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".

Passion, Purpose and an Ah-Ha Moment – Part 1 Passion

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Helen C

On Jan. 26 Otto posted a thought-provoking article titled Pursuing Passion. After reading it, and giving it a lot of thoughts, I started feeling uneasy. What qualifies something as a person’s passion? Do I have a passion? I left Otto … Continue reading →

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5 Day Black and White Challenge – Day 5

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Helen C

Last day of my “5 Day Black and White Challenge”! Time flies! Again, the rules are: (1) publish a black and white photo every day for 5 days (2) invite someone to participate each day. I would like to invite … Continue reading →

Posted in photo | 34 Comments

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Things Found in a Kitchen

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Things Found in a Kitchen I tried to find something in our kitchen to take a picture of; it was harder than I thought. Well, two things attracted me the most turned out to be … Continue reading →

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5 Day Black and White Challenge – Day 4

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Helen C

I can’t believe it is already the fourth day of my “5 Day Black and White Challenge”. Again, the rules are: (1) publish a black and white photo every day for 5 days (2) invite someone to participate each day. … Continue reading →

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Helen C

Two years after I retired, I am relaxed enough to celebrate a Chinese New Year. I cleaned the house, washed bed sheets (we do clean the house, wash bed sheets often, in case you wonder. 😉 It’s just that this … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir | 35 Comments

5 Day Black and White Challenge – Day 3

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Helen C

This is the third day of my “5 Day Black and White Challenge”. Again, the rules are: (1) publish a black and white photo every day for 5 days (2) invite someone to participate each day. I would like to … Continue reading →

Posted in photo | 15 Comments

5 Day Black and White Challenge – Day 2

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Helen C

This is the second day of my “5 Day Black and White Challenge”. Again, the rules are: (1) publish a black and white photo every day for 5 days (2) invite someone to participate each day. I would like to … Continue reading →

Posted in photo | 33 Comments

5 Day Black and White Challenge – Day 1

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Helen C

I want to thank Lois from On Pets and Prisoners for inviting me to join the “5 Day Black and White Challenge”. The rules are: (1) publish a black and white photo every day for 5 days (2) invite someone … Continue reading →

Posted in photo | 25 Comments

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #7

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #7 On our way to the city two days ago, this car caught my attention. License plate was the only place that was covered with snow 😉

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Helen C

My husband enjoys having new things. I, on the other hand, only buy things when I need them. Quite often our conversation goes like this. “We should buy new trash cans.” “Why? What’s wrong with the ones we have?” “We … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Writing | 23 Comments