Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck
A Photo a Week Challenge: Towers
I enjoy following Nancy Merrill’s Photo a Week Challenge, and this week’s theme, towers, reminded me of my old high school, Rumon-Fair Haven Regional. The central clock tower of the building served as a symbol of our school. Its image graced … Continue reading
If I Had My Life to Live Over
Today is the twentieth anniversary of Erma Bombeck’s death. Originally posted on ARHtistic License.
The Sweetest Sound
In a doctor’s office waiting room, a serene young mother interacts with her approximately one-year-old daughter. The toddler walks back and forth between her mom and other enticing areas of the room, examining toys, scrambling up on an empty chair. … Continue reading
Ideal…by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
In response to The Daily Post prompt: Teen Age Idol When I first read this prompt, it sparked a memory from my childhood. When I was about eight years old, my mother asked me to identify an ideal—a person who epitomized characteristics … Continue reading
Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery
In response to The Daily Post Photography Challenge prompt, Life Imitates Art, I submit a photo I took during a high school reunion weekend: This is a portion of a large mural on the wall of the cafeteria of my alma mater. … Continue reading
Arizona Fine Art Expo…by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
If you are in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area any time between now and April 3, 2016, be sure to visit the Arizona Fine Art Expo. In North Scottsdale on the west side of Scottsdale Road just south of Jomax, set … Continue reading
In Praise of Afternoons…by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
In response to the The Daily Post prompt: Because the Night. If you had asked me in my twenties what time of day I did my best work, I would have said, “In the morning.” I married an early bird, and … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Merry Christmas! I’m sure you have a busy day today, celebrating the Lord’s birth with family and friends (or maybe not). So, rather than burden you with a lengthy article about the season, I’d like to just share some music. … Continue reading
What Does your Christmas Wreath Say about You? by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
I love looking at Christmas decorations. I think they reflect the people who put them up. Sometimes I wonder what those people are really like. Many years ago, I bought a couple of horns at the craft store and dolled … Continue reading