Monthly Archives: February 2015

I had a breakthrough with my camera today. Most of the time I am esctatic if I can get my camera to shoot anything that looks remotely in focus and appropriately exposed. One would think that after shooting most of … Continue reading →

Today my niece, Natalie, turns nine.  She is already oozing creative energy which she is currently pouring into piano, art, crochetting and photography.  She has an artist’s temperament, which tends to set her at odds with her pragmatic parents.  She … Continue reading →

This past week has been arduous for those in the news business.  Between an unexpected retirement and two very unexpected deaths, came the announcement that the leading news anchor in the world admitted to employing poetic license to keep his stories … Continue reading →

So, when does the line between doing the unpleasant task because it is ‘right’ and doing something to avoid guilt (or conflict or disappointment) actually get crossed? I have been increasingly asking this question over the last few weeks, but … Continue reading →

I love almost everything about cooking…and baking. I love the sound of chopping vegetables against the cutting board and the feel of a good knife working effortlessly in my hand. I love the sound my mixer whirring as it brings … Continue reading →