A sunny Seattle day always brings a smile to my face. I love being so close to the water and seeing mountains in every direction I look. I love how the whole city comes alive when the sun comes out (even if it’s still freezing cold). I love complaining about the rain and fog that...
“All of these lines across my face Tell you the story of who I am So many stories of where I’ve been And how I got to where I am But these stories don’t mean anyting When you’ve got no one to tell them to…” Lycrics from “The Story” by Brandi Carlile I went out...
I entered this photo in a contest over at Greeblemonkey for a chance to win a $250 camera equipment rental from Pro Photo Rental! This month’s loose theme is INSPIRED. I just love the way this little branch is bathed in sun rays. It screams inspiration to me. Tonight is the deadline to enter photos...
“Abandon hope all ye who enter here because we’ve got too much stuff to do to be ready for the future to be sitting around hoping.” -Story People I attempted to write 44 words for our 44th president but in the end I liked this Story People quote the best. Maybe he can have a...
My eyes peek open for just a second. It’s 6:30am on a Sunday and we don’t have kids or plans so I’m looking forward to a little more shut eye. He’s staring at me – watching me sleep. He smiles. I hate that he’s a morning person when I am so clearly not. “Let’s go...
Among his many talents, my husband is a jeweler. I used to tease him for always having a paper and pencils nearby to sketch ideas. He brakes in front of house with interesting doors or gates and if I have my camera handy his says things like, “baby, will you take a picture of that...
(click image to view larger) I received an “official” invite to the Inauguration in the mail this week. The thick creamy card stock with fancy embossed lettering came in a full page envelope addressed to me with a note to “handle with care.” It came slightly bent – we’ve really got to get a bigger...
