college search: first pass of research
Last spring, in Camille’s sophomore year, we attended our first college fair when Colleges That Change Lives came to Atlanta. We like the idea of the organization, but Camille’s desire to attend an urban school quickly crosses many of the schools off of her list. Last summer, the summer between Camille’s sophmore and junior years,
college search: the overview
I realized today that amongst all the other projects I’ve been working on — photography, work, knitting, happiness, and so on — one thing that is taking up a good bit of my time these days is the search for a college for Camille. I am quite sure our approach is different than that of
knitting lessons: week 1
Now that my Photo 2 class has wrapped up, I’ve taken on a new CREATE project, knitting. I’ve started to knit multiple times in the past, but have never taken a class nor a lesson. I decided that if I *really* want to learn, I need to do something a little more formal. So I
book report: 9 feb 2016
No new books this week but my pile from last week is still quite large. I did manage to finish TWO books, thankfully. The Heart Goes Last: A Novel by Margaret Atwood was interesting. I never quite bought into the premise, but I enjoyed it all the same. I was sick in bed with a
photo class 2 homework: week 3
Last week’s homework was about zoom burst and panning. The homework due in class today was to take “painting with light” photos. I made use of my tripod, my timer, and my flash to capture these.
book report: 2 feb 2016
As I worried about last week, all my books came in this week. The pile is toppling over! How will I find the time to read all of these?? New on my pile: Carry On by Rainbow Rowell The Vintage Caper by Peter Mayle The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins The Woman Who
photo class 2 homework: week 2
Last week’s homework was about motion and metering. The homework due in class today was to take shots using panning and using zoom burst. It is not easy to find good subjects for panning!
book report: 26 jan 2016
Uh-oh! No books came in for me at the library this week, but my holds list is now up to eight. I bet they’ll all come in at the same time. How will I read them all?? This week I finished The Diamond Caper by Peter Mayle . I love his nonfiction — he was
photo: equipment
Back in school for photography. Not really school, but more like a nice little class for people who, like me want to take better photos. I don’t feel all that challenged, despite learning tons. And, like my classmates, I am doing my homework when I have time. How can I dedicate more time to my
photo class 2 homework: week 1
Almost a year has passed since I took my first photography class at Showcase. Finally, I have the chance to take Photo 2. With our travels and other commitments, I was not able to get back in until now, which makes me sad. And so, even though the schedule is complicated, I jumped at the
book report: 19 jan 2016
As I’ve been traveling most of the past week, I’ve mostly been reading the Outlander series on my phone. This week I borrowed The Heart Goes Last: A Novel by Margaret Atwood. . I will continue to read these this week: The Diamond Caper by Peter Mayle The Vegiterranean Diet: The New and Improved Mediterranean
book report: 12 jan 2016
This week I finished The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden: A Novel by Jonas Jonasson. I don’t know how; I felt like all I did last week was run around at full speed…. I thoroughly enjoyed it (the book, not the week). I’ve also been continuing to read the Outlander series on my
book report: 5 jan 2016
Last month I finished Who Do You Love: A Novel by Jennifer Winer. A nice light read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I’ve also been reading the Outlander series on my phone whenever I don’t feel like turning on a light or dealing with a physical book. I’ve been indulging for months and fear I’m coming
Photo-A-Day 2015
I have posted my final photo-a-day for 2015! This past year, I posted my daily photos to Picasa and to facebook…. In my 2008 daily album on picasa, I posted 202 photos. In my 2009 daily album on picasa, I posted 227 photos. In my 2010 daily album on picasa, I posted 346 photos. In
book report – 15 dec 2015
This month I finished Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny by Suze Orman. Now to work through the plan she outlines in the book! I also finished Angels: A Novel by Marian Keyes. Yesterday Who Do You Love: A Novel by Jennifer Winer arrived on my library shelf. I will continue
book report – 17 nov 2015
This week I finished two books, The Splendid Things We Planned: A Family Portrait by Blake Bailey and Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. Yesterday Flight Behavior: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver and Watermelon by Marian Keyes arrived on my hold shelf at the library. I will continue to read these this
book report – 10 nov 2015
This week I finished one book, Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married by Marian Keyes. Chick-lit stuff. And one I read before. But I really don’t mind admitting to some comfort reading! Yesterday The Splendid Things We Planned: A Family Portrait by Blake Bailey arrived on my hold shelf at the library. I will continue to
school: college search
How does this work? How do we help Camille find a school that’s a good fit for her? Am I doing this right? I know, the search has to be hers. About what works for her. But as her guide in this, I’m feeling like the blind leading the blind. I have no idea what
book report – 3 nov 2015
Been a while since my last book update. My trip to France put everything else on hold, and I’m now slowly getting back into the rhythm of ordering books from the library and reading them …. This week I finished one book, The Rocks by Peter Nichols. Really enjoyed it. On Sunday, Camille and I
book report – 27 oct 2015
Been a while since my last book update. My trip to France put everything else on hold, and I’m now slowly getting back into the rhythm of ordering books from the library and reading them …. In the past couple of weeks, I finished two books. One I bought in the airport in Paris to
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