Snapshots vs. point and shoot

Remember when we called them snapshots?  Now we call them point and shoot. I remember taking so much time back then to line everything up. Here are 2 perfect examples.  The little girl is me in 1946.  The writing is my grandmas - always difficult to read.

 The photograph below was taken in 1934.  Everyone used to pose like that.
From left to right - my mom-Aunt Ida-My great grandma Sophie and Uncle Eugene.

POINT AND SHOOT

My Noah at my computer.

Candid shot taken at Brighton Beach Brooklyn

Which ones are more fun for you?

PHOTOGRAPH OF THE WEEK

I am back to wanting to share photos from my collection. Photographs that I took when roaming New York City was what I did for enjoyment.

This week I will share two.

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NEW YORK SUNSET

I also want to share a few blogs that I follow daily, LOVE THEM, and they are so helpful.

http://loveofwhite.blogspot.com/2013/04/shabby-chic-doggie-dresses.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ForTheLoveOfWhite+%28For+the+love+of+white%29

http://pineconesandacorn.blogspot.com/2013/04/hope-for-better-days.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PineConesAndAcorns+%28Pine+Cones+and+Acorns%29

http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/04/personalized-canvas-nightlight-tutorial.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+u-createcrafts%2FOlHW+%28Ucreate%29

http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/04/forsythia-wreath-tutorial.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FwGmHO+%28StoneGable%29

Anyone watching CHOPPED ALLSTARS on Foodnetwork Channel OR DANCING WITH THE STARS on ABC?  FAVORITES??

Unreality

I have finally reached the age of unreality.  The ability to be focusing on one thing and forgetting everything else.  of course, I am not sure this is a good thing or the beginning of dementia.

For example, my desk lamp bulb blew out and I was in the dark except for my computer screen.  It was difficult to type.  I had to leave the room for a bit and Jenifer replaced the bulb.  When I came back and sat at the computer - I was focusing on what I was reading and never even noticed that the lamp was on.  Jen came back in the room and said that one of my photos had fallen off my cork board when she replaced the bulb.  "You replaced the bulb"??

When I read a novel, the rest of the world goes away.  

I must admit that this is a bit scary for me since I wonder if this is my way of escaping my reality - such as it is.  I can remember reading a novel and having to read the page again because my mind was elsewhere.  

This does help prayer because I am in a really good place while praying and God feels closer.

Is this a sign of getting older or just normal?
What do you think?

Sue Anderson
Photos taken by me in past years.

A LATE SECRET SANTA POST

Before Christmas I received a yummy blueberry muffin candle from Becky (Good Neighbors Candles) and was surprised that it was actually from Hannah in Australia with a note of promise for a second part of the gift.

Here is what Hannah made for me.  It is so beautiful and goes perfectly with the purpose of my shop.

Hannah did such a beautiful job.  Thank you-Hannah♥

THE LORD BROUGHT ME THROUGH BREAST CANCER - PART 2

I can say with complete and utter conviction that chemo therapy is a combat soldier marching through your body, destroying everything in its' path. It also destroys some good things such as bones and muscles.  Your heart is a muscle.  My heart was weakened back in 1996/1997 but it did not show until this year.  At least, that is what the doctors tell me.  
There are many different side effects of chemo therapy that effect different people, differently.  

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Most people lose their hair, some not as much as others.  I am guessing it depends on your dosages.  I always said back then that they were giving me enough chemo medication to kill an elephant.
I lost every single hair on my body. Some areas happily, some not so happily like on my head.  
Some people choose different methods of hiding that.  Wigs, fancy scarfs, little caps and the brave just let their bald head show.  I chose to use a bandana - you know - like the ones that gang members wear to show their "colors".  I had to be careful about where I walked and what part of the city just in case I could get shot at - J/K. I thought it looked a little more youthful.
Those chemo combat soldiers also destroy most of your taste buds so everything tastes the same.  My diet consisted of mashed potatoes. french fries with ketchup, and the real Coca Cola with sugar.  I did not eat french fries as a regular thing before or after chemo and I always drank diet soda. I could not eat vegetables or salads. I did eat a lot of creamy things.  Instead of losing weight during chemo I gained. 
Actually, gaining weight gave me a feeling of wellness. 
My mom was very supportive during this process but could not understand the eating part.  She has always been focused on weight and was upset that I was gaining.  Going on a healthy diet during chemo?  PULEEEZE!
I do want to say here that everyone is different.  These are just my own personal reactions.  Also, chemo medications have improved since 1996/1997.
Stay tuned for Part 3.

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Sue Anderson

THE LORD BROUGHT ME THROUGH BREAST CANCER - PART ONE

I always waited until right after the first of the year to schedule my routine medical check-ups and 1996 was no different.

I went to see my regular doctor and asked him for a script to get a routine mammogram at Chilton Memorial Hospital.

While there, I was told that something showed up on the mammogram but the advice of the doctors there was to return in 6 months to see if anything had changed.

My regular doctor was not hearing that and sent me, quickly, to another doctor who actually did an ultra-sound. Then from there I was sent to a lab that actually did another ultra-sound and a needle biopsy. I was sent home and told to call the next day.

So right around my 50^th birthday on January 14, 1996, I was told that it was cancer and that I should make an appointment immediately with a breast surgeon, which I did. His advice was a lumpectomy. All of this happened within a week.

A few days after surgery the report came back that in 15 lymph nodes that were removed from under my left arm, there was a microscopic spec of cancer and I was sent to an Oncologist.

Boy, was I angry! God was in my life but I had not grown to trust Him as I should. I was advised to have chemo-therapy and then radiation which took about one year in total. I did this kicking and screaming the entire time. I am thinking that my anger might have gotten me through all the sickness and depression.

I purchased this bracelet from Laura of ShadowCutter on October 27, 2010 and aside from the cards I made for my shop it has been my only physical symbol until NOW.

BELOW is the beautiful jewelry holder purchased by my wonderful friend Jennifer/Aloquin from Jennifer/ElegantQuirk.  What a sweet surprise.  I love you all.

Part 2 next week.

Sue

WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS

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What can we do to bless others?

We can certainly pray for them.

We can support them emotionally.

We can try to help them financially by purchasing something from their shops.

We can bring a casserole for their dinner.

We can help another with some techy computer issues.

We can send them some chocolate.

We can send them a link to an uplifting worship song.

We can listen to them.

We can send them flowers.

We can give them hugs.

Can you think of other blessings?

Sue

Disclaimer - These photos are not mine.