Posted in Gardening, Nature, Photography on Aug 9th, 2008 No Comments »
It’s been awful dry up here for the last week or so. Mom had the sprinklers running all day Thursday, giving the thirsty vegetables and flowers a good soaking.
Posted in Movies, Quoteables on Aug 7th, 2008 7 Comments »
Elizabeth: “After all, it is hard that the poor man can’t come to a house he’s legally rented without raising all this speculation.”
Jane: “That is just what I think.”
Elizabeth: “Then we shall leave him to himself.”
Jane: “Yes.”
Jane: “Stop it, Lizzie!”
from the film, Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Posted in Photography on Aug 6th, 2008 3 Comments »
Ever since I read the book Natural Light Portrait Photography by Douglas Box, I’ve been discovering the wonders of window lighting — that is, utilizing the natural light from a window to illuminate a subject. This shot of Amanda was taken yesterday evening near the east-facing family room windows. Even though the photo has been [...]
Posted in Friends and Family, Photography on Aug 6th, 2008 1 Comment »
No longer will Erica hide in the shadows of this website! She’s set herself up a photo blog for sharing all the wonderful images she captures. I suppose this means I won’t be able to steal all her work any longer. I’ll have to resign myself to taking my own photos. This is an opportunity [...]
Posted in Christian Life, Hymns on Aug 3rd, 2008 1 Comment »
Love becomes a way of life,
When there’s love at home;
Sweet, insistent end to strife,
When there’s love at home;
Glad submission each one’s gift,
Willing pledge to love and lift,
Healing balm for every rift,
When there’s love at home.
– from the hymn, Love at Home
Posted in Gardening, Nature, Photography on Aug 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
Mmm… I’m thinking Sauerkraut!
Hello–my name is Janna! I am a Christian young woman, finding joy every day in my home, my family, and my Savior.