November 3, 2009
Lately, I really have been experiencing a lot of joy. And, to be honest, it is in spite of life’s ups and downs. I have been savoring life, savoring sweet moments with loved ones, relishing the sunshine, relaxing, walking, creating, thinking, tasting, and living fully. This is a good season.
Peace!
walking downtown
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view from inside the Starbucks
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looking down the street
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mountain view
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“art on the streets” piece
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November 1, 2009
Hello friends! I have enjoyed taking photos as I’ve explored the world around me and many of you have seen these photos here on my blog. Last year I started making photocards, and I have just recently created an Etsy shop and listed many of my photocards there. More to come! :)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/madeforjoy
Here are just a couple of the photocards!
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October 24, 2009
wine and cheese set the mood
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artistic expressions provoke emotional responses
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given a camera, i am drawn to the details
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what inspires you?
October 19, 2009
I am enjoying this fall immensely.
I hope you are enjoying it (or spring in the southern hemisphere) as well!!
October 8, 2009
You’re only a day away.
I have prepared the panna cotta (which is chilling as we speak) and the raspberry coulis, and it will be fabulous tomorrow.
Here is an image of one I’ve made. ‘Twill be lovely.
October 7, 2009
(former roommate with evidence of an oven mishap in our old apartment)
What happened?? Feel free to creatively describe what might have happened and post it in a comment! :)
I don’t know WHAT happened to the oven! I was…
October 6, 2009
not sure why/how anyone can commit to love and be faithful to another….or trust that another will love and be faithful to them. God must have good intentions for marriage, or he wouldn’t have instituted it. He must know that, with His help, men and women can rise to the challenge marriage presents (daily). but, i don’t know….
October 5, 2009
On a luscious library corridor
from Ming the Merciless at Bangor Daily Photo
On an enticing recipe involving tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
from Erin at Prairie Road
On loving: Quotation of the Week
from Erika at The Margins
On boundaries and forgiveness
from Mike at This I Do…
On telling the truth
from Suz (me) at Third Coast West (a retro post)
October 1, 2009
“Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose” by John Singer Sargent (24″ x 30″)
I love this ethereal picture, the dusk closing in and the glow of lanterns lighting the fragrant garden.
I spied this print recently and decided to purchase it. Then, my sister prompted me to take advantage of an amazing sale at a local shop to get it framed. Here it is. I am thrilled. I just love it.
I am off for the weekend. Enjoy your weekend, friends!
September 29, 2009
In the midst of turbulence at sea, the disciples of Jesus were overcome with fear and doubt.
But [Jesus] was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”(Mark 4:38, ESV)
I can sooooooo relate to this cry lately. Do you not CARE, Lord, that the world is troubling, disturbing, dangerous, and threatening to overcome me/us!?!
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:39, ESV)
He spoke and the turbulence ceased. All was quiet, and there was a great CALM. I am longing for that calm in many ways. And I am challenged by his words that followed.
He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” (Mark 4:40, ESV)
Oh dear. Full of doubt and lacking in faith…
…humbly seeking HIS face, HIS strength, HIS courage, HIS grace to face the turbulence and challenges of the days and the world.
