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Settling Into Being

Quote of the day: “Our task is to say a holy yes to the real things of our life.” – Natalie Goldberg Ok, I can hear you already, “What does a traveling garden gnome have to do with ‘Settling into being’ or with the real things in life?”  I don’t know for sure.  All I know is that I’ve been enjoying playing with my garden gnome statues in the garden and out on photography shoots.  And my friends are responding by wanting to buy photo cards of my cute little guys.  They are just so silly and cute.  What’s not Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

As Vast As The Sky

Quote of the day: “Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Always keep your body filled with light and heat. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.” – Morihei Ueshiba Today, I made photos at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.  The prairie spoke to me today, with vast blue sky above, golden flowers reaching for the sky and tall grasses swaying in the breeze.  I’ve been so drawn to bright yellow flowers against bright blue sky lately.  So cheerful.  So simple.  So me Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Ordinary Miracles

Quote of the day: “People usually consider walking on water or in thin air as a miracle. But I think the real miracle is to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child – our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” – Thich Nhat Hanh I took a walk in the neighborhood with my camera today and took photos of some of the ordinary miracles I see every day.  If you look, you can find beauty anywhere Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Here’s to my friends

Quote of the day: “I get by with a little help from my friends.”  – John Lennon Thursday night was my first ever photography exhibit opening!  I was so amazed at all of my wonderful friends who stopped by to help me celebrate, and while they were there bought lots of photo cards and matted prints.  I am feeling so blessed to have so many in my life who are rooting for me and celebrating my journey as a photographer. Several of the people I used to work with came.  Old friends and new friends showed up. And family members rounded Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Fire Dancing!

Quote of the day: The most tangible of all visible mysteries – fire.  -Leigh Hunt Today I’m actually writing about photography in my blog.  Last night I had a wonderful adventure of taking photographs of a young friend fire dancing in my back yard.  It was pure fun, since I didn’t really know how to best capture the wonder of her dancing and decided to treat the photo shoot as a learning experiment.  I ended up being happily surprised with some of the photos.  And I have some ideas to try next time I can persuade her to come over Read more…

By Marilyn, ago