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“We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves” by Karen Joy Fowler (fiction, 308 pages) A great little gem of a book. This one was not on my list to read. While at the library looking for a couple of books, I stumbled upon this one. A heartbreaking tale of a unique family and the pain some…
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I just updated my word count for the 14th day in a row and reached the 25K word count. Feeling great about this year’s NaNoWriMo. My story is coming along great. I’m excited each day to see what will happen and I’m the author! With two weeks to go, I am feeling optimistic. But we…
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From the 52-week photography challenge. Week 45: Musical Inspiration: Musical “Music is part of the soul, so let it inspire you this week.” This tiny drumset sits atop one of our shelves. I’m not the drummer in the family, that’s Shane. Actually, when it comes to musical talent, I’m best listening to it or singing…
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Banner courtsey of NaNoWriMo.org For the month of November I may be scarce here at the blog. For I’ll be working hard on reaching the target goal of 50,000 words in 30 days. Last year I participated for the first time. I was ill prepared, big time! I came up with an idea a couple…
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Week 43: Story Telling: Film Noir “Film Noir is a dark and moody type of photography well suited to storytelling. So tell us a story using Film Noir.” This tree was actually a brillant orange color but after a little editing magic it has a dark moody feel to it. Week 44: Composition: Viewpoint “Changing…
Read More“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” – Toni Morrison
Week 41 Composition: Color Theory “Color Theory is a huge part of composition that most photographers don’t explore. So it is time to explore it. Use Color Grading to create an image that looks like it is a still from a movie.” I was unsure of what to do for this challenge. After a little…
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Week 40 of the 52-week photogaphy challenge: Story Telling: Modern Convenience “What modern convenience of 2019 can you not live without? Create an image that looks like an advertisement for your favorite Modern Convenience.” I love my Think Pad. It is the modern convenience I cannot live without. Well that and the internet. I use both…
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Week 39: Inspiration: The Elements “Earth, Fire, Wind, Rain, and Spirit. Find inspiration in the elements of our world.” This quiet spot in our forest offers 4 of the 5 elements. Earth, rain, wind, and spirit. Earth – plenty of soil and trees. Rain – adds to this small creek. This time of year it’s…
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“Kaddish.com” by Nathan Englander (Fiction, 203 pages) What a great little book. The story of a Jewish man on a quest to redeem himself for indiscretions during his father’s death. The reader will find themselves being sucked in through a vividly told story. Humerous, sad, happy, and ultimately a story of family. In addition, I…
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