by Josie Siler | Jun 17, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
I noticed them immediately as I pulled into my parent’s driveway. Their perky pinkness captured my eye and brought a smile to my face. After going in the house and dropping my purse, keys, and book in a pile on the chair by the counter I grabbed my phone and...
by Josie Siler | Jun 10, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
It was a day like any other. Nothing remarkable or extraordinary happened – until it was time to shut myself in for the night. I live on the edge of the country and even though there are not many people passing by I like to close my curtains early. I don’t...
by Josie Siler | Jun 3, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
I love fire. Granted, I’m not as big of a pyro as my brother, but I do love a good fire. The mesmerizing flames, the smell of campfire, the crackle of the wood, the light pushing back the darkness… it all makes my heart happy. So when my family asked me...
by Josie Siler | May 25, 2016 | Chronic Illness, Holiday Musings
Gift giving is a challenge, no matter who you are shopping for. However, when it comes to shopping for a loved one who lives with a chronic illness, things can get even trickier. As someone who has lived with chronic illness most of my life, I know how hard it is to...
by Josie Siler | May 20, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
It was a blustery October evening when my eye spotted something blue flash by outside. I walked over to the kitchen door and peeked through the slits in the window blinds to see what I could see. There, perched atop the tallest pine tree was a big blue jay. The poor...