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
…Thank you. You forced me to dig really deep and find at least one positive from this experience. Instead I found 5 positive things. I have grown increasingly careless about leaving valuables in my car. Your action is a not-so-subtle-reminder … Continue reading To the person who tried to break in to my car…
Many years ago I worked for a priest named Father John Anthony Hardon, S.J. He was a Jesuit priest, a writer and a theologian. Among his friends was Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Although he passed away in December 2000, my … Continue reading Happy Birthday & Anniversary!
There wasn’t a plan. We just drove until we came upon Lake Ray Roberts. We finished admiring the lake and I managed to take a photo of a woman carrying a basket of fish. My friend Tore was explaining that … Continue reading Catch of the day!
We arrived at Cedar Hill State Park in the evening. We were on a quest to reach the highest elevation in the Dallas area. My friends Joe and Tore let me lead the way on the trail—I figured they were … Continue reading Fun characters!
Now that I have a macro lens I’m unable to focus on anything but photography. In fact, I had a dozen photography ideas to conquer tonight but on the drive home I got distracted by McDonald’s. I must have French … Continue reading A Little Sweet & Salty!
The assignment for class was to bring a table top item to photograph. Despite the unusual collections of objects in my home I was at a loss to find something interesting to photograph. I was certain I had NOTHING. I … Continue reading Silver Dollar!
An unexpected change of plans led to quite an adventure. My friend Tore and I considered several options but I was inclined to go to Denison… it’s an obvious choice, given my name is Denise. We made several stops along … Continue reading Wildflowers, motorcycles and feet in the sand!
I was recently invited to the Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie, Texas. It is a photographer’s paradise for colorful costumes and unusual sights to see. Take a look… Here’s a blacksmith at work. You can see the end of the hammer … Continue reading A photographer’s paradise!
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