Harper thought I was taking too long in the coffee shop and was making sure nothing had happened to me. It’s been interesting visiting a variety of coffeehouses during our walks and discovering the unique vibes. There have been those that felt like stepping into an office meeting … | Continue reading
A surprising result after the first month of this iPhone Journey is that the journey has transitioned from being about the camera to the absolute enjoyment of coffee and walking. “Walking, ideally, is a state in which the mind, the body, and the world are aligned, as though they … | Continue reading
It felt like summer the last few days with temperatures in the 80s, but things are about to quickly change. This weekend we will have highs in the fifties and lows in the thirties and our year-round swan residents will soon have the lake to themselves as the boats and docks begin … | Continue reading
iPhone App: Snapseed Coffee of the Day – Biggby Coffee Jack-O-Lantern Latte (extra shot) Scary Season Series of the Day: Stephen King’s Rose Red Steps: 9,575 | Continue reading
It’s that time of year to begin celebrating, enjoying and sharing favorite fall vibes and treats. The wonderful Battle Alley Coffee shop was one of my favorite coffee shops visited during this iPhone Journey. A fabulous caramel pumpkin latte, wonderful displays and loved the gift … | Continue reading
I’m not sure exactly how many days it takes to break a habit, but I can hear my Nikon calling my name from the camera bag. While the iPhone easily captured these sandhill cranes trespassing while I was driving on the back roads of Michigan, I think the Nikon is going to be requir … | Continue reading
iPhone App: Snapseed and Hipstamatic Coffee of the Day: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte w/ pumpkin cream and 2 shots (Using up my gift card – sometimes I can convince myself it’s a free coffee, even though I’m the one that adds extra money periodically). Steps: 7,466 | Continue reading
After years of excuses to avoid going to a corn maze with my niece, she finally managed to talk me into my first corn maze after reminding me about all the steps I could get in for the day. Well, she wasn’t wrong since I had the knack for finding all the dead ends. It […] | Continue reading
We have a new category, appointment iPhone photography and walking. After driving my mom to her dentist appointment, I was able to get in many of my daily steps and iPhone shot of the day by the time she was finished. After a night of rain, the rose bush next to the building and … | Continue reading
One of the things I’ve been noticing during these twenty-three days is an increased awareness of everything around me compared to the days with the Nikon. Even with carrying both cameras back then, there was often a feeling of outings looking for shots compared to things catching … | Continue reading
It was a day that combined all the wonderful features of iPhone photography and walking. There were Main Street and coffee house shots, wildlife photos, fabulous window displays, autumn vibes, shopping photos of the perfect table sent to mom, a new favorite candle and enjoying ev … | Continue reading
I spy from the treadmill the turkeys stopping by for a late lunch. I was rather surprised how well the iPhone captured the new family through the blinds and screen. Don’t worry about treadmill iPhone photography becoming a regular thing, after decades of exercise stair steppers, … | Continue reading
This is an image that most often would be accompanied by words conveying the silence and solitude I love during morning walks, but on this occasion the delightful soundtrack was the echo of children’s laughter from a distant playground mixed with parents cheering along the soccer … | Continue reading
iPhone App: Snapseed Coffee of the Day: World Famous Espresso Milkshake Steps: 10,710 Song of the Day: Let It Go – Zac Brown Band | Continue reading
iPhone App: Snapseed Coffee of the Day: Biggby Coffee Chumpkin Latte w/ 2 shots of espresso Steps: 6,406 Game of the Day: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State | Continue reading
While I’ve been enjoying many of the best fall coffee drinks around town the last few weeks, it’s wonderful to finally be walking into my favorite season this weekend. iPhone App: Snapseed Fall Drink of the Day: Biggby Coffee Chumpkin Latte – A wonderful combination of chai, pump … | Continue reading
iPhone App: Snapseed Steps: 10,063 Song of the Day: The Wanderer – Dion Show of the Day: Wilderness Match of the Day: UEFA Champions League – Bayern defeating Manchester United (4-3) | Continue reading
It appears iPhone car photography might be the theme this week. A week of appointments and errands means you catch a shot when possible and I hurriedly pulled over to take this shot through the passenger window after telling my niece to move back a bit. Well, I got the look as we … | Continue reading
Yesterday’s special was $1 mini cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day at one of my favorite restaurants. Plenty of time for an iPhone shot taken from the driver’s seat over Harper’s head while happily waiting in the drive-thru line for some of the best onion rings in town. … | Continue reading
Morning walks are slowly transitioning from looking and thinking about shots into just enjoying what captures my attention (art installation by Detroit-native James Kaye). I’m discovering more each day that the iPhone is becoming the perfect camera for my simple life vibe. iPhone … | Continue reading
The iPhone has always been my go-to choice for dog photography, especially since Harper associates the Nikon with wildlife and starts barking as soon as she sees the camera. She’s never happy to see the iPhone pointed in her direction and let me know on this occasion to not embar … | Continue reading
I’ve always loved the iPhone for food photography, especially when I remember to take the photo before I’m enjoying the last delectable bite. Wish I could have shared a shot of the best hush puppies ever made with this delicious lobster roll. iPhone App: Hipstamatic Steps: 6,477 … | Continue reading
I just can’t believe it’s taken me ten days to share how important the iPhone is for shopping. First, the necessity to carry the iPhone all day provides the perfect excuse to shop for more yoga pants with pockets. Also, since my mom and I can’t have our wonderful shopping binges … | Continue reading
I love cloud watching and the rare chance to dream upon a rainbow way up high. We were very grateful for some good vibes sent our way by the universe. I was cloud watching another day this week when all of a sudden my niece piped up from the passenger seat that thank god she […] | Continue reading
Began the day by saying thank you, thank you to the rainy skies because it meant no yard work or walks. Needed a rest day and thought I would share a brief story. Over the years I have sought many relaxing techniques during stressful times and after a very stressful summer due to … | Continue reading
It was a day of errands and yard work with a quick stop in the park to capture some color in the fog. Over the last nine years, I’ve tried many times to develop an interest in different photo editing programs, but I’m finally embracing the fact that I love filters and very simple … | Continue reading
It was a day of adjustments with the iPhone as I’ve always been a stickler about staying on trails and sidewalks as much as possible (wouldn’t be pretty if we had a tick experience), but without a good zoom lens Harper and I had to walk through the wet grass to capture a great bl … | Continue reading
I’ve loved the first week of my iPhone Journey and it’s brought a new energy to my blogging. I know I’m cheating using the same title, but after nine years I currently give up on title creativity. There was another great walk in temperatures below 60 degrees and it was the first … | Continue reading
A wonderful morning walk down Main Street and through the neighborhoods in 60 degree weather finally helped me achieve my 10,000 daily steps this week. Only problem is that the neck and back pain occurred without carrying the Nikon. I’m going to blame the crazy summer home projec … | Continue reading
When I initially saw the swans, I thought an iPhone photo was not going to be easy since the father and I have had a very contentious relationship over the years and there was no way I would get close enough for a good shot. It was one of the very very rare times that […] | Continue reading
Since my only shot on Day 3 was a bad shot of a seagull I was chasing through a shopping center parking lot to my niece’s embarrassment, I’m sharing this iPhone photo from the weekend. An annual ritual for Harper and I as our excitement about fall increases leaf by leaf, is to go … | Continue reading
A brief moment of missing my Nikon and zoom lens to shoot through the backyard window at our daily visitors. It was necessary to walk very fast outdoors to capture the fawn who quickly bolted into the woods with her mother. Luckily I was wearing my purple Crocs that she stopped t … | Continue reading
Over the last year I’ve developed an obsession with the 10,000 steps a day theory while I’ve also developed an issue with numbness in my neck when carrying my Nikon camera. I’ve decided I cannot give up my step count, but I’m willing to try using my iPhone as my only camera. Whil … | Continue reading
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You Hurt My Feelings – Official Trailer | Continue reading
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Professor T – PBS Official Preview | Continue reading
Summertime – Amanda Shires & Bobbie Nelson (feat. Willie Nelson) | Continue reading
Mother Road – Grace Potter | Continue reading
Harlan Coben’s Shelter – Official Trailer | Continue reading
French pastries and coffee…pubs and classic cars…the return of college football with the exciting Notre Dame/Navy matchup taking place Saturday afternoon in Dublin, Ireland…Bryce Harper hitting three home runs this week…Monte Cristo French Toast…surviving heat advisories and hour … | Continue reading
Kung Fu (David Carradine – 1972) Kung Fu (Olivia Liang – 2021) | Continue reading
Speech Team by Tim Murphy | Continue reading
Life Lesson – Jon Batiste (feat. Lana Del Rey) | Continue reading