Absence

I want to take a moment and thank all of you for following my page. I also would like to apologize for the recent absence. I have been going through a lot of personal health issues lately and have surgery set for Monday. Hopefully, I will be back to posting soon. Stay cool and keep…

Simple things

“The most simple things can bring the most happiness.” ~ Izabella Scorupco

Happy New Year 2018

Happy New Year, friends! “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” ~  Jawaharlal Nehru New adventures await! Have fun!

Puppy love

“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” ~ Bernard Williams   Our new family addition, Barnaby!  

Domain change

After dealing with a not-so-great company, who I was getting my domain name from (theextendedaperture.com), I decided to go completely with WordPress but had to change my domain name (long story). Still the same info but a different name —- http://conscientiousphotography.com If you are following my site, be sure to change your bookmark. If you…

May your…

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” ~ Edward Abbey

Cherry Blossoms

“The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short.” ~ Homaro Cantu

Food Independence

Along with gardening, I wanted to add eggs to our family food independence. Growing our own vegetables, we control what chemicals do NOT go on our food and the kiddos learn not only how to grow their own food but where their food comes from. Having chickens is the same process. We control what the…

Bailey n Addy

Bailey’s sister Addy (our eldest daughter’s puppy) came over for a playdate. They are great pyrenees/huskey mix, born Feb 3, 2017. I managed to grab a few good ones and a few silly ones. Enjoy!!

Just live

“Dear God,” she prayed, “let me be something every minute of every hour of my life. Let me be gay; let me be sad. Let me be cold; let me be warm. Let me be hungry…have too much to eat. Let me be ragged or well dressed. Let me be sincere – be deceitful. Let…