Friday, August 16, 2013

Summer Update, Part IV








I took a chance and entered three photo contests at the branches of the library I frequent. At one branch, my photos were displayed & I only ranked as 'participant.' The next branch, I took SECOND, even though at first they told me I won third. My 'prize' was a stack of new books!!! And lastly, at the next branch, I took third place. I was humbled and honored that folks gave my pictures some love. The librarian said if she saw my work at any local shop, she would definitely buy them. I wanted to ask her why wait? You can buy them right now! Lol.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Summer Update, Part III

After a few YEARS of talking about it, my mom FINALLY found her perfect company-keeper. She let me name him, so I chose "Max Roach", aka "Max." She had no idea who I was talking about. Lol.

He's a cutie & very much a wild thing. He loves her unconditionally. I hope he provides the company she's been looking for....



Summer Update, Part II













The summer fireworks didn't fail to please. It's amazing to be so close that you can feel them rattle your whole body!!

Summer Update, Part I

Lake front condos. Good use of an abandoned building.


A super cool 93 year old I met on  the boat. I was instantly attracted to her jewelry. She was a beautiful spirit.


One of the many house for sale on Kelley's Island. It screamed my name.


Dockside

Dockside drinks & shade

The Peace Monument, Put-In-Bay, Ohio

A cool fountain in the park. The water was very blue

CANNON BALLS!!!! Lol. Symbol from the Battle of Lake Erie

Not too far from everywhere :-)

"Peace Pole". When I was shooting of News/View, an assignment was to find a peace pole. They're very rare.


There was no shortage of Tiki Shacks
It was a very hot day; I took this from the shade of the woods
Water therapy. So relaxing

My kind of place


My mother & I took a day trip of Lake Erie Island hopping. It was a beautiful day & just what the doctor ordered for me.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Hello!!!




Hey friends! I'm still here. I know it's been awhile, but I've been spending so much time outside amongst my flowers that I haven't been motivated to write. Not that I have anything going on, but I thought I'd touch base.

I'm still unemployed. I have to admit, I haven't been searching that hard. I'm still trying to figure out what is good for me, but still avoiding any type of law firm. I applied to a couple of administrative jobs; one I didn't get, the other I haven't heard back yet. Trusting God to lead me in the right direction.

My son has been connected with a mentor that gives him four hours per week. This makes both of us feel so much better; he's getting out with "the fellas", and I have time to myself without worrying about having to drive him. So far, they've been to a couple of movies, a football game, The Hall of Fame, etc. We are blessed.

Dahlia #1 in kitchen table sunset
 A couple of weeks ago, I ran into an ex-co-worker at a downtown art studio. It didn't occur to me that she was selling her art until after we screamed & hugged. Lol. She told me after having more employers after we last saw each other, she went back to school for four years & got her degree in Graphic Design, and started doing her art. She makes beautiful colorful collages from magazine pages! Who would've thought?? Framed and matted, they make good abstract art.

Dahlia #2 in kitchen table sunset

Her message to me was to:
  • never work for another law firm; they're the most disrespectful, entitled, shit-rolls-down-hill (right into your lap), self-esteem breaker type of places;
  • find pleasure in doing what you love to do and make that your living. 
While Brenda isn't working right now, she's still in school and selling her art. She loves going to school & said she wishes there was a way she be could paid for being an eternal student. But the thing that got me was: she is very, very happy.

Namaste

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Sunday




 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”  Proverbs 31:30
 This is one of many verses a father should share with his daughter. When I was growing up, I was truly jaded by my definition of "beauty." Thank God I have six brothers who defined "beauty" and showed me constantly how much of it I was/am. And most importantly, the fact that beauty may get you in the room, but common sense will keep you in there.

Happy Father's Day to all readers, and Namaste.

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