Favorite Photos – 2023 Lens Artists Challenge

I will admit to thinking twice about responding to this challenge since I severely neglected my photography hobby this past year, but I still managed to take a lot of pictures. The photos below make me smile for various reasons, and you will probably pick up on the fact that most of them are whimsical. …

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The Year That Was – 2023

Looking back at 2023 is bitter-sweet since this is the year our family experienced its greatest change since the birth of our daughter and the death of Malcolm's dad. When the rapid cognitive decline of my MIL necessitated moving her into Memory Care this past September, we grieved. We grieved for the loss of the …

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Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, from big family gatherings to eclectic Friendsgiving dinners to two people sitting at a coffee table sharing Chinese takeout and binge-watching Hallmark movies. Wherever you are, whoever you are with, Thanksgiving is about being grateful for the abundance of life. In the US we set aside just …

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Weathered Beauties

Weathered wood, whether it be a tree trunk, an old door, a historic structure, or just a simple garden ornament captivates my senses with the elements of exposed texture and faded color. Place and perspective have much to add to the story and often conjure a soulful narrative. This week Cee's Fun Foto Challenge is …

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