Since I started participating in races a few years ago, I’ve always tried to manage a smile at event photographers at different points along the course. However, given what I know I look like when I run (red-faced, sweaty and not even remotely cute), I’ve never really felt the need to own any of the Kodak…
What Really Matters…
When you are in the final days of your life, what will you want? Will you hug that college degree in the walnut frame? Will you ask to be carried to the garage so you can sit in your car? Will you find comfort in rereading your financial statement? Of course not. What will matter…
Babies and Besties
Stumbled upon this gorgeous blog today belonging to Agnieszka Gulczynska, a ridiculously talented Polish mom and photographer. While these are just a few samples, click here to view all of her magical work or click on any of the photos below — then relax and enjoy. (The third photo made my breath catch.) (I mean. Is…
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Remember Country Bear Jamboree? Well, a few months ago, he was inexplicably taken down. So every day I’d drive by and see a gaping hole where my big buddy used to be. Until today. I nearly fell over. Sooooo many questions. Where did they get this? How did they get it here? Why a…
Come to think of it…
“I think I’ve been taking pictures all my life, long before I ever had a camera.” – Sabrina
Few Things…
…fill my heart with as much joy as the nearby park in spring.
Tell Me Again. How…?
So my eldest has finished college. There. I said it. All that remains is the ceremony to make it official. Next year at this time, it will be my youngest’s turn. How weird is that?? Accordingly, I’ve settled into a strange, weepy, sentimental fog of love, gratitude, pride, and bewilderment. How on earth did we…
Saturday at the Garden
Woke up this morning with the urge to wander through the Botanical Garden. Oh, what a lucky decision that was. This artist made my day. I wish you could see his painting. It’s a beauty. I’ve been to the Garden a million times, but I don’t know that I’ve ever seen it look quite this…
Whoa…
Well, spring is out doing itself this year. Lemme tell ya, if these photos were scratch and sniff, you’d totally leave a nose print on your screen.
From Where I Stand
Sure saw some lovely floors today as I traveled home from a work trip! But these feet of mine…well, they’re kind of tired. Work trip last week, two work trips this week…and 26.2 miles on foot in between. This weekend is going to be such a welcome gift!
Similarly Unique, Uniquely Similar
This little white tulip in a sea of red caught my eye the other day and made me smile. Pretty little rebel. The next day, I took this photo. This is the start line of my very first marathon. Believe it or not, these photos feel very similar to me. In a sea of…
Just Enjoy
This weekend began with expected indulgences: Friday chai, fresh-baked bread and cookie viewing at the local bakery. But a holiday just isn’t a holiday without ridiculously cute cookies to share with the office. So I helped my colleagues indulge, too. But then there was this morning. This morning was different. I got up early, picked up another…
At Last…
After ten years of this… …we finally have this. I’m so proud that you’d think I actually had something to do with this. I don’t know why it took so long for these to bloom, but I’m overjoyed.
Day. Made.
I’m pretty sure this video is one of the cutest things I have ever seen. Make sure you turn the volume up.
Bunny Brunch!
A few weeks ago, I saw an ad for a very special brunch with the Easter Bunny at Bissinger’s chocolate factory downtown. Naturally, I wanted to go. However, given that my kids are wrapping up their college careers, I figured they wouldn’t be interested in painting their own chocolate bunny or high-fiving a stranger in a…
The Girl Who Receives Gifts From Birds
Doesn’t that sound like the name of a fairy tale? Love this story about a little girl who receives gifts from the crows she feeds in her backyard garden — fun little doodads and whatnots. “The young bird lover’s relationship with the crows began when she was 4 years old, the outlet reported. The birds would…
It’s Never Too Late
Remember the daffodils I’ve griped about over the years for never blooming? They sprout greens but no buds? No longer. After ten years of disappointment, we have not one, but TWO buds. It completely took my breath away. I don’t know why I even looked tonight; I usually don’t bother. I’ve assumed for years…
Saturday (and Every Day)
Saturdays. Be present. Make tea. Embrace conversation. Buy a plant, water it. Make your bed. Make someone else’s bed. Run. Get downward. Make art. Swim in the ocean. Take chances. Ask questions. Make mistakes. Learn. Know your worth. Love fiercely. Forgive quickly. Let go of what doesn’t serve you. Grow. This was a caption from…
Without a Doubt…
…the St. Patrick’s Day Run is my favorite race of the year. Lemme tell ya, St. Louis does St. Patrick’s Day right. We are ALL Irish in this town when it comes to this holiday. Look no further than our run from today. (This is my running buddy, Holly, pretending to lift up the kilt…
He’ll Be Back Again Someday
I’ve learned since I started running that my inner photographer doesn’t co-exist easily with my inner runner. But over the years, I’ve learned how to make it work by taking “Distracted Runner” photos. The world looks entirely different on foot and I can’t decide if photography keeps me running or if running keeps me taking photos. Either way, last…
True Genius
This wonderful video about an effort to make a hearing-impaired man’s world easier for a day has been making the rounds online recently. (Full story is here.) While I’ve watched it a few times, it took on a whole new meaning for me this evening. The other day, my beloved MacBook seemingly fried out. After an…
Because He’s Happy?
Not sure why, but Murphy has had a thing for Pharrell’s “Happy” video for ages now. I try to play it for him once or twice a week. More often than not, he’ll come find the phone whenever he hears the first few notes. I have no idea what the draw is for him, but there’s a lot…
No Labels
I know it’s already made the rounds, but this video is everything.
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