This past year my last living grandparent moved on and it was the first time I took an active role in the sorting of a life.  I guess it is a rite of passage in some ways, as it makes you feel different...

Mother’s Day can be challenging.  My mom sent me a picture a few weeks ago and asked me to create something similar, and I thought, ‘there is no way, that takes a technique I don’t have...

You heard it.  I got nothin’.  I have nothing to gather up and discuss on my photography or what I have learned this week on how to use my camera more effectively.  I haven’t taken a single picture...

mind·ful·ness ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/ noun the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. “their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition” a mental state achieved by focusing...

What to do with a leftover can of pumpkin?  Well, if you’re lazy and don’t want to make pie, like me, you can make a pumpkin pie smoothie! I searched high and low on Pinterest for a recipe without...

Sonia Delaunay was the inspiration for Love Art, Happy Life this week. I must say, I was a little daunted by this one, not because I didn’t like it or because I didn’t feel it was worthy, but more...

This year we have a new addition to give thanks for at our holiday table:  butter-steamed Brussels sprouts.  Now, I get it, many feels that they are gross or bitter or otherwise yuck.  Brussels sprouts are...

The selected prompts for this week on Journal 52 was ‘monochromatic’ or ‘psychedelic’.  I chose monochromatic as despite my love for color, I do love the muted tones and matte finishes...