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    Growing Older with Duran Duran

    Yesterday morning, in a caffeine-charged, spontaneous moment, I bought last-minute tickets to see Duran Duran in concert. As I clicked “purchase,” I felt a mix of longing for my youth and anticipation about how I would feel when I attended the concert as a much older “grown-up.” What I thought would bring out the teeny-bopper…

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    Life Lessons

    It has been seven days since I last posted here. When I set out to write more regularly, I didn’t account for a few things: 1) we would adopt a new puppy, 2) getting ready for Christmas would be time-consuming, and 3) it’s an absolute joy to watch a puppy acclimate to our home. That…

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    Returning to the Camera

    It’s true that when you don’t use a skill for a while, you easily forget how to use it. Years ago, I took three photography workshops with Keith Skelton, a super-talented, funny, and accessible instructor. As a new photographer, I learned about framing, lighting, and patience, especially when capturing landscapes and doing street photography. His…

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    One Week In

    Our home is even tidier than yesterday; things are in their places, and JoJo is slowly learning to adapt to our schedule. It has been a week since he arrived, and every hour we learn more about this sweet boy and his behavior. When we take him outside to do his “business,” he wanders around,…

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    Done

    I didn’t write a full post today, but I did manage to check off many tasks on my to-do list. It felt good to clear off my desk, water the plants, fold laundry, all the adult chores we must tend to. By completing these things makes me feel closer to finishing out the year. I’m…

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    Holiday Moments…Lost

    Today started with a pretty sunrise and the hope of possibilities. This is the week when Christmas cards arrive from family and friends in matching holiday PJs and cute Santa hats. Feeling inspired, I thought we could grab our four-legged babies and shoot our own digital Christmas cards. My reality did not match my level…

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    Christmas Spirit in the Suburbs

    Having grown up in San Francisco and then living in major cities, I never thought I’d love being in the ’burbs. (Yes, I know, I should probably write suburbs.) Jay and I have been in our town for the past five years, and I’m happy to say we truly love it here. What’s to love?…

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    Our New Family Member: JoJo the Rescue Dog

    I read somewhere that the moment you decide to spend your life with a dog, you fall in love, while also knowing you’re signing up for a heartbreak one day. Earlier this year, Butters was diagnosed with kidney disease, and our hearts broke into a thousand little pieces. As the months went on, we slowly…

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