Twas the night before school starts, when all through the home, Every creature was stirring, even the garden gnome. The backpacks are placed by the front door with care, In hopes that all teachers will be kind and fair. The children aren't nestled all snug in their beds, Instead anxious thoughts fill their sweet heads. While papa is up eating food that crunches, I'm writing notes and … [Read more...]
It's true. I'm skipping school this year. Skip's Summer School starts tomorrow with an all-star lineup of speakers, but sad to say my hubby and I won't be there. It's not for want, but for priorities. With two kids walking through major milestones on Monday into their first years in public elementary and high school, we need to be home. So I'm cheering the photographers on from afar and reading … [Read more...]
Never in my life have I heard of a regular school starting at the beginning of August. It's unheard of. It's unfair. It should be illegal. They are stealing our summer and I can't do a thing about it. I have to say that one of the many benefits of homeschooling is setting your own calendar. It will be an adjustment for all of us to have two kids in school. Our travel and vacation schedules will … [Read more...]
I've received more flowers in the last few weeks than I remember receiving in the entire last year! I was surprised and delighted to see a beautiful bouquet of red roses waiting for me the morning of our anniversary. However, after a long trip back home from New Orleans, they are a little worse for the wear. I thought I'd snap an image of them before they wilt even more in the heat and … [Read more...]
Trolley car rides, people watching, jazz playhouse, and more. That's what we fit into a short trip to NOLA for our anniversary. People always ask how we do so much... guess it applies to our vacations too! Here are just a few images from our anniversary night and our quick stop at "A Gallery" on Chartres St. … [Read more...]
Seriously, that's how our honeymoon started. We flew to Cancun, Mexico, were dropped off at the Blue Bay "Ghetto"-way (Getaway). Little did we know what was in store. Our room wasn't ready, so after a long flight we were homeless for about 8 hours with no place to go to cool off. We just wanted sleep. We wandered around aimlessly for a few hours in the heat and humidity, only to end up crashing on … [Read more...]
8 years ago tonight, I was in my home preparing for the biggest day of my life, my wedding. I was excited and nervous, praying I'd remember my hand-written vows and wondering if my husband would tear up when he saw me coming down the aisle. It was the stuff of legends and a time I'll never forget. Tonight as I sit in a room not my own, I prepare for our anniversary tomorrow and remember the … [Read more...]
There are times when I move so quickly through life that I fail to miss moments of surprise and delight. Tonight as I walked out into the living room, I saw an unbelievable warm light cascading through the windows. It even seemed to seep under the doorways. I had to look outside to see the sky that was creating this incredible light. This is what I found... Today marks 30 days … [Read more...]
PUBLICATIONS Top 100 Wordpress Article: Stepping Into the Frame on PhotoFocus Featured Photographer on Darren Rowse's Digital Photography School Featured Writer on 5 Minutes for Mom for Photography and … [Read More...]
I am not a sales person and actually am trying to overcome a particular disdain for anything that smacks of overt selling. I do however like to talk and write about products, services, and people that I like and love. … [Read More...]
Welcome to the new home of Real Women Scrap - the book and blog that helps people get inspired to take back their time, find balance, liberate their creativity, and pursue their passions. My name is Tasra Dawson and I’m the woman behind … [Read More...]
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