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".

What I’ve learned from you in 2014 – Part 1

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Helen C

2014 was a good year. I got to know many wonderful bloggers. While struggling to find out what photographing really meant to me, I was encouraged by and learned from many of you. Thank you! I have gathered and reread … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Table and Chairs, seating of any kind

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Table and Chairs, seating of any kind One day, my husband and I visited our local Art Center. While he was busy taking photos of several art objects (I think they are art objects), I … Continue reading →

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Pearl Necklace

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Helen C

One day when my daughter was 7 or 8, she gave me a pearl necklace that she had made at school. I told her I loved it and thanked her. That night before we went for dinner with friends, my … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Textures

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Textures

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Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #4

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #4 Before my great niece was born, our family had a diaper design contest… 😉

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Roadscapes

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Roadscapes It’s a beautiful January day: sunny, 40 degrees. We stopped at Root River County Park to hike and take photos. The snow was deep. We sank down quite a bit with each step. (Why … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – 2015 Week #3

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Helen C

Share Your World – 2015 Week #3 I haven’t shared my world often, not because I didn’t want to, but because some of the questions were very difficult to answer. I have to do it this time because I know … Continue reading →

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Rochester’s Sad Day

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Helen C

Dec. 31, 2014 was a sad day for Rochester. Our beautiful downtown B&N bookstore was closed; the new property owner didn’t want to renew their contract. It’s many local people’s favorite place. Even the characters in my YA novel, Jin-Ling’s … Continue reading →

Posted in photo, photo and thoughts | 30 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: You are My Sunshine, Chorus

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: You are My Sunshine, Chorus Cee’s challenge reminded me of a musical stuffed lion, who sang “You are my sunshine”, that I had bought for my daughter when she was 2. Many times I hugged my … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Wood

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Wood I always wanted to buy him a golf cart. I finally found one that I could afford.

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