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Month: January 2017

LBJ National Grasslands, Perspective

Scorched Earth

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 Denise Holguin

Last Fall I got to experience a controlled burn at the LBJ National Grasslands.  At the time I didn’t know it was a controlled burn.  I was devastated when I saw ‘my’ charred Grasslands.  There were still some open flames … Continue reading Scorched Earth

Details Count, Emotions, Motivation, People, Perspective, Self-improvement

Unicorn Dreams Do Come True

January 18, 2017 Denise Holguin

The real title for this blog is:  Do Your Best Every Time. At the end of the photo shoot, I asked if I could have my photo taken with our model.  I’m not sure if you can sense it from … Continue reading Unicorn Dreams Do Come True

Circle of Life, Fungus, LBJ National Grasslands, Mushrooms As Art

Revisiting a mushroom at Ball Knob Cemetery

January 18, 2017 Denise Holguin

I had the chance to visit Ball Knob Cemetery and was surprised to see my favorite mushroom was still there.  If you missed the post from November, click here to see the mushroom when it was in its prime.   … Continue reading Revisiting a mushroom at Ball Knob Cemetery

Chairs, Details Count, Letters, Motivation, Sit on It

Day Job: Miniatures

January 16, 2017 Denise Holguin

I have the privilege of writing the last page of every issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery.  The page is called “A Closer Look” and features my miniatures in unexpected settings – preferably related to machine embroidery.  That, dear readers, … Continue reading Day Job: Miniatures

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