Tag Archives: pictures

Moments Through Time – Aunt and Uncle

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Sometimes I go through my family picture files to organize them. In doing so, I continue to be sidetracked by the way pictures work with each other. Recently, as I scrolled through Freda’s pictures, arranged by date, I watched her … Continue reading →

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Glenda’s Garden

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Glenda and I have been friends since 7th grade when we shuffled textbooks and folders in school lockers next to each other. We also both played the flute in band, although Glenda always played better than I did.  Glenda is one … Continue reading →

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About Those Photos…

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

If you have looked at the age progression photos I’ve put together and shared here over the last weeks, you have seen men and women physically transform through pictures as they age.  For me, and others who knew them personally, the changing faces represent … Continue reading →

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Moving Through Time – Grand People

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

Thanks to the  generosity of others, we are fortunate to have a great number and variety of pictures of our relatives and ancestors.  Over the past few years, I have used Photoshop to crop and adjust the lighting of pictures. … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Dolls

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

She was classy, looking poised and polished whether she was wearing the latest style or gardening clothes. When she went out, she wore fashionable hats, high heels and carried dressy purses. Aunt Freda took care of us while my mom … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Swingset

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

I have a lot of pictures.  I have taken a lot of pictures.   I have scanned a great number of pictures that other people have taken.  I spent and do spend a lot of time looking at pictures. Spending … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Wheels

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

I remember the excitement of getting that bicycle.  It was brand new and just for me.  It took some time to feel comfortable on it, but it provided fun and freedom. Looking at that picture, I remembered other photos of … Continue reading →

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Proof I Existed – Part 7 Texas to Now

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

This is the last part in a series of posts recounting the treasure of memories from  earlier years of my life.  Some of the pictures and memories are faded, but it’s been fun to recall the adventures I’ve lived. After … Continue reading →

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Proof I Existed-Part 6 South Korea

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

This is a series of posts about my earlier life and travels.  It’s an exercise of gratitude to reflect on the many places I’ve been able to see and the things I was able to do.  I consider them to … Continue reading →

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Proof I Existed-Part 5, To and In and Around California

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

Before my legs were weakened by MS, they carried me to many places.  I’m recounting the travels of my earlier life through a series of posts. After living in Germany, we moved back to America.  We spent some months in Oklahoma, then we went to the … Continue reading →

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