Garden gnome or baby Ben?, botanical garden, sf, Canon Rebel XTI I have been excited about books as gifts this holiday. A few in particular have been gifted to me lately and I want you to know about them! Life Artist by Ali Edwards. If...
Self Portrait Challenge: What I Wear Week 4
joy necklace and curvy jeans, Canon Rebel XTI I have been wanting to submit to the Self Portrait Challenge for ages and was inspired by some of my friends' entries this month. I am wearing my trusty superhero necklace in joy and my brand...
joy to the world
joy necklace, photo by Maile at Relish Portrait Studio, Canon Rebel XTI I was tickled to see the collection of superhero girls on Flickr. So much fun to see everyone! The photo above is of the fabulous Myriam of the ever so appropriate...
my gratitude gremlin
totally grateful for my Ben, Canon Rebel XTI I know this is a sacrilege to mention on Thanksgiving Day, scandalous to say out loud on any day really, but I have a confession: I'm having an allergy to the word gratitude. Maybe it's just...
Ben Harper
Paramount Theater, Oakland, CA, Canon Rebel XTI Ben Harper, Paramount Theater, Oakland, CA, Canon Elph SD1000 Saw the incredible Ben Harper perform last night. He was as beautiful and soulful as always... I had to promise Matt that I...
Praying
grass at Alameda beach, CA, Canon Rebel XTI It doesn't have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don't try to make them elaborate, this...
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