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Perception, Reality and Focusing on Life

Perception, Reality and Focusing on Life

One of my favorite things about capturing reflections in a photo is the way they play with perception and reality.

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Hold On For Spring

Hold On For Spring

“Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer.” Anita Krizzan Anita Krizzan What a difference

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The Cure for Gloomy February Days

The Cure for Gloomy February Days

For me, nothing brightens these gloomy February days more than a bunch of colorful grocery store tulips. I hope these

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The Quiet Season

The Quiet Season

Put your ear down next to your soul and listen hard. Anne Sexton As much as I miss the beauty

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Look How Far We’ve Come

Look How Far We’ve Come

I’ve noticed that it’s starting to stay light a little bit longer in the evenings. According to the weather almanac,

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Life and Love

Life and Love

Over the weekend, Tripp and I celebrated our 28th anniversary. He was fighting a nasty cold. I did laundry and

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This simple process of focusing on things that are This simple process of focusing on things that are normally taken for granted is a powerful source of creativity. ~Edward de Bono
More spring bulb goodness from @traderjoes. Betwee More spring bulb goodness from @traderjoes. Between the color and the lovely scent, these hyacinths are sure brightening up my kitchen window. 💜

Also, it feels like it’s been a hot minute since I had my macro lens out taking photos of flowers. I’m always surprised at how easy it is to get OUT of the habit of something. Especially when getting INTO the habit is so much more challenging. 🙄😂
Because of the “Big Arctic Blast” my daffodils Because of the “Big Arctic Blast” my daffodils are a solid two weeks behind where they were last year. Thanks to @traderjoes I get to enjoy these sunny colored blooms a little earlier. 🌞🌼💛☺️
nor·​mal | \ ˈnȯr-məl :conforming to a type nor·​mal | \ ˈnȯr-məl :conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern : characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine.

I’ve been thinking a lot about this time last year. Before the words Corona Virus or COVID19 were a regular part of my vocabulary. Before toilet paper became a hot commodity. Before it became a habit to check my purse to make sure I have my mask. Before it was second nature to take take three steps back from the person standing next to me.

These are not the “new normal” anymore. Their just plain-old normal. And that hurts my heart in a million little ways. Even still, there are a few changes in the past year that I am really happy about. Things like the feeling of gratitude every time I see my family. The personal growth I have experienced from learning how to feel my feelings a little better. Doubling-down on finding little joys and moments of magic in my everyday life.

I am looking forward to the day when life gets back to “normal”. My hope is that I can do so without losing the big lessons this past year has taught me.
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