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Rescue Remedy for Stressful Times

 

Stressful times require simple means Rescue Remedy aka "Rusty Root" and a little bit of prayer. What a combo! Both helped me survive the passing of both my parents in three months time. It is also safe for pets....a little vet anxiety maybe?!
Raising a family of multi-generational kids requires a bit of flexibility, a cooperative effort and great faith and trust that you have positively influenced your children and that they will make their way through adulthood as positive contributors to this world with visions of peace and unity.

Sunday Night Sushi

 

A certain two are missing out!!! So sorry. Perhaps, when you return.

A Study of a Couple and the Individual

 

A Thing for Birches

 

Down East Brand Ambassador for Diet Coke

 

A Little Bit of Piping

 

OK, this was the freakin' photo that I've waited to take all summer long. At the tail end of our hike, when Jerry and I separated from our crazy wild youngins' I was able to hear the faint sound of the bag piper. Running for all I was worth toward the sound a crowd quickly gathered, the dimming light of day cast a shadow along the cliff. From afar I quickly snapped a shot. Another try bit closer rendered a message that I needed to recharge my battery. No problem...a good photographer always carries a spare. On the edge of busy Route 3, I rifled through my camera bag and inserted the back-up. It was SO dead that it did not provide me a message that I needed to charge the battery.

So...this image does not meet my high standards, but it will have to do. And once home I went right for the electrical outlet with charger and battery in hand.

Delicate Wings

 

Soon Just a Memory

 
See this block? It is a little piece of Downeast Americana. Soon it will make way for some Marriott or something. SAD. I like the small, quaint and unusual.

Sisters

 

Steady Steady

 

First "Showing"

 
Some of my photos are on display at Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor. This is my very first very public display of my work in which I had to develop an artist statement. I don't know who was more excited my husband or myself. My sweet dear husband has been a champion supporting my passion for photography. For this, I am grateful.

Sunday Afternoon Destination

 

Stairway to...

 
No where. This is the ruins of an estate. As you roam the grounds you can imagine life in another time and another economic class, too.

Favorite Walks: Compass Harbor

 

It was a serene walk this morning...we were able to stop and notice, smell and listen. Autumn is a unique time in New England.

Tea Party for Two

 
Bet you can guess who was at the tea party for two while the boys were at the football game? The two girlie girls who were left home. Quietly, happily to go about our day with a walk and later a tea party!

Mum from an Eight Year Old's Perspective

 
Guest Photographer: 8 year old daughter

Hiding

 

Who Needs a Playground?

 
Who needs a manmade playground when we've got trees!

Autumn Ferns

 
Tag: Acadia National Park, TtV

Marking the Blue Hour in Busy Bar Harbor

 

Dissecting a Sunflower

 

Bethany, I Can't Help It!!

 

My sister is having a fit with all the adorable photos of kitties. I can't stop myself.

This is My Family in Costa Rica

 

Excess time is spent in reviewing my photos of Costa Rica. It is not that they are all great examples of photography, but the portraits represent great people. Everywhere I traveled (we stood out as tourists)people were so helpful and kind. Soon I shall return to my family...phone calls and emails just don't do it!

Flare in the Garden

 

A few of the blogs I visit talk a lot about flare and their love for it. Well....shoot into the sun?! Way back when...that was a photographer's number one not to do rule. Sun to your back so your subjects are squinting. Aye??!!

These sunflowers have seen better days, petals hanging shriveled, but retaining their yellow. I love how the sun is shining through and the sunflowers are tall shadowy figures. Maybe I AM a rule-breaker.