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focusing on life

i know i say this all the time, but honestly it’s so true – the fact than anyone other than my mother reads my blog is a complete shock to me.   well so you can imagine my surprise when i got an email from my dear friend terri from focusing on life asking me if i would like to become a regular contributor to their blog.

truly, it is such an honor to be sharing thoughts about photography and life on their blog because they have all been such an inspiration to me on my own journey in photography.  and in appreciation for terri’s kind gesture, i promised that i would not talk about my cat’s hairballs or litter box.  that is a special treat that i will reserve for you my friends.  

i would also like to add that i’m going to try very hard not to abuse air quotes or hashtags as well.

anyway, today is my first ‘real’ post with them and i’d be delighted if you visited me there.  and i would just like to say thank you to all of you who read my blog and support and encourage me.  without you it would not have been possible.

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love, kelly

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  1. Kelly Kardos says

    May 21, 2013 at 8:17 am

    What celebrated news. Congrats.

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  2. Becs says

    May 21, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Congrats! That’s great. Lovely post and gorgeous image too.

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  3. cathy @ ma vie trouvee says

    May 21, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Beautiful! and I enjoyed reading your first real post : ) congrats. visiting from tt.

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  4. Katie says

    May 21, 2013 at 8:39 am

    YAY!!! : )

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  5. kim says

    May 21, 2013 at 8:43 am

    that’s wonderful news my friend… congrats….

    love the Focusing on Life girls….

    and LOVE this photo….

    xo

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  6. Viv Halliwell says

    May 21, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Congratulations I’m a great friend of the FOL gals… I love your image I want your chair lol….

    Reply
  7. Naomi says

    May 21, 2013 at 9:04 am

    You are a perfect new addition. So happy for you!!!

    Reply
  8. Deb says

    May 21, 2013 at 9:14 am

    congratulations – I will follow the link to read your post!
    beautiful image … I want that chippy chair for my garden ?

    Reply
  9. Gracie says

    May 21, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Love this photo! And what an awesome quote to include in your image. Heading over to Focusing on Life now to read your post. Congrats!

    Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    May 21, 2013 at 10:03 am

    These flowers are so beautiful and so is that chair! Love it.

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  11. Tammy says

    May 21, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Beautifully textured image and congratulations!!

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  12. Mom says

    May 21, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    If I don’t get a start from your peony bush next spring I’m gonna be really mad! :):) Lovely pic sis, love the chair, love the girl that took that picture!!!

    Reply
  13. Dotti says

    May 21, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Oh, Kelly! We are just sooooo happy to have you on board! And that’s a beautiful quote, one I need to remember.

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  14. Robyn says

    May 21, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Neat picture, Kelly! Love the pretty pink flowers and the contrast with the weathered chair.

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  15. Pam says

    May 21, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Very, very wonderful, in every single way. Celebrating this beautiful news.

    Reply
  16. Amarie says

    May 21, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Beautiful image!

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  17. Earl says

    May 21, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    ok, ms e e cummings
    Congratulations.
    Lovely photo. I kliker your rose pitcher vase.

    Earl

    Reply
  18. Sharon | the teacup incident says

    May 21, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    Wonderful photo – it feels just like summer! Congrats on your new column.

    Reply
  19. Carola Bartz says

    May 21, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    Congratulations – I need to check out that blog.
    Your photo is beautiful – so soft, and the peonies look so yummy!

    Reply
  20. Ashling says

    May 22, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Go you!!!!!!!

    Reply
  21. Sherry says

    May 22, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    I’m sure this will the beginning of a beautiful relationship…Congrats! You’ll do great.

    Reply

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