I created this challenge for the conscious stream of words and photos that align. This past weekend I was faced with what was at first a potential serious issue, that quickly rose into something no one wants to ‘deal’ with. One that sadly triggered something deep within me. Death itself, but also this was alsoContinue reading “Thoughtful Thursday Photo & Words | #4”
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Lens Artists Photo Challenge #379 | Favorite Images of 2025
I am excited to begin my post with a big win for me to finish off 2025 – Over the holidays I actually did something I had been wanting to do for a while, I completely organized my photos from personal to my art images I share!!! I love that when I think of anContinue reading “Lens Artists Photo Challenge #379 | Favorite Images of 2025”
The Significance of a Simple Snapshot in Family Moments
One of my favourite things about photography is going back through the images. I used to check my camera far too often while in the moment and shooting, now I aim to shoot conservatively and encourage my family members who get handed my camera. I am however able to be much more present in theContinue reading “The Significance of a Simple Snapshot in Family Moments”
Capturing Family Legacies: The Art of Holiday Memories
Thinking of all those who have a conflicted heart this season. Where you are missing someone, or many people from your life, perhaps both living and passed on. All while also living your own life. Following your heart, being in the moment, lit up by your passions and loving life. Having fun, laughing. Excited. ItContinue reading “Capturing Family Legacies: The Art of Holiday Memories”
Cherishing Memories: A Heartfelt Christmas Reflection
My heart has been holding a lot this Christmas season, appreciating the time with loved ones and equally the time spent within the walls of my home. Merry Christmas from our family. This year, we have a special ornament on the tree. Last year I know my heart was still numb processing the grief ofContinue reading “Cherishing Memories: A Heartfelt Christmas Reflection”
Mama’s Boy
He knows when to pose, he knows the looks, he knows the stance. He knows me. He knows when mama is overwhelmed, he loves harder. He loves his kids with everything in him. He is full of love, excitement and naps. He is gentle AF with our parrot, but is confused what a cat is.Continue reading “Mama’s Boy”
Navigating Grief Through Intuition and Oracle Cards
I felt inspired on my way home today, an idea came into my mind and suddenly I had a beautiful urge to get home and get outside with my camera. As I stood outside in the snow, with my camera, looking at the trees and snow, I began thinking about it, in a sense gettingContinue reading “Navigating Grief Through Intuition and Oracle Cards”
Lens-Artists Challenge # 375 | Where to find the Mysterious
This week Patti is leading us with the theme, Where to find the Mysterious! Be sure to check out Patti’s post and her beautiful images. She shared this quote below as well as the explanation for the challenge. ‘We yearn for the beautiful, the unknown, and the mysterious.’ ~ Issey Miyake “When life is aContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge # 375 | Where to find the Mysterious”
How to Survive November 2025 | 19
2025 has been a journey, one where I can admit I self sabotaged on me many times. Blame it on overwhelm and exhaustion after years of caring for other family members, with on going worry and giving up on me, doing the bare minimum to get by. Again, my gratitude for this challenge that isContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 19”
How to Survive November 2025 | 9
Today’s round photo is for my brother Adam… its Adam’s day today – Happy Birthday little brother! I hope you are surrounded by all of our loved ones and your little T in Heaven! He is missed beyond belief… the amount of times Ive wanted to pick up the phone to call or message. OrContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 9”