It feels pretty amazing. When did you last go through a family album? Do you remember the feeling? As you know I’m frequently advocating for getting photos in print. It doesn’t matter if they’re a bunch of 4×6 prints you… Read more
Photography Project
have camera; will play
What’s a sure fire way to get out of a creativity rut? Put your play pants on. Begin a project. In my case, a photography project — it has worked wonders for recharging my creativity. Writers, crafters, quilters, artists of… Read more
General
from the kitchen to the book shelf, easing the waste
Before even lifting my spoon, the briny steam filled my nostrils with the most exotic of expectations. The moment the broth slipped over my lips, I could have been in the back streets of Thailand. The drama really unfolded with… Read more
General, Print Your Photos
How to get started sorting through years of digital photos
“In order to remember, we have to access and interact with the photos, rather than just amass them.” —Linda Henkel, Point-and-Shoot Memories, Psychological Science (2013) We’re taking photos. Obviously they’re important to us. But then what? In my previous post,… Read more
Letter & Note Writing
Kindness in an Envelope
The world can always use a little more kindness. A smile, a thoughtful word, or a simple gesture spreads good cheer. “A good handwritten letter is a creative act, and not just because it is a visual and tactile pleasure…. Read more
General
10 easy tips for seating guests at a dinner party
Are you reluctant to hold a dinner party, whether formal or very casual? Don’t be reluctant — here’s a few simple tips for seating guests that will help you as a host/hostess and will also have your guests feeling relaxed… Read more
General
Knitting: How I Learned …
Recently on Flickr, where I share the occasional photo, a lovely acquaintance of mine, Sherry Galey, asked me the question, “How would you recommend a novice start off? I do know the basic stitch but that’s it!” I was going… Read more
General
Tip Time: What to do with Coffee Grounds
The TIPS: Sprinkle coffee grounds around plants to deter slugs and snails. Coffee grounds are an ideal and economical soil amendment. The grounds act as a slow release fertilizer with some of the nutrients available immediately and other nutrients available over a period of… Read more