tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post3701450669151225775..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: My Last Writing AssignmentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-74683342094673970002013-10-19T07:17:54.300-07:002013-10-19T07:17:54.300-07:00An inspirational post. Loved reading it.An inspirational post. Loved reading it.Susan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529066394357741048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-61187094891245488032013-10-19T00:15:04.455-07:002013-10-19T00:15:04.455-07:00Deanna a truly wonderful post, from the heart and ...Deanna a truly wonderful post, from the heart and full of love and wise words, you are an inspiration. Have a wonderful time away I'm already looking forward to your images.Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-16614142685547089082013-10-18T20:41:40.052-07:002013-10-18T20:41:40.052-07:00Deanna,
This is a great post! I love your photog...Deanna, <br />This is a great post! I love your photographs and meanderings. Your work is gorgeous and I find you inspirational. Thank You for writing about how and why you started taking pictures.<br /><br />Saving yourself from despair has been a blessing to you and all who view your work.<br /><br />Have a wonderful trip to the Smokey Mountains. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-4211681675846344782013-10-18T18:27:52.827-07:002013-10-18T18:27:52.827-07:00What a wonderful essay that told of your passion, ...What a wonderful essay that told of your passion, your struggles, and your triumphs. Your photos are so detailed and shows your knowledge of photography and your eye for details. Enjoy your trip. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-84532887466014788522013-10-18T15:47:14.069-07:002013-10-18T15:47:14.069-07:00Thank goodness for passion, Deanna. Life would be ...Thank goodness for passion, Deanna. Life would be very drab indeed without it. Your photos always speak to me, but I'm glad for the story you tell, too. Have a wonderful trip and learn a lot to feed your passion. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-27870956891744986672013-10-18T13:47:49.250-07:002013-10-18T13:47:49.250-07:00I'm so glad you found a passion to help you th...I'm so glad you found a passion to help you through your pain. I think that you've actually found your calling since your photos are always perfection. Love that you took a writing class, and I hope your trip to the Smoky Mountains is a great learning experience. heyjudephotographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098165048025314116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-11455443307079328662013-10-18T13:31:10.583-07:002013-10-18T13:31:10.583-07:00What a similar path we have followed to the place ...What a similar path we have followed to the place of photography. I too worked at a rubber stamp store and enjoyed it very much. I still have a lot of stamps, but don't tell me husband. I think I have visited the Stamp Shack before when we went to Chicago for a stamping convention. So sad that many of these stores are now out of business.Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-32676687243809806842013-10-18T13:06:21.907-07:002013-10-18T13:06:21.907-07:00I can't say or add anything to what's alre...I can't say or add anything to what's already been said. You amaze me with your words, your images, you gentle spirit and loving ways.<br />Enjoy your week in the Smokey's - I know it's not Italy, but it's an escape none the less.<br />Someday lady - we shall go on a photo walk together and oh the things you can teach me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989147951807102134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-38238797810129879102013-10-18T11:48:42.956-07:002013-10-18T11:48:42.956-07:00A beautiful post and such beautiful photo's to...A beautiful post and such beautiful photo's to go with it...your story could have been mine..except it was my Dad that suffered...I did get my first SLR though when my younger brother was dying...and we kept him home...I would take the camera and walk in the woods just to get away from the pain and suffering for a few hours..Like you, it saved my life and my sanity...and today..it is also my passion, along with reading and my Grandsons...<br />Good for you for finding that something special to help you through...a great job on the writing...Last year I took a workshop with Natalie Goldberg...just loved it...Life is Good...<br />Have a nice weekend.<br />cheryl Crottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14942729398441589771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-65952495394528816662013-10-18T10:23:28.317-07:002013-10-18T10:23:28.317-07:00Yep, it was moving here to the gulf coast for me, ...Yep, it was moving here to the gulf coast for me, and last spring my camera kept me for going off the deep end of worry. Funny how a box with a hole in can do that sorta thing! Have fun next week, so jealous, the Smokey Mountains are so beautiful...this I remember from my elementary years when I went with my grandparents...haven't been since.Kim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-24787585047065372782013-10-18T10:15:34.745-07:002013-10-18T10:15:34.745-07:00So beautifully written! Of course I agree with you...So beautifully written! Of course I agree with you about photography - it certainly opened my eyes... Have fun at your next class! Oh, and I love your short story!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478738702507038796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-80331022169558170702013-10-18T09:49:56.575-07:002013-10-18T09:49:56.575-07:00This is lovely, Deanna. I agree that we all need a...This is lovely, Deanna. I agree that we all need a passion, and I'm so glad you found photography. You have a real gift for it, and you give that gift to us when you share your photos. Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-37011877411585686892013-10-18T09:30:52.086-07:002013-10-18T09:30:52.086-07:00I love your word art and photos. Your short story ...I love your word art and photos. Your short story is soooo perfect. I love it! Roxi Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764714808872131907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-27676902388469253452013-10-18T09:14:51.068-07:002013-10-18T09:14:51.068-07:00It's true. Everybody needs a passion. The thin...It's true. Everybody needs a passion. The thing I love about photography is that there is always something new out there to learn about it. That keeps us engaged in this passion that we love. And yes, camera therapy is a good thing. Lovely stories, Deanna, and lovely photos.Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-87829480047995772622013-10-18T07:21:59.322-07:002013-10-18T07:21:59.322-07:00I absolutely love your story! Thank you so much fo...I absolutely love your story! Thank you so much for sharing. I shall be thinking about your words all day.CarolHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535526506601587242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-74198395470788477972013-10-18T06:47:07.950-07:002013-10-18T06:47:07.950-07:00Thanks for sharing your story. It's both beaut...Thanks for sharing your story. It's both beautiful and touching. You have a wonderful attitude about life and it shows through your photography. My Dad has Alzheimer's and he constantly teases me about taking photos of weird things. I'm glad my photography can make him smile! Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-66980771643829297782013-10-18T06:23:48.406-07:002013-10-18T06:23:48.406-07:00i always love, LOVE hearing the stories of how my ...i always love, LOVE hearing the stories of how my friends got into photography. isn't it amazing how learning to see through the lens can help us see life differently? find joy again? thank you for sharing your beautiful story. xokellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153095149911030832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-33859103782696522252013-10-18T06:10:44.791-07:002013-10-18T06:10:44.791-07:00You are so inspiring Deanna! I had no idea you did...You are so inspiring Deanna! I had no idea you did any rubber stamping! I visited the Stamp Shack many years ago while in the area visiting a friend--it was a great shop. I wonder if you still have all of your rubber stamps or if you got rid of them and if you got rid of them how you did that? I'm really wanting to downsize my stamp collection and am debating on whether to take a bunch to a donation place like Good Will. What class are you taking in the Smoky Mountains? I love hearing about what classes you all take and books and blogs you all find helpful! kybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379309037143657000noreply@blogger.com