On May 4, 2010 I was packing up my new-to-me 2005 Honda Element and heading out for my first ever solo road trip. I remember standing in my driveway saying goodbye to my husband and him smiling and saying “You look terrified. You will be fine. And you will have an amazing time!” He was … More 13 Years
I photographed this bird back in the spring while I was in Colorado (Denver area). I’ve been trying to identify it, but I could use some help. My first guess was a gray flycatcher, but I’m not sure. These are my guesses: Gray Flycatcher Gray Vireo Least Flycatcher Say’s Phoebe Western Wood Peewee (probably not) … More What Bird is this?
As usual, I’m slacking on posting things in order or in a timely manner, but after a bunch of hassle trying to get my photo editing software to work, I’m finally able to process photos again. I had been hoping to continue using my old versions of Photoshop and Lightroom that I had purchased, but … More Finally able to share photos again!
I’m working on loading the photo galleries here on This Woman Wanders after discontinuing the separate JLGould web site (you may have noticed that JLGould.com directs you to ThisWomanWanders.com now). I’ve been meaning to do this for quite some time, but I live at procrastination station and there were always 500 reasons not to do … More Slowly but surely…
How have all of your been fairing through this year? Are you doing well? What are you doing to care for your mental well being? Personally, I’ve spent much of the year going stir crazy. The quarantine fatigue started early in the year for me, probably because I’m generally an out and about type person. … More Quarancation, Anyone?
hyg•ge /ˈh(y)o͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/ noun a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). I’ve been enamored of the concept of hygge for some time now. It’s something I try to embrace as much as possible through the long winter months, surrounding myself … More Minnesota Hygge
Last month I created a new Gallery at http://www.JLGould.com for monthly sales of up to 50% off. I had thought to put 12 images in the Gallery each month, as I did last month. This month I started with 12 images; some were already on the web site and others were new. I then thought … More Sales and Travels and Photos, Oh My
I have so much work to process and stories to tell and places to share. In the coming weeks you’ll get to hear all about, and see pictures of: The Grayson Highlands of Virginia, where herds of wild ponies roam the mountains. Fall in the Smoky Mountains…with rainbows! New-to-me locations in Tennessee, including: Brushy Mountain … More Lots of new posts coming…
The seasons are a little off this year. I went to Colorado expecting fall colors, but got mostly snow. I wasn’t and am not complaining…it was just unexpected. I’ve got my yearly trip to the Smoky Mountains upcoming and the fall foliage reports are still reporting little to no color. Do I change my plans, … More Bits of Winter In The Fall
I just returned from a very short trip to Colorado, but I packed a heck of a lot into those few short days! I saw Colorado like I’ve never seen it before. I’ve seen fall and I’ve seen winter, but I’ve never visited when the golden aspens were covered in snow. The ever changing landscape … More And a new season begins!