Author Archives: Helen C

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About Helen C

A retired computer programmer who loves writing and photographing, and has managed to publish a YA novel "Jin-Ling’s Two Left".

A Little Thought – 2017 Week 3

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Helen C

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. — Martin Luther King, Jr. (You can see more of Dr. King’s quotes … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Ground

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Ground On our way to Canadian Rockies, we past a town called Wallace in Idaho. Wallace is a historic city in the Panhandle region of the U.S. state of Idaho and the county seat … Continue reading →

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Sally D’s Mobile Photography Challenge: Macro (Dried leaves and flowers)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Helen C

This is the first time I participate Sally’s challenge, even though I have followed her challenge for a long time. It was after I came to U.S., I saw red maple leaves the first time in my life. Love at … Continue reading →

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A Little Thought – 2017 Week 2

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Helen C

These are the chocolates from my daughter. For me, they are not just chocolates; they are more… they are art pieces; they are symbols of loving and caring. I didn’t want to eat any until one day I saw the … Continue reading →

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A Little Thought – 2017 Week 1

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Helen C

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. — Robert Frost I thought to myself… in that case, I only write poetry since everything I have written was originated from an emotion. 😉 … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned in 2016

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Helen C

It’s hard to remember all the photos I have taken in 2016; it’s even harder to decide which photos I like better. But I have no problem remembering what I have learned in this year. Coping/Adjusting My husband had a … Continue reading →

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U.S.A.

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Helen C

Ryder Cup Did you watch 2016 Ryder Cup? Ryder Cup – 1927 to present The Ryder Cup has become one of the world’s greatest sporting events. Every two years, 24 of the best golfers from Europe and the United States … Continue reading →

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Visiting a Farm

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Helen C

I remember it was on a sunny day in September that I arrived at Pullman, Washington airport. Professor J and his wife picked me up and then we headed to Moscow, where I would attend graduate school at the University … Continue reading →

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Life is Good

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Helen C

Fall Color Minnesota has beautiful fall color. Some years, like this one, maple leaves fell to the ground before turning red, but sumacs look great. Some years sumacs are so-so, but oak or aspen leaves are gorgeous. I never know … Continue reading →

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#400

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Helen C

Originally posted on The Sophomore Slump:
Hi! My name is Rommel. You are viewing The Sophomore Slump, and this is my 400th post. Followers and alike, I hope you enjoy… ? May I borrow your precious time as it took…

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