tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92016535524141282372024-03-13T16:29:13.001-04:00Images Through An Open Windowrandom thoughts & imagespathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-22882931951085231392011-05-17T21:37:00.000-04:002011-05-17T21:37:27.812-04:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ngWwdyvQnHY/TdMfegAEKwI/AAAAAAAAHPc/CWyZBJKL8u8/s1600/DSC_6766.NEF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ngWwdyvQnHY/TdMfegAEKwI/AAAAAAAAHPc/CWyZBJKL8u8/s400/DSC_6766.NEF.jpg" width="398" /></a></div> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> it's been an extremely tough week with alot of sadness for me that i just haven't known what to do with.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">the last time i was here, i talked about the newest addition to my family...a kitty - pooki. we got him for our cat rocky who is a year old. we thought he'd like the company. the first few days, rocky couldn't really be bothered but then he definitely seemed to take a liking to pooki.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">a week ago was the last time i saw rocky. sometimes he sleeps inside at night and other times he doesn't. he chose. he has a bed in the shed which is about 50 feet from our house and sometimes he was still on the prowl and didn't come when called in at bedtime. he was always there when i got up though. last wednesday, he wasn't. i spent the day calling him and going through the woods searching. he has been neutered and hasn't ever wandered far or for long. we've got 8 acres and alot of places to play. i thought he'd come back but he didn't.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">last thursday, i was really starting to worry. i had to work but afterward, the same thing - lots of searching and calling to no avail.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">last friday, i couldn't even work. i was heartsick! i made posters and hung them around. talked to neighbors. we are isolated with not alot of neighbors but i was hoping maybe he got stuck in someone's garage or something. i called local vets but no sign of him.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">i don't know what to do.... i am so sad. how do you reconcile that one day he is here and the next he is just gone. i have had lots of animals. i've loved them all but some of them have been extra special. a very strong bond - deep in my heart. rocky is there.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">so, my husband said now we need to get another kitty - for pooki. i didn't want to. in fact, i'm having trouble with pooki. i don't want to let him out of my sight. i feel guilty when i play with him or when he touches my heart or makes me laugh. i want my rocky.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> but we went to the humane society anyway and chose a little girl - rosie. she's a little sweetie and it was a good decision cause she and pooki are having a blast.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">this is all good but i am getting depressed. every day that goes by without rocky, the sadness deepens. i guess i just have to wait it out. and continue to hope. i've heard stories of cats returning home long after they disappeared. maybe that will be the case.</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-28183630881726993732011-05-08T18:53:00.000-04:002011-05-08T18:53:33.051-04:00a fabulous weekend<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">god gave me a gift of a wonderful weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i've been feeling somewhat punky again this week...</div><div style="text-align: center;">the impact of an auto immune disorder is that there are good days and then there are the bad days.</div><div style="text-align: center;">unfortunately lately, i've been having more bad than good.</div><div style="text-align: center;">but not this weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">i feel great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">starting yesterday morning at a garden club sale...</div><div style="text-align: center;">we filled our arms with heirloom tomatoes and tons of perennials.</div><div style="text-align: center;">we found these really cool gourd birdhouses and this morning i painted them....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">upon waking this morning, my hubby presented me with a bouquet of flowers he picked off a tree in our yard.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i think it's a verbena but i'm not sure. they have a beautiful, sweet aroma...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nzcacAFDiqA/TccXCi9P7iI/AAAAAAAAHOo/V0VzMHH7lAs/s1600/IMG_8739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nzcacAFDiqA/TccXCi9P7iI/AAAAAAAAHOo/V0VzMHH7lAs/s400/IMG_8739.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i spent a few hours putting some photos on wood blocks in preparation for an art show later this month.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i think i may list some in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhotogenicGallery">etsy</a> shop as well...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">i did run out and get a new bed for pooki.</div><div style="text-align: center;">it has a fuzzy little ball attached and he had a blast playing with it...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">this afternoon i got a delivery from incredible edibles...</div><div style="text-align: center;">sent by my daughter straight from texas!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> thanks manda... you're the greatest!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">a yummy fruit basket with pineapple, strawberries and grapes...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">a happy mother's day phone call from my son,</div><div style="text-align: center;">a happy mother's day visit from my stepson...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">a perfect weekend! </div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-42978508038466926512011-05-06T22:37:00.000-04:002011-05-06T22:37:11.079-04:00it's friday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vQ8_g6PpHn0/TcSv7TMpXKI/AAAAAAAAHOE/X1RwAubyAdk/s1600/purple+tulips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vQ8_g6PpHn0/TcSv7TMpXKI/AAAAAAAAHOE/X1RwAubyAdk/s400/purple+tulips.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">i just love spring flowers!</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-31439318251833959822011-05-05T21:01:00.000-04:002011-05-05T21:01:14.109-04:00pooki<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">usually my hubby is home long before me but today he was not here when i arrived home from work. i thought well this is great, i don't have to jump right in with the stories of my day. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">don't get me wrong... i love chatting with my honey but some days i just want to chill just a bit first. so i plopped down on the couch... turned on judge judy and was just starting to veg.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">within minutes, he came bursting through the door... "come on, lets take a ride, i want to show you something"!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">oh well, off came my slippers... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">let me introduce our new family member...pooki!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">so he's finding his spot with the rest of the kids...lucy, spanky and rocky.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">we had been talking lately about getting a buddy for rocky and i quess today was the day. </div><div style="text-align: center;">the decision was made.</div><div style="text-align: center;">cause that's how we do it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">isn't he just beautiful???</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-53135554446016764952011-05-03T21:05:00.001-04:002011-05-03T22:02:36.983-04:00windmill play<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">so i had a few minutes to play before settling down with my honey to watch glee and our newest fav</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1839337/">"the voice"</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> a photo i took last fall in arizona...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">nice enough shot, kinda plain, not too much interest, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">so this is with a little soft toffee action, high opacity....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VjGThChxBj4/TcCkKlXrbzI/AAAAAAAAHN4/X9xdw7pqwNU/s1600/windmill+texture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VjGThChxBj4/TcCkKlXrbzI/AAAAAAAAHN4/X9xdw7pqwNU/s400/windmill+texture.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">this has a little color pop and a texture....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XJpmTf-reU/TcCkV0UlWhI/AAAAAAAAHN8/WT2a9LSb9JE/s1600/windmill+vintage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XJpmTf-reU/TcCkV0UlWhI/AAAAAAAAHN8/WT2a9LSb9JE/s400/windmill+vintage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">this is a classic vintage action....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i can appreciate each one for it's own mood!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">do you have a favorite?</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-60385550946803724022011-05-02T22:14:00.000-04:002011-05-02T22:14:51.931-04:00flower market<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s3wrsbfbLCU/Tb9khM119fI/AAAAAAAAHNs/Eo9PuQpTNpc/s1600/bunches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s3wrsbfbLCU/Tb9khM119fI/AAAAAAAAHNs/Eo9PuQpTNpc/s400/bunches.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">happy first monday in may!</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-27394252651441514622011-05-01T15:49:00.000-04:002011-05-01T15:49:48.914-04:00angel faces<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MBD7PL8i0Gk/Tb2x5qMQVVI/AAAAAAAAHNY/U4VFtupSqCM/s1600/beach+trio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MBD7PL8i0Gk/Tb2x5qMQVVI/AAAAAAAAHNY/U4VFtupSqCM/s400/beach+trio.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"></a></div>i'm just a wee bit behind in my blogging.... again! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">i've been working alot of overtime this last month and thank goodness it's over!</div><div style="text-align: center;">it really wasn't something i wanted to do but my manager was on a medical leave so i had to pick up more</div><div style="text-align: center;">responsibilities... therefore more hours.</div><div style="text-align: center;">the most exciting part is i used some of the extra cash to buy a <a href="http://www.lensbaby.com/lenses.php">new lens</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">i've been out in the yard this morning, thoroughly enjoying the much awaited for sunshine, playing around with the "sweet spot". i'll be sure to share some photos soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">breaking news.... starting today through may 7th, the gals and i on the <a href="http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com/">inspiration avenue team</a> are auctioning pieces of their art to raise money for <a href="http://www.angelfacesretreat.org/af/about-us.asp">angel faces</a>, a non profit organization that provides healing retreats to teenage girls with facial disfigurements. if you have a moment to check out their site, you will leave there feeling inspired and full of hope.<br />
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my contribution, up for bid, is a set of four photographs taken nearby at the beach. i love the light and serenity in these photos. perfect for cottage or beach decor...<br />
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there are lots of goodies available for bid with all monies going to angel faces.<br />
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mixed media, paintings, a cane, photography, jewelry, an art doll and a music box.<br />
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the bidding on these starts at $35.00. free shipping too!<br />
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i am so into raising money for this worthy cause that i am offering a little thank you to anyone who<br />
bids on any item over at <a href="http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com/">the auction</a>.<br />
come back and let me know and i'll send you a free 5x5 print... your choice!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/%3Ccenter%3E%3Ca%20href=%22http://inspiration-avenue-team.blogspot.com/%22%20target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cimg%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22Inspiration%20"></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">think i'll join him...</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-6535530527763674862011-04-03T14:31:00.000-04:002011-04-03T14:31:18.951-04:00march 365 project<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">just finished my first month of daily photos for project 365 .... well not a full month cause i started in the middle... and i did miss a few days... but for me, this was great!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">happy sunday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-21145010843630986692011-03-27T09:43:00.001-04:002011-03-27T09:45:04.884-04:00goodies in the mail<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">i am such a bad girl!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">back in late january, i participated in the OWOH blog event and won! not one but two gifts....</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">i received my prizes very quickly in february and here it is almost april before i am giving a proper thank you!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">i am not totally rude cause i did thank the givers at the time but i do think it's important to recognize them here.... after all, it was a blog event.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">i got these super cool fingerless mittens from amy of <a href="http://knitterofhatsspeaks.blogspot.com/">knitter of hats speaks</a>.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">my favorite colors are blue and green and these are just perfect! </div><div style="text-align: center;">thank you amy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">so on another day, i was delighted to receive this friendly card in the mail with an atc card tucked inside from jennifer of <a href="http://www.justjingle.blogspot.com/">just jingle</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">from reading her blog, she is a talented crafter with such a bubbly spirit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">thank you jennifer!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">last year, i participated in a pay it forward event and was informed by kathy of </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tapestry316.blogspot.com/">tapestry 316</a> that i would receive a gift of art sometime during the year. a surprise!</div><div style="text-align: center;">she is a watercolor artist with amazing skill at bringing nature to life in her art.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">it was an absolute delight to receive these....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i26ww6htb4M/TY847hSwICI/AAAAAAAAHMQ/p-3Fp3bpZ2A/s1600/img359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i26ww6htb4M/TY847hSwICI/AAAAAAAAHMQ/p-3Fp3bpZ2A/s320/img359.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> and lucy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">these are the photos i had posted on my blog at earlier times...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">like i said....AMAZING!</div><div style="text-align: center;">thank you so much kathy! what a beautiful gift from the heart!<br />
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a couple months ago, i participated in a photo swap started up by a sweetie<br />
carrie from <a href="http://cherryblossomtattoophotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-first-photo-swap-received-photogenic.html">cherry blossom tattoo</a><br />
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this was chatted about <a href="http://imagesofaphotogallery.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html">here</a>.<br />
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so i've received my second swap from jessica.<br />
her etsy photography shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessamae22">jessamae22</a> is full of beautiful work and she sent me these....<br />
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thanks jessica! i love them!<br />
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to wrap it up... i am one lucky girl full of gratitude for these delightful gifts!<br />
i hope you'll take a moment to visit them all!<br />
happy sunday!<br />
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i'm feeling really good about keeping up with taking a photo each day although i'm not doing so well with posting each day. oh well....<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">i'm trying to stay focused on my commitment to take a photo a day. it's a little difficult cause it's dark when i leave for work in the morning and almost dark when i return home. that will soon change and i can't wait...</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">this weekend we plan to clean out all the birdhouses to prepare for the new spring families.<br />
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i took this about 30 minutes ago with a florabella vintage action.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">gotta run... my hubby and i are heading out to dinner to my favorite thai restaurant. yummy! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">thanks for stopping by and i hope you all have a good evening!</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-74883457159149153042011-03-13T13:51:00.000-04:002011-03-13T13:51:53.067-04:00it's clear to me now that i'm ok<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">i often say to myself that i am looking for "balance" in my life... <br />
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i decided to look up the definition to see if that's the correct word for what i'm experiencing.<br />
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these terms popped right off the page...."a state of equilibrium", "equal distribution" and "mental steadiness or emotional stability". then because i like to know the dictionary definitions of things, i looked up "equilibrium".<br />
it says "an equal action of opposing forces", and "an equal balance of powers and influences".<br />
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now i feel better because i don't know anyone who has found balance.... so i think i'll stop searching!<br />
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the next word that i'll look up is "scattered". but i'll leave that for another day....<br />
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i started the <a href="http://365project.org/photogenicgal/365">365 project</a> today to help my focus and to keep me in the moment....<br />
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this was taken this morning while playing with my rocky. he is always on the prowl...<br />
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it seems some people doing the 365 pick a theme like clouds or flowers or frogs and they take a photo each day, or they chronicle their photography progress, or use it like an art journal or daily diary. for me, i think i'm going to use it to help my focus. no specific plans... just take and post a photo each and every day!<br />
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i'm exhausted thinking more about all the things yet to be done and i need to appreciate more what i am doing...<br />
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think it'll work???<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d7ac57007be6d910ad6abbf/an-etsy-community-hug-to-our-friends-in?index=1">an etsy community hug to our friends in japan</a></div><br />
my tiny way of saying my thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by this tragedy.<br />
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i feel shame for complaining all winter long about the ice and snow.... i have a home, i know where my loved ones are and we're all safe!<br />
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food for thought!</div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-25161504973524860682011-03-10T18:54:00.000-05:002011-03-10T18:54:59.575-05:00hope<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this winter has been a tough one.... too much ice and snow and frigid temps. she gives me hope for what is to come!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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so i brought a little cheer to my day experimenting with my 50mm 0.45m lens. i mostly shoot with a zoom so it takes a little getting used to...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">a great way to pass the time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i've totally loved tracking my hyacinth growth. in 10 days, it's now standing a couple inches above the rim of the vase and just about ready to pop into bloom. i'm so excited!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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gotta grab the moment while i can....</div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-53782389091869863612011-02-28T18:20:00.000-05:002011-02-28T18:20:03.996-05:00fpoe photo swap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">earlier this month, a gal named carrie from the female photographers of etsy group, came up with a brilliant idea!<br />
now at the time, i didn't know her but had visited her shop - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ASenseofPlacePhotogr">a sense of place photography</a> - a cool place with lots of travel photography.<br />
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her brilliant idea was to spearhead a fpoe photo swap. i say it's brilliant cause i love getting surprise mail, i love hanging photos on my walls (other than my own), i love making new friends, and i can explore a little slice of someone's world away from mine through the written word... yes on paper!<br />
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so i was paired up with two swappers and one of them was carrie!<br />
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she likes rust and flowers (so do i)! so i popped a couple of rusty photos in the mail. she talked about it here on her blog - <a href="http://cherryblossomtattoophotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-first-photo-swap-received-photogenic.html">cherry blossom tattoo</a>. now if you go read the post, you'll see that i neglected to write a wee little note introducing myself.<br />
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a couple days ago, i did just that. the funny thing about writing a letter... you tend to ramble and can't delete it! so i rambled, told her probably a wee bit more than a wee bit about myself. but i wasn't about to rip up that pretty little card and start over so i popped some stamps on it and sent it over the sea!<br />
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this past year, i've started writing letters again and i'm so in love with it! i love the feel of the paper (or cardstock), the flow of the pen (yes it is different than 2 pointer fingers), and the spontaneity of the word rush. when i sit down to write, i just go with it! no word plans, no revisions and most often i don't even proof it. just slide it into it's carrying case and off it goes...<br />
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this is the photo she sent me.....<br />
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an adorable french poochie (from one of her travels)! hello bonjour!<br />
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so i look forward to telling you about my other swap soon!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">these were taken about 10 years ago when i got my first canon. it's a pleasant memory of when i drove day after day, searching and then discovering "the perfect pictures". i would have to shoot a whole roll in a day or two so i could run to the drug store to develop. i didn't do the one hour thing back then cause i didn't want to spend too much money and i knew there was going to be many more rolls to come. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">when i did pick them up, i would ooh and aah over my "perfect pictures". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">really nothing.... i just started pointing and shooting! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i found a whole big pile of photos i haven't seen in years so i think on another day, i'll start going through them all and scan some of the better ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">so earlier this week at the grocery store i picked up this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">it's a pink hyacinth bulb in a glass vase that i will be able to watch grow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i put it on a table right in front of the window so the sunlight will shine down on those amazing little roots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">although my trip a couple of weeks ago to sunny, hot florida was wonderful, i do think it didn't help my winter blues. i'm feeling more cabin fever and agitation than ever! maybe it's just that it's been the worst winter in years and years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">through it all, lucy kept her eye on me. she's a little concerned that momma's a little kooky lately....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">i have but a minute to post today but wanted to share some happy moments in the sun!</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-30938629391745822782011-02-19T17:26:00.000-05:002011-02-19T17:26:11.171-05:00one world one heart winners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">well i am a little late announcing the winners of the one world one heart blogging event but i think i have a pretty decent excuse.... <br />
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i just returned from a 5 day get away with my hubby to the florida keys!<br />
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we left about 4 or 5 feet of snow surrounding our house to go where the sun was shining and the days were in the 70's.<br />
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i had a blast soaking in the rays and some much needed r&r. the snow here has melted a little and it's about 40 degrees colder but i must say it... there's no place like home!<br />
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of course i took lots of pictures (374 to be exact) and i can't wait to go through them all. today i'll share the first sunset just hours after landing.<br />
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ok so now about the winners.... <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">the winner of the calendar is micki from <a href="http://thedote.blogspot.com/">irish muses</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">and kathryn from <a href="http://new-art-angelself.blogspot.com/">angelself.com</a> will receive a set of floral note cards.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">i had a great time exploring so many new blogs and i want to thank all my visitors for their kind words and comments on my work. a few people said they were inspired to get busy with their cameras and that's so cool! i hope you feel much joy in capturing your own special moments. and to my new followers, i promise to come visit as soon as i get settled in.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">i'm feeling a little punchy from a long travel day so i'm off to notify the winners...</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">i hope you'll join me in the coming days as i look forward to sharing my florida moments!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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so... i'm pat. welcome to my little place here that i call images through an open window....it's a place where i share some life moments through my photos and little stories of every day life. <br />
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my path.... when i was younger, i did not really have any hobbies or crafts. while raising my kids, i did a little gardening design and that's it. about 10 years ago when my family responsibilities settled down, i started exploring knitting, embroidery, drawing, watercolors and acrylics. i 've done some felting and have quite a collection of brooches and little cosmetic type bags. it was a fun journey but nothing really captured me. on a whim, i purchased some beads one day and that was the start of a passion. something i felt for the first time! i became obsessed and had to try everything..... now i lean toward a jewelry design with a natural, fluid, vintagey style.<br />
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my husband, who is a real nice man, has supported and encouraged me through my artistic journey. he gave me a canon camera and told me to go see the world through the lens. that was the beginning of a new passion. after a few years of a thousand pictures, he encouraged me to try digital and bought me another camera. at first, i didn't like it. i wanted to see my world with all it's flaws. but i went with it.<br />
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now to the present.... i love capturing moments every day. i have learned so much. i make some adjustments in pse, love using textures and working with collage both digitally and mixed media. i want to learn and try everything! i am collecting all kinds of cameras. every so often i will use film with my holga and old polaroid cameras. my newest adventure is combining my photos with jewelry design and my head is full of ideas!<br />
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ok... enough about me. on to the goodies! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">a 5x7 loose leaf calendar. it's printed on quality luster photo paper so when the month is done, you cut off the bottom and you'll have 12 5x5 photos to keep or share. i call this "moments"... what else! and since january is already over, you won't have to wait to cut!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">hope you've enjoyed your visit and i look forward to meeting all of you, too!</div></div>pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297973128648562782noreply@blogger.com151tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9201653552414128237.post-70823231812421932542011-01-30T21:43:00.000-05:002011-01-30T21:43:08.826-05:00tired now<script src='http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=4d4614a30b336d9163349160&r=5175&t=s&m=0&u=7924927&'></script><br />
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this was what you might call a mind numbing, achy neck kind of day. i was not motivated to do anything but drink coffee, eat the meals my husband put in front of me, load the dishwasher, play with the cat and spend the day on the computer.<br />
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i opened a tumblr account and worked through it until the light bulb went off, explored etsy for lots of eye candy, visited and curated treasuries, and over all had a great, lazy day. <br />
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