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I am so blessed...as a wife, daughter, sister to five, aunt to many, friend to even more and a teacher of hundreds! I'm currently a reading specialist in a local primary school - helping first and second graders to be more successful as readers. That and a dream to retire to the western part of the US in about 11 or 12 years keeps me going! Love to travel, take photos, and hike with my husband and my big, furry dog. Update...we lost Angus to old age and medical conditions in October, but have just brought home a Golden Retriever pup, named Finley. He'll be our Valentine's present to remember for a very long time, thanks to my flickr contact Maria!
When viewing images on Flickr.....I agree with one of my contacts : If you notice the frame before you notice the subject of the photo, the frame was probably a mistake. If you notice the watermark before you notice the subject of the photo, congrats - your big honking watermark or signature has ruined a perfectly good photo.
Update 7.8.08 - Mark and I just returned home from the vacation of a lifetime - rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon for six days! Check out the photostream for pics of our adventure!
4.20.09 - another trip, this time back to our beloved New Mexico. A very special trip because we were able to meet several of our Flickr contacts. Fun trip despite rain, sleet and snow...it just made for better photos!
8.15.09 - another update as I've just returned home from a visit back to the site of Woodstock...40 years later. Saw Richie Havens in a fantastic concert, and took my hubby with me this time! Life IS good!!
1.1.11 - and another update - we've welcomed a little rescue dog into our home. Lexi, a retriever/aussie (Border collie?) mix was found on the streets of Memphis - and will now have to adjust to life in the woods. We'll keep you posted!
12.27.19 - so many updates, as I haven't been here in such a long time...first of all, I have retired from teaching - 4.5 years ago, already! I made it about three years, before being totally bored, and am now the owner of a gallery/shop/mini-studio called Artisans at Middle River on Main Street, in the historic mill town of Stafford Springs, CT. Sadly, we lost our beloved Finley a few years ago - hemangiosarcoma of the spleen took him before we even knew what hit us. We still have Lexi, our rescue, and she's nine, though still acting like a puppy. I'm still waiting for Mark to retire from the job he loves, running a prototype machine shop for the University of Connecticut, so we can take our little camper trailer and explore the country. Stay tuned...
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- JoinedDecember 2006
- OccupationRetired Reading Specialist - primary school, now a gallery/studio owner!
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I remember my early days on Flickr, taking pictures of neighborhood houses, and porches, and windows around New Mexico. Hardly anyone ever came by, but Dot did. Always with a kind word, and always so supportive. It was so nice to have somebody in those early days, who enjoyed the neighborhood shots as much as I did. … Read more
I remember my early days on Flickr, taking pictures of neighborhood houses, and porches, and windows around New Mexico. Hardly anyone ever came by, but Dot did. Always with a kind word, and always so supportive. It was so nice to have somebody in those early days, who enjoyed the neighborhood shots as much as I did. We've become good friends over the last couple of years, and I really think of her as a sister. Her sweet comments and her wonderful photography, have become such a welcome part of my life, now. I can't imagine how it would be, if she were not on Flickr. Thank you, Dot, for all your support, and for all your kindness! Please take some time to visit her stream, and marvel at the many lovely images there. And take a little time to get to know her....she's the real thing!
Read lessDot is a great Flickr friend....we've been buddies for quite awhile, and I have enjoyed seeing her reflections of life in photos. I have especially enjoyed watching Finley grow up - what a sweet baby! We're fellow tea lovers as well; life is always better with tea! whoo hoo!
Our love of travel especially Colorado brought us together and we haven't looked back since. Getting to know Dot and her handsome husband Mark is like a huge treat. They are kind, loving, knowledgeable, and full of fun. Dot's photostream is like her: filled with adventure - whether it is rafting down the Colorado o… Read more
Our love of travel especially Colorado brought us together and we haven't looked back since. Getting to know Dot and her handsome husband Mark is like a huge treat. They are kind, loving, knowledgeable, and full of fun. Dot's photostream is like her: filled with adventure - whether it is rafting down the Colorado or an evening in her backyard! And now there's Finley, too! Dot, I am so glad we "found" each other!
Read lessDot is a great woman, funny, intelligent and a very good friend of mine!! she has a lot of beautiful pictures impregned with all her wonderful essence!!! it is a trully adventure to come and see you pictures my dear Dot!!! Thanks to the universe for the great oportunity of know you!!!! Thanks to you for giving me you… Read more
Dot is a great woman, funny, intelligent and a very good friend of mine!! she has a lot of beautiful pictures impregned with all her wonderful essence!!! it is a trully adventure to come and see you pictures my dear Dot!!! Thanks to the universe for the great oportunity of know you!!!! Thanks to you for giving me your friendship!!!
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