photography
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Challenging Communications
I’ve come up with a new goal for my Midlife Challenge project — something that stresses me out just enough to push me outside of my comfort zone, but also sounds like it could be fun. Ultimately, it will help me grow. I’m going to reach out to people I’d normally feel uncomfortable speaking to. Continue reading
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New Camera Bliss!
I got a new camera, and I’m excited about it! For those who don’t know—which is probably everyone reading this—I collect cameras. I’ve always been into photography, and at one point, I even had a fully operational in-home darkroom for black-and-white photography. In recent years, since film has become expensive and I no longer have Continue reading
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Blue Jay Corner and the Future
I’ve decided it’s time to dedicate a section of my blog to Blue Jay Corner, the hub of activity at my squirrel and bird feeders. When I first started, I didn’t think there would be much to write about. But in recent weeks, the drama and antics have been so entertaining that it feels silly Continue reading
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Rx Nature
Nature has always been my sanctuary. When I was younger, I made it a priority to immerse myself in it—whether hiking through trails or parking in a quiet spot to soak up the stillness. A few hours outside could lighten my heart and reset my mind. But things changed after I became a parent. Those Continue reading
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Vacation Blues
As my 12 days of freedom winds to a close (I work in a little over 2 hours), I lay here missing Massachusetts all over again. I’m fortunate in that I only have tonight’s 12 hour shift and tomorrow’s 4 hour shift until my next weekend, but that doesn’t make me miss Mass any less. Continue reading
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Polaroid of the Day
Hamilton Reservoir, Holland, Massachusetts. Shot on Polaroid 600 with a Polaroid Impulse Auto Focus. Edited some for more contrast, I was still refamiliarizing myself with the camera as it had been over a year since shooting with it. Continue reading
Ash Thoreau 