Tag Archives: dothework

NaPoWriMo 2023 Day Two

Had hoped to go out and paint but it is just a bit too nippy for that. Wandered around the yard looking at the daffodils which are so close to popping out. Lots of little birds and a whole lot of welcome blue sky and sunshine. Continue reading

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Take Home Quote of the Day

To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place…I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”
? Elliott Erwitt Continue reading

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Happy Mailbox

I’m sending out daily haiku for the annual World Peace Poetry Postcard Festival and had received two cards followed by a pause. Got a fabulous card Saturday and today hit the jackpot with four more! Continue reading

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Gathering encouragement and inspiration

We all need some encouragement and ideas on how to proceed… so when people, artists you admire, talk about their work and lives, take a moment and listen. And like Ted Kooser says – throw a lot of horseshoes. Continue reading

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What’s happening?

There’s a lot of this going on because at home, a crew of guys was working furiously to replace this with this. (can I get some extra love for knowing what a plenum (and octopus) is?) Continue reading

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