PHOTO – I was attempting to capture a black and orange bumble bee as it flew around my rhododendron flowers. I snapped photos until the nector gathering creature flew away, only to discover I had my camera setting wrong. I tried again. I was unhappy when two yellow jackets scared away the bumbles. But elated at this chance shot. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE...
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PHOTO – It’s raining. It’s cold. But at least it’s Saturday. Between rain showers, I went outside in search of the next photograph for inspiration. We have a small garden off the house, and I ventured over and found diamonds. Small water droplets held in succulent green tines. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE...
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POEM – I wrote this after a very bad day with my computer. I had a tantrum, but felt safe no one could hear me. I was wrong. I went outside to take a break and found my yellow rhododendrons had just bloomed. The sun was shining and I had to snap this shot. I studied its delicate beauty – easily damaged. Our hearts are the same. We create garbage;...
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POEM – The photo was taken a couple years ago (yes, I didn’t go out today). It is one of my favorites. I love the simplicity of the bikes against the cobblestone patio. Though not new, the bikes were cared for, as members of a family. People milling around didn’t even glance at them, yet they were waiting for their owners–quietly, patiently. ....
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Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott
I am a petite, middle-aged woman who lives with my husband and our 17-lb cat on the Oregon coast. I love to be challenged, and recently have found my “real” job is not satisfying my challenge craving. (It’s good I work for myself.)
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Keep Challenging the Mind, Even if the Body Goes
I have set out to challenge myself to complete my first draft of “Moldy Cheese” by September 15, 2010. A story of 4 friends, moldy cheese and adventure.
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No Prisoners, No Regrets
Besides my “Moldy” beginnings, I will attempt to improve my photo skills. I want to incorporate photograph backgrounds with 2-D drawings of my characters for an online “flip book”.
Read moreAll journals start out blank, waiting to be filled with deep thoughts and musings, sketches and doodles. We all, at some time, have inspirations. Mine is to inspire, to write these inspirations not for money or recognition, but to put into words stories filled with the lessons of hope.
