Author Archives: pearlsandprose

About pearlsandprose

Photography. With a little life thrown in.

Ole Green Eyes

Posted on March 26, 2020

This little guy had to be left behind when my husband had his surgery. Six whole weeks, but we found the best pet sitter! It was true love on both sides…she sent me more than a few photos of Yuri … Continue reading →

Back Again

Posted on March 20, 2020

Hi everyone, It feels like I’ve been gone for ages. Sorry about that. My husband had kidney transplant surgery (on Christmas Day no less!) and I was his caregiver. I have to say it was the most stressful and rewarding … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Coronavirus, multicolored tulips, springtime | 2 Comments

M.I.A.

Posted on February 4, 2020

Hi everyone, I’ve been absent because my husband had major surgery and I am caring for him. Hope to be back before too long. {carole}

Posted in photography | 7 Comments

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2019

Getting kind of hectic around here, so I’m re-posting a photo of a patchwork wreath I made many years ago. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, or whatever you celebrate, surrounded by family and friends, and many blessings … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged bokeh, Christmas lights, Christmas tree, embroidered patchwork wreath | 2 Comments

I Met a Favorite Author

Posted on December 6, 2019

A couple months ago I went to a talk by one of my favorite authors, Ruta Sepetys. Thanks to Jackie Cangro, I discovered her books and enjoyed them immensely. They are Young Adult fiction, but many adults are reading her … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Ashes in the Snow, Between Shades of Gray, Out of the Easy, Ruta Sepetys, Salt to the Sea, The Fountains of Silence | 6 Comments

Autumn Poplar (I think)

Posted on October 25, 2019

This time of year always makes me think of the fall colors back East. I’m pretty sure these are poplar leaves. If anyone knows otherwise, let me know. I got so I could name a lot of plants back there, … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged autumn leaves, bokeh, fall foliage | 2 Comments

Autumn Window

Posted on October 17, 2019

Santa Fe, New Mexico. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged autumn leaves, blue window, New Mexico, Santa Fe | 10 Comments

Saving Hibiscus

Posted on September 27, 2019

I took this shot of our hibiscus earlier today. Two weeks ago it was on death’s door. We’ve had it for at least five years, but one day I found tons of whiteflies on most of the leaves. I tried … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged NEEM Oil, yellow and orange hibiscus | 10 Comments

Na Pali Coast from the Air

Posted on September 5, 2019

One of the best things we did in Hawaii was take a helicopter ride over the Na Pali Coast. I’ve seen it from a cruise ship and a catamaran, but this was something else. If you’re wary of helicopters, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Hawaii, Kauai, Na Pali coast | 4 Comments

Hanalei’s Wai’oli Hui’ia Church

Posted on August 16, 2019

Picturesque Wai’oli Hui’ia Church in Hanalei is on the main road just past Hanalei town. Built in 1912, the spired church was designed in the American Gothic style. The often-photographed church was built by Albert, Sam and George Wilcox, descendants … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged American Gothic architecture, Hanalei, Hawaii, Kauai, stained glass windows, Wai'oli Hui'ia Church | 4 Comments