I am a sober, retired wife, momma, sister, auntie, g’ma who is Happy, Healthy, and In Love with my life, and with my amazing husband.
I love God, my recovery, my herd of amazing “sistas”, the fellowship, photography and each new day. I love my family and the incredible friends I have made along my path.
Taking photos is my passion, staying sober is my journey, living an authentic life is my destination.
I have only been a WordPress blogger since August, and I am blown away at the talent and support I have received from my fellow bloggers. I was taking photos with a point and shoot Olympus for years and purchased my Canon Eos this past year. It sat in the box for months as I dreamed of learning how to use it. I finally took one class and still felt a little intimidated about using it. I had two friends who were bloggers and photographers and I read their blogs and coveted my own. After my 66th birthday last January I made a vow to do the two things I longed for and feared the most: I had my dental work done in August and I picked up my camera and started my blog on WordPress! I haven’t look back since.
You, my friends, have been so kind. I am reading your blogs and learning how to be a better photographer, but I have a lot to learn. Some of you have incredible talent and I get such joy from your posts! So thank you from a newbie who has great desires to learn more, pay attention more and share more.
I am incredibly grateful for your support!!!
So I continue to seek… with you by my side, and I hope to continue to make new friends along the way as I seek, see, and share…
Join me as I seek, won’t you?
Wow… I had to scroll down a bit. You are popular.
I can tell I have a great deal to learn from you. What an inspiration; your story and your photos.
thanks, just a student myself… even though I am a senior citizen lol
You’re cool!!!
Hello! This is so random but …what is that necklace you are wearing in your wordpress gravatar photo? …Silver, triangular…some shape in the middle?
It is the symbol for Alcoholics Anonymous that my husband gave me five years ago when I celebrated 25 years sober. I wear it everyday because my sobriety is the foundation of my amazing life! Thanks for asking.
Oh, wow. That is wonderful!
Lovely work you have here
Thanks for visiting my blog. Appreciate your interest.
There’s a little something sweet pre-Valentine’s Day waiting for you at http://acrossthebored.com/2013/02/13/surrounded-by-sweet/
Whether you choose to participate or not, please know that Across the Bored finds inspiration, entertainment, enlightenment and good company in your blog. Thanks for being a presence in our virtual reality!
hi Patricia, i am so honored by your clicking “follow” … i have much to learn as well and your encouragement is giving me confidence that i am doing something right, even how minute it may seem, in the big world of blogging
i am indeed following you back. thank you — April
My Canon is sitting on the dining room table, I got it for my birthday in December, and I still don’t know how to use it. I’m still using my Nikon Coolpix L120 – But I am planning to take a class this coming fall when it comes around in our town
Your photography is beautiful, I can only hope to be as good!
love your blog!
Thank susan
I am a recovering alcoholic. I haven’t touched a drop since 1979 when I gave my life to Christ. He healed me. I to am a passionate photographer that wants to thank you for stopping by my blog to look & comment. I’ll be checking in on your blog from time to time. – Bob
Wow, 1983 I got sober, and from Seattle originally. I love your photos and I am an amateur who also loves to shoot! See you around brother!
We have fun here. You’re welcome to visit any time.
Wanted to thank you for deciding to follow the posts on my blog a while ago.
my pleasure… love great photographyers and will follow you too
Hi Patricia! Thanks for visiting my blog and for following. I enjoyed looking around your blog…your photos are so beautiful!! I’m looking forward to following you
Fantastic blog and great photos! You are such an inspiration! I will really enjoy following your blog and checking out your photos! God bless you.
Why thanks Steve, my grandpas name was Leo Rybus… similar…
Hello, how are you?
Good news, we are giving you the “BEST MOMENT AWARD“. Congratulations and enjoy the rest of the day!
I too started my blog last August. I was encouraged to start one by Marilyn Armstrong at http://teepee12.com. I was also influenced by my best friend, Warren Stubblefield, who knows the frustration I encountered as a participant in numerous photographic forums. The constant fighting and negative critiques stressed me to the point where I withdrew from every forum. I find bloggers are a much nicer group without testosterone issues.
As a photographer for 42 years my goal is to simply share my beautiful Pacific Northwest. I also love to teach photography and only wish those interested were physically closer for one one one instruction. Now retired at age 63 I have the time to dedicate to my photography and teaching.
I look forward to stopping by to read your as I approach my 600th post already. So far I haven’t burned out or tired of posting 3-9 posts daily. You can never predict what part of the day I’ll add more. Thanks for posting, blogging and for your enthusiasm for photography. – Bob
I have the same enthusiasm, less experience and I am an eager student… the Northwest, my home town in Seattle would have been a beautiful place to take photos, now I live in the desert. Thanks for your kind words and for visiting Bob!
Every environment has beauty if you’re willing to look for it. I remember showing a photograph od pansies to my church pastor and his wife one Sunday. They both asked where I’d taken such a great shot. I told them to look down at their feet as there was a potted plant withe exact flowers right at their feet. They learned the lesson.
hi Patricia, i hope you will consider accepting my nomination … a little token to show you how much i appreciate your passion to share with us your world. details are here: http://alwaysbobswife.wordpress.com/2013/04/14/never-too-late-my-humble-appreciation-and-apologies/
April
As a fellow Blogger with a dental phobia , I applaud your courage. I too went last year for the first time in many years. I am thankful it is over. Bless you~
Hello Patricia, I’ve been wandering around your blog and i just love it…your photos are a WOW…looking forward to following you
Hi, Patricia! I went the opposite direction, lol — I had a point-and-shoot Canon Powershot, and my husband got me an Olympus upgrade from that for my birthday a few years ago. I am still trying to figure it out! I found your blog through Pinterest and wanted to give you a holler!
Thanks for the shout out Becky. I want to learn how to use my canon, to get more creative and I love the lucky shots I have gotten so far. Lets keep in touch. Pinterest is eye candy when I need a break hahaha
ciao! luvFAB blog.
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Can I use some of your photos on my FB page?
Feel free I am glad u like them, ping me do I can see them
Hello~
Thank you for sharing your world through your beautiful Blog posts.
I have nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award!
You are a continuing inspiration to me~
You can learn all about the Sweet Award here:
http://walkingwiththealligators.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/671/