Carolyn Bates

Is it spring yet? A friend passed along some great cartoons & I wanted to share it with all those "enjoying" all the winter weather we have been getting. … [Read more...]

My dog is on Facebook. Why isn't yours?There is great application on Facebook called Dogbook. It allows you to create profiles for your dogs. After all, why shouldn't they have a Facebook page? See Ms. Sally's Profile on facebook! … [Read more...]

  PBS has done it again. They have created a video as part of their FRONTLINE series that everyone should see.   Introduction: In the night of the earthquake that devastated Haiti last January, something happened in Port au Prince, the capital city, which would threaten the effectiveness of international aid efforts and undermine the country's political stability: 4,500 of the … [Read more...]

by Carolyn L. Bates with contributions by Linda LacroixPicture Perfect! This Tennessee Log Home glows in its winter setting overlooking the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Architect Alec Walker This Award Winning Log Home designed by Architect Alec Walker, built by Aspen Construction, glows/shines at night within the landscape with the beautiful Catskills as its backdrop. Who would not want to live … [Read more...]

No Stupid Questions with Colin SmithAbout this Show:Adobe expert Colin Smith answers the questions he is constantly asked on the road as he educates people in the world of Adobe video and design software. About this Episode:For years retouchers have been asked to affect the expressions on subjects faces, making them smile more or open their eyes. This tutorial will show you how you can use … [Read more...]

By Lake Champlain Committee Staff Scientist Mike WinslowDecember 2009 Lake Look • Lake Champlain CommitteeIllustration Credit: Detail from Marley's Ghost by John Leach 1843 Hear 'A Lake's Carol' read by the author  {mp3remote}http://www.lakechamplaincommittee.org/uploads/media/LCC--A_Lake_s_Carol_02.mp3{/mp3remote}   A Lake's Carol (with apologies to Charles Dickens) “Merry … [Read more...]

Doug Keister is one of my favorite book photographers. You can see Doug's talent jumping off the page in any one of his books. Brief Biography: Photographer-writer Douglas Keister, has authored and co-authored thirty-eight critically acclaimed books. He also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to dozens of magazines, newspapers, books, calendars, … [Read more...]

  At Home in Vermont: Old Lot, New Ideas An award-winning home in Burlington’s historic North End   Story by Kathleen James Photos by Carolyn BatesExterior Photo Credited to Peter LarsonVermont Magazine • November/December 2010 A few years ago, Alan Newman bought a narrow lot on Lakeview Terrace, in Burlington’s Old North End. The existing home was small, a clapboard … [Read more...]

 I do hope each and everyone of you has a happy warm and Merry Christmas.  Thank you for all you have done for me this year, and may 2011 be a banner year for all of us. This year Ms Sally is back to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! It only took 236 images to capture this one. Beth, Ms Sally's mom, brushed and brushed her ears, made her hat, and brought the yummy corduroy velour … [Read more...]

By Lake Champlain Committee Staff Scientist Mike WinslowDecember 2009 Lake Look • Lake Champlain CommitteeIllustration Credit: Detail from Marley's Ghost by John Leach 1843Hear 'A Lake's Carol' read by the author{mp3remote}http://www.lakechamplaincommittee.org/uploads/media/LCC--A_Lake_s_Carol_02.mp3{/mp3remote}   A Lake's Carol (with apologies to Charles Dickens) “Merry Christmas Uncle Eben! How … [Read more...]

by John HausnerOne of my “honeydo’s” last week was going though some guy’s junk drawer items laid out on our dining table that Bonnie demanded that I deal with.  One of the items on the table was an old tarnished gold pocket watch that I had inherited from my father via his father that I hadn’t really looked at in a decade. My grandfather was a railroad scheduler, so a watch really meant something … [Read more...]

Here are a list of my favorites from the Taunton Home Idea Books Series.   Amazon.com Widgets … [Read more...]

Here are a list of my favorites from the publisher Creative Homeowner.   Amazon.com Widgets … [Read more...]

  While looking at the work of Patricia Pomerleau you instantly become transported to the locations that she shoots. She is an avid traveler, photography buff, and technology addict. Check out some of Patricia's work from Peru by clicking here. Featured WorkField Notes Blog | A Night in the Sahara - National Geographic ExpeditionsBy Sarah E ⋅ January 27, 2010Our … [Read more...]

Watch Russell Brown as he demonstrates Adobe Photoshop CS5's new Puppet Warp feature using two real world examples.   About the Show:Discover the latest Photoshop tips and techniques, delivered by the master himself, Dr. Brown. Learn more than you ever thought possible about the art and skill of Photoshop! Visit Adobe TV to see more episodes of The Russell Brown Show. … [Read more...]