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".

Prairie Island Dakota Days Wacipi Celebration

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Helen C

Many years ago, Rochester hosted a Pow-Wow. My husband and I went there thinking we could take some photos. I didn’t know anything about Pow-Wow, and I wasn’t serious in photographing at the time. It turned out to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in photo, photo and thoughts | 42 Comments

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Sculptures, Statues, Carvings

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Sculptures, Statues, Carvings I just realize that today is the last day to submit to Cee’s Black and White (sculpture) challenge. When I first saw the word sculpture, I was sure that I could find … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #27

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #27 Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County, in the state of Minnesota. Located in picturesque bluff country on the Mississippi River… – Wikipedia When we visit Winona, … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: More Than 5 Items

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: More Than 5 Items I haven’t done any photo challenge for a while. I’ve finally figured out why time goes much faster after I retired. It, actually, has nothing to do with the time, but has … Continue reading →

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Shooting Firework – 2015

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Helen C

I admit that it was 2 hours before firework time that I hurriedly watched two videos on how to take firework photos, hoping I would become a good firework photographer instantly. One suggests us to try out the camera settings … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Helen C

This is a street photo, which I shot at Rochester downtown recently. Happy 4th of July!

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3 Days, 3 Quotes (Day 3)

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Helen C

On this last day of the challenge, again, I want to thank Amy (at The World Is A Book…) for inviting me to participate the “3 Days, 3 Quotes” challenge — post a quote each day for 3 days and … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Quotes, Memoir, photo | 40 Comments

3 Days, 3 Quotes (Day 2)

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Helen C

Again, thanks to Amy (at The World Is A Book…) for inviting me to participate the “3 Days, 3 Quotes” challenge — post a quote each day for 3 days and nominate 3 new bloggers each day to take part. … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Quotes, Memoir | 20 Comments

3 Days, 3 Quotes (Day 1)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Helen C

My friend Amy (The World Is A Book…) invited me to participate the “3 Days, 3 Quotes” challenge — post a quote each day for 3 days and nominate 3 new bloggers each day to take part. (Thanks, Amy.) Amy, … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Quotes | 22 Comments

A Little Bit About My Dad

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Helen C

I want to write something about my dad, but this whole day there are so many things went through my mind and I had a hard time to decide what to write. I thought I would share with you an … Continue reading →

Posted in Dad, Writing | 26 Comments