“ New Year... Same Pace! ” So I was hoping that the start of 2023 would be a little calmer, a little less drama, etc., but my car was totaled on January 1st and it's been as hectic or more so ever since. So I think my dog Fiona has the solution for everyone this year: "When all else fails, HUG A DOG!" I know that when my days, weeks, and months are a blur Fiona helps to stop me in my tracks and breathe. So I hope that everyone has a "Fiona" in their life that will help them

“ Color My World Please 2022 ” In 2021, week 11's challenge was Color Relationship with the EC being Harris Shutter Effect. I had never tried HSE before & had a good time learning & playing with it last year. I had used a white background & was actually a little envious of those who used a black background & the depth of color they achieved. What better week to try a little HSE again, but self-portrait week! Our world has fantastic colors everywhere you look & as photographer

“A Quick Glimpse” Do you ever feel like life is so busy that you don't really ever look in the mirror at yourself? I'm talking about both physically and metaphorically looking at yourself. I know that 2020 offered some people a little more down time, but for me it was almost more of a blur with work and life than ever before and then January 1, 2021 came and I found myself dressed for my step-daughter's wedding and took this one quick selfie before heading to the church. Betw