Light...in the afternoon
November 21, 2008
It comes to me first thing in the morning through the kitchen window. Bright and energizing. "I can do this" love, discipline, teach, train keep, cook, find, solve hope, build, grow, create Inspired. The day is busy. the light shifts and I lose track. It finds me again late in ...
Playing with motion
November 20, 2008
I like aperture priority. I kind of, sort of know what I'm doing in that mode. I choose the aperture (how large or small the lens opening is) and the camera does the rest. I love shooting shallow depth of field shots (wide open aperture) and I'm comfortable here but ...
Fused Glass Field Trip
November 19, 2008
Technically not a "field" trip, more like an art trip. We've done quite a few "learning" excursions with the kids but this by far was my favorite. It was so creative and yielded such great results. A friend of ours and fellow homeschooler organized a trip recently to the Maine ...
Nature Study, FIMBY Style
November 18, 2008
Picture this: a child in the woods, with a drawing pad and pencil. Diligently sketching a leaf, stone, tree, flower or butterfly. Our reality: three kiddos running through the woods, building forts and fairy houses, pretending to be drunken pirates. Welcome to my world of Nature Study.
November Garden Beauties
November 15, 2008
My garden is still delighting me. I took these photos this week. I'm posting them and participating in SOOC Saturday at Slurping Life. Lamb's Ear Foxglove: why on earth is this blooming right now?? SOOC is short speak for Straight Out Of the Camera. Since getting my new camera almost ...
Seasonal soapmaking
November 15, 2008
It's been a grey, rainy, November day. Although the sun was shining earlier this week I feel tired and worn down. Tonight I miss August's sun, wait a minute, it rained all August. I miss July's sun. The perfect time then to post this photo. Orange Clove Pomander Doesn't this ...
Orange Clove Pomander Soap
November 15, 2008
I love the history of the pomanders (I'm fascinated with the middle ages right now) and love the scent of the modern-day clove studded oranges that decorate homes during the holidays. The traditional Christmas Pomander was my inspiration for this bar. Orange Clove Pomander Soap Recipe Read 4 Steps to ...
