventures
How to talk yourself out of the blues
A blues altering conversation with myself has brought me to the revelation that blues can't stick around forever, they teach us lessons when we sing along with them, and "The best medicine when we're feeling blue is laughter." Right? The blues are what I've turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all… Continue reading How to talk yourself out of the blues
Wasps and beetles beware
When humans chose to debilitate invaders to their home, it's to protect harm from happening, and it is justified. Yes, we're ruthless when it comes to some insects. Japanese Beetles are not welcome on our plants. And wasps are not welcome in our front entrance. We only have space for the two of us to… Continue reading Wasps and beetles beware
A view of mini-storms in life
Have you ever had your desires of wanderlust ripped from your life and you found yourself forced to stop doing what you enjoy? Even if temporary, it feels horribly frustrating as you go through acclimatization and adjust to the temporary recovery station in life. Whenever I get fed up with life I love to go… Continue reading A view of mini-storms in life
Who is the boss?
Who, who, who, is the boss of our yard? It is this adorable, energetic, little hummingbird. Perched on a nail. From sunset. To sunrise - there he sits, guarding his feeder against other birds in the yard. The yard monitor. He keeps a watchful eye on potential invaders to his turf. Don't mess with him,… Continue reading Who is the boss?
A mysterious look at creativity
Do you know when it happens? It happens when you discover you've become an artist. Or a photographer. Or a creative person. Or all of the above. It happens to you like a solved mystery. A discovery in your mysterious way of life, solved by knowing you are exactly where you want to be, right… Continue reading A mysterious look at creativity