DebraEllen 
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
Hi, there. Welcome to Life Captured! I am opening up today about hospice care and how deeply it impacts the whole family. Writing was a vital lifeline for me during my own cancer treatments, even though I was just sending out group emails instead of running a blog like this. Now that my mom is … 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 have been following along for a while, you know that InLinkz has been my trusted, go-to platform for hosting parties. It has served my site so well over the years, but I am always on the lookout for new ways to connect and bring our awesome community together! Recently, I … Read more
Hi there! Welcome back to Life Captured. Unplanned Adventures & Thrift Store Jackpots! 🛍️ Today took a totally unexpected turn into pure fun and laughs! It started out like any other day, pretty low-key. Just the usual routine of driving my oldest granddaughter to her summer activities and working on an art project. But today also … Read more
Hi, there! My friends greeted me with a joyous visit. This time I did not have any apples. I stuck my hand out anyway and several approached me anyways! Have you ever felt a cow’s tongue? It’s like sandpaper. I sure enjoyed the sandpaper kiss regardless 🐮💋 The next My Sunday Snapshot Party will be … 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
If you missed any of the story so far, here is a quick recap of the My Cancer Journey series: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Hi, and welcome back to Life Captured. The featured image for this post represents so much of what I felt during my cancer journey. I often said, “I’m grateful for my … Read more
Hi, welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot party #9! A walk thru our downtown. In the past where this apartment complex is now, was once a car dealership. My Sunday Snapshot How has your hometown downtown changed? Let the Party Begin! You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter
Hi, there. It’s wonderful to ‘see’ you! While working on my Seven Days, Seven Snaps post tonight, I stumbled across a fun little trick! You might already know about this, but I think a few of you will find it super handy. I’ve always loved seeing cute emoji’s on other blogs to show different emotions, but up … 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
Welcome to Life Captured! I’m tackling a massive new project: redoing my poolside flower beds and the landscaping along the outside of the house. Help a Non-Green Thumb Out Full disclosure: I do not have a green thumb. I’m so bad at weeding that I’ve definitely pulled up actual flowers by mistake before! I need this space … Read more
Hi, there. Welcome back to Life Captured! Today’s My Sunday Snapshot features my latest attempt at macro photography with my iPhone 17 Pro Max (definitely still a work in progress!). I made a fun, last-minute purchase to help level up my shots; a 240mm Super Zoom lens with a Macro Converter add-on. I’m anxiously waiting for it to be delivered and can’t … Read more
Hi, there. What started as a simple daily photo challenge has officially turned into my favorite new routine! Taking a picture every day isn’t something I have to remember to do anymore. It’s just a habit I genuinely look forward to. It keeps me present and creative, always on the lookout for that one special … Read more
Featured Image Credit: Gemini Hi there, and welcome back to Life Captured! Today’s post was sparked by the ‘Share Our Lives‘ link-up party, which instantly took me on a trip down memory lane. Personally, my absolute favorite era for music will always be the late 1970s and the 1980s. From the classic anthems of Journey, … Read more
Hi, and welcome back to the next part of my story. Once the diagnosis was official and the chemo plan was locked in, the reality of my “new normal” really started to sink in. If you missed the previous parts you can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. The Count Begins In part … Read more
Hi, there! Have you noticed the small changes made to my site lately? It seems like I’m always making small adjustments. Though I’ve retired from portrait photography, I still love sharing tips to help you get the best possible shots. While going through my archives, I realized it was a shame to leave all this … Read more