Trust is letting go of needing to know all the details before you open your heart.
~Author Unknown
furry love
I am sharing a little video of furry love today.
I am feeling a bit under the weather today and puppies always make me feel better.
Despite having a ton of work to do, I can't seem to focus.
My mind keeps wandering to my Aunt Louise and my cousins in New England.
On Monday, they lost one of their tiniest family members.
My cousin Marsha's little daughter, Hailey passed away in her sleep.
My prayers and love go out to them during this very emotional time.
Only time will heal their hearts.
I hope she has a furry friend in Heaven to play with.
xo
poeming it out
Why hello! It feels like forever since I have posted. It has been a crazy month. In addition to my regular work schedule, homeschooling, Paper Coterie, and the Slice of Life Project, I have been participating in Liz Lamoreux's Poem It Out class. I must tell you that it is the best online class that I have ever taken. Hands Down. The best.
When I am taking an online class, you usually find me blogging about it, facebooking about it, etc. This month has been different. While I am sharing the poems with Kyle, this class feels more personal. Just for me. What I needed at the right time. Recapturing my bliss, nurturing my soul, and writing again.
If you get a chance to participate in her next Poem It Out session. I highly recommend it. Her next online course CREATE SPACE is starting on Sunday. I am already signed up and can't think of a better way to celebrate my birthday.
I hope you are having a wonderful week.
xo tam
While you are here... Have you seen Kyle's new blog? www.freckledgourmet.com and the newly designed blog for Christina at Soul Aperture? And the newly designed FILM26 website? I have been a busy girl.
film love
H is for Her: taken with Nikomat SLR (1965) and 50mm 1.4 lens using expired Walmart 400 speed color film
I have been blessed with wonderful friends.
A friend from work, Dave Widman, bestowed upon me a delightful gift... A 1965 Nikomat camera that was originally purchased in Japan by his grandfather for his father. The setup is complete with leather case, manual, teleconverter, flash, and a sweeeeeeeeeeet 50mm 1.4 lens. Did I mention how sweeeet it is? I do not own a "nifty fifty" for my DSLR so this is a treat for me. :)
I popped in some expired Walmart color film that my dad gave me and started shooting. The photo above is from the very first roll with no working light meter. I am pleased with the focus on the lens and the beautiful colors.
I am excited to try more. I have a feeling this is going to get expensive since I probably should buy a light meter.
Do you love FILM? If so make sure to stop over and visit with the ladies of the FILM26 Project.
Have a great day!
xo tam
moments
Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet
and the winds long to play with your hair.
~Kahlil Gibran
When returning from an out of town trip yesterday, I spotted hundreds of brown-eyed susans along the highway. I couldn't resist grabbing some quick shots.
Aren't wildflowers such a blessing? They remind me so much of our small farm in Connecticut. I miss the Mountain Laurel, Lily of the Valley, sweet little Johnny Jump-ups, and even the dandelions with their vibrant yellows.
Have a perfect Sunday.
xo tam
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