Wishing everyone a happy Monday! I’m taking today off to handle a few things and reset, but I’ll be back next week. I hope your week gets off to an incredible start. With Seven Days, Seven Snaps, and You Name It parties all on the calendar, I know the community is going to be buzzing. … Read more
Hi, there! Welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot party #12. I’ve been taking short photo walks lately. Today my picture was taken while walking on Memorial Lane at the University of Kansas. This is the view from inside of the Campanile looking up. It’s a 120-foot-tall Kansas limestone bell tower on the University of … Read more
Welcome back to Life Captured! Get ready for another epic edition of the You Name It linky party! This week, I’m coming at you with a crucial life lesson fresh out of the field from this past weekend. Now, as some of you know, I’m officially a retired pro photographer. These days, my massive, heavy camera gear … Read more
Welcome to Life Captured. I’m thrilled to report that the daily photo challenge has officially unlocked a new routine for me. Taking a picture a day has transitioned from a task into a habit that I genuinely look forward to. It keeps me mindful and creative, as I’m always looking for that one special moment … Read more
Image credit: Gemini Hi, there! Welcome to Life Captured. Today, let’s chat about common courtesy. Basically, the timeless art of being a decent human whenever we’re mingling with fellow bloggers! Think of this as a friendly little roundup of takeaways I’ve gathered while observing our wonderful community online. I love navigating my day-to-day life with … Read more
Hello there! Welcome to another, You Name It, linky party! There’s a new twist added to this week’s party. After reading a post, should you like and enjoyed the post, click ‘like’. The one with the most likes will be featured next week! You Name It The Linky Tools Blog Hop will now be referred … Read more
Hi, there! Welcome to Life Captured. Seven days, seven snaps, and a brand new habit that’s officially here to stay. The daily photo challenge has completely hooked me, turning ordinary moments into a fun, creative treasure hunt. I love not knowing what my “photo of the day” will be until it happens. Here is a … Read more
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Life Captured! Today’s post is inspired by this month’s “Share Our Lives” link-up prompt: I Wish I Had Known. Honestly, I catch myself thinking that phrase all the time, but the moment I sat down to write this, my mind went totally blank! Then I remembered something that happened recently. I … Read more
Hi, there. Welcome to Life Captured! Every school year starts with a simple truth: for an hour or two twice a day, your kids become my kids. I don’t just see myself as someone steering a route. I treat every child on my bus with the same care, affection, and fierce protectiveness I would give … Read more
Hello there! The Linky Tools blog hop is officially underway. A couple weeks ago, I tested out the platform to run my parties, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with what it has to offer. To give you a better idea of how these services stack up, here are the specific features and qualities I appreciate … Read more
Welcome to Life Captured. I’m thrilled to report that the daily photo challenge has officially unlocked a new routine for me. Taking a picture a day has transitioned from a task into a habit that I genuinely look forward to. It keeps me mindful and creative, as I’m always looking for that one special moment … Read more
Hi, there. Welcome to Life Captured! If you know me, you know I love people. Back during COVID, I really missed everyday interactions. I missed laughing with coworkers and catching up with friends. I even missed chatting with the grocery clerk at checkout. One of my favorite greetings is a simple “Good morning.” To me, it is more … Read more
Hi, there. Welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot! I took a stroll on the downtown sidewalk. At each corner of the block is a large cement flower bed. I just had to take this spirea image. iPhone 17 ProMax with a 75mm lens attached. The next My Sunday Snapshot Party will be September 13, 2026. The … Read more
Hello there! The Linky Tools blog hop is officially underway. Last week, I tested out the platform to run my parties, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with what it has to offer. To give you a better idea of how these services stack up, here are the specific features and qualities I appreciate about both … Read more
Hi, there. Welcome to Life Captured! I’m thrilled to report that my daily photo challenge has officially unlocked a brand-new routine: missing a day here, skipping a day there, and pretending it was all part of the artistic vision. What started as a strict “one photo every single day” rule has gracefully evolved into a … Read more
Hi, there. Welcome to Life Captured’s Home Page LinkUp #7 (now officially Home Page LinkUp)! To ensure I can visit and comment on every blog, the party is capped at 50 homepage links. If we don’t reach 50, the linkup will close during the third week of the month. I’ve been blogging for a while, but … Read more