Abstract Photography

I bought a new camera app, and since then, I have been playing with light painting and extended exposure. I've gotten some interesting results I wanted to share here. Means of Production Creativity makes me feel so alive. I am so thankful for this wonderful at home life my husband gives me that allows me … Continue reading Abstract Photography

Sick

I still have some nausea and vomiting, plus I have come down with a respiratory cold. Needless to say, I am not at my best. But while my body is tired, my mind is very much awake. I dropped my daughter off at school, and I put together a huge grocery order for pickup. I … Continue reading Sick

Hospital, Photography,and Paintings

On Friday, I was in bad pain all morning, and then I kept vomiting until I got dizzy and fell. My husband took me to the ER, and they admitted me overnight. From what the Dr said, the throwing up every day I've been doing for a few months because of a medicine I have … Continue reading Hospital, Photography,and Paintings

A Little Organization/Update

My husband left for a conference in Europe yesterday morning. My father in law is kindly staying with my daughter and I. We went out to the art store, and I bought this rolling cart. My FIL assembled it for me. Tools and building things just aren't in my feminine repertoire. The purpose is to … Continue reading A Little Organization/Update

My Job as Family Historian

All the ECT I have been doing is causing memory loss. This is causing me to have a greater appreciation for memory keeping. Recently, I have gotten back into scrapbooking. I went supply shopping with my friend C on Thursday and with my daughter on Saturday. I'm the wife and mother of the house. Recording … Continue reading My Job as Family Historian

Agoraphobia?

I'm back at home now after a terrible trip to Panama. I was on the phone with my health coach today, and she suggested that my experience sounded like agoraphobia. My reactions to cities and other busy places aren't normal. I feel worn out and defeated. The life of travel I dreamed of won't happen. … Continue reading Agoraphobia?

The Beauty of Instant Photography

One of my favorite tools in my creative toolbox is my Instax Mini 11 camera. I love the soft, dream like quality of the photos. Having prints instantly is also pretty nice. I like photographs I can hold in my hand and save. Of course a lot of shots don't come out great, at least … Continue reading The Beauty of Instant Photography

Weird Dream, Art Book, African Poetry

So I had a weird dream. I was working for a publisher and I had to meet a best selling author. Her last book was deep and dark, and she was putting out a new book. I was told I had to meet her at a mall food court atca noodle shop she owned. So … Continue reading Weird Dream, Art Book, African Poetry