A Living Diorama

10 years, 3 months, 27 days later and I am officially back in the exhibits game. Monday I report in at 9AM to get my Cave of Mounds staff shirt. I just bought blue outdoor pants on my way home from my first meeting with them a few hours ago. On Tuesday of last week I heard about an opportunity there. After careful thought I then presented my portfolio and an idea to the staff. It worked. I'm hired! It's a new beginning for me. I am so thrilled to be working with passionate folks who are obviously so invested in preserving and presenting a National Landmark! I have this giant, LIVING diorama to get to know and work on. On top is an ancient Oak Savannah to save. Underneath is a cavern whose depths I've only seen from the tourists' perspective. I am going to bet that I won't sleep tonight...

The Smell of Hemlocks and Wet Stone

Today I remembering the smell of Hemlocks and wet stones. I remember how the splashes of water felt as they'd leap onto us. It's hard to believe it's been eleven year since we've been this particular spot.

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So in Love!

Here's another old photo from when I was still beginning as a wedding photographer. This particular couple were adorable together. They were so in love. He was overwhelmed with joy and she simply beamed the whole time. We took a series of portraits at this lovely gazebo on the church grounds. The three of us became so wrapped up in the emotion of the moment that none of us noticed everyone else left. The entire wedding all drove off to the outdoor picnic/reception leaving them with me. When we arrived well after everyone else folks where all like, "uhhh... ohhh... yeah. Knew we forgot something..." LOL 

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