Thinking About Blogging and Real Life

I began blogging about two years ago when we lived in Morocco

and I wanted to keep my family posted on what we were up to.

 My first blog didn't even have pictures. Then I got a digital camera

 and met Maryam whose My Marrakech

remains a joy and delight.

It was Maryam who introduced me to wonderful bloggers like

 Constance of Rochambeau and 

Stephanie of Rodrigvitzstyle

In New York last summer we had a lovely real world lunch party for

 Constance's birthday--which is today!

I became friends in real life with a group of very talented people. 

The photograph above was taken by Susanna Gordon

 one of the most gifted photographers I've ever met.

It is part of a photo shoot Susanna did with her niece A. 

and will almost certainly be the cover of Jane and the Essex Serpent

a book for children that I'm currently editing.

Child, water, woods. Magic.

Blogging has enriched my life in so many ways.

I recommend it highly.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONSTANCE

Shadow Shot Sunday/Keeping Busy

Shadow Shot Sunday. (See Hey Harriet for details and other participants) The first two pictures anyway.
An amazingly stormy Saturday with torrential rains and thunder.



Whereas the day before was sunny and bright. Tall buildings make one look upwards so you get to see a lot of clouds.
As regards keeping busy, my new computer can do fancy things - see the vignettes above.
Not sure if they are a good idea but fun to play with.
This keeps me busy.




We had two young visitors from Marrakech who arrived just after the thunderstorm. They are wonderfully creative and immediately set about making things.
I wish I had their energy.