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Welcome to my Blog!

Hi! My name is Valerie Dietsche. I am a wife of ten years and a homeschooling mom of three beautiful children. After a couple of stints overseas, we've now been settled for several years in our little fixer-upper in small-town America. Photography has been an interest of mine for a while, but just recently have I begun pursuing it as more than just a hobby. I love nature and being outdoors, as you can probably tell by many of my photos. I am now branching out into photographing people, as well. Other interests of mine include reading, (both personally and with my kids), good music, good coffee, and good company! You'll learn a lot more about me as you follow along with my random assortment of blog posts, and hopefully you'll also enjoy the photos along the way.

Thanks for stopping by, and please say hello!

p.s.--Please do not use or reproduce my photos without permission. Thanks!

Yearly Archives: 2008

getting the word out

things are starting to come together for my upcoming show!  i would be honored if you would join us if you are able.  matt has also been working his tail off on my new waterlily website, and he is doing a great job, so stay tuned for that reveal coming sometime in the next few...

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christmas music favorite #6

Would you believe I don’t think I have ever seen the Nutcracker?  I did catch a bit of it on PBS this year, however, and realized how famous a few of the songs from it are.  I love this one in particular.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker  (Tchaicovsky)

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christmas music favorite #5

sufjan stevens, for those of you who may not know, is a fellow hope college alum who has made it big with his music.  his music is more indie than mainstream.  last year i borrowed his christmas album from friends of ours and this was one of my favorites.  it also has special meaning to...

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christmas music favorite #4

i have loved this one for years… and i used to love playing it on the piano, too.  i should try to find that sheet music again.  it’s hard to find these songs for free on the web without cheesy graphics to go along with them, so i recommend listening but not necessarily watching. ...

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christmas music favorite #3

if this song doesn’t get you in the christmas mood, i don’t know what will!
Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson

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