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Diana

Bymichelle January 27, 2012July 27, 2022

When I was about 22 I found a book in the library about getting artistic photographs from instant cameras.  In it the author mentioned a collection of photos called The…

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books | Christianity | photography | thinking out loud

In the Margins

Bymichelle May 7, 2011July 27, 2022

You can find good stuff in the margins. I just finished my 9 month study group.  Let me just say that if you are at all interested in reading the Bible…

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beekeeping | books | cheap stuff | photography

Fun Reads

Bymichelle May 7, 2011July 27, 2022

These are some new and old fun reads I’ve photographed in moments of inspiration desperation.   This is my all time favorite magazine. (Domino, day 123) I always wanted Blythe….

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books | knitting | photography | running | ttv photo

Primal Blues

Bymichelle April 27, 2011July 27, 2022

I finally got around to reading Mark Sisson’s book, Primal Blueprint last week.  I have to say that I was afraid it would be Atkins redux but was pleasantly surprised…

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books | Christianity | photography | thinking out loud

Scattered Light

Bymichelle April 13, 2011July 27, 2022

Since I started taking a photograph every day of my life, I will never take light for granted. The more I learn to work with it, the more in awe…

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I Can Knit Anywhere

Bymichelle April 1, 2011July 27, 2022

 I can.   I may not be pleasant to be around, but I can.  Sometimes it’s a necessity to have something “going” in my hands to get through, I don’t…

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books | camping | photography | travel

Doing the Math

Bymichelle March 24, 2011July 27, 2022

“You only get one sunrise and one sunset a day, and you only get so many days on the planet.  A good photographer does the math and doesn’t waste either.”…

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books | Christianity | photography | running | stuff | thinking out loud | ttv photo

Ground Beneath My Feet

Bymichelle March 14, 2011July 27, 2022

I’m back from an East Texas Pineywood campout and my memory card is full of pretty. If our packing and planning lack focus (and they do; we literally throw things…

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books | Christianity | lensbaby | photography | polaroid | thinking out loud

Slowly Coming Into Focus

Bymichelle March 7, 2011July 27, 2022

“You seemed almost as fearful of notice and praise as other women were of neglect.”                               …

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books | homemaking | linkage | photography | polaroid | stuff | thinking out loud

Old Inspiration

Bymichelle February 24, 2011July 27, 2022

Sentimentality clutters. I know because at least once a year I have to force myself to winnow through stacks of books, papers, and future projects so that my husband can’t…

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