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Month: August 2009

homemaking | photography | thinking out loud

That’s My Baby

Bymichelle August 31, 2009July 27, 2022

My little man turned 10 last weekend. Thought I would re-live the baby days with a few photos. All weekend I was remembering the way it felt to hold him…

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new to me | photography | travel | ttv photo

Maine Through the Fish Eye

Bymichelle August 24, 2009July 27, 2022

A few first tries thru the viewfinder of my Argus. Need to rethink my contraption a little.

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photography | travel

Ok, Maine

Bymichelle August 24, 2009July 27, 2022

These are a few photos of my visit with Natalie in Belfast for a week. We were right on the water (the top pic is the view from my window)…

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cheap stuff | craft | new to me | photography | ttv photo

Contraption! Contraption!

Bymichelle August 15, 2009July 27, 2022

This is my contraption for the argus cameras I bought a couple of weeks ago. I stayed up late watching Arrested Development and taping it together last night so I…

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cheap stuff | craft | new to me

Souvenirs From Our Beach

Bymichelle August 15, 2009July 27, 2022

Did last minute project before I leave for Maine. I saw at tutorial on Sea glass jewelry and decided to use some of the pieces I’ve been collecting with every…

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homemaking | martial arts | thinking out loud

Testing

Bymichelle August 13, 2009July 27, 2022

It’s testing time again. He looks a little nervous up there doesn’t he? That’s actually an older pic. He’s a 1st degree, level 1 black belt now and my daughter…

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cheap stuff | craft | music | new to me

Finally Tried It

Bymichelle August 12, 2009July 27, 2022

This is something I’ve been wanting to try for a while but never could warp a record I bought at Goodwill. Even the stinkers are fun. But, I went shopping…

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homemaking | parenting

Aah, Summer Slavery

Bymichelle August 12, 2009July 27, 2022

So, one way to involve our kids in our quest to be more responsible is to stop allowances and start JOBS. For the first time they are earning the pittance…

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homemaking | music | parenting | thinking out loud

Piano Lessons

Bymichelle August 9, 2009July 27, 2022

Sitting at my grandmother’s piano a few months ago, I remembered my resolve to teach my children at least as much about music as I have learned. (and we’re doing…

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cheap stuff | my home | new to me | photography | ttv photo

First Argus Lens Photos

Bymichelle August 8, 2009July 27, 2022

Taken with two different cameras (both only $15.) The first shot is with my clean argus 75, and the last with “as is.” Now I have to make a contraption.

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