DebraEllen 
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
Hi, welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot party #8! Do you remember me telling about my Grocery Store Date? Today I am sharing an image from another grocery store visit! My Sunday Snapshot There are so many photo opportunities at the grocery store. Next time you shop for your groceries, see just how many … Read more
Hi, welcome to Life Captured’s Home Page LinkUp #6! 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 … 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, welcome back to Life Captured. Today’s post is a continuation from My Sunday Snapshot #7. Remember last week’s guessing game? I challenged you to guess what that mystery image was. Turns out, it’s the underside of a mushroom! Who got it right? Let me know in the comments! My Blogging Journey Tip: Preparing Photos … Read more
The other day, I had one of those rare, quiet moments where I realized just how much beauty and comedy, is tucked into the corners of a normal day. It hit me: Every day is full of surprises. As mentioned before, I write content to auto post. Yesterday’s can be other days or even a few … Read more
Hi, welcome to Life Captured My Sunday Snapshot this week is another, “You know you’re getting when..” signal. You know you’re getting older when your counter space is dominated by a giant, neon weekly pill organizer instead of actual decor. Added to The Master List: You Know You’re Getting Older When Fair warning: The master … Read more
Hi, welcome to Life Captured’s third week of my trial project 365! Three down and one to go to make this a habit. In case you missed the first two parts of Seven Days, Seven Snaps, I’ve linked them right here so you can catch up on the fun. Part 1, and Part 2. Diving … Read more
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Life Captured! Have you ever visited Topeka, Kansas? Beyond being the state capital, it sits right at the geographic center of the lower 48 states. It’s also a city packed with incredible history. For instance, did you know that Topeka lawyer Harry Colmery actually drafted the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of … Read more
Hi and welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot Party #7! Ready for a little guessing game? This week’s My Sunday Snapshot is a mystery image! Drop your best guesses in the comments below. What do you think it is? Check back July 28th for the big reveal! 🙂 You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! … Read more
Welcome back to Life Captured for week two of Seven Days, Seven Snaps! That’s 14 days of daily photos down, and only 16 more to go before it officially becomes a 30-day habit. Sunday- July 5, 2026 Quesadillas are easily one of my favorite lunches. During a recent Walmart run, I was browsing the appliance … Read more
Hi, welcome back to Life Captured. Last week, I shared Part 1 of my diagnosis. Today, we move from the chaotic emergency room to my official hospital room. I also want to introduce a man who changed my life forever. Meeting Dr. Andersen Meet Dr. Andersen. I love this man. It is not a romantic love, … Read more
Hi, welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot. A little behind-the-scenes from dropping my granddaughter off at driver’s ed this week. I wanted to take a picture of the school district’s driver’s ed vehicles, but they weren’t parked together. While trying to frame the shot, I noticed the reflection in the side mirror and managed … Read more
Hi, everyone! Welcome to Life Captured. I’m officially testing the waters with a Project 365 trial! I’ve seen so many people take on this challenge, but I never really thought my daily life was interesting enough to document. Plus, capturing something every single day sounds a lot easier than it actually is. While I love photography and take … Read more