I admire a photo that speaks to me. One that takes me right back to the moment it was taken; or better yet, to the moment of awe, I felt at that second in time. I know then that the moment was one that touched my soul. Any frantic feelings I had during the stress… Continue reading Sunset quartet
Category: Adventures
Bee Wise a Grand-Cat-Parenting tail
I'm experiencing my 2nd dose of grand-cat-parenting this week. Yes, that's an official word for empty-nest parents whose adulting children have a cat instead of kids. Bee is adorable. Or at least I remember her as an adorable, cuddly, little kitten. She was born in the jungle on the hobby farm. She was the runt,… Continue reading Bee Wise a Grand-Cat-Parenting tail
A dose of blue skies
A study quoted in the book I'm reading (The Nature Fix) states: "getting out in nature (in the forest) for 3 hours per week for 12 weeks can reduce symptoms of depression and increase sociability, physical exercise, and self-esteem." ...it is a theory that if a person is in bad shape and has low energy, you can't… Continue reading A dose of blue skies
A goose tail of pictures I missed
Me: "Why do interesting things happen in our yard when I don't have my camera?" Mr.: "Just go get it, they'll be there for a while. You should just carry your camera with you everywhere you go." Me: "But this time, I need a different lens. Oh, alright, I'll go get it, I'll be right… Continue reading A goose tail of pictures I missed
Care to get nosey?
I find faces fascinating. When I look at photos of faces, heads, and facial features, I wonder what thoughts ran through the person or pet at that moment the photo was captured. While I admire portrait photographers, being able to capture a great headshot is foreign to me. I've yet to master the selfies or facies… Continue reading Care to get nosey?
Our Teahouse – my favorite place
Okay, I get it, I've been complaining a lot about my lot in life being a staycationer this year. The truth of the matter is, being home in our backyard's Teahouse is my favorite place to be. The Mr. and I built our home together 28 years ago, and we have been living here ever… Continue reading Our Teahouse – my favorite place