DebraEllen 
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
Have you ever experienced heartburn, acid reflux? If not, it’s terrible. Tums is a standard item in my household. I read somewhere, banana’s can help to alleviate the burn. It worked for me. If heartburn is frequent or severe, it’s worth mentioning to a doctor, as chronic acid reflux (GERD) can cause damage over time … Read more
Hi, I hope your day is off to a great start! I had the perfect plan: a marathon of sleep and a strict ‘pajamas-only’ dress code. Then there’s my husband, who treated 5:00 AM like a late start. My day was going as planned until my husband said we could go for lunch. So I … Read more
In a small-town not much is new. Imagine how the news of this house flew around! No one was hurt, which was a relief. The reason for it being burnt is the drama. That would be gossip if I were to tell you why it was said to have been started. I’ll leave that up … Read more
Because we live in a society, people. Welcome, weary traveler. You have entered the most sensitive diplomatic zone on the planet: The Public Restroom. In this tiled sanctuary, kings and commoners are equal, and the stakes for social awkwardness are at an all-time high. To ensure your visit is efficient, dignified, and—most importantly—silent, please adhere to the … Read more
I never thought I would like quiche pie. That is, until I ate my husband’s! My husband will follow a recipes directions with tweaks. Each time different until he finds a combination that fits his taste buds. The above is his recipe handwritten. Thought this would be a fun memory to keep! Once a month … Read more
My Sunday Snapshot will be posted each Sunday. It will be an image with few words. Today I wanted to share the Crucifix that was blessed during the wedding to my husband. It hangs in the center of our house which is the dinning room. Wishing you a blessed Easter Day and everyday. Yesterday is … Read more
Hi there! I walked into my local grocery store this morning. The dairy aisle looked like a ghost town. Thank goodness I will not be hosting the great Easter egg hunt this year. When I saw the low stock of white eggs, WOW came to mind. Thinking this would be a neat post, my mind … Read more
Hi, welcome to Life Captured second Linkup Party! Life Captured is limited to 50 entries per party. Once the trial plan is over, this party can be found here. Being a new comer, my goal is to meet as many other bloggers possible. To reach my goal, please post the URL to your website homepage. To assist … Read more
One thing I have learned, getting older can be as fun as you want it to be. My cup is half full 🙂 Being a cancer survivor it grounds a person’s outlook on life. A humbling feeling of wanting to get older. The Master List: You Know You’re Getting Older When… Yesterday is today’s memory.Be … Read more
Hi. What an unexpected and delightful surprise! While browsing through my old Google Photos folder, the one that stubbornly refuses to sync with my cloud; I stumbled upon a little treasure trove from my Android days. I found so many wonderful memories I’d completely forgotten about. The video below is one of my favorites—a playful, … Read more
Hi! We had such a wonderful family fun day at the HOAGBA Auction. I always treasure those rare moments when we’re all in the same place at the same time. It feels like the world slows down just for us. From the crisp, early morning until the golden light of late afternoon, we wandered up … Read more
Hi, welcome to Life Captured first Linkup Party! Life Captured is limited to 50 entries per party. Once my trial plan is over, this party can be found here. Being a new comer, my goal is to meet as many other bloggers possible. To reach my goal, please post the URL to your website homepage. To … Read more
The board was set, the pawns were moved, and the tiny tactician blundered into a sharp corner. Watching these young minds battle it out on the chessboard is both exciting and heartwarming. But sometimes, even the best players fall into what you might call a “self-inflicted woe.” It’s that moment when a simple mistake or oversight costs … Read more