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May Looked Like This

May looked like birthdays and celebrations and lots of time with my favorite people. May looked a busy momma robin and her babies in the saucer magnolia tree in the backyard. May looked like the honeysuckle that scrambles along my neighbor's fence and me stopping by frequently to take in ... read more

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Learning to See | I Beg Your Pardon

I planted my first David Austin roses in the spring of 2015, and over the years they have provided me with lots of joy and photographic inspiration. And like every gardening adventure, growing roses has had its share of ups and downs. The downs mostly due to the unpredictable (and sometimes ... read more

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Some Sweet May Time

Take courage, then, O doubting soul,No day so dark and drearBut holds amid its dearth and dolePromise of gladness near.The seed thou sowest may slumber long ~How long thou canst not know ~But some sweet May time, glad with song,The precious germs will grow.And, nursed by summer's warmth and ... read more

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Learning To See | Because a Little Goes A Long Way

Have you heard of "glimmers"? I recently came across the term while scrolling on Instagram (I know...don't say it) and wanted to know more. So of course, I asked the internet and here is what it told me: "Trigger" has become a commonplace term in our cultural lexicon, but few people ... read more

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Learning to See | A Self Portrait

I often say that that photography changed my life because it taught me not only to see my life differently, but myself differently. And this post from August 2012 was another step on this journey. I can honestly say that this is one of the most vulnerable posts I've shared here in this space. ... read more

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Learning to See | Motherhood…The Long Road

It's that time of year when I see lots of posts on social media with moms sharing photos of their kids graduating from high school and college. It sometimes seems like a million years ago when I was doing the same thing. I can clearly recall the bittersweet joy that accompanied that season of life. ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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