Category Archives: Photographs

~ Oh, My! ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Alpha Beta 1 ~

Thank you Michelle W. for suggesting we “let the alphabet be our inspiration.” As an artist and writer, letters and symbols remain a lifelong muse. They fascinate and inspire me to understand their meaning and create with them. What fun! … Continue reading

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~The Weightlessness of Being ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Weight (less) ~

As I witness my father’s body diminish, his mind bend and his soul prepare to release, I feel the gravity of life transforming — the weightlessness of being –the endurance of spirit. Reflections in my pond with some shivers of … Continue reading

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Brick or Stone ~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge

To celebrate our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, in 1994 Creighton and I traveled to France to visit his kin. We were hosted by his cousin Catherine, and her husband Jean-François, who took us on a three week tour around the country … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Far Away and Long Ago ~ Cee’s B & W Photo Challenge ~

Crater Lake in black and white almost looks like a post card from the early 1900’s!

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~ Dove of Peace ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Eye Spy 3 ~

Mourning Doves return to my grounds yearly. This one perched in a tree nearby long enough for me to get some nice shots in the early spring sunlight. Sending everyone peace — it starts in our hearts. Eye Spy“>

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~ Tuesday Two by Two ~ Of Kites & Hearts ~

This pair of bleeding heart blossoms reminds me of the final quote from Truman Capote’s, short story, A Christmas Memory . “A message saying [my friend had died] merely confirms a piece of news some secret vein had already received, … Continue reading

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~ The Eagle Flies on Friday ~ Friday Flyers ~

Watching and listening to Bald Eagles is thrilling. Their high piping calls let you know they are near, though what it all means remains a mystery! Determined to get some clear pictures of the eagles that perch on a snag … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Monochrome Monday ~ Insight Outsights ~

This week I am staying with my sister Diana, and brother-in-law Les, in Corvallis, Oregon for a few days. Our ninety-three year old father (who lives on his own in Corvallis) has a series of medical appointments, and the three … Continue reading

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