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My interests include writing, photography, marketing and sales. The Big Bertha's Adventures blog gives me a creative outlet to occupy my time while (hopefully) inspiring and entertaining others.
Food as Art, Motivation, Self-improvement1 Comment
Big Bertha's Adventures

If I give you a piece of meat are you going to cook it?

September 30, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

One day I was telling my friend about an experience at work.  Somehow during that process I coined a new phrase and uttered it with such passion and gusto:  “If I give you a piece of meat are you going … Continue reading If I give you a piece of meat are you going to cook it?

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My First Conch Experience

September 22, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My friend insisted I experience conch while visiting Turks and Caicos Islands.  While I don’t eat seafood, I am willing to try it on occasion. We took a boat tour and during that process we were able to snorkel.  That’s … Continue reading My First Conch Experience

Emotions, Tributes2 Comments
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I found a Milk-Bone

September 21, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

The other day I was cleaning and rearranging the house.  That’s when I found a Milk-Bone that Kibbles hid. When I gave it to her, I never imagined it would be the last Milk-Bone. Camera:  Canon EOS 5D Mark II … Continue reading I found a Milk-Bone

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My 15 minutes of fame!

September 16, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

It was an ordinary day at work—except this time, I was asked to shoot the cover project for the magazine. The catch—we needed it “yesterday”.  To deal with the stress of a deadline, I put myself in a mental bubble—operating … Continue reading My 15 minutes of fame!

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Ant on the Run

July 20, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This is part of my ongoing Industrious Ant Series.  When I stopped to adjust my camera settings this ant had fled the scene by at least 2 feet.  It’s very frustrating to focus on a tiny ant on the run, … Continue reading Ant on the Run

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A moment in time

June 29, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I was sifting through a month’s worth of photos this evening – not a task I enjoy.  But the alternative was to catch up on work.  Photo sorting won out – at least for a few minutes! This photo was … Continue reading A moment in time

Acorn Dolls, PeopleLeave a comment
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Meet Harriet, an outdoor adventurer. 

June 28, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Harriet enjoys spending time on a passion flower vine swing in the garden. Harriet believes in multi-functional fashion.  Today she is wearing an “antique” beaded sash she found in an old jewelry box.  The sash can be used as a … Continue reading Meet Harriet, an outdoor adventurer. 

Circle of Life, People, Tributes5 Comments

Her name was Kibbles Anthony Lisieux Holguin

May 18, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Notes: Considering how long I’ve had Big Bertha’s Adventures, I think this is the first time I’ve featured Kibbles in a blog.  I wish it was under better circumstances.  5/15/15 will be remembered as a very sad day. Three events … Continue reading Her name was Kibbles Anthony Lisieux Holguin

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Random Button

May 15, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I worked hard to select a photo that didn’t include a bug or insect for today’s blog post. Behold, the humble button!   The button was spotted at my newest favorite place – Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. As … Continue reading Random Button

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