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confessions: 2013 isn’t what I expected (so far)

January 2, 2013 confessions, Photography

January 1st began full of promise and hope—it was a beautiful day here in the Pacific Northwest. Sunshine anytime between October and April is considered a small miracle. I’d mapped out my goals for the year, re-launched this blog and even managed to tidy up the house. But as life tends to do, everything got tipped. Our main (and most reliable) truck broke down. Now, props to the AAA guy who managed the F350 crew-cab, long-bed dually truck with ease. As I followed behind the tow truck with my husband, it was easy to fall into despair. Great, more truck repairs. (If you know of my history with blowing up...

Breaking the Rules: Blogging Hiatus

October 10, 2012 Photography, Writing

This post has nothing to do with a flower. But it’s pretty to look at, right? As an aspiring author, I’m a student of marketing, self-promotion, tribe-building and everything in between. I’m seeking the “right” way to launch my career and I’ve been doing so for nearly four solid years. I don’t really have anything figured out yet. In truth, I don’t think anyone really does. If they claim to, they’re mis-phrasing it. They’ve found what works for them, not what will necessarily will work for all. I don’t mean to sound cynical. I’m not. I’m just taking a step back and looking at all that I have done and...

Rodeo season never ends

September 17, 2012 Horses, Photography

I don’t want it to end—the sights, the smells, the feel of dirt in the air. Luckily, these photographs only serve as inspiration behind each novel idea or character. What comes to mind when you see these two photos? I just love that grey horse—and he could really fly around that arena. I love the pride of the queen’s face as well. She represented her rodeo well. I love this chestnut’s face, with that round nose and docile eyes. He had a look of experience and knowing about him that not all horses inherently possess. Your thoughts?
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