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Bird Wars
Shacklee! Amway! Shacklee! Amway!
Queer-y of the Day on Drugs
I had some old meds I needed to dispose of. I used to be able to take them to the pharmacy, which is much safer than flushing them down the toilet so as to hop up all our microbes and … Continue reading
Fastfood on the Fly
I was photographing birds from my window with my new telephoto lens. The neighbor’s rose and sparrows perched on the fence makes for an enjoyable frame; however, all of a sudden I realized I was capturing something very special. These … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Photography, Writing
Tagged baby sparrows, birds, humor, photography, sparrows, writing
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Moonscape Xeriscape
It has been an ordeal trying to grow anything green in our backyard. With a combination of desert blistering heat and the workmen’s leftover whatevers that make the soil like concrete, it has been a struggle for years. We have gardened, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, Photography, Thoughts
Tagged family, gardening, humor, landscape, photography, thoughts, xeriscape
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Ode to a Kodak
I will not forget you, compact little one; since you fit in my purse and have been so much fun. You have served me well and given much joy, but I’ve betrayed your trust and have got a new toy. … Continue reading
Hot Chili—Cool!
We have been using the same canned chili for over 38 years! Amazing! When Kel and I first met, we lived in a ministry commune (Think: Jesus freaks, no Kool-Aid involved.). Someone in the house bought this chili and used … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Humor, Photography, Thoughts
Tagged BPAs, chili, family, food, GMO's, health, health food, humor, photography, thoughts
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Thought for the Day: Photography
I just read this tidbit in my free on-line digital photography school tutorial. “The hyperfocal distance is defined as the focus distance which places the maximum allowable circle of confusion at infinity.” I definitely have the circle of confusion part … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Photography, Thoughts
Tagged humor, photography, thought for the day, thoughts
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Mothers Day and Other Myths
(Thought I’d share an older piece I wrote when my kids were small and still eating deodorant. The picture above is my mom in 1979. Love you, Mom!) ——————– I was such a perfect mother until I had children! It’s easier … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, memories, nostalgia, Photography
Tagged humor, memories, Mom, Mothers Day, nostalgia, photography, writing
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Mother and Son–Kind of!
Okay, it’s a stretch–it’s probably a girl!