It's that time of year again When witches dawn on their capes. The monsters roam the streets of town The mothers draw the drapes. The children dress in costu...

I was at the beach last week taking photos for the bike portion of a triathlon. I get to take pictures of people who are fulfilling dreams, goals, or just ...

How Exciting! My new books, "Jazzy Explores Smithfield" and "Jazzy colors" are here. They are the culmination of many months of learning what works and wha...

This past weekend Dale and I went to Colorado to see a wedding. Our trip started in Denver on Friday morning. Our hosts, the bride's parents, took us out t...

Never again will I look at a beautifully decorated cake or cookie and think, “I can do that!” because I cannot. I decided to bake some cookies for my friend w...

Jazzy might be going illustrated! I've just written a short story that would be impossible for me to photograph. Well, not impossible, but improbable as it t...

One would think that children’s books that are cute, fun, and have great photos (meaning my Jazzy Books) would sell at a children’s festival. But……… cue in t...

Step one: Have a Jazzy Step two: Buy lots of treats Step three: Get an idea Step four: Make a plan Step five: Ask for help Step six: Take pictures Step seve...

April, 12-14, 2019 . I was a vendor at the Southwestern Early Childhood Development Conference in Wise, Virginia. I took this opportunity to make a Virginia...

Today I had planned on getting some photos of my friend Dawn's doggies who will be starring in one of my new Jazzy books. However, with all the rain the gra...

Sometimes a picture can tell many stories. What story would you tell with this photo?

Jazzy and I continue to create photos for our "JAZZY READS" gallery on my photo website. One of the words provided by the Arrowhead elementary school was ca...

As a fan of Jazzy's Books or a supporter who has purchased a book, I have been sharing my Jazzy Reads site-words page. It's a fun page full of words and is ...

New Year's day, 2019, was sunny and bright in Smithfield, Virginia. Jazzy enjoyed a walk in Windsor Castle Park. Enjoy the winter views.

When Santa asked Jazzy why she ate his cookies, Jazzy tilted her head and asked, "Why not?" Santa, being a jolly sort, just laughed. He wasn't too worried b...

Out in the snow Jazzy went to play Chasing snowflakes as they fell, In the quiet of winter she suddenly heard The tinkling of a bell. On the top of the house...

December 12th starting at 9:30 and then again at 10:45, the Smithfield, Virginia Library will feature Jazzy's books in story time. This is an incredible hon...

My dog Jazzy is a funny critter. She has learned that a camera in my hand means a treat. I was setting up the photo for my diamond shape and she knew what ...