Emptying the nest · Inspiration

Treasure chests of thoughts layered with hope

As I set out to paint yesterday, I took trinkets down from shelves and tops of cupboards.  I washed off years of dust and grime.  Gathered my tools and dressed in a proper uniform.  My white painter pants from 1990.  They're no longer white, though.  They're filled with layers of every color we've painted in… Continue reading Treasure chests of thoughts layered with hope

Adventures · Inspiration

Shhh, be still and quiet to get great shots of up-close photography

Every time I grab my camera, I have hopes of catching a shot of something special.  Of something that I hadn't planned on getting when I first headed out the door. I dwell in possibility.  - Emily Dickinson I crouch down low and get as close to objects I can, depending upon the lens I… Continue reading Shhh, be still and quiet to get great shots of up-close photography