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Paula Bogdan

Springfield, VA

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Artist, Photographer!

Interests: Photography, Mixed Media, Bookstores, Dark Chocolate, Travel, the Beach, Bright Colors, Funky Clothes, Journaler, Antiquing/Junking, Recycling, Teaching, Dancing with the Stars, Book Making, Mail Art, Postcrossings, Shoes, Coffee, Old Cemetaries, Crazy Cats, Australian Shepherds, Poetry, Writing

Recent Activity

Happy Mother's Day!

I miss the Mother's Days when my own kids were just that...kids who poured every bit of their love into handmade gifts. I loved those quirky, colorful, funky, and decidely unprofessional gifts. Cost factor: minimal. Love factor, pride, and sense... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Little Scraps of Magic

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Photo Heart Connection: April

April's Photo Heart Connection nearly got away from me, and I would have been sorely disappointed had it done so! And, at first, I thought, "Oh, no. I really didn't take many photos last month." Uhm, no, not so. Not... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Outside my window green leafy trees just pop against a gorgeous blue sky. I really do adore spring! I am thinking that I need to just go and sit more often...to people watch, listen to the birds, and mostly just... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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So Many Buttons & So Little Time!

So, here's the deal...my Canon Rebel T3 and I are coming to an understanding. It possess what seems to be a myriad of buttons, dials, and menus, while, let's face it, I'm far more interested in getting a great shot.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Dinner at "The Fish Market" in Alexandria, VA,...

Dinner at "The Fish Market" in Alexandria, VA, just a few evenings ago - a perfect spring evening to people watch, play with the aperature settings on my camera, and simply enjoy some time with Phil. Crab stuffed avocado...oh, yum!... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Sunday Morning Musings

Outside my window, sunshine and spring are waiting for me to stick my nose out the door, and enjoy the day's gifts. I am thinking about how silly I must have looked yesterday, standing, stooping, and squatting with my tripod,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Capturing Motion

I'll fess up. I've yet to do my homework. Two pictures - that's it. I just need to take/make 2 photographs. I've done all the prep work, mind you. Yesterday involved 3 hours to, and then 3 hours back from,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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A Box of Crayons

Gypsy shoes? Check! Color? Oh, yes! Phil does the "leg work," so to speak, hunched over a keyboard, looking for places to explore...and then, off we go! I need to 'fess up, here. Excursions to Frederick, MD, get repeated fairly... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Love this frock EB...magic! Ditto what Sherry said...to come see you , learn from you, drink tea with you...a dream!

Commented Apr 10, 2013 on in the works... at Be... Dream... Play...

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Gypsy Shoes on Dog Beach

Here... after clambering down a rickety set of steps holding my breath and hoping not to fall planting my two feet on Dog Beach wondering if I can get out onto that pier Here... after winding our way with a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Photo Heart Connection: March 2013

I love this photo; it simply takes my breath away! We weren't supposed to get any measurable snow; instead, we got a few inches. Not much, but more than the days we did get off...awaiting blizzards that never materialized. So,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Linger...for Just a Little While

I fell in love with chicken feathers today. Who knew these ladies were strutting such glorious arrays? And, let's be honest, the fellas too, as seen above! Kara, Alex, and I wandered about Reston Zoo today, drinking in the sunshine... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Childhood Games

I spotted this a few weekends ago in Ellicott City, and it made me grin. Creativity and recycling packaged together...who could ask for more? Aimee asked us to think about childhood games. Ahem, Aimee, a 60 year old brain has... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Dearest EB and Jill, Much love to you and your mom. In many ways, through your blogs and facebook, I feel that I "know" her. Your cushions are such a wonderful tribute. And, oh, yes, she's there with you in so many ways. Her essence lives in both of you. The hurt will ebb and flow; mine still does after 8 years. But, the joy wins out in the end, and I think your mom must have created a tremendous amount of joy. Happy Birthday to C the Q!

Commented Mar 14, 2013 on happy birthday to C the Q... at Be... Dream... Play...

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Looking through my window savoring blue skies and the warmth of the sun on my face. I am thinking about family connections and the threads that run through all of us. I am thankful for so much, most of all... Continue reading

Posted Mar 10, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Pom poms for art. Beads for stringing. Seems obvious, doesn't it? Not to a four year old! Toss the string. Grab the pom poms and stuff them into the holes in the beads. Create a really really cool graphic design.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Snowstorm Tease

The promise of a snowstorm...I don't know who prayed harder, the teachers or the students! It didn't look promising yesterday afternoon - blue skies,white clouds. But by 11 the flakes drifted slowly down, and by midnight the school system declared:... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Photo Heart Connection: February 2013

So many photos tugged on the heart strings this month...a trip to the beach and a new lens equaled a great deal of fun. But, I kept coming back to this one. Winter photos often frustrate me; there's so much... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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It Works for Me!

Over at Artsyville, inquiring minds would like to know, "What's working for you?" After mulling it over for a few days...and quite frankly, being brain dead, for most of those days, I've compiled my list: ...vanilla spice lattes from Starbucks... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Snowy Beach Day

Picture 2 middle aged women (60 is still middle aged, right?), ruddy cheeked, faces tucked into their coats, happily clambering about, cameras in hand. Why? 'Cause there's snow on the beach. Not much, grant you, but snow, there is! It... Continue reading

Posted Feb 25, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Here... Head bowed, buffeted by a bitterly cold February wind. Tears streaming down my face Eyes blinking against the sunlight's glare. Here... Head turned toward a radiant sun Lost in the magic of stay puff marshmallow clouds Here... Numb hands... Continue reading

Posted Feb 19, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Snow Geese and a List

Snow Geese on VA's Eastern Shore Over at Artsyville, this week's topic is "Unintended Use." Here's a few items that come in handy, but not for the purposes which they were intended for: 1) My macro lens often serves as... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Calling My Name

Sitting here, inhaling the salt air. Doesn't matter one bit if it's cold, or if it snows. I'm at the beach. Heading across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Playing with my new wide angle lens...thanks, kids! Trying to hold the camera... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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Digging the Process

Friday night and we rocked the art supplies! And, if you'd been a fly on the wall, you'd have seen a perfect example of play and sheer enjoyment of the process. Mixed media artists talk a lot about that, the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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This Is What I Know...Making a List!

Over at Artsyville, it's "List It Tuesday" once again, and although the kind folks there are quick to reassure me that I don't need to post on Tuesday, and that since I have all week to post, I'm really not... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Little Scraps of Magic

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