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  • AboutI am also known as CraftyMoni elsewhere on the web. I am a Children’s Librarian. I am a photographer. I am a knitter. I am a reader. I am a wannabe poet. I blog. Sometimes I complain. I like to swear. I have a really twisted sense of humor. I think I might be a Zen Buddhist (Still trying to decide). Not a fan of organized religion. I am very liberal and can be vocal about it at times. I’m a daydreamer. Sometimes sassy. I try to be compassionate. I think I’m pretty nice most of the time. You can delve into deeper waters by reading these posts. You can see my photography on my Flickr page. If you like any photos you see there or on this site and would like to buy a print let me know. I would be happy to sell one to you! I blather about library stuff on  Twitter. You will also find me on Google+ and Facebook. Enjoy your visit!  
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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.
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  • August postcard swap

    August postcard swap

    August 5, 2015

    I can’t believe we are in August already! Where or where did summer go?!?

    A new month means it’s time for a new postcard swap! If you are interested in joining the fun fill out the form below!

    The image featured in this post is from blogger extraordinaire, Jim Grey, author of the blog Down The Road. He is currently posting his favorite photos taken this week and I highly suggest you check it out. Excellent work there! His blog is full of great writing and excellent camera reviews. When I happen to find myself with an old camera I often search Google to find info on it and his blog comes up – he already has the camera and has reviewed it!

    the August postcard swap is now closed. If you are interested in signing up for future postcard swaps, fill out the form on the Postcard swap page. 

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  • On the kindness of friends

    August 3, 2015

      
    I have to take a moment and awknowlege this kindness that was done for me by a friend, anonymously. It touched me deeply and I can’t let it pass by.

    Saturday evening I came home from work and found this in the mail for me.  One of my friends ordered it for me and sent it to me anonymously. It is a zine from a woman in Austrailia and it is fucking amazing. It’s subject is self-care and it is exactly what I needed at the moment as I’ve been working through a little bout of depression. When I opened it and realized what it was I sat on the couch and cried as I was looking through it. I ugly cried. I was so beyond touched. I was touched that someone thought to order this for me. I was touched that there is a beautiful soul living on this Earth that (hand) made this zine for people going through a hard time. And the idea that a friend sent this anonymously is a huge lesson for me as well – that they left the ego out of it completely. It’s a lesson I really need to learn at the moment. 
    Thank you, kind, thoughtful friend. Thank You, thank you, thank you.   

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  • Oh the bitter winds are coming in, And I’m already missing the summer. *

    July 31, 2015

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    I missed posting last week, needed a little break from the Intertubes. But I am back in the saddle with another post from that Lomo Purple roll. This is one that that I shot at the Stonehenge Memorial when I was there. You can read more about my visit there on Pinhole Obscura.

    This is completely off topic, but I have started another blog that is dedicated to my daily drawings. I’ve invited my friends to join me, as well. You can find it here: Gottasketchthatitch.com. I am completely new at this whole sketching thing (give or take) so please don’t laugh at my attempts :). I just feel like it’s good to get yourself out there and connect with others who are trying to accomplish the same things. Maybe we can support each other.

    OK, back to the original topic, the photo:

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    Camera: TerraPin Bijou
    Film: Lomo Purple
    Exposure time: less than 5 seconds

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    *I have this completely adorably sweet song stuck in my head right now. I want to learn how to play it on the Ukulele.

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  • Hug Point – Oregon Coast

    Hug Point – Oregon Coast

    July 21, 2015

    Here is my latest post up on Pinhole Obscura about a beach on the Oregon Coast with an interesting history.

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    Hug Point is a beautiful beach on the Oregon Coast with a bit of interesting history. Because of it’s name, it has become a popular, romantic spot for couples to exchange wedding vows. However, it is called Hug Point for very different reasons.

    When the tide is low enough one can see, and walk on, the old highway. Yes, you read that right.

    Before highway 101, the coastal highway was the beach and at this particular section, travelers had to wait until a low tide to “hug” the cliff to get around it. Unfortunately low tide didn’t guarantee a stagecoach (or car later on) from getting stuck.  At some point someone decided (it is unknown who it was) to blast into the cliff to create a one-lane section of road, making it easier to vehicles to travel around the cliff.

    It’s fascinating to look at old photos of this place – it…

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  • Stillness

    July 17, 2015

    Stillness

    Still working my way though that Lomo Purple roll! Here is a photo of the creek in the park near my home.

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    Film: Lomo Purple (100 ISO)
    Exposure time: 12 seconds

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