Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts

Friday, March 19, 2010

Keys to Successful Retirement - now is our time!

Dear Babyboomers
R wrote (she is a COG  - crazy old Gal, like me) -
"I envy you your Thursdays with Liz (TWL). What a wonderful combination, a good friend, laughter and photoshop. I have been exploring photoshop elements for years now, most of the time by myself and crying more than laughing. But isn't it great? Our cats look wonderful on my patio, very compatible and happy. Remember what John Travolta said in the movie Michael, laughter is the way to true love. Three more important keys to successful retirement...laughter, love and good movies.


Speaking of which, I love your muvee! What a delightful surprise. I was out for a walk yesterday and photographed a bubbling spring on our hillside. When I got back to look at the photo, it just wasn't the same without the wonderful sound and movement. So that does it, I'm on my way to Walmart, another key to SR (successful retirement). Not shopping at Walmart, but continuing to pursue new interests, challenging oneself to go to the next level. And there it is again, the key to SR, don't retire. Start up something new...let's twist again.
Clara fication - Successful retirement - that's it!  Whatever turns you on - whatever project you take on - it doesn't have to be creative or positive or anything except what you want to do.  Because now is our time.  Yeah!!!!  How  good is that?      Let's Twist Again....LTA 
We babyboomer women and others, understand ages and stages, and now it's our turn to make the most of our time.  If we don't, we also know that no-one else will do it for us. 

Tech Stuff - Thanks for writing down the BLOGGING, COGGING terms.  I am going to display them so newcomers understand.  it takes a while to get your head around Blogger, which is (have to be careful as he might be listening) simple but not really.  Like most web stuff, it boils down to a series of simple steps, but my experience is that there often seems to be a missing link. G would say "Yes Darling", meaningfully.
And while I'm on the subject, why do they have to update all the time? Why does it have to change, like  -  can't we get used to it and feel confident and comfortable for a while? Today there was an entirely different format which does my head in but I know that is the way of the world today - yes it was an improved function but......
I am going to list the Successful Retirement stuff in my website so it is all together.

What have you bought at Walmart? Your photos are just beautiful as they are  - but you are right - we BB women challenge ourselves to go to the next level - whatever that may be - but only if we feel like it. The camera I use is a Canon - wonderful gift from the stars of "The Wedding".  I haven't even explored it's capacities YET. 
Keep laughing.  It uses the best muscles.
Not more snow......
Luv Clara

Welcome to my journey as I photograph something I create everyday for a year... RRT


Coral Bells...March 18th 

It's 60 degrees out, and there is not a patch of snow anywhere. I walked the property, surveying the critter damages to my plantings. I found this little patch of coral bells that somehow survived the winter and the rabbits. I thought it was an appropriate place to take this photo. The weather forecast for the weekend is SNOW!







Necklace of stone and glass designed to go with tomorrow's piece.












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Friday, February 26, 2010

Here Comes the Sun


Hi R and BB Friends

They are adooooorable!
"Here Comes the Sun" - a title of hope - I can see it - somewhat weak but still there. This was how Wisconsin looked when we first arrived in January - the coldest winter in a decade. I think I will have this printed .
I love your descriptions - they add so much to the images.
Good News - I finally managed to publish my website http://www.babyboomerconnections.com.
having spent a torturously confusing time where every time I published I lost data and had to rebuild the site several times - a bit like Groundhog Day movie. It turned out to be one little command which was causing all the trouble.
I have been exploring some of the mysteries of Blogger and I'm thinking using labels better will give a tighter focus to the site, as I weave everyday life and ideas into my blobsession. (When I first read your new word, I interpreted it as blob session not bl obsession. G tells me that I am 'obsessive / compulsive which is probably the same thing.) I envy you, your focus on your work/expression as I tend to have too many ideas which tumble over each other, jostling for my attention and focus. Perhaps I need to just keep engaging that drive and see where it takes me. I sense that the photography re your creations is as important as the work itself. We live in an amazing world - where I can photograph my world today and send it across the world for you to view at breakfast.
Love Clara
Welcome to my journey as I photograph something I created everyday for a year... RRT

Tee Time...February 25th



Here comes the sun.
It's February 25, day 17, cold and windy. The sweater is suspended between the branches of the sumac. I love the red berries against the blue of the sky. What a contrast to yesterday's photo








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