I just want to say . . .

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My mama told me, don’t lose you Cause the best luck I had was you. And I know, one thing. I love you. (33 years ago – as of early Dec) Mama was right.

A new gadget . . .

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Recently I bought a gadget — this gadget converts 35mm slides and film to a digital photo…and I am llllll-ov-in it! Our printer/scanner does the same thing – but it takes a lot longer and is more complex to use.  This baby is a cinch to use. I’ve been going through slides I haven’t seen … Read More

RoMANtic!

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Remember my friend Colin?   Maybe I’m taking a great risk of “overdoing it”  — as in giving him too much coverage, but trust me, this one is worth it! In Colin’s words: This (video) was created for Emily Wilson, who is the sister of Sarah Wilson, a girl I met and became good friends … Read More

A piece of art . . .

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According to DIY Guy… and in his own words —     this purse is “like a piece of art” and to tell you the truth, I definitely agree with him! My friend made it for me. I was supposed to make it. I’m not so good at knitting, and this was a bit complicated. When … Read More

Dinnnnnerrrrr

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Breakfast for dinner “Yes, please!” Especially when it is a homemade Belgium Waffle! Our boy has had the “real” Belgium Waffle in Belgium —  with Belgium chocolate He was happy to re-create a close (haha) copy in our very own Midwest kitchen tonight. I think he ate three of these! NOT that I was counting. … Read More

I mentioned him the other day

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Colin A college student I know – and love did this Venice: “A Carnival without the Rides” from Colin Cabalka on Vimeo. Shot in one day, all handheld. Love the people, love the place. Panavision Lenses and Custom built Rig. Music By Thievery Corporation Colin –  –he hangs out at our house now and then–when … Read More

Squirrel’n Away

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Accumulate.  Amass. Assemble.  Bury. Collect. Conceal.  Cover. Garner.  Gather. Harvest.  Hoard. Pack away.  Put away.  Put in the hole. Save. Sock away.  Stock up.  Store.  Stash. Squirrel away. and that is exactly what  the rodents squirrels in our yard have been busy doing. We unburied MANY apples in our raking and yard clean up over the weekend. … Read More

Sticks

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I‘m reading Don Miller’s book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years — and after recently reading Ryan’s blog; I am also reminded that I’d better write down memories –  so that I don’t forget them.   After all, it’s hard to say we’ve even lived certain parts of our lives if we can’t remember them. Today … Read More

Learning

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I’m learning to shoot on manual – with my “big girl” camera. I took these pictures last night out one of our back windows.  I just opened the window (screens already out) and shot the pic. It’s a little blurry — but at least it isn’t completely dark — or completely washed out. You can … Read More

Blue Eyes

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efore Melissa moved away to the far away land of Omaha, she asked me take some photos of her sweet little boy, Foster. It was nap time for the little guy, but he held it together for us and put up with my nonsense.  His eyes really ARE THAT blue! (just like his momma’s) He … Read More