Author Archives: TheJessicaness

A Beachy Birthday

Posted on August 30, 2012 by TheJessicaness

Huzzah! Another trip around the sun for me! I’m gifted with dinner, cake, camera gadgets –  memory cards and a remote control from the husband, some friendly conversation from the locals, and a yellow whistle. I woke up with no … Continue reading →

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Light Painting – Woo Hoo!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by TheJessicaness

I used my tennis shoes on my coffee table giving me a distance of three feet. I took what I learned from YouTube videos – no distracting outside light, lowest ISO setting, close aperture, and put camera on BULB setting … Continue reading →

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What Sounds Do You Prefer?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by TheJessicaness

I prefer birds singing over construction. I prefer crickets chirping over sirens screaming. I prefer the huff of my breath over the hum of my A/C. I prefer the rustling of leaves under my feet over pounding the pavement. I … Continue reading →

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Caleb’s Biking Action

Posted on August 26, 2012 by TheJessicaness

(As told by Caleb) Our neighbor has an amazing backyard full of treasures and surprises. One of which was a 1981 Nishiki International Road Bike. The bike (not the frame) was corroded beyond belief and had spiders and cobwebs all … Continue reading →

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The Body-Erasing Couch

Posted on August 25, 2012 by TheJessicaness

Our neighbor was giving this couch away – free! And now we know why, but we don’t mind. It’s a great way to scare the neighbors – or the in-laws!      

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