Blatherskite

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I am a Children’s Librarian living in the Portland, Oregon area. When I am not Children’s Librianing I like to play with cameras and film. I also like playing the ukulele, knitting, sketching, and hiking.

Month: May 2013

  • Wayback Wednesday

    This is a photo of my Granny Mary again, a little older and with my mom. I have always loved this photo. It is weird and wonderful to see my mom as a baby. Today when I look at it I wonder what camera my Grandpa used. I came back from Spokane having inherited several…

  • The yellow house

    My uncle lived in my grandparent’s old house. When we were there for his funeral we decided to meet at the house afterward because it might be the last time we see it again. The house will, sadly, have to go back to the bank. I decided to take photos while I was there with…

  • Six Word Saturday

    Chicken and waffles. Who knew? Everyone.

  • Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

    It has been awhile since I’ve participated in a Weekly Photo Challenge and I’ve missed it! The theme this week is “From Above.” Photographically, I am obsessed with reflections. I often find myself shooting the reflection of what I see in a mud puddle or, in the case above, a pond. This particular shot was…

  • Wayback Wednesday

    For as long as I can remember, my mom has had old photos of my ancestors hanging on the wall of a hallway in her house. I love looking at these photos when I visit. Over the years I have heard the stories of the people in the photos. I decided to scan some of…