Essence of Now (May 17, 2013)

Welcome to the Essence of Now, a photography-based meme! The purpose of the Essence of Now is to use photographs to tell the story of this moment of our lives. There’s no requirement that you have a fancy camera or that you be a professional photographer. If you’d like to use a camera, any camera, to share some of your family’s story, Jess of My Time as Mom and I would love to have you join us! The button is in my sidebar, and the link-up is below.

Warmer days.

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Fun at home.

 

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School picnics.

 

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It was a good week.

What’s your Essence of Now? The link will be open a week!



Ninety

Ninety. I still can’t believe it. It’s not like I haven’t known it was coming, after all. But she is ninety. We celebrated today. On Mother’s Day. With all her favorite foods— ham and collard greens and creamed corn. We ate Mississippi Mud pie for dessert. I have her taste— it was all wonderful. My…

Essence of Now (May 10, 2013)

Welcome to the Essence of Now, a photography-based meme! The purpose of the Essence of Now is to use photographs to tell the story of this moment of our lives. There’s no requirement that you have a fancy camera or that you be a professional photographer. If you’d like to use a camera, any camera,…

Rain, Rain, Go Away

I love water. Its movement. Its fluidity. The ocean. Lakes. Streams. And rain. Even rain. I love the way it hits the skylights in our home. The sound of it on our deck. The feel of being inside, warm and dry while it pours outside. The smell of it in the air. I can watch…

4:30 in the Morning

“Mama! Mama!” His calls reach through the night and pull me awake. I stumble upright and grab my glasses, heading toward my firstborn’s room. I struggle to lift my feet, to walk lightly, as I pass the baby’s room on my way. I am groggy. It is early. Too early. Again. Through my foggy brain,…