Category Archives: Hobbies

I love photography, crocheting baby hats, playing “Fools Rush In” on my guitar, singing hymns and WRITING.

Gorgeous Christine!

Eric’s younger sister agreed to model for me this afternoon, since I wanted to get in some practice taking portraits with my new camera (also to build up my portfolio for future use).  We went to the forest preserve and … Continue reading

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Evidence

My husband’s computer was ruined in the “flood.” In the meantime, he has temporarily relocated to my home office. He is nice enough to limit his game time so that it does not interfere with my work. He was also … Continue reading

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My New Favorite Toy

There is something that I have wanted for years. I have had a digital SLR on my wish list for about eight years now, but they are pretty expensive. When Eric and I got married, we each had that dream … Continue reading

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Win: Face Recognition

I recently updated my version of Picasa, which has already completely changed the way I organize and use my pictures on my computer. I am completely shocked by the new face recognition feature. As we speak it is scanning all … Continue reading

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A Birthday Cake that Says "I Love You"

Last summer I took up cake decorating as a new hobby when I offered to make a wedding cake for a friend. The wedding cake turned out wonderful and I decided I would like to make more cakes. Since then … Continue reading

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Creativity Pays

Before I had my son, I planned on returning to work. Two weeks into motherhood, with my baby in my arms and tears in my eyes, I resolved to stay home despite the fact it didn’t make much sense, financially … Continue reading

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