This was my first visit to Seattle. I am typically on the other side of the map in the fall. This year I wanted to see how the west coast fall foliage compares to New England. My friend Janet has been living for the past 20 years with her husband in a city 17 miles…
Me and My Camera…Part 1
What is the slogan, Carpe Diem? Sometimes I have to just seize the opportunity to take my camera for a walk! These photos are taken in Playa Del Rey, a beach town neighbor of mine. Along the Fisherman’s village, you’ll see plenty of boats ready to go fishing, people standing on the dock hoping to…
What’s New?
Sometimes the best medicine for a stressful day is just grabing the camera and heading outdoors! Fortunately for me, I don’t have to go very far to find something interesting that catches my eye! There is so much construction going on just beyond my neighborhood. Although, it is very dense, they have built in some…
Looking Back at Grandma’s House
I was having a phone conversation with my cousin Brent, yesterday. He lives a few hours away from me and we don’t see each other as often as we’d like. My father was one of 11 children. His mother, my Auntie Reeva, is the last surviving member of that family tree, she is the youngest….
Taking a Labor Day Break
As I think about Labor Day, I reflect what it stood for in my time pages of life. I can remember thinking about how sad I was when summer vacation was over and it was time to return to school the Monday after Labor Day. It was exciting to get the new spelling book in…
The Birds Have It
One of my greatest joys is grabbing my camera and then waiting for it! I hear the humming and know their path between the bottle brush and the fountain.A little closer.And now you can see why they are attracted to the plant.Decisions, decisions. Let’s check out the fountain…their next stop.They’re like clockwork every morning. Just…
Charity Event
When was the last time you went to a Charity Event, where the photographers were taking pictures of you as if you were a VIP? Well, until last night I hadn’t had that experience either. Turns out, I was included along with my guest; to not only watch a runway show, but also to be…
Beautiful Day
By now you know that this once, three times a week blog has landed safely and comfortably on a Sunday evening. Why, because I have this incredible opportunity to take my written voice and parlay it to my speaking voice. Happy talk, keep talking, happy talk! (South Pacific) It was always my goal, to have…
How Euphoric, A Statement, Not A Question.
I’m part of a terrific group of people that come together every Wednesday from 11-12 not too far from my house. We are Toastmasters, Speakers By The Sea. http://www.meetup.com/TOASTMASTERS-Speakers-by-the-Sea-Club/ When my friend first introduced me to Toastmasters last year, I thought I knew what this organization was all about. My preconceived notion was that if…
Summertime
I’m always trying to mix it up a little. I’m unable to embed a YouTube video; therefore it will have to be in the post description. I am my own Juke Box Hero…the songs continue throughout the day and night. It is often the inspiration behind these blogs. August has arrived; we are fully into…