Light on a Snowy Night

Dec
02
2011
by IBK | 2 Comments

 

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Waking up from a sound sleep at 2:49 a.m. on FRIDAY morning  I realized that I had forgotten to post my Thursday evening blog. The internal judgment engine “started right up”… “this is just your fourth blog and you’ve already forgotten”  … and then I turned it right off.

I had been out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday. On the Tuesday after, I loaded up the car with two people’s luggage and assorted bags,remaining items from my mom effects that had not been moved before, and drove 550 miles in one day; unpacked all previously mentioned;  restocked the electronics to their charging stations; picked up the held mail; opened a piece of mail containing a check; deposited same; drove to a favorite restaurant for much needed nourishment; (pantry pared down to zero before leaving on trip) and so on, all before 6:00 p.m to “beat the rush”… For the next two days I found myself making poor decisions, losing things, massaging aches and pains, spending twice as long doing things and so on.

You’ve all had your unique versions of my tale.  Oh, and did I mention I forgot to post my Thursday night blog … ?

The solution for me was to discover some light at the end of the tunnel on this beautiful snowy day that I had “slogged” through with my non-stop activity.  What I found in today’s image is that there is sometimes light “in the tunnel” that finally moves us beyond ourselves and our proudly worn busyness.  What light is showing up for you today ?

IBK

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanksgiving at the Farm

Nov
24
2011
by IBK | 3 Comments
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Today was the warmest ever Thanksgiving Day on record in the Omaha Nebraska area.  Our  city folk from D.C.,Denver and Lincoln, plus the Kansas relatives gathered at “The Farm” – a place we love to come home to especially during a holiday time when most of our small family can gather.  Before my husband and I moved away 3 years ago, coming home meant coming to our house in Lincoln.  We were the gathering place.  I loved bringing my special dressing/stuffing that everyone loves to this gathering, but I also loved that a new generation did things their way and that we as a family have always been able to be flexible while still keeping a few favorite traditions.

Last year my mom was at home in Hospice care and we recalled today that by entering into her “dying process”, we all learned much about how to live .  My husband upon hearing my mother’s diagnosis that would be the cause of her death said:  “We will all grieve your mother’s dying but without regret for words unspoken and actions not taken”.  On this Thanksgiving day without her,we celebrated with no regrets.

IBK

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Seeing in New Ways

Nov
17
2011
by IBK | 11 Comments
Bike At Camden Harbor Maine

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Often we avoid that which will take us in a new direction.  Today’s photo came at the end of a night shoot at the Camden Harbor in Maine.   Night shots require a tripod. I really dislike carrying a tripod, and I almost skipped going to the evening class. Anyway I “schlepped” my way along in the dark.  I liked my tripod even less when having to fumble with it in the dark and on a floating dock …

As I heard the designated whistle indicating our shoot was over, I gladly lowered my tripod to its lowest position, walked along the harbor and couldn’t find the van.  I was momentarily lost and turned to see if I could find a class colleague also in the dark.  Then I  “found the light” or rather it found me.  The headlights of a parked car illuminated the bike that I hadn’t previously seen when we started the shoot. I grabbed my now beloved half mast tripod, sat down in the parking lot and shot what is one of my now all time favorite photos.

I love the sea, I love night shots, and love light, but I would have never before considered an old motorized bike as a subject matter for my photography.

What new direction might you take to see something or your situation in a new way?

IBK

 

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My New Adventure

Nov
11
2011
by IBK | 11 Comments
IBK Maine 10-19-2011

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A new beginning starts today with this blog and picture.  My goal is to combine my love of Word and Image to offer insight and encouragement. Initially the plan is to post one of my photos with “wordly” insight every Thursday evening.

The website is also new, so therefore a work in process. Visit again to see the progress as I build my online presence and photo gallery.

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