Update

Hey gang. I'm working on several things at the moment for this blog that I think you'll enjoy. For now I'll just have to give you an update on some things, at least until I have these other posts ready.

Blogging: I have some product reviews in the works - complete with a few recipes. I can't wait to share some of the yummy stuff I've tried! I'm also in the process of reading Dr. Eades The 6 Week Cure for the Middle Aged Middle. So far it's been a stellar book and I'll be sharing my thoughts on it soon. I'm also going to try out the diet plan they use, so will try to update on that progress when I can.

Photography: For those that are interested, there has been a lot going on with me in this area. I was recently accepted as a participating photographer for Think Pink Photography. I find it a huge privileged to be listed among some of the most amazing photographers in the business. Think Pink is a completely volunteer network of photographers who donate their time and talent to photographing breast cancer patients and survivors. Some of the stories these photos tell are simply awe inspiring. And if non-cancer patients book a session and tell us they found us on Think Pink, we donate a portion of that session to the Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation.
On a similar note, I'm also participating in the one day event called Images for a Cure, in which all session fees for Oct. 11th, 2009 (in my case Oct. 10th) are donated to breast cancer research.
My photography schooling is quickly coming to a close. I should hopefully be finished by Jan. of 2010! :)

Ok, gotta run, but will be back very soon with some great stuff for you!

This, that and the other

Hey everyone! Just a quick update.

Diet ~ Still working on keeping water my main drink of the day. I haven't cut out the diet soda, but I'm doing better. (And for those of you who are determined to leave comments about how too much water will kill me, please save us both some time... and don't.) I'm also back to using my fitday program again. I'm getting way too lazy about counting so I need to pay closer attention.

Blogging ~ I'm going through writers block I think. It stinks. I was hoping that once things calmed down I'd be back to my old self, but I'm really struggling to write anything very interesting. Sure, I can blog about all the chaos in my life, but the dog chewing up my underwear kind of stuff can only go so far. I promise to keep trying though if you promise to keep reading. :)

Photography ~ This is taking up a good part of my time right now. I'm not complaining. I'm happy to be doing it because I love it so much. I'm constantly studying, experimenting and learning. And spending... spending seems to be a requisite to being a photographer. One day I might actually make enough to pay for all the equipment I've bought. Maybe.

Speaking of, I found this hilarious little youtube animation from a comic called What the Duck. WTD is a comic about photography and photoshop. It's hilarious to photographers and I'd guess anyone would get most of the jokes.

This animation is funny to me because I can't count the number of times my family has complained about how bright the flash unit is.

Well, I hope you all have a fantastic day. I'm going to try to stay out of this 105 heat index weather as much as possible. (Outside feels like a sauna already, thanks to the 1 billion percent humidity, and it's only 7 am. Cah-razy!)

What's up in looney land

Hey peeps! (And I'm not referring to those marshmallow kind.. those are EVIL!)

I'm going to start this post out with an apology of sorts. My lack of posting here on the blog and virtually nothing new on Examiner for 3 weeks is not good. Sadly, life has decided I have more important things to deal with right now. I'm going to do my best to get back to a regular schedule, but we'll just have to see how things go. So here's what's up in my crazy world...

Teeth. Yeah, again. I got the one crown cemented back in and it's doing fine, but... (You knew there was a but) The tooth next to it, my other front tooth, suddenly started causing me severe pain. So I woefully drug myself to the dentist only to leave in horror. I. Need. A. Root. Canal. And this one will be complicated, so I have to have it done by a specialist. My regular dentist doesn't want to to do it. Turns out the injury I received to my front teeth some 25 years ago could be the cause of this recent problem. When I was around 10 I hit my face on a metal pole playing tether ball. Broke my left front tooth clean off. That's the tooth I've had problems with ever since. A couple of root canals and several new crowns, or reattached crowns later, here I am. The front tooth on the right side has never bothered me, but I've noticed over the last few years the color has been changing. It's darker, especially at the top. Almost a grey color. Little did I know that this tooth has probably been dying slowly all these years from the trauma way back when. Soooooo... now I get to have a complicated root canal and another new crown. Can we say EXPENSIVE????? The only silver-lining I can find in all this, other than I'll no longer be in pain, is that now my teeth will all be white again. I'm on antibiotics and darvacet,(Pink elephants anyone???) which is a blessing since I can't get the procedure done until the 21st of this month. Pray they knock me out. I suffered through enough RC's to know that they are not comfortable and they take way too long.

School. Both the kiddos and mine. We are reaching the end of the year and this is when we get in rush mode to finish everything up. Lots of activities that keep us busy on a regular basis. I'm throwing a party when this school year ends... let me tell ya! My school work is not going so well. I now have less than 1 year to finish up the rest of my schooling.. and I'm still stuck at the half-way point. It stinks. So I'm scrambling to get finished before the deadline. Just another issue taking up my time right now.

Work. I'm finally starting to get real photography work. I've recently done work for a local restaurant and also shot a Senior/family session. I'm working tirelessly to finish my editing and get them done. Then there are all the little things I'm learning on the way. The kind of stuff you only learn from experience and not books. I'm also working to get some kind of website up that reflects my current work. I have a new blog at the moment that I'm updating with my work, when I have the chance. You can see it here if you are interested:
www.amydunganphotograhphy.com/blog

Weight-Loss. It's slow going, but then that doesn't surprise me since I'm burning the candle at both ends. Stress is not conducive to quick weight loss. I'm trying to avoid the mindless eating that comes with the territory. Some days are better than others. I need to get this weeks menus planned so I don't fall flat on my face in a moment of weakness. As soon as I have the plan up, I'll post it for you all.

Ok, of to get more work done.. or school.... or housework... or whatever jumps in front of me and demands my attention for the moment.

Fun with Photos

Hey everyone, completely non-low-carb post ahead:

I just wanted to share some fun I'm having with photoshop right now. My kids have always wondered what it would be like to be a twin, so tonight I let them see it, through the magic of photography and photoshop. Hope you enjoy....

A pillow fight... with yourself?




DS dueling - Who won?

Don't Worry, Be Crabby!

Today I'm going to post about crabs. Yes, you heard me right, crabs. What does this have to do with low-carb? Not much really, other than that fact that crab is low-carb. And crab and carb have the same letters.

So what happens when a half-insane and tired writer/photographer can't sleep and stays up until 1 am processing photos? They post redickerous stuff in their photostream on Flickr. I won't make you go there though. I'll bring them here for your ridiculing pleasure. My 12 year old almost peed his pants laughing at my photo descriptions, so if you have the same sense of humor he does, you'll probably enjoy these.

A Crabby Discussion

Today is National Photograph Your Crabs Day! ;) That's why I have so many crab shots in my photostream.
These are my kids hermit crabs named Mr. Crabbs and Monica. (I didn't name them.. and we have no idea if they are male or female, so we just threw a gender dart here.)

Monica The Crab

She tends to remind us that she is boss, cause she's got the huge claw that will pinch the crap outta ya and never let go.

Monica the SpongeBob-ish Crab


She should have been named Claw... cause that sucker is vicious!

Mr. Crabbs tries to go to Washington

But he's too slow and he can't drive very well. He's the shy one. I have to check him periodically to be sure he's alive. He must think he's a spy.

Mr. Crabbs Gets A Close Up!

Here he gives us the evil eye.. or is it eyes... Who knows? They both bug out.

Peek-A-Boo! Mr. Crabbs Sees You!


He sees you. He knows your inner thoughts. He controls your mind! You must obey the crab.. you must obey the crab...

Monica's Vacation Home

But she never goes there. She acts like a hermit!

Mr. Crabbs Vacation Home


He too never visits. I think they should sell these... with this economy they could never get a second mortgage!

Well, I hope you've enjoyed this little venture into the abyss of wasted time. If you didn't - pretend you never saw this. :)

Just some updates

Hey everyone. Thought I'd play catch-up here a moment.

Weight-loss: I'm holding steady. I'm really looking forward to January when I'll start my "sweet free" challenge. I think it will help me tremendously. If any of you would like to join I'd be glad to have the company. This isn't about giving up sugar, since I've already done that, it's about giving up the taste of sweet as a whole. No artificial or natural sweet stuff. I think my biggest battle will be giving up my Diet Rite. I will admit I'm totally addicted.

Giveaway coming soon! The 2nd annual Great Start Giveaway is being planned. Don't miss this giveaway where we'll have some awesome prizes just for you! Keep watching the blog for more details soon.

I'm sad. We received the news last night that my grandfather passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. It hurts. A lot. But he's no longer suffering as he was, and that's something to be thankful for. Keep us in your prayers please. This weekend will be a hard one as we say our goodbyes, and there will be lots of traveling involved for my whole family.

Photography: If you are a fan of photography, you'll love flickr. I have an account there myself where I share a lot of my work. To keep my creativity flowing I've joined a group called Project 365. In this group we post one photo a day for a year. It can be any photo of anything, but it has to be taken on that day. Today is day 6 for me and I'm already seeing possibilities and potential shots I'd missed before. It's fun! Feel free to check out my photostream sometime.

Examiner: I'm going to try to get another article or two up today, but I can't promise anything. I have a lot to do to get ready for the funeral, so my day will mostly be filled with that.

Have a great weekend everyone!

The holidays are killing me..

I'm so busy I don't have time to think straight, let alone eat right. Why do I love this time of year again???? ;)

I'm struggling a bit, but nothing new there. Life gets crazy and then I do, again nothing new. I'm working frantically to improve my photography skills. I really want to be ready for business within the next 6 months, so I gotta get on the ball. I'm doing little stuff here an there, but I want to be ready for the big time, ya know?

I'm also writing as much as I can for Examiner to help with those bills that refuse to go away. These will eventually stop right? Someone tell me they will stop. At least some of them??? Pretty please.

Homeschooling has been a chore this year. Why does it seem great some days and so hard on others? We are trying to get enough done that we can take a decent Christmas break, but don't know if that will happen.

My food planning has been less the great lately, so that really messes me up. I end up grabbing whatever. Have you ever tasted whatever? It's great, but has a buttload of carbs. Not what I need. So my weight is just steady. No real gains to speak of.

DH bought me a Wii fit. It's great exercise! I used to call it a WHEEEEEEE! Now it's just the wii. Why? Because I'm tired of that little game console weighing me, measuring my BMI and saying in it's cute little voice "That's obese!!" Naw, really? I could do without that part. I'm painfully aware I'm considered obese. I don't need a little white box rubbing it in my face. I catch myself yelling back "Oh yeah! Well you're square! And you are helpless without me!" Um, yeah. It's pathetic, but it makes me feel better. :)

I'm thinking of doing the photo food diary after the holidays. I know, I know, everyone is doing it. But since I love my camera more than life itself, this might be a good way for me to keep track and practice my photography skills.

Ok, off to teach my kids more stuff they think they already know.

And now, it's time for.... an update!

Here's the low-down of the hoe-down were are having in M-town. (Please.. no offers to write poetry for you. Really. I'm much too busy. :p )

On Examiner: Last night I put up a review of Perdue's Short Cuts pre-cooked chicken. Be sure to take a looksie. And later today I'll have an interesting article about depression and low-carb, so be sure to check back.

Weight-Loss: I finally have an update! I started back on strict induction just over a week ago and as of this morning have lost almost 7 lbs. I'm drinking lots of water, and am eating only whole foods, with the exception of an occasional shake or low-carb bar when I'm on the run. I'm trying to make those a rare thing. I'm planning on adding exercise back into my routine today. I've been so busy lately that exercise got shoved aside. I've reworked my schedule and shoved it right back in. I've actually made my workout part of our home school P.E. time. I'm exercising with the kids, so that's a good improvement for us all. Anyway, I'm finally losing weight again. I'm not sure why it's working this time and didn't last time (Probably hormonal. Curse you hormones!!!), but I'm not complaining. I'm enjoying the ride back down.


Photography: Some of you may be wondering how my photography schooling/career is going. Right now, it's not. I've been so busy I have had little chance to do much with my camera. Obviously if a job came in I'd be all over it. But right now it's just slow going. I will share with you a job I did this summer though.

I took the following shot for a 50's themed restaurant called T-Birds:

(click to see enlarged.)

It was enlarged to around 40"x80" and was placed as the main focal point. Here's a shot just after it was hung:


(click to see enlarged.)

I need to take a recent shot now that all the other decorations are hung around it. (And I just had lunch there yesterday... I should have thought of it then.)
Anyway, I'm very proud of the way this project turned out and the restaurant owner really liked it.

Cat: My kitten Jazzy is all grown up now. Well, she'll be a year old next month anyway and she's no longer resembles that tiny little creature we brought home. She spends her days attacking our legs from some hiding place and sleeping. Occasionally she eats and uses the box. Speaking of which, we are trying to toilet train her. Don't laugh. I bet it's easier than potty training a toddler. And I don't have to worry about the cat hiding behind a chair with a red face 'cause she's "doin' her bizness" in her drawers.

It's Friday and I'm Itching

Wow. This week has just flown by for me. I have been so busy I've barely had time to breathe. Someone promise me this madness will stop soon, Please? Lie to me. I don't mind. Just give me hope!

Actually, I enjoy the busy-ness somewhat. I just wish it wasn't so much that I didn't have time for other things... like blogging.

I had a couple to topics planned for today, but it will have to wait until next week.I will give you a hint though. They involve a new sweetener and a cookbook review.

Here's the scoop on today's nuttiness:

I worked yesterday at a shoot in St. Louis, which was fantastic. I really have been enjoying the work and I always meet the most fantastic people. (Hi Gayle!) I came home happy, but exhausted.

I also came home to find that the sweet little furball kitten we invited to live with us just 5 short months ago is causing havoc. Not intentionally mind you, but it's happening none-the-less. It seems she has fleas. Now, at first I thought we had it under control. We put a flea collar on. That didn't seem to completely cover it, so recently we bathed her and applied a flea treatment from Hartz. What has happened next can only be described as an epidemic. I swear, it's right out of a horror movie. I think the fleas LIKE the Hartz stuff. They seem to have multiplied overnight. Is there any chance I accidentally got slipped some experimental flea reproduction serum instead of the flea killer I thought I was purchasing?

These fleas are attempting to take over my life. Just thinking about it makes my skin itch. Last night we realized just how bad it was when we found the cat in the bathroom chasing one on the floor, and found a few more dying in the sink. I can't deal with this!

So instead of posting today, my day will be full of rigorous cleaning, followed by bathing a soon-to-be unhappy cat (who, I might add, has sharp claws and and hates water), applying Bio-Spot to said cat, and then setting my house on fire with a flamethrower and gasoline. Ok... the last step is going a bit far, but it's tempting. Actually, we will be fogging the entire house. For those of you who have done this, you know just how enjoyable THAT will be. I can hardly wait....

Fuzzy Friend

fuzzy friend
Originally uploaded by Sparkys Girl

Sorry, this is a non-low-carb post.

I just wanted to share with you a shot I took yesterday. My daughter is forever making friends with creepy crawlies. Thankfully her latest buddy didn't gross me out.

I took another of the whole body:



My photography schooling is progressing very well and I'm almost half way through. I hope to be done by the end of this year, time permitting.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful Mothers out there. And I also want to send special wishes to those fabulous ladies who would make wonderful Mothers, and would like to be, but have not yet had the honor. May God grant your dreams soon.

Things Change

And boy are things changing around here. It's why I haven't really been able to blog this week. My wonderful husband is finally getting out of a job he really didn't like anymore. He had expected to stay until May 2nd, but after giving notice they told him he could consider April 25th his last day. So we are spending our time sorting out company stuff from personal stuff and getting everything ready to return to the company tomorrow. Thank the Lord his new employer told him he could go ahead and start Monday. I don't know what the gaps in pay periods, nor the pay differences, will bring, so I'm trying to batten down the hatches and be prepared. It might be tough for a bit, but we'll survive. We always do. The important thing is that my husband will be happy again, and we'll have him home every night after work. We haven't had that since he started being a sales rep over 3 years ago. If you have your family with you everyday, don't take that for granted. Hug them and count your blessings!

I've also been working hard trying to finish up the home school year and I'm starting to get some photography work, so I'm preparing for that as well. (The timing of these new photo projects are perfect and have to be God ordained.)

Well, again I have lots to do before the weekend. We leave tomorrow to drop off the aforementioned company items (which includes a truck), pick up items from his new company (which thankfully includes a car) and then spend the weekend in St. Louis where I am shooting a Karate Tournament.

On the weight loss front, I'm doing pretty well. The scale starting moving in the right direction again. I'm just going to keep at it and go with the flow. :0)

If I don't get back here before I leave, I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Easter Bunny Sez...

I loves me some ChocoPerfection!


Yeah. I was doing some photo stuff last night and decided to have fun with the bunny. So here he is, chewing the chocolate and lovin' it!

I've already told everyone in my household that if they want to get me candy for Easter, to please make it ChocoPerfection. I think it makes a nice alternative to the regular sugary Easter junk and eating it doesn't require hovering near the bathroom for the rest of the day afterwards. :0)

New Photography Blog

Hey Everyone. I thought I'd give you a quick note about a new blog I started for my photography. I wanted an area where I could just talk about what I'm doing or learning, new things I've tried, etc. I know I need another blog about like I need a hole in the head, but I didn't want to crowd this blog with too much non-low-carb stuff. And since I'm just as passionate about photography as I am low-carb, I know I could fill a lot of space here on the subject.

So if you'd like to keep up with what I'm doing in the photo world, you can visit me at
http://amydunganphotography.blogspot.com.

I don't know how often I'll update, but I will when I have the time and something worth sharing. And if I have something particularly exciting to share, I may post it here anyway. ;)

Ok... off to search for some low-carb news.

1st Annual Sweet Tooth Gala & Silent Auction

Normally I wouldn't be promoting anything that's main event is sugar-filled desserts. But I have to make an exception in this case. The Sweet Tooth Gala is fundraiser to support Hole In The Roof ministries, which is located here in St. Louis. They provide a variety of important services to the needy in our area, including a food pantry.

On Oct. 2, at 6:30 pm they will start with a silent auction, which features some really great stuff. So far I've heard mention of Laser Teeth Whitening, Autographed St. Louis Rams mini-helmet, scuba diving, stained glass art, and much more. I'm also very proud to announce that one of my photos will be up for auction as well. I'm honored that my work will be among such great items and will benefit such a great cause!

No, I'm not gonna make you wait to see what I'm donating. Here is the finished product, ready for delivery to the auction. (I signed the photo as well in the lower right hand corner)



I really hope it does well for them.

At 7 p.m. they will open the Dessert Buffet, which will feature desserts from some of the city's best restaurants. It's free and open to ages 13 and up, so if you are in the area, I urge you to come and check it out! (I won't urge you to eat though.. lol) I would have loved it had they chosen something other than desserts to share. But they didn't ask for my input. :-)

Will I be going? Probably not. I don't think hubby or I would enjoy being around all the sweets and not try something. They are still a bit of a weakness for us both if we don't have lc desserts on hand. The other reason? I'd be mortified if my photo does poorly and I was there to witness it. I'd rather find out after the fact. I know.. that's negative thinking. Actually, it's the thinking of someone who isn't yet secure in her abilities. But I'll get there.

Wow.. is it Monday already?

It seems like lately time has just been flying by! I'm sure it's because I've had such a busy schedule. OK, where to start?


Weight Loss:

Nothing much to report. I've struggled with my eating somewhat and it's not all been low-carb. :0( But I'm back on track so things should start moving again. I've been stuck at 2.4 lbs above my ticker weight. I lost the .4 today. Hopefully tomorrow will show more loss.


Photography:

The voting part of the photo contest is now over. Thanks so much to those of you who took the time to vote! It means the world to me! I'll let you know how things turned out as soon as I hear something. The last I looked, which was a day before the voted ended, I was still in the running with all 3 pictures. They are supposed to notify the finalists soon.

I photographed my first wedding this weekend. Wow is that a lot of work! I was on my feet about 7 hours. My mom and I worked this wedding together and I think between the two of us we got some really good shots. I plan on putting my best shots on my website, so I'll let you know when those are up.

I'm excited to announce that a few of my photos are going to be auctioned off in a charity silent auction to benefit the down and out here in St. Louis. (we haven't worked out all the details yet, but should have know more soon) I'll be sure to post more information when it is available.



Health:

Sometimes I tend to forget I have fibromyalgia (Thank you low-carb!!!). Then I have a very busy and stressful weekend and I am quickly reminded. This weekend was very full - a church picnic, the wedding, Revival at our church, and a few other exhausting things all added up to my being fatigued beyond belief. Thankfully I have no pain and pray it stays that way. My fatigue should disappear soon, but it will take a lot of rest to make that happen.


Homeschooling:

This year has started out very well and the children and I are both very optimistic about it. The kids seem to really be enjoying themselves, and I'll admit I am too! We have a lot to figure out still, but we are learning together and having fun. Learning should be fun! Don't you agree?


OK.. gotta run. I'm gonna leave you with another wise saying:

Everything your mother ever warned you about it true.

Photography Stuff...

I wanted to mention a couple of things that are related to photography.

#1 There are only 17 days left to vote for my photos in the NYIP contest I entered. If you haven't yet voted, please consider doing so soon. It would mean a lot to me and be a huge help! Here are the links:

Main Street category: Title - Long Ago...
http://contests.fotki.com/nyip/mainstreet/205850457.html

Faces In The Crowd category: Title - Cooling Down
http://contests.fotki.com/nyip/facesinthecrowd/vote/205851448.html

Pets & Wildlife category: Title - Watching & Waiting
http://contests.fotki.com/nyip/petsandwildlife/vote/205849635.html

So far I am in the running with all three photos, but a lot can happen in just a few days!

#2. My Mom bought me a new lens for my camera as a birthday gift. I got to experiment with it a little and had a lot of fun. It's a two-fer! Meaning I got a wide-angle panoramic and a super macro lens.

Here are some pics I took with the macro. Enjoy!


The tip of a car key.


A microfiber cleaning cloth.


The edge of a dime.


The threads on a very small screw.


A close look at some tiny flowers in my back yard.


The closed petals of a Rose of Sharon.

August 15, 2007

Today is going to be a busy day for me. I'm trying finish laundry and get my house in order. It's a bit chaotic right now and I'm trying to get organized before we start the new school year.

I'm also working on getting my online photo store set up today. I'll be sure and let you know when it's working.


Nugget of Wisdom for today:

A shortcut it the longest path between to points.

Have a great low-carb day everyone!

July 26, 2007

Hey everyone! Here are the topics for today...


Weight Loss

I've stayed the same on the scale the last two days. I'm certainly not complaining.. that's better than up. But I am retaining water. TOM hit today so there is no telling how the next few days will go. I've noticed the last couple of months that my cravings are much less during this time than they used to be. That is always a good thing!

I grabbed an old pair of sweats last night to sleep in. I put them on and realized they were way too big now. When I walked I had to hold them with one hand to keep them from falling down. :0)

My hip bones have decided to come out of hiding. I was shocked recently to find they were still there after being missing for so long!



My 40 lb Loss Celebration

I decided what I wanted to do to celebrate my 40 lb loss. I went out and bought myself a small photography light studio. Nothing huge, but it helps immensely with photographing small items. I'm going to start shooting some stock photography to sell and this will help in that area too! I tried it out last night on a few of my Boyd's Bear collection pieces.. here are the results:

A shot of the whole piece....

Here's a couple up close. I love catching the little details!

This one is his back pocket...

Photography

Well, I gave you a bit of an update in the above topic already. But I forgot to mention that I got my camera back yesterday! I am so happy to have it back! The above pictures were taken with it. I can't get that kind of quality from the little point and shoot I was using. Even my Minolta doesn't have the clarity this one does. Here's a pic I took yesterday, with the Minolta, of my daughter and our dog.

The picture is a bit more grainy than it would have been with my digital. The film ISO was 400 so it shouldn't be that way. My settings were all fine as well. I think my Minolta may just be experiencing old age. We've had it for around 12 years. The pictures just aren't as sharp as they used to be. Also, do you see the mistake I made in this picture? I forgot to check the background for objects that distract.. like the stick that seems to be suddenly growing out of the left side of my daughters head. I should have changed her position to hide that. Anyhow, the print of this picture looks better than the digitized version, but it's still not what I want. I'm thinking of having both the kids try this shot again today, together, with the dog and use my digital this time.

Also, I'm doing some studying on Wedding Photography. I'm not to that section in the course yet, but my Mom and I were asked to photograph a wedding in late September. I want to be very well prepared. We won't get paid, but we will have permission to add those photos to our portfolios, which is necessary when you are trying to sell yourself to new customers. It will also let me find out if I really want to get into that side of the business.

St. Louis LC Support

I'd really love to hear from all of you in the St. Louis area that would be interested in joining a local low-carb support group. I'm working on getting one started, but I need to see how many would be interested. We can work out details once we know how many are interested. If this sounds like something you'd like to do, please drop me a comment or email letting me know. Thanks!

I've been neglecting the Words of Wisdom.. so here's one for today:

"You can only live once, but if you do it right, once is
enough."

Have a great day everyone!

Shameless Plug For My Mom...

My Mom is taking the same photography course that I am. Her disadvantage is that she doesn't have the kind of time I have to work on it. She's been a little disappointed in her results so far and I want to encourage her to keep trying! She's entered her photos into the same contest I have and I wanted to give you a chance to vote on her photos as well. Here are the links:





My Mom's photos

Main Street: Get your kicks on Route 66

Faces In The Crowd: Summer Fun on the lawn

Pets and Wildlife: Saving a Hummingbird

Thanks so much for those who take the time to help us out!


I also want to remind you, if you haven't voted on my photos, there are only 47 days left. As of this morning my photos were in 17th, 13th, and 20th places in there related categories. I'm really happy about that.. but with over a month to go, I could easily be bumped out of the running. Keep spreading the word! Thanks again!