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Wilco is 20, We’re 21

Bymichelle May 5, 2015August 4, 2022

Our marriage is 21, that is.  We celebrated it quietly by almost forgetting and remodeling our tiny kitchen.  It will now be a nicer looking, tiny kitchen.   But a…

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Veera and Joji Knit Fort Worth

Bymichelle February 14, 2015August 4, 2022

I’ve been to Madtosh Crafts before, but never for a class.  In fact, I’ve never done any kind of craft with a group since college.  My first thought was to…

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iphoneographs | my home | phoneography | photography | places | ugly places

Bits of Color

Bymichelle February 2, 2015August 4, 2022

I found some color this winter with my phone.  I thought I’d share. (more on instagram and flickr)

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50mm | knitting | photography | places

Liaison Tee

Bymichelle November 6, 2014August 3, 2022

So this is the Liaison Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen.  It’s November and I was quite comfortable in this top for these photos.   I know I’ll wear it a ton….

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family | my home | parenting | phoneography | photography | places | thinking out loud

Purple Kool Aid

Bymichelle October 22, 2014August 4, 2022

I’m a little hesitant to show this very purple hat because, honestly, I think the garish colors mess up an otherwise lovely hat pattern.  But it’s Mid-County Madness week and…

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Agnes

Bymichelle August 26, 2013August 2, 2022

Fastest. Summer. Sweater. Ever.Yeah, I’m now one of those people who emphasize with periods.  The speediness of this knit requires it.  This is Agnes by Melissa Labarre.  If you’re ever on…

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50mm | cheap stuff | craft | knitting | linkage | phoneography | photography | places

On the Beach Headband

Bymichelle May 28, 2013August 2, 2022

I needed something small that could be stuffed in a beach bag for a day trip a couple of weeks ago.  It also had to withstand dousings with sand and…

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50mm | family | parenting | photography | places | thinking out loud | ugly places

Quietly Hopeful

Bymichelle May 22, 2013August 2, 2022

These are of one of my daughter’s closest friends.  I had the honor of shooting her graduation photos.  I’m posting the ones I like best, not necessarily the ones that…

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Kind of Perfect Day

Bymichelle May 14, 2013August 2, 2022

For my Mother’s Day gift, I got to do some things I love.   There was chocolate, flowers, a small tool kit, and the rest of the Mars Trilogy.  Then,…

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50mm | family | new to me | parenting | photography | places | thinking out loud

Senior Pictures and I Didn’t Ruin Them

Bymichelle May 2, 2013August 2, 2022

So, that’s a big relief!  I know I can take okay photos, but that’s when it’s for me and when it’s what I like.  Why else would I do it?…

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