Save the Bees....

Its got a name now, Colony Collapse Disorder... CCD.

A cool article from Wired.

Burt's Bees Tips

High Country News

Haagen Daaz Tips

Plant some seeds and plants that attract bees to your yard:

Bird's Eye, Blue Mist, Bog Sage, Borage, Calendula, California Buckwheat, California Gilia, California Poppy, Calliopsis, Cape Mallow, Catmint, Chinese Houses, Coast Buckwheat, Cosmos, Coyote Mint, Crane's Bill, Dusty Miller, Elegant Clarkia, Elegant Madia, Gaillardia, Germander, Globe Gilia, Gold Coin, Goldmarie, Gumplant, Gumweed, Hedgenettle, Horehound, Korean Hummingbird Mint, Lamb's Ear, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Lavender, Licorice Mint, Lindley Blazing Star, Mexican Sunflower, Midnight Penstemon, Monch, Phacelia Grandiflora, Pincushion Flower, Point Reyes Horkelia, Plains Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Rosemary, Russian Sage, San Miguel Island Buckwheat, Scented Geranium, Sea Holly, Slender Sunflower, Shasta Daisy, Sweet William Catchfly, Sunflower, Tansy Phacelia, or even Toadflax.

All of these plants attract bees!! So include some in your fall and spring plantings!!




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Trip to Georgia.

My mom and I went to Georgia in April and had a great time. Here's some pics:

Bees Knees are really in danger....Yikes.

Humble Bees Giclee Print

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Colonies of Bees are disappearing and they don't know why. It could be mites, global warming, or wasps...maybe they're just fed up? Its a problem for all of us, not just the beekeepers. If your interested in keeping bees check with your local authorities on your zoning. Here are some great publications you can subscribe to that will help with your keeping of the bees.

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Miss Evelyn Just a Week Old...

She is so so cute. She didn't fuss much for her very first official photo shoot in North Salt Lake, Ut. Check out that dark hair!! Its such a blessing to have the opportunity to be invited to share the miracle of such a little one!! :)

Type Racing!!!! When was Typing ever so fun?!?

Wanna race? http://play.typeracer.com/ its beta right now so check it out!!

I learned to type on an electric typewriter! Yup, 8th grade typing was on typewriters. It was required. Liquid paper, the smell of those ink ribbons and a ream of type paper oye, the homework...its all coming back to me now.

Carma's Bridals!

We were sooo lucky, the Utah State Capital wasn't busy at all.....hehehe. I had such a lovely time with Carma and her crew. I hope she loves the images of her as much as I do!! We all know that her future hubby will!! Here's some faves:

Good Advice.

TIPS FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL, SUPERB & POWERFUL LIFE!
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the Ultimate antidepressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a TiVo (DVR), tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning ask yourself, 'What do I really, really, really want today?'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did last year.
7. Always pray and make time to exercise.
8. Spend mo re time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of six.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class.....but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. Ladies - Go on and burn those 'special' scented candles, use the600 thread count sheets, the good china and wear our fancy lingerie now. Stop waiting for a special occasion. Every day is special.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time!
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch with them. 32. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
33. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. God provides. Remember?!
34. The best is yet to come.
35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
36. Do the right thing!
37. Call your friends/family often.
38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statement: 'I am thankful for __________.'
39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
40. Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH. LIFE'S A GIFT.. UNWRAP IT!

The Engagement Book. Not only an album, but a guest book too!

I am so impressed with how this guest book turned out!! I love it! I'm sure Carma and Joe Will love it too!




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Introducing, Mr. Ethan

Ethan's portraits were made in Murray, Utah. Isn't this little guy handsome? We did a quick mini-session! So fun!

Intelligent Folks ahead. TED 2008 Awesome.

TED is amazing. I love smart! Give me smart ideas, smart people, smart design. I love smart.

"It's important to leave the security of who we are, and go to the place of who we are becoming. I encourage you to let yourself out of any prison you might find yourself in. Because we have to do something now. We have to change now." - Environmental advocate John Francis (below), who went 17 years without speaking."

Quote from, Ted2008: Days 3 and 4 Quotes on their blog.

I can spend hours watching all the great talks on their site. Thanks BMW.

I'm even considering having my own Pangaea Day Party! LOL, any reason to party.

Oh, yeah one more thing. Climate Change, the Earth will correct itself. Here's the deal. The temperature rises in turn water evaporates. Evaporated water becomes clouds. Clouds shade the Earth. Ahhhhh, its cooler. Temperature Drops. Global Warming Problem Solved. Side Effect of Clouds and Dropping temperatures - Storms, many storms, so you've got flooding and and blizzards. Enjoy.

Las Vegas, NV - Ham Radio Goodness.

Last stop on our way out of sunny Las Vegas, Nevada was Amateur Electronic Supply. It wasn't too far from the strip so how could I say, "No, way Jose!" Well I couldn't and so my dear hubby got his very first Ham Radio! He took his test and earned his license, and has just been waiting until we could find a radio he liked!



Julio (KP4UZ) and Art (K7ZE) were very helpful. Julio also speaks 4 languages. That's always impressive. If you need help in German, Spanish, English or French he's your man.

Art is a member of the Morse Code Preservation Society. I didn't know there was such a thing.
Anyway, they're at 4640 S. Polaris, Las Vegas, NV 1-800-634-6227 or http://www.aesham.com/

Vegas Baby!! WPPI - Hurray!! 2008

Vegas WPPI 2008, it was great! Just got back and it was fun! Some pics just for you:

On the way in:
WPPI was held at Bally's and Paris:

We had to stop at one of my new favorite cheapy stores:
Is Vegas always underconstruction?
Arizona on the way home:

So glad I went learned a ton and got some great goodies for the studio.

Carma & Joe Engagements.

Its so cute!! These two are both in the accounting field and they're getting married around tax time!! It makes me giggle. They're perfect for each other and I had a great time at their photo shoot, I hope they did too! Carma and Joe are having their reception at Le Jardin in Sandy and its so beautiful. We ventured inside the magical green house and got some great images, then outside for a few more before the rain started! Can't wait to do Carma's Bridals...

Also the staff at Le Jardin was so nice. Check 'em out - Le Jardin at The Rose Shop 1910 E. 10600 S. Sandy, UT 84092 (801) 501-ROSE (7673) http://www.lejardinattheroseshop.com

The Business of Being Born. Fascinating.

A little Shout out for Ricky Lake and Abby Epstein. After reading Freakonomics I occasionally wonder if things are really being done in the best interest of the consumer. I wonder if dentists are doing root canals because they're profitable - or because their patient needs it. Or if doctors are doing things in their best interest or the interest of the bottom line. Ricky and Abby did a great job in sharing the research they discovered in their documentary, The Business of Being Born.

I think they did an excellent job. They talk to expectant mothers, midwives, doctors, nurses and learn about politics in hospitals. They bring out the statistics and the numbers are compelling and alarming. It really comes down to being educated about your choices. Sometimes we don't even know that we have choices. Check it out, they've done a good bulk of the research for you. Its a great place to start to learn about what choices you really do have in regards to child birth.


You can watch it online at Netflix or just get yourself a copy. Amazon.com is great. (Just a little FYI - you watch women give birth and there is footage of a c-section - its a little graphic and there is a little nudity - don't be shocked)

Carla is a Kindred Spirit. Anne Shirley would be so proud. Bahahahaha.

I've known Carla forever, well not forever, but we go way back. When we get together we just laugh and laugh...and laugh. We went to lunch on leap day and had fun up at The Point in Salt Lake City, at the U medical center. It has an amazing view but it was so smoggy that day you couldn't see anything but grey gunk. I got a new lens so I made her pose for me, twisted her arm and everything. :)

Andrew and his secret portraits. Hmmmmm.

Well it was a secret for about 30 seconds. He just wanted some simple portraits for his online somethin'-somethin'. Ah, yeah. He's a cool cat and here are a couple of the images I liked:

Don't Point its Rude.

Except Pointing is one of the things that separates us from the Apes. Pointing brings attention to a third party or object. Its part of communication. Its part of teaching and learning. I've really been thinking about the idea of learning lately, and it was fascinating to find out that one of the things that helps us through the human experience is pointing. Through the simple act of pointing we share ideas. Then we build upon the ideas of those before us.

I'm also pondering the idea of cyclical subjects. Fashion is cyclical - like the reemergence of vintage aprons. I wonder if it has something to do with Grandmothers and paying homage to a grandmother? Something from a picture and then recreated or something stolen from your mother. Because their own mother didn't wear an apron. Grandma's made cookies from scratch and mom's came from a tube. I hate making cookies. lol. I don't mind making the batter, but cooking them...grrrrrr. I like set it and forget it, not babysit for 8-12 minutes. Then do it again.

Also a little shout out to Rocky Mountain Institute for their tag line, "Abundance by Design."

U2 Sundance 3D I think Scary Movies just got Scarier.

At Sundance U2 (yes, U2 with Bono) showcased a new 3d technology. Ooooooooo. Aaaaaahhhhh. Its Stereograph fine tuned. Saweet. 3ality Digital LLC of Burbank, California put some hard work and some smarty pants ingenuity to work. You have to wear some glasses still, but its not the red and green ones. They are focusing on high-quality 3d content and from their web page they are working on everything from cell phones to IMax projects. I didn't see the U2 3D, I was just so excited I had to let ya all know!

On a side note, looks like Blue-ray is taking the lead in the hd-dvd Blue-ray battle. Warner Home Video switched to Blue-ray. Looks like downloading content could give Blue-ray a run for its money. What does that have anything to do with anything? Do you own some HD Dvds? Or say CDs with photos on 'em? Technology is on the move again and the market will help decide what happens. Enjoy.

My name in Chinese! Cool.

Its always fun to see your name in other languages. Here's Lyndi in Chinese:

Get your name at http://chineseculture.about.com/library/name/blname.htm