For me staying productive really means keeping myself from being UN-productive. Really. Being fairly distractable and often tired, it's very easy for me to "zone" in just the wrong place. Can anyone say social media? So, my best tools to…
Here are five different daily exercises you can use to improve your photography. You may choose to do all of them each day or pick and choose as the mood suits. I personally have engaged in all of these exercises…
This is part 3 in a series of literature reviews for children coping with a parent who has a chronic or serious illness. See Part 1 and Part 2! In this post, I will review Why Does Mommy Hurt, Mommy…
The thermometer is very slowly rising and the snowbanks are very slowly shrinking. According to the calendar, spring is less than two weeks away! After this long winter, I’m sure we are all eager for the warm weather, and all…
This is hard earned advice. Back it up. Back it ALL up! Trust me! If you haven’t lost or really messed up a document, image, or website yet, you will. I can’t guarantee that 100%, but it’s 90% certain it…
A few of you may be scratching your head right now… what do these things have to do with each other? That’s what this post is all about. I Love Photography But I Don’t Feel Like Taking Pictures I’ve uttered…
There are quite a few exercises in photography about point of view. What would a tree look like from the point of view of a bear? What about a chipmunk? It’s a way to help you move about and see…
You’ve done your research and finally selected a photographer for your event. Here’s how to make the process smooth for both you and the photographer and get the most bang for your buck. What Do You Want? Know what you…
Ah, the glorious revision process. A writer’s dream… NOT! Rarely easy, often hard, and always a little emotional. But, it’s my baby! Yup. That’s exactly how it feels. We created this wonderful first draft. We poured our heart and soul…
Summer, Where Art Thou? Ah... Summer! Wish thinking summer would make me warmer but with 80 plus inches of snow in less than a month, I really need a pick me up... don't you? So, with that in mind, I…