I was at the state capitol yesterday witnessing the historic hearing of HB896, a bill to abolish abortion in Texas. Conversations echoed throughout every corridor: talk of constitutions, equal protection, and supremacy clauses. There were attorneys and gradmothers, ranchers and doctors, educators and families of all sizes, gathered to support […]
Photography
Photography is my newest hobby. I’m learning new things every day and love to share my latest pictures with my readers!
“Kill The Disease”-Using a Gun in Art
Photograph: Standard range target, Permanent marker, Glock 43, 9 mm pistol. To learn more about Cockayne Syndrome and how you can help, please visit Share and Care Network (US) or Amy and Friends (UK) for more information. I’ve been thinking about art and media. With all the talk of […]
Zombies at the Museum
Last Friday, the Blanton Museum had a party with some unusual visitors…. Everywhere you looked, there was something unexpected… The Dead Music Capital Band showed up with jazzy sounds that echoed through the galleries… Very lively music for a band of dead folks! And I couldn’t resist capturing this bloody […]
5 Years of Art
Here’s my self-portrait for March, 2014. I began this blog in March of 2009 and have shared over 620 posts! Each and every comment is appreciated. Thanks so much for continuing to stop by and see my art and craft projects. Art has been, and will continue to be, powerful […]
Photos from Erddig House
These photos are in no particular order, they’re just my favorites. If some are slightly out of focus, I bet you can guess who was trying to grab the camera from me. (He’s a very tiny boy with a surprisingly strong grasp!) I was absolutely captivated by this place. It […]
Violin, Her Second Year
Portrait Transfer with Cross-Stitch (#2)
This photo transfer was made using the same technique as the first one. This time, I left the color print to dry overnight. After it was dry, I sprayed it with water and peeled it off to reveal the image underneath. It peeled up at the bottom but I actually […]
Photos from the CS Retreat, Liverpool, and New Brighton
I flew over to England with Knox for the annual Cockayne Syndrome family conference. It’s put on by the CS support group, Amy and Friends, and helps connect families from all over the world who have children with this rare genetic condition. The friendship and love we shared with other […]
Favorite Photos From Disneyland
Last month I went to Disneyland for the first time. I took over 1000 photos! Here are some of my favorite things from that magical place. Have a great weekend!