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Heading into 2023 like…
If I wasn’t already aware, I am now. My husband does a lot around here. The big things, sure, I knew I was going to be on my own with those – and I was prepared. It’s the little things that have stopped me in my tracks and left me two breaths shy of pulling…
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Back to the beginning…thanks MPB.
As I focus on rediscovering my love of photography, I’m placing a high priority on using simple gear. Having sold off all but one tiny point and shoot camera, I committed to cut my G.A.S. (a.k.a. “gear acquisition syndrome”) down by half and also not to purchase anything I won’t keep for at least a…
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Stripping it all back.
When life gets hard, I put my camera down. For some, it’s the opposite. Some use their camera to help process through hardship and stress. Not me. During stressful or busy seasons, I strip my life down to the bare essentials. I may take a few random shots here and there, but overall, I conserve…
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Calming the tempest.
I’ve been on the cusp of it so many times. I’ve certainly talked about it enough. As of today, it’s official. I sold all the rest of my gear, save for one point and shoot camera. I’ve been selling off the camera equipment I’ve amassed for a year now, but never had the courage to…
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Being held captive by stuff.
Stuff. All kinds of stuff. We fill our lives with it. Every nook and cranny of every drawer, closet, glovebox and shelf…packed with stuff. Some of it is necessary. Some of it is useful. Some of it is sentimental. But most of it is wasteful. As I’ve come to terms with my own gear acquisition…