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.

Author: Moni

  • Blue (a cyanotype tutorial from a cyanotype newbie)

    I spent some time last Monday doing more cyanotypes. I made them 4×6 so I could use them as postcards for the postcard swap. I am really enjoying this printing process. I am learning all kinds of things about printing in general, and specifically contact printing (which I am finding myself interested in). In case…

  • My foray into cyanotype

    I am fascinated by alternative processes when it comes to photography. I love to experiment with stuff (when I can find the time for it). I am especially interested in printing techniques. I’ve been wanting to try cyanotype for quite some time. I tend to procrastinate trying new things for an inordinate amount of time…

  • Wayback Wednesday

    I haven’t done a Wayback Wednesday post in a while and I miss doing them So I will start again. Here is a photo of who we think is my Great Grandfather, Wilfred Boucher. I have been thinking a lot about him, especially since I visited his grave last year.  The man has a lot…

  • On being a highly sensitive person

    About a month ago I stumbled upon an article about “Highly Sensitive People.” The article resonated with me , hard. My entire life I have been told that I am “too sensitive.” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this. So I have grown up my entire life thinking that something was wrong…

  • It’s about the journey.

    As you set out on the way to Ithaca hope that the road is a long one, filled with adventures, filled with understanding. -C.P. Cavafy. Ithaca.