ugh~

I simply love 

Pinterest.

This is a fact.

I might have a problem....

this too is a fact.

I made the mistake of 

making Pinterest

my

home

page.....

Yes,

I 

know.

bad idea.

Every morning 

when I sit down to do some 

work...

Well,

I'm sure you are all 

nodding your heads by now....

I have neglected 

my blogs,

my house,

my laundry,

my mouse, (mac)

my plants,

my friends,

my family,

my yard,

my office

(which, is right over my shoulder.....glaring at me)

my hair,

my cameras (^%$*!)

Yes,

I am truly

a 

"Pinhead"....

there I said it....

I'm off to google

for a 12 step program

for 

"Pinheads"...

Let's just keep this between the 

two of us, ok?

thanks

smiles...

on the other hand...

if you'd like to join me....

you can find me

HERE

Actually,

this image has absolutely nothing to do with 

this post,

but I hate leaving a post photo-less.

The other side of things....

While watching the world with the eye of a photographer,

you might just find that you look at things 

in a rather different way 

than your average observer.....

I find that I look 

at the back of things....

sneaking around the corner to

glimpse the un-observed....

Isn't it lovely the way the fading pedals

are turning deeper pink....

and the golden center at the inside

glows through to the back?

Much more interesting to see things from a

different point of view,

wouldn't you say?

smiles....

So Talented......

Room with a view: 1 year of timelapses from hotel windows from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.

This takes about 5 minutes to watch....

it is fascinating!

Also, Wondering....the music was the theme music to a TV show,

PBS, I think.....

and for the life of me.... I cannot 

recall which one....

Can anyone help me out here?

Enjoy!

Happy Weekend....

smiles

More BAKW....people movers...

Just call me

OO2.5

not even close to a spy....

not even close to discreet...

not even close to the action....

Well, I am having fun...

So....

here is something I have learned...

(with apologies to those who haven't read my last post, check it out)

I have learned that 

a good portion of what it takes to 

film a movie/TV show 

entails....

moving people around.

These passenger vans

 seem to be everywhere in our neighborhood.

Most of them are empty.

Except for the drivers that sit, in one place,

for long stretches of time.....

They read the paper (above)....

Occasionally, the load up with one or two passengers

and move out...

Then the next one in line moves forward

to right in front of the condo

where they are shooting scenes.......

Sometimes,

they get out of the van to stretch their legs...

chit-chat with the other drivers...

Maybe get a cup of coffee from the 

"commissary truck"

(that's what I am calling it)

Then without notice,

they are off!

With someone, who maybe famous...

or not.

Sometimes,

someone from "inside"

comes to the driver to talk....

wonder what they are discussing?

Lunch, probably.

Oops!

I have been spotted...

(hope they don't ask me to stop)

Not by this guy, anyway...

he's smiling..

And so the afternoon

drones on...

ever so quietly...

really, these people know how to be quiet.

I could go outside right now,

and if I closed my eyes,

I would swear that they had disappeared...

But, no..

I can't seem to drag myself away from my 

BAKW!

Camera ready for 

Claire Danes to show up, 

turn around,

and wave to me with a great big.....

smile!

The Trevi Fountain.....people watching

If you have never been there....go!

If you don't want to....go anyway...

There is simply no place like Rome...

Really.

The Trevi Fountain is a very famous landmark,

and it seems that everyone who visits 

feels the need to document with a photo of the fountain.

But as I stood there a few years ago,

what I noticed is the people,

lots of people,

all doing just about the same thing.

A quiet crowd 

having fun....

enjoy!

smiles.....

Snow Day! and a new love.....

I have a new love.....

an obsessive love....

one that transends time and space....

an unexpected love....

I love talented people,

and 

often 

I find

that women seldom 

gain the recognition that they deserve....

I found Vivian Maier

through a link on Etsy.

A wonderful article telling an interesting tale

of film and negatives, 

lost

and 

found....

a mystery if you like.

I am appreciative of the fact that today 

is a certified "snow day" here in my town,

and the DOT

has asked us to stay home,

if we don't have good reason to drive.

I have good reason to stay home....

and admire the work of a 

woman,

gone

but no longer

forgotten......

smiles

My sweetie in Shanghai....

No...

I am not foolin' around...

my sweetie,

my love of my life,

my husband,

is in 

Shanghai.

On business,

again......

4th time in less than a year.....

sick of it.....

But 

the good news is that 

I have rubbed off on him.

Whenever I go on a trip,

I keep my eyes open for 

opportunity....

beautiful opportunity....

Weddings,

more specifically.

Check out what he snapped

(snapped as the Queen does)

I couldn't be any more proud.....

smiles.

A giveaway......Big Smiles.....!

Some of you know...

and some don't.

I have an Etsy shop,

and

 I am an Etsy addict.....

I love to peruse the pages of Etsy

looking for inspiration,

gifts, decor ideas,

you name it...

So I was very flattered when 

Anne at magalerie

asked if I would like to participate in a 

GIVEAWAY!

Oh yeah!

you betcha......smiles

Here are some of my favorite images from magalerie

The elegant simplicity 

and simple, clean structure

grabs my attention each time.

Here's how it works.

Go to her shop

magalerie

purchase an image,

and as you make your purchase,

leave her a message

first telling her that you found out about this 

from Not Yo Mommas Handbag, 

(My shop)

and then, which 

image you would like for FREE.

That's right 

Buy One Get One for free....

(same size)

Seems to me that this is an easy way to 

get started on Christmas gifts.

Even if they are for yourself...

smiles.

I was a guest....

and that was a good thing...

I attended a very special wedding this weekend.

I was not the photographer for this event,

but a friend of mine was....

and she was working quite hard.

It seems that the family had a friend that showed up 

to shoot the wedding too.

I am not sure which side of the family,

but let's just say that this is a huge 

"faux pas". 

(Big mistake)

When hiring a photographer for an event such as 

a wedding, it is wise to read your contract carefully,

and ask if the shooter minds someone else shooting too.

Believe me, it will already be covered in the contract.

A wedding is a very emotionally charged event.

(Duh!)

and people act strangely at times

(double Duh!)

and well.....the very last thing you want to do

is pay someone to capture the moment, and

then allow "Uncle Festus" to 

get in their way

(triple-dog Duh!)

So...

there it is...a little bit of advice for all you 

Baby Boomers, like me who have children,

who might just be getting married soon....

don't invest your money, and then sabotage

the whole process.

smiles...

I got nothing.......really....

Perhaps it's the heat....

Maybe menopause.....

possibly, PMS......

whatever it is....

I no longer have the ability to think, write,

compose, articulate (although, I haven't stopped talking)

so 

today 

I post 

photos

(oldies but goodies....smiles)

(love those abs!)

And finally my desktop photo...

Have a wonderful day,

and stay cool.....

many thanks to all who have commented on the 

previous post "Authenticity".

I feel I have dear friends here.....smiles.