DebraEllen 
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
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