Tag Archives: history

Day Five in Black and White

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Maggie C

Day 5 of Seven Day Challenge: (nominated by Cee of Cee’s Photography) Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation.

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Strong as Iron

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Maggie C

“After arriving from China my dad took a year to save enough money working in San Francisco and he then walked to Astoria.” [ 718 miles ] “My grandfather brought home salmon cheeks, a delicacy to the Chinese but a … Continue reading →

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Frame of Mind

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Maggie C

  aging… change… inevitable. cracks, moss, peeling paint… we could fill the cracks, kill the moss, slap on a fresh coat of paint… and pretend it’s new again.   we could let it succumb… to deteriorate into a heap of … Continue reading →

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Weighty Lessons

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Maggie C

Sometimes history can weigh us down. Remorse, regret, convenient revisions… and at times rage and resentment over transgressions against our ancestors.   Sometimes history can lift us up. Inspire, validate, educate… and at times impress upon us the value in celebrating and … Continue reading →

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