I seldom get into the many lakes around here, but there’s a good chance of finding me lakeside with my camera.

The Call: Glass Trees — Cheryl To the rest of the world, my glass seems full: six kids, homeschooling, blogs, reading, writing, photography, art. There were many times in the past when I would have not only agreed, but maintained that the glass was overflowing. Now, there always seems to be room for more. Perhaps […]

The Response: Tranquil Scene — Cheryl Looking at a scene like this makes me think that I could be indolent there.

The Call: Remember to Water — Cheryl When my flowers are so dry they droop, I realize that it’s time to respond with water. The problem is that the thought flitting through my mind doesn’t always lead to giving the flora a drink.

The Call: Calm Enough for Reflection — Cheryl The water wasn’t completely still, but that had more to do with the insects skimming on top of it than with wind, tides, or other inherent types of movement. It didn’t matter. Sitting next to the lake was quiet and calming and a much-appreciated touch of balm […]

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The Call: Water Dance — Cheryl Starting a 365-day photography project is liking making a New Year’s resolution, but there is one important difference (for me, at least): when I embark upon a 365, I generally succeed at meeting my goal. The Response: Danny in the Hall — Jessica Looking back at my neglected personal […]

The Call: Bubbling Over — Cheryl If I had to enumerate my strengths, perseverance would top the list. Thanks, in part, to perseverance: I still attend Mass each week with all six kids; Dennis and I survived years of physical separation while dating to stay together and eventually marry; I’ve been homeschooling for about 13 […]

The Call: Tall Glass of Water — Jessica Some days the ideas come and other days it’s a drought. Today I am thirsting for some spark or idea to work with but the well is coming up dry. Okay — that should be enough cliches for one post. Response: Empty — Cheryl Dennis gave up […]

The Call: Living Water — Cheryl Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst. — John 4:14 The Response: Nice Water — Jessica Yes, water is nice. I should drink more of it.

The Call: The Wonders of Water and Light — Cheryl I marvel at the way Henry soaks up nature and enjoys every moment of being in it. I marvel at what a camera lens does to sunlight. I marvel at how cold 25 degrees can feel when you’re near the water and the wind is […]