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Laura Young

Chicago area

Chicago-based photographer, writer and very sweet person.

Interests: spirituality, end of life ethics, gardening, personal development, hiking, writing, photography, biking, philosophy, meditation, poetry, gourmet cooking, independent musicians

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Day 18 Planet Laura Blows Up

Wow, you would think that six pages would not take four hours to edit but that is when you realize just how awful blog writing is. For those of you who have been around for a while, you may recall my first adventure driving Michael downtown in the wheelchair van... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Laura Young Photography

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Penny's New Lion Cut

I had to take her to a new groomer since the place closest to me currently has no groomers (not sure what happened there) and I'm so relieved to say they treated her well AND they did a great cut on her. I have to admit, I get stressed when... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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On the Waterline Runway...

Here are this week's creations: I love this stuff (despite it's annoying qualities). It looks like stained glass: In fact, I had half a mind to keep this one: But when I drove up and saw Anne's top, it was a no-brainer. It had to be hers (though my terrible... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Day 17 (Part 2) A Wholesale Cut

Hmm...despite Adam Gottleib's Ode to his bicycle singing in my head, I may not get on the trail today as Penny isn't at all anxious to go indoors. I'm a little out of writing steam so I'm poking around in my ninety (really) vignettes that await editorial decisions adn wathing... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Day 17 Strange Juxtapositions

It is a stunningly beautiful day and I actually was able to coax Penny out of the house to sleep on the patio while I write. She gets intimidated by the commotion of sounds from lawn mowers and various activities within earshot of our house during the day so she... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Exquisite Article on Aging and Sexuality

Kate sent me a link that led me other places and this is a gorgeously written essay that I highly recommend to you. Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Not One Word Out of You, Di Mackey...

So there I am, playing Sisyphus, thinking if I just keep at it long enough I'll get the wild onion population in my woods down to something less that "lawn"proportions, at least around the shade garden areas. So, I was bending over a patch of hosta and astilbe and such... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Whoa, Even the Tooth Chip is Genetic?!

Digging into some old photos of Dad's as I steep myself in writing the memoir about our time together and I just saw this. What the heck?! My Dad and I have the exact same crooked front tooth, same orientation, and same little chip (although mine is hard to see... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Here with my aunt, his only sibling. Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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A Few Photos of Dad's Yard

Before he became ill and was able to keep up with his place more, Dad's yard was pretty incredible. Not your average Gary, Indiana, backyard, to be sure. Here are a few of his shots: And this is the waterfall he fell off of, for those of you who heard... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Penny and Angel

Oh, wow. Yes, you can still be discovering new things even three years after your father has passed away. I was just going through some photo discs and found these gems from Penny's youth, here with her fellow canine, Angel. We had to put Angel down just one week before... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Day 16 Carmel Corn, a Tortoise, an Orange Alfa Romeo and Ram Dass

I got a late start writing today between finishing a scarf for one Miss Annie Baldwin (which you can't see until after I give it to her Sunday at Waterline Writers since she wants to be surprised). And then Penny was sleeping in so I couldn't sit outside until after... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Day 15 Clint Eastwood, Patrick Sharp and Samuel Beckett

Well, it is a gorgeous day and it looks like I'm going to write more than I normally would because Penny is napping on the patio and I can't bear to wake her to make her go inside while I ride my bike. Hence, I do have a small snip... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Seeing Eye Person with a Sniffing Nose Dog

So, the other day I'm walking in the woods and it was hotter than I thought it was going to be so I fished an elastic headband out of my jacket pocket and tied my hair up with it. I got home later and walked Penny and apparently the ponytail... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Ducklings are Here! (and an off-topic apology)

Well, what do I see marching down the street, across my garden, through my woods and to the marsh on Penny's morning walk but a mallard and nine(?) new ducklings. Why on earth she had them up the street is beyond me but those guys got a really nice walk... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Day 14 Clarity and Understanding of Form

Well, I ended up focusing on edits rather than new writing because the last couple days had me in that mode. I've got one more section to go (doing four today) and nothing cut to share with you but I did have a welcome flash of insight that is shooting... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Laura Young Photography

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Day 13 Lame Ducks, Rilke, and Patience

Good Morning! Early day of writing (edits mostly today) because I have my monthly phone call with one of my dearest friends on this planet (oh, I have friends on many planets, have no doubt about that) and that means maybe four hours on the phone (I can't tell you... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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Not much to report today other than I was able to be gone a week from writing and got back to it today just like I promised myself I would. No cutting room floor to share because this was a day to review some previous edits that ended up pretty... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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Miyoko Shida Rigolo

Have to share this find with you with thanks to the lovely Kate. Absolutely mesmerizing. Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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Don't Make Me Question Your Sanity

Which is exactly what I will do if you miss the next Waterline Writers event. May 19th. 7-9. Free. I won't even try to tempt you with my delicious homemade desserts (which reminds me, I need to start thinking about what I'm making). I have two words for you: Adam.... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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Lacy Ribbon Crocheted Scarf

You don't think I spend ALL my time writing, do you? With Mother's Day coming and my poor mother-in-law STILL looking at snow, I had to make her something that would give a little promise of spring. This was done with Bernat Matrix yarn, just like this one (that post... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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No, They Aren't Only Nocturnal

Not if you have chickens in your neighborhood. I was taking Penny out at 9 a.m. only to see a coyote trotting through our woods. I called out, "Where the heck do you think you are going, Coyote?" but I didn't so much a warrant a glance. It crossed the... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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Day 11 Never Understimate the Power of the Saints

Hit the writing at 5:30 this morning and six hours later I'm ready to take a break. I've got a bunch to do around here and will be away from the computer for a few days but this writing...I'm so looking forward to getting back to it when I get... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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Yes, I really have written ten days in a row. I'll be taking close to a week off after tomorrow though because life is taking me away from the computer for a few days. In the meantime, 90% new writing for today, so no cut excerpts for you. Today's focus... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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I got started writing quite early today and since it was mostly new writing I don't have any cutting room snippets to share. In fact, it's so early in the day, I may even do some more. It's taking shape here, feeling more like a book than a potpourri of... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Laura Young Photography

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