I live in the beautiful Comox Valley, in Fanny Bay, on Vancouver Island and rarely take a stance on political issues on my blog … I prefer to keep the focus on my art and photography … however, as this proposed Coal Mine will be minutes from my door, I do want to say that [...]
The Fall Colors on my forest walk today, were a feast for the eyes. Don’t you love it when Nature places a *composition right in front of your face? [ iPhone Photo ] *no, I didn’t place the Maple Leaf there Nature Creates Art. I Just Show Up. ~ Brenda Johima ~ Copyright 2011 Brenda [...]
Find beauty everywhere. It’s there. It’s Everywhere. Even death has beauty. Simply slow down. Look. See. Feel. The way I see the world, everything in nature that dies, is broken, or which is in the process of decay, has beauty attached to it, or surrounding it. Copyright 2011 Brenda Johima | Images May Not Be [...]
Today was my lucky day. The fall colors were stunning! I went for a hike with my nordic poles (really it was more like a dawdle-walk, as I got distracted with my camera and the mind-blowing colors) up Mount Washington. (Comox Valley, Vancouver Island) As usual, I went, with iPhone in hand. I actually intended [...]
Thank you to the Comox Valley Echo Newspaper for the press release online and in print, for the 3rd Comox Valley TweetUp! There’s still room to sign up for this FREE community Social Media Event, with FOOD and donations going to the local Comox Valley FOOD Bank. Don’t know what to bring? Here’s a couple [...]
The 3rd Comox Valley TweetUp! … is here. We’re on a roll now in the Comox Valley with Social Media and Twitter, so let’s keep things rolling, moving forward, connecting people online, offline. The 1st Comox Valley TweetUp was such a success with 30 people showing up, that a second one was booked, the 2nd [...]
The 1st Comox Valley TweetUp! was such a success with 30 people showing up, that a second one is already booked, the 2nd Comox Valley TweetUp! Mark your calendars for Monday, November 22nd, and this time, it will be a mid-day lunch meeting with Caribbean Appies! from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (**BONUS** We will [...]
What’s Wrong with Non-Competing Business Networking Groups? Everything is wrong with it (and even more so, if you are one who is excluded from participation in these groups). I live in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island (paradise), and I don’t know if you who are reading this right now, have this where you live, [...]
Johima Abstract Paintings are Finally For SALE! I’ve been resting, taking a break, and now I’m back in full-swing! … ready to sell, and ready for you to buy art! How’s that for BOLD? I have two pieces available for sale through a wonderful collaboration, via Cedar Corner Art Gallery in Tofino, who is now [...]
Today I went out looking for simplicity and beauty in the ordinary, and to take the opportunity to practice a few skills using Shutter Priority. And here we have it. What could be more simple and beautiful in spring, than dandelions, and skunk cabbage? These are two things that most of us do not usually [...]
