1 :: When Opportunity Knocks – Sometimes in life you are handed experiences. It has taken me some time to learn that because these instances are few and far between, one should always jump at any given chance. I have had the recent joy of revisiting Spain, a country I studied in seven {my, my how
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Ireland Adventure :: Day Two | Ashford Castle
So once upon a time my husband and I went on a vacation to Ireland… Day two we woke up in our lovely B&B and we were served a traditional Irish breakfast! This was definitely one of the highlights of our accommodation. Debora was so sweet and asked us what we had in store for
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Monday In A Moment #9 | On Sunshine
1) Good Day Sunshine :: The sun is finally here to stay!!! Well mostly…. Definitely way more than it used to be. I have had to convince visitors that this weather is not typical German rainy-day weather. They look at me skeptically like I’m crazy. As if to say “Are you sure?!?!?!” I’m definitely sure. Although I
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Monday In A Moment #8 | On Appreciation
Today’s MIAM is short and sweet. I promise we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled shoe picks, recipes and music next week. Today I am off to play in France with the Aiduk sisters!!! There are many days like today where I can’t get over my overwhelming appreciation for where life has taken me. Good
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Ireland Adventure :: Day One | Dublin
The adventure began with almost missing our flight. Seriously. If we had arrived at the airport a mere 15 minutes later we would have missed it. How did this happen? Well it was a bad case of the “Well I thought you had it” spouse trust situation. It was neither party’s fault and both our
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Introducing Kirsten Ashley Photography
Once upon a time, in a country across the ocean from home, I wished for a camera. I dreamed of photographing shy smiles, bright futures, hands held, and lives colliding. I have seen and admired so many photographers wondering if I would ever get my chance to pursue the hobby that delighted me in a