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“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” Greg Anderson~And if you care to join me, I this week "bag week". Drag out your funkiest, funnest most coveted purse, pocket book, bag, luggage, train case and let's have some fun!If you are in let me know and I will create a link list...

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The random number generate chose 8, so Katleen! this Friday the 13th is your lucky day!! I think I have your addy but just in case can you email me with it? Also let me know which journal you would like. Kathleen's favorite treat are Ting-a-lings. She sent me the recipe and said I could share it with all of you as well, enjoy!How to make Ting-A-Lings1 lb. sweet milk choc.2 sq. unsweetened choc.5C

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Well, that took forever didn't it?!Sorry to leave you all hanging, I have been a pretty busy at work and was bitten by the book making bug. Not only did I customize those journals but I also finished up making a blog book for each of the past two years of this little blog- there has been so much to document and remember. I am so excited to have those in my hands! To see my posts and photos in a

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Wow, this week is hard one to narrow down for me, favorite dish? I don't think I have just one! I am a big fan of food. I like to cook it and I like to eat it. But what really makes food taste good is love.And for me there never are 'too many cooks in the kitchen'- creating in a kitchen full of people is what really makes a a meal over the top amazing, and is part of the whole experience.~~~~For

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Hi all, happy Monday to you. I know I promised oceans views and they are coming soon, promise! But first I am really excited about something and I want to share with you- I have decided to create custom journals that include my photography in them! They are up for sale over at Blurb.com right now. I have ordered several books (for family gifts) and let me assure you that Blurb does a fantastic,

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We first headed into the windy (as in, "you might need to pull the car over because that many quick turns could equal trouble.") Santa Cruz mountains to visit the Big Basin Redwood State Park. The redwood trees are stunning up there. Your neck hurts from looking up and you get a bit dizzy from it all really.It is mind blowing to think about just how long these tress have been around. Thousands

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I love this lake. It is home. I learned to swim hereI ditched school to sit on it's docks.I kissed my first real boyfriend in its waterI have jumped in naked in the late summer nightwith only the glow of stars to light my path and screams and giggles to fill my ears.I have watched fireworks reflect on its face.I hopped in pregnant, letting my not yet born boy feel buoyantThe lake has a earthy

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3 geese, originally uploaded by NessieNoodle.This years flock seem to be quite unorganized. This was at least the thrid time the group flew over from the park, across the neighborhood and then back to the park. They can't quite seem to get into 'formation'- like no one wants to take the lead. It is amusing.Don'tcha love our clouds?

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By the window, originally uploaded by NessieNoodle."Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love." -- Mildred B. Vermont

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Look what I finished!woohoo. One holiday gift down. (Did I really just type that, sigh)Pattern is Pebble. It was a quick and easy knit and I would definitely make it again for any autumn winter babies on the way. I would also like to try and size it up for the older babies that I know. I went with the blue and white buttons- partly because that was what was in my stash and partly because this is

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*, originally uploaded by NessieNoodle.Have a great weekend friends.I will be popping in if I have a chance if not I'll see you on Monday.be well,Vanessa

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star-stamped antique coin necklace, originally uploaded by my sunset road.At the beginning of October I was scrolling thru my contacts photos' over on Flickr and this necklace popped up.I was smitten. As some of you know stars are special to me, especially a certain grouping of stars...I contacted Courtney of My Sunset Road and she was more than accommodating to create a custom piece for me. I

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a blanket of stars on the Black Rock Desert It was under these stars that I learned to dream...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~For more of this week's corner view head on over to these lovely blogs:jane, ladybug-zen, ian, bonnie, esti, sophie, cele, modsquad,caitlin, joyce, ani, kim, a day that is dessert, natsumi, epe, kaylovesvintage, trinsch, c.t., jeannette, outi, ritva, francesca, state of bliss, jennifer,

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365-Day7--backyard, originally uploaded by NessieNoodle.So did you know I started a 365 project?Today is the one week mark- taking one (at least) self portrait a day for a year.Why you ask? Um, well, I have been totally intrigued by a number of others (just to link a few) on flickr who are doing these. I really want to get to know and understand my camera bit more then I do (run it in manual)

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Such joy in exploring and getting a little bit of soil under your finger nails.

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Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study. Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life. ~Henry L. Doherty~~~~For more Quaotable Sunday goodness head over here.

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So how about a little creative update?Did you know my blog started out, way back when, as a knitting blog? It had a different name back then but it was knitting that introduced me to the blogging world. (oh man, I cringe at those early posts! how funny it is to read a few of them. Have I really been blogging for 4 years! wow, I knew it had been awhile, just not that long). At some point during

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brought to you by the letter "F", originally uploaded by NessieNoodle.From last Saturday- huge 2 hour walk with my bestie and her babe, the dogger and my boy. Followed by a pumpkin latte and blueberry buckweat pancakes. such a good way to spend the day off!

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Pretty exciting for this 13 1/2 month old!He's getting braver and braver. What was just, "look ma, no hands" transistioned on the day after he turned 13 months into, one step or two with a quick plop to the floor. Then last Sunday, he took four steps and each day he takes more and more. On Tues I counted something like 20 steps across the room. Crawling is still way more efficient but if he wants

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The love between a mother & child is an amazing, wonderful,overwhelming thing. Learning to find the balance between holding on & letting go is the biggest lesson.It is beautiful &heartbreaking all at once. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~For more of this week's corner view head on over to these lovely blogs:jane, ladybug-zen, ian, bonnie, esti, sophie, cele, modsquad,caitlin, joyce, ani, kim, a day that is

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have a great weekend friends!

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Ah, Reno. You are such a funny little town. You aren't quite as well know (these days at least) as your southerly sister, Las Vegas, but you still pack a good punch. Your full of playing cards and poker chips. Cigarette smoke and whiskey. But you also offer so much more for those who dare to venture outside the casino walls.So really, what your visitors take away with them is what they choose.

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I am getting quite a little collection of vintage cameras. I just ordered (won) an sx-70 on ebay and can hardly wait for it to arrive. I have several other polaroid cameras and a couple brownies plus my beloved Yashica. Love them all and need to find a better way to display there sweet little faces in the house.Have you noticed the new tool bar below the photos I post? You can now order a print

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One of my biggest photography inspirations out here in blogland is Leslie or LeSophie. Her work is beautiful and she is a fun loving spirit that I one day hope to get to meet in person- perhaps in a photobooth or maybe over a pint of beer or a cup of tea. MrO has two of her photos gracing his bedroom wall and her calendar hangs proudly in our kitchen. One my favorite projects that she does is

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