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The Roadside Gem
Seven years ago this was a common view. Seven years ago my Grandpa Marlowe was living in a wonderful little nursing home in the town of Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Seven years ago I would drive, or ride, past this little creek once or twice a week to visit my grandpa,...
Nature’s Path
Nature's PathTwo years ago we had the perfect fall. I don't remember ever seeing the leaves so bright and colorful - and if you know me at all, you know that I love color! One of the best places to view the fall leaves in western Wisconsin is at Hoffman Hills. My good...
A Tiger’s Spots
I need some warmth. The weather in western Wisconsin has been a bit indecisive as of late. Today it's cold and blustery. The pretty fall leaves are dropping off the trees and blowing all over the yard. It's a good day to curl up by the fireplace and do some writing....
The Rift in Time
There I was, sitting in possibly the very same carriage my parents had ridden in 45 years ago on their honeymoon. My friend Erin and I were about to enter The Lost Canyon in Wisconsin Dells, WI. It was a cool fall day and we were ready for the first big adventure of...
The Local Coffee House
Hi friends! A quick update on this beautiful Friday. My photography is now available for sale at Knapp, Stout, & Company Coffee House in picturesque Downsville, WI. I stopped by today and dropped off a few more things, including this beautiful fall metal print and...
The Secret Staircase
The beautiful fall day called us to exploration. It was the perfect day to go in search of fall colors. My mom and I grabbed our cameras and set off for an adventure to Irvine Park & Zoo in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Even though there was beauty all around us, we...
The Grandest View
Our summer of fun was about to come to an end. My cousin Aubrey was heading back to her home out west all too soon, but there was more fun to be had. We all decided to meet up at Hoffman Hills to watch the sun set. Dad, mom, Aubrey, and I pulled into the lot at the...
Gone Too Soon
This isn't your typical Behind the Photo Friday post because this hasn't been a typical week. This week we experienced tragedy. Early Tuesday morning my brother Ike went to wake up his best friend and roommate only to discover that she had passed away in the night....
The Tree of Light
When spring comes after a long Wisconsin winter a person is itching to get outside, get away, breathe fresh air, and explore new territory. This was just the case a few years back. Some friends and I had planned to attend a large conference several states south, but...
The Thirsty Monarch
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is wander my mom's beautiful gardens with my camera in tow. There are so many things to capture sometimes it's hard to know where to begin! This particular day it was easy to decide. I spotted a monarch butterfly whiz past...