It wasn’t too long ago that I would regularly edit photos for others…it was the beginning of what later became regularly-scheduled photo editing tutorials. The early days were rather rough (I’m a bit embarrassed by some of my feeble attempts at editing), but I appreciate all the people that encouraged me by sending photo challenges my way. SOOCSo…the other day, Bertha sent me a new and unsolicited photo editing request. I jumped at the chance to help her edit a photo of her son – one she took in preparation for his first birthday party. This particular shot...

Do you remember Mister Rogers’ Neighorhood (go ahead, click it…you know want to…and you’re going to sing along, don’t even pretend)? Those were the good old days…weren’t they? Okay, so maybe Mister Rogers’ is a bit creepy, but I loved how simple life seemed to be back then. I grew up on a cul-de -sac, so we regularly played in the neighborhood, road our bikes up and down the street and stayed out until dark. We didn’t have to worry about updating our Facebook status or tweeting our latest whereabouts. If we wanted to talk to someone, we...

Last year (well, I think it was last year…time seems to fly, so it quite easily could have been two years ago), my husband gave our front yard a makeover. As part of that makeover, he added hostas in between our shrubbery and perennials. We’ve really enjoyed watching them grow. Unfortunately, just as they are about to sprout more than leaves, something (namely Bambi or Thumper) comes along and eats the blooms…that is until last week (and by this point, this one plant should have full blooms). It makes me so happy to see our little hostas finally in bloom.I actually started...

Since last week’s Good to Wow tutorial, I’ve been playing with the Invert function…and because it’s so hot outside, I’ve been dreaming of Fall temperatures. As a result, I’ve taken a dip in my October 2010 archives…specifically in my NC State Fair archives. I’m not exactly sure what this quote says about my life right now (actually, I think I do know, but that message is far from complete), but this quote by the Mad Hatter really struck a cord with me. What I do know is that I’m so glad I don’t have to live in a world of my...