Blue Eyes
The other day someone asked me if AndyZ’s eyes allow him to get away with murder. “That’s an understatement,” I told her. P.S. This is not cheating on the whole NaBloPoMo thing because it is my second entry of the day. The first one had, you know, lotsa’ words. Read More
The Dreaded (But Oh, So Important) Mommy Networking
I’ve been keeping up with Julie’s Halloween Party saga and when I read about the one child showing up my worst fears had been realized. Granted, in someone else, but STILL. WORST. FEAR. And then? The kicker piece of good advice from her reader Ellen: Thanks, everyone, for your sympathetic indignation, your support, and your suggestions. The one that I found most helpful was the observation Ellen made, that I need to “mommy network.” Leaving aside the... Read More
Newbie McPhotographer Part 19,337,003
I’m still trying to learn enough about Photoshop to turn a basic candid snap into a frameworthy photo. I couldn’t live without PW’s Free Actions but one of her contributing writers sells some amazing batches of actions that I bought many moons ago when I still had a job. Every weekend I try to spend time tinkering and learning more about how they can help me and I’m always tickled pink with the results. I’m still very much an amateur but I’m... Read More
Do You Want To Win An iFlip?
Thank you so much for the efforts you put forth towards my fundraiser last week. I’m so very proud! I’ve contacted the winners from last week and this week I’m offering the chance at one BIG prize instead of several little ones. Everyone who donates between now and next Sunday gets entered into a drawing for a iFlip UltraHD 120 Minute Camcorder! I have one of these things and they’re AMAZING. You’ll love it! It fits in your purse so you always have... Read More
Newbie McPhotographer
When we went out Friday I hoped to get a good shot of the three kids together for the Christmas Cards this year. I found a nice little nook with pretty leaves and good shade and forced them to sit there until they could sit there no longer. I just hoped that if I jumped and laughed and made funny faces enough that at least ONE shot would turn out good. And I was right. ONE shot did. But let’s examine a handful of the misses for a moment as proof that often times? When I... Read More
