1. What makes you happy...in five words or less...?
Hmmm...I have to narrow it out down to five words...but seems to me there is NO limit on photos!!!!!! (woot woot!)
Answer: Time slowed to embrace moments!
(what moments you say? Watch for a super video before the end of this question by Ann Voskamp)
To embrace my grandsons
To "Look at the birds..." Matt 6:26
To commune with nature
To appreciate my "Edster"...he was gone for three days and look how he laid out my pills!
To love up my son and daughter
To spend time with my Bible, journal, a cuppa, and my God
Time to relish in meaningful relationships
Time to be present with all the families I serve
Time to remember those I've lost
Time to really see ...and be GRATEUL for these moments!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhOUaszMGvQ]
2. What talent would you most like to have?
ANSWER: To be able to see typos before I upload to Flickr!
3. What words and/or phrases do you overuse?
4. What is your favorite book and/or movie?
ANSWER: Really? <---see! I think that is obvious if you've read my blog... <smile>
and movie...that's a toughie...but I'm a sucker for good indie films...can I pick two?
The Trip to Bountiful (Geraldine Page's last movie for which she won an Oscar as Carrie Watts)
AND
Strangers in Good Company. Kim Klassen, this is a Canadian film!
5. If you could go anywhere in the world for a creative retreat, where would you go?
ANSWER: For me it is more about the environment/atmosphere, than a particular place. There would need to be the sound of natural running water outdoors;
Area rich with mountains, remoteness, hard to access places
The comforts of home but still rustic
Plenty of flora!
Plenty of wildlife!
So, those were not quick answers...but they were fun! Thanks for indulging me!
With gratitude,
Beautiful posts and photos. Thanks so much for sharing Denise. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI am so with you on the typo thing! I thank God every time I write a post for that red squiggly line underneath the words I mis-spell! : )
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
The video was beautiful...I watched it til the very end. Thanks so much for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteDenise: I am so impressed with your photographic talent, typography, and composition. Simply striking images. And wow, look at that fawn. Soooo sweet.
ReplyDeleteI too love to be near water and I only chose one place that would meet that criteria. And really? That's one of my words too! ;->
Thanks for sharing your talent.
This was difficult.
ReplyDelete1 What makes me happy? This week it would be: Spending time with my grandsweeties.
2 What talent would I most like to have? I wish I could keep a spotless house.
3 What words or phrases do I overuse? I’m sorry. Do you know what I mean?
4 What is my favorite book and/or movie? Cars (Disney Pixar) and He Speaks Softly (Bob Benson)
5 If I could go anywhere in the world for a creative retreat, where would I go? There are so many places I haven’t been, I just don’t know. Water, mountains, and lots of trees. Quiet. Simple, but with access to internet.
Tina - toally get the "I'm Sorry" thing...and I LOVE Bob Benson! Remember when "Come Share the Being" was so popular when we were in college?
ReplyDeleteI could use the typo talent as well! I've been enjoying reading your blog during the BTS class. I found myself looking for the good during the day. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes I remember. I heard him speak and it added so much joy later when I read his books. I could hear his little laugh.
ReplyDeleteDenise, So impressed with work, particularly like the simplicity of the Bible photo. It inspired me for a project I've been mussing over so thank you!
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun reading this! Your pictures are stunning - especially the black and white of your grandson. And, how lucky are you to have someone care enough to so thoughtfully lay your pills out for you. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteDenise - a perfect example of beauty being in the eye of the beholder! Your work is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful, Denise! I'm here from the BTS class and I just had to tell you how much I enjoyed reading this. Your video was breathtaking -- I watched it twice. Thank you so much for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words. This video is something I need to view AT LEAST once a day...our perspectives are SO skewed!
ReplyDeleteMy husband is a dream...he is such a giver! He is retired on a disability pension, while I work full time...so we both contribute in different ways. All is grace!
ReplyDeleteTomala - Thank you for stopping in. I hope you'll sign up as I try to post entries several times a week (when I'm not in blog school - haha). We need to connect over a tea or coffee!
ReplyDeleteTina - His wife is just as good!
ReplyDeleteAngela - thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. It's been hard keep up with the blog and my lessons...so I'm going my own pace. That Bible was in an actual coal camp house that was preserved at the Beckley Coal Mining Exhibit. Trust me, the coal camps never looked that good.
ReplyDeleteWe say it at work a lot. Really? Really. Really??? (in a succession of 3) The other word I use a lot is TOTALLY...in an emphatic response.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've been inspired to see the good, the mercies, the gifts...they are there...we just don't stop to be mindful and grateful. So, when I'm making a typo...instead of grumbling over the typo, I should be grateful I can type! :)
ReplyDeleteThe red squiggly line -- now that IS a gift!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it just change your perspective in less than 5 minutes????
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