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Winter’s Morning Painted by Jack Frost

There is something magical about the costumes and images Jack Frost paints on crisp winter mornings. As he whisks his paintbrush over each surface, the formation of tiny little crystals sparkles in the sunlight.  He performs together with the sun, on each stage they play on, creating a temporary world chilled in white. On Valentine's… Continue reading Winter’s Morning Painted by Jack Frost

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23 valuable lessons for life after graduation

As a 50-something'r, (is that even a word?) I'm no different from a 20-something'r (might as well make it twice) trying to figure out the big questions in life. "What the hell is life all about Alfie?"  (Okay, yeah, I get it, I'm not a guy and I'm married, but still, the movie asked a… Continue reading 23 valuable lessons for life after graduation

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A day discovering creativity in Eau Claire, WI

When you feel the world shrinking in on you, and your feeling a bit limp and need some nourishment, what do you do for a pick me up? What do you do to spark flames of creativity peeking out at you through the forest of trees? What do I do to get out of that… Continue reading A day discovering creativity in Eau Claire, WI

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The chill of patterns

If you've been to my blog before you know I tend to lean toward color photos versus black and white.  Weekly, though, I love to participate in Cee's Black & White challenge.  Looking back through the color photos and testing them to see if they look cool in black & white expands one's photography skills.… Continue reading The chill of patterns

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Deer and trees, oh, woes me

Oh, woes me, the relentless cold of winter draws invisible deer nearby to enroll in a tasteless course of tree nibbling. Prompt:  One-Liner Wednesday   

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Twisted Tuesday Challenge #GFTH-GFTB

It's Tuesday.  It's -15 below in rural Wisconsin.  Dessy's sending a High-5 your way in celebration of an exceptionally cold week! Yippee!!!  She has NO idea how cold it is outside, she's always soaking up the sun or a cozy blanket somewhere in the house. As for me...colder than the h-e-doubletoothpick weather is, well, let's… Continue reading Twisted Tuesday Challenge #GFTH-GFTB