Bridges to …wherever: discovering a photographic theme

Do you ever look for themes in your photography? I was surprised to find so many photos of bridges when reviewing pictures I have taken over the years. It wasn’t a deliberate project or a theme; I didn’t set out to photograph different types of bridges in so many different places while traveling. Nevertheless, judging… Continue reading Bridges to …wherever: discovering a photographic theme

Do you have a green thumb?

Yesterday, my sister with the green thumb sent me photos of beautiful flowers in her garden.  In the springtime, a variety of colors burst forth in her lovely yard. I am in awe.  Critters like my gardening attempts. It’s not that I haven’t made attempts to have a garden. I love seeing flowers and photographing… Continue reading Do you have a green thumb?

Are you a collector?

“Keep some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn’t all a dream?” Ashley Brilliant (English Author) I collect decks of playing cards. As a souvenir, cards are an excellent choice because they are inexpensive, not breakable, and do not take up much room in your suitcase. Decades ago, my husband… Continue reading Are you a collector?

What’s in a name?

Happy Monday! In my first post on this blog, I explained that I named this blog “Postcards from Mumma” because my name is “Mumma” (to my grandkids) and that I have been sending them a lot of postcards over the past couple of years. Some postcards I purchased when traveling and others I made from… Continue reading What’s in a name?

Earth Day

I wrote this on Earth Day, April 22, but it has taken me a few days to post and publish. Blogging is very new to me. Two years ago on Earth Day, we visited the Redwood National and State Park in California. I remember walking through the Trillium Falls Trail, seeing the beauty of the… Continue reading Earth Day