DebraEllen 
Hi, welcome to Life Captured. When I launched Life Captured, I couldn’t wait to see the little notification bubble telling me someone had left a comment. I imagined thoughtful conversations about photography, family, or the funny things kids say on my school bus. Instead, I found out very quickly how the “robots” of the internet work. … Read more
HomePage LinkUp #4 Hi, welcome to Life Captured fourth Linkup Party! Which will now be referred to as, Home Page LinkUp. Let’s get this party started! I’m capping the guest list at 50 homepage links to make sure I can personally visit and comment on every single one. If we don’t hit 50, the party wraps up … Read more
Hi. Welcome back to Life Captured! Today’s Sunday Snapshot is dedicated to the wonderful Walmart cashier who brightens up my grocery shopping every week. She has such a positive energy that I’ll happily wait in her line, no matter how long it is, just to say hello.
*Featured image generated with Gemini. Hi, welcome to Life Captured! I thought it would be a real hoot (fun) to interview some fellow bloggers. Let’s be honest, behind every beautiful travel guide, perfectly lit photo, or mouth-watering recipe is a lot of trial, error, and secret chaos. To kick things off, I’ve put together a … Read more
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Life Captured. For this My Sunday Snapshot, I’m breaking my ‘fewer words’ rule to talk about something heavy. Hoarding is a deeply personal and difficult mental health challenge. It’s important to acknowledge that the burden isn’t just felt by the person living through it. It’s a weight that neighbors … Read more
*Featured image generated with Gemini. Hi and welcome back to Life Captured! Today, we’re talking about the great daily metamorphosis. You know the one: where your sweet, halo-wearing “little angel” steps onto a yellow bus and, presto change-o—becomes the bus driver’s “little devil.” I get it. At home, they’re precious. But once those folding doors hiss … Read more
Welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot #3! This My Sunday Snapshot is a little turtle found in our pool’s skimmer. The My Sunday Snapshot Party will be available every other Sunday, Bi-Monthly. The party will open Sunday morning 12:00 am. Closes the following Sunday 12:00 pm. Central time. “A single snapshot can capture a thousand unsaid … Read more
A living post for an evolving life. Hi, welcome to Life Captured. Yesterday, I had one of those rare, quiet moments where I realized just how much beauty is tucked into the corners of a normal day. It hit me: “Every day is…” something. Sometimes it’s breathtaking, sometimes it’s just messy and real, but it is always … Read more
Hi, and welcome to Life Captured! I’ve always been a bit of a people watcher. There’s something fascinating about the small, quiet stories people tell without saying a word. Just the other day, I found myself with a front-row seat to one of these stories while accompanying my mother to her doctor’s appointment. As we sat … Read more
Hi, welcome to Life Captured wordless My Sunday Snapshot. I was looking through my phone pictures, traveling down memory lane. Twenty-four years ago, my daughter giving her beagle, Scout, a bath. And no, she was not using the Dawn dish soap! Have you looked through your phone photos lately? Did you travel memory lane too?
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, but in the world of blogging, I’m learning that you can always hit ‘refresh.’ To be honest, this probably should have been my very first post. I’ve been building this site a bit out of sequence, mostly because I wasn’t quite sure … Read more
Hi, welcome back to Life Captured! A month has passed since that house fire, and I know many of you were wondering if the property had been cleared yet. I drove by the other day and was shocked to see it’s still standing. Nature hasn’t been kind to it, either. The heavy rains this past … Read more
Hi. Welcome back to Life Captured. Driving a bus means I’m not just a navigator of the roads; I’m often a witness to some pretty hilarious “kid logic.” Today’s route featured a moment that was too good not to share. It was a hot one today—one of those afternoons where the only relief is “standard bus … Read more
Welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot! She grew up with wide-open spaces and dirt under her fingernails, but adulthood eventually led my country girl daughter to the city. Yet, as you can see in these photos, you can’t quite take the country out of the girl; between the chicken coop and the flourishing garden, … Read more
Toilet Seat Cover is also known as the “potty bib”. The Paper Toilet Seat Cover It is one of those “hidden in plain sight” design features that feels like a total revelation once you see it! Most people (like me) just lay it on top. Hoping for the best, but there is actually a specific bit … Read more
This is Dixie. She’s my husband’s helper. She’s my little lover! ♥ A real sweetie. Australian Shepard
Hi, welcome to Life Captured third Linkup Party! Which will now be referred to as, Home Page LinkUp. Let’s get this party started! I’m capping the guest list at 50 homepage links to make sure I can personally visit and comment on every single one. If we don’t hit 50, the party wraps up on the third week … Read more
Medical Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I recommend consulting with your physician before trying any actions or following results regarding your health shared on this blog. Hi, and welcome to Life Captured. Today, I want to talk to you about something deeply personal and incredibly important: Mammograms. If you haven’t had one recently—or ever—I want to share … Read more
My Sunday Snapshot- no words needed. Imagination tells all!! The My Sunday Snapshot Party will be available the second and fourth Sunday of each month. The party will open Sunday morning 12:00 am. Closes the following Sunday 12:00 pm. Central time. “A single snapshot can capture a thousand unsaid words and a million hidden smiles.” … Read more
After decades behind the lens, I’ve traded the hustle for a slower pace—but I’m a firm believer that creative muscles need a workout. I’m available for occasional shoots to keep my Photoshop shortcuts sharp and my eye for light even sharper. Let’s make something worth the disk space. Hi, welcome to Life Captured. In this featured … Read more