tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195180192024-09-11T18:12:14.826-04:00Musings from Collinwood, OHShellshockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09743556322546747229noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19518019.post-13605840737772424192012-06-26T22:15:00.000-04:002012-06-26T22:15:13.878-04:00

One of my biggest challenges with this site has been a concern about the importance of what I have to say and whether or not my world resonates with others, and unfortunately my feelings of doubt have succeeded more often than my commitment to my craft. I have closed the door on that phase today and I think I have a sense of focus and what I want to communicate with this little corner of the&

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In less than twenty-four hours I will begin a new course aimed at assisting me with finding my voice for this site.  Reflection of You comes from the creative vision of Kim Klassen and Xanthe Berkeley two awesome visionaries who work at sharing their craft with the masses. I'm very familiar with Kim, but I have only lurked from time to time on Xanthe's site. What I found really

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Wow, it has been a over a month since I shared any news with you and I apologize for the lapse in time. Today I'm stopping by to share with you the news that the Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap is back for 2012! I am beyond excited about this and can't wait to begin sorting through the many shots I have taken this year to choose the art I will set free and share with the many participants.

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A true sign of spring - Robin nesting. It's been a little while since I have posted here, but as usual work has gotten into the way of "life"! I plan to resume my more frequent posting schedule next week, but I had to share this little beauty today. Before going to lunch this afternoon I captured this shot of a mother Robin nesting! This is definitely a sign of spring! Hope you have had

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So the question is fairly simple, what is the driving force behind your creations? Are you seeking approval, joy, accolades, or do you love what you do? I'm sure that is something we have all grappled with a time or two, and I was reminded of this today over at "Beyond Layers" when Kim Klassen our guide recounted some awesome feedback she received on some of her work featured on Flickr. That's a

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I recently made the decision to upgrade my phone to the highly popular IPhone, and I must say I'm very pleased. As I think about the positives, the biggest is the battery life. In comparison to my old phone this is an LED bulb versus a cheap incandescent! However, I am driven to write this post because of the "Goodreads" app! It is awesome !!! I immediately started scanning books, and thinking

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As most of the U.S. basks in an early and unseasonably warm spring, the group over at Beyond Layers is celebrating the season by seeking out color! It is truly amazing what you see when you really look! While I didn't find a lot of today's color in unusual places, I did know exactly where to go - Rockefeller Greenhouse. The many flowers and plants housed at this inner city treasure are too many

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There is Spring Cleaning and then there is Sprrring Cleaning! I have taken part in the latter over the last couple of days and it has nothing to do with my home - although it needs a healthy dose too! I have found myself playing catch-up as it relates to my photo projects and online classes and in an effort to be a better student I have been going through the hundreds of photos and sharing on

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Just a few highlights from St. Patrick's Day!

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It seems I'm playing catch-up on a number of fronts, one being my Beyond Layers course work. A few weeks ago the subject was Storyboards and today I finally got around to making one. The title gives you location, but here is a little back-story. The West Side Market is a landmark in Cleveland and this year marks its 100th  Anniversary. As one of the oldest outdoor public markets,

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“To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles.” ― T.F. Hodge Utilizing my OLW to aid me with a dilemma today, so I sought out my list of focus quotes and the above fits today perfectly. So I'm dealing with a little frustration today, and for the last couple of weeks but I am going to keep moving because the outcome - a pair of comfortable and

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I am so behind on my Photo Challenge postings, note I said postings! I have kept up with the challenge for the most part, missing a day or two of shooting as life got in the way, and more importantly I got in the way! The posting on the other hand has been dismal. This photo entitled "Sock Drama" is my entry for Day 67!

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My early week euphoria has been replaced by drama! My last post proved to be premature and  I believe I jinxed myself because not long after that posting I realized I had dropped a couple of stitches! If you  recall,  part of my motivation for working on this project is my OLW - FOCUS, so instead of being defeated I  stepped away from the project for the day which turned

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I am jumping with joy right now and I hope you can just feel the sense of FOCUS and ACCOMPLISHMENT racing through my body right now! Yippee!! Yay! Go Shelley, go Shelley! I am my own personal cheering squad right now because I have reached a milestone in a project that has beaten me up over the last several days! What project you ask - Knitting Two Socks at a Time! Yeah, it's nothing major in

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Let's continue the creative journey by writing Six Word Memoirs. Can you tell your story in six words? Well I never thought I could, and what I have attempted is by no means perfect, but for a first blush I'd say it's not too bad. This exercise is also compliments of Kim Klassen and Beyond Layers. Kim recently came across the Six Word Memoir in I believe the latest edition of O Magazine. I,

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As I peel back the layers and expose my creativity in Kim Klassen's Beyond Layers class one of the challenges or prompts is to tell my creative story. This was our first prompt last week, but it has taken me almost a week to conceptualize this story and sit here to share it with you. I hope you'll grab a nice cup of your favorite beverage and take this journey with me. As a youngster I did

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2012 is my year of Focus and boy has this been an adventure and we are only 23 days into the year! As I allow my chosen word to marinate and resonate with me I am finding that focus is a very broad and general term. When I decided to choose a word focus just kept coming to me because while I don't think I have a problem focusing all the time, I can get sort of scatterbrained

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Today many in the U.S. celebrated the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by attending various events or by offering a service to their communities. What a fitting tribute to a man who died in service to others - to give of oneself for the betterment of others. I unfortunately took today to reflect on myself and try to get my "house" in order so that I might be a better servant. This year I

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For today's installment of the 365 Photo Challenge I thought I'd go back to the park and shoot my favorite tree seen here, but unfortunately I couldn't find it during today's brief walk. Bummer! Not to be deterred I will return when the temps are a little higher. While I did not find the tree I did have a nice brisk walk and communed with nature just a bit, and that in and of itself is a

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Winter has finally come to the "north coast" so I spent a relaxing day with my laptop. No need to venture out into the blustery cold - been there done that (maybe tomorrow). Started the day of relax with Ali Edwards and a video chat for One Little Word. What in inspiring way to start the day. The group offered up tips for a successful year and some great humor too! During an exchange about apps

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I'm playing catch up with my posts, but not with my shooting! I have taken a photo a day for the first 11 days of this year; however the last several evenings have left me weary and unable to post. I didn't want to go another day without posting so here's a three-fer! Enjoy! Longing to be here for several hours at the end of the week! Drawn to the lights and quiet at the end of a long day.

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Feeling refreshed after a wonderful Sunday! It was a gorgeous day on the north coast, the sun was brilliant and the air was brisk but not bone chilling - what more could you ask for in January in Cleveland? The highlight of the day was a meet-up with two of my Literary Sistas at Starbucks. It's always great to see Kim our founding Sista who now resides overseas and only gets home once or

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Fresh Bay Leaves with textures courtesy of Kim Klassen. Another take on the Bay Leaves

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The perfect end to the first work week of the New Year!

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As I approach the end of the first week of 2012 all I can say is WHEWWW! I hope that translates into a very heavy sigh! This has been a very busy week on the work end (what pays the bills) and not a bad week on the personal end (means the creative future work that WILL pays the bills). Not to be deterred I have kept up with my 365 Photo Challenge and working on One Little Word 2012. My word

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