DebraEllen 
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
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