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The Weekend Story Project Evolves

The Weekend Story Project Evolves

You may have noticed that I missed my story post this week. Well, things were a little bit busy last week with a short trip out-of-town and getting our oldest son back to Alabama for his sophomore year. But that is neither here nor there. I want to shake things up a...
Using Flash on a Highly Reflective Surface

Using Flash on a Highly Reflective Surface

The mess I got myself in and how I got out It all started innocently enough — I found the silver pitcher of my still life dreams at the local thrift store for only $2.99. After a bit of de-tarnishing it was so pretty and shiny and I immediately began to dream up...
Thrown Together: An Informal & Casual Still Life

Thrown Together: An Informal & Casual Still Life

An Excuse to Bake We had made plans last week to spend the day in Hershey Park. But then we looked at the weather and the forecast was for up to one inch of rain. Several summers ago we ignored the weather and went anyway — we learned our lesson. With the trip...
{Weekend Story Project} In Their Element

{Weekend Story Project} In Their Element

Yesterday afternoon, the little boys and I took a hot and muggy hike to the creek at the back of our neighborhood. It always amazes me that, a mile away from dense urban development, this place exists. Sunfish and minnows swim in the water and blue heron stand...
A Bit of Daring – Water Photography

A Bit of Daring – Water Photography

Water as in, put the phone in the water and grab some underwater shots. Daring? Yes! I tried to be confident that the dry bag would keep the phone safe. I had my doubts, but, lo and behold, it worked! Now, if only I could have seen the screen in order to compose...