No matter their cultural roots, scarecrows worldwide were conceived to perform a specific task: to frighten. Because crows walk along the ground to forage, looking for food in the top 2 inches of soil, crops are affected by their search …
Will there be six more weeks of winter, or will the days of Spring begin? The purpose of Groundhog Day is for that Whistle Pig to let us know just that. What is The Groundhog? The Groundhog is a rodent …
There is plenty to be grateful for when time is spent with loved ones. Create a night of food, family, and a double feature. Roll out the pillows and blankets and make the living room a comfortable oasis. Pop up …
a family session As a photographer, I meet a variety of people. In this July session, I was invited to spend a few hours with this family. I photographed them in the comforts of home because the property was truly …
We learn a great deal from books. The lessons of life often jump off the pages to help us express emotion, socialize, or even learn language. Books are a great way to get children involved in learning because reading to …
There is an art in telling a joke. The punch line needs to be said at the exact right time. Lets face it, some people are good at it and others are not. With this list of 70 funny anytime …
California owns many years of my life. I was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming. We moved to California on my thirteenth birthday and I went kicking and screaming. Now I would say, in many respects, I grew up in California. …
Photographing Halloween carnival fun is one of my favorite things to do as a professional photographer. I love organized parties. Anything my kids attend that includes throwing pies at teachers, playing little games for treats, and the winning of stuffed …
There was a time when love was untrue to me and I was lonely every day – all day. I remember the tears I embraced and the pain my heart accepted, never to open again. There was a fear of …
Absorbing knowledge through the written word is an important aspect of living, loving, and learning. It helps you to see the viewpoints of others. Reading takes you places you have never been before. A book makes you dream and opens …