Living In the Moment

     Happy New Year, Everyone!  Wishing You All a Healthy 2024! 

  After a January blizzard Turning another year older in February Finding new artisans, creatives and authors to fall in love with mid-year The loss of a beloved feline that will always remain in our hearts  While taking photos anywhere color catches my eye  Original Photography by Kristine    Original Photography by Kristine   Great get-togethers in fun cities, and lakefront homes  Finding classic authors that I managed to miss along the way  And making more collages to capture each and every moment Original Photography by Kristine  Original Photography by Kristine  Keeping our ears and eyes open for new furry aspects for housemates  Preparing for the upcoming twists and turns and the end of the year  I would love to hear how this year has been for you?   

A YEAR IN PHOTO COLLAGES ...    

Collage Catch Up  Fall 2020 to Now               

Photography by Kristine  THE COSY AUTUMN BOOK TAG  (Original Tag Created By The Book Belle on BookTube) Q U E S T I O N S  1. What book always reminds you of Fall/Autumn? Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman  2. What is your favorite autumnal book cover? Autumn by Ali Smith  3. What is your favorite autumnal drink to read with? Pinot Noir - Any Season!  4. Do you prefer to read late at night or early in the morning? Always at night  5. Halloween is coming! What is your favorite spooky read? Pet Sematary by Stephen King 6. What is the ultimate comfort read for you? Relish by Lucy Kingsley  7. What is your favorite autumnal reading snack? SmartFood White Cheddar Popcorn  8. What is your favorite autumnal candle to burn while reading? Woodwick Pumpkin Butter  9. When you're not reading, what is your favorite autumnal activity? Photographing my favorite season 10. What is on your Autumn/Fall reading list? Many Food Memoirs including Save Me The ...

PHOTO CREDIT: IMELDA GREEN FAVORITES OF FALL  Cranberry Chutney Candles  Homemade Beef Stew  Football Games  Crisp Air Fluffy Socks  Hot Chocolate Watching Scary Movies  Fall Photography  Picking Pumpkins  Leaves Skimming Across the Street What is your favorites for Fall? 

Photography by Kristine  MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR A season that arrives each year One I never tire of  Like an old friend returning Leaves dancing across the street Crisp cool air across my face  Layers of clothing to wear Opening the door to the scent of comfort food Football games to watch Enjoying time with family and friends A time that never lasts long enough  Kristine Dubuque Ortega October 1, 2017

WELCOME FALL !!! This is the time of the year I wait for ... The warm, colors, delicious comfort food. football season, and sweater weather that brings in cool, crisp air! These photos (above) were taken on my day off, at a pond not far from where I live. This is where I go to clear my mind. I have visited this pond for many years now, always anticipating my next visit! Where do you escape to find answers? I would love to hear back from you!

My Original Photography AUTUMN AWAITS Sitting here  Taking in thoughts  Yesterday Today Tomorrow  Knowing what matters Where my heart needs to be A new season awaits My favorite of all  Staying grounded  Asking for strength Finding my way  Remembering where I came from  Awaiting a New Year  Anxious to see what it has to offer  Kristine Dubuque Ortega 09/21/2016