BlogHide Resteemsmichelegraybeal (54)in photography • 8 years agoAbove Burning Man 2016This is my first ride in a small aircraft. The opportunity arose on a recent visit to Burning Man. Our pilot, 'Fractal', had a reputation for gaining altitude rather quickly and he did NOT…michelegraybeal (54)in photography • 8 years agoHow I enjoy Burning ManMy Burning Man trip - How I enjoy it As an artist the visual aspect of Burning Man is quite an attraction and a photographer's paradise. The expanse of the desert mountains and the playa dust…michelegraybeal (54)in art • 8 years agoA family portrait - Day 10A family in repose I am currently working on a new piece on this series of family portraits. This is my boyfriend's paternal grandfather, Frank. Here's the original post from day one Day 10…michelegraybeal (54)in art • 8 years agoA family portrait - new painting (Day 2)A family in repose - (continued from Day 1) I am currently working on a new piece in this series of family portraits. This is my boyfriend's paternal grandfather, Frank. This photo, as were…michelegraybeal (54)in art • 8 years agoA family portrait - new painting with daily progressA family in repose I am currently working on a new piece on this series of family portraits. This is my boyfriend's paternal grandfather, Frank. This photo, as were many of these candid shots, was…michelegraybeal (54)in photography • 8 years agoA family portrait - a striking image tells a storyA family portrait I would like to share with you a painting series I have been working on portraying family life. These are based on photographs of my family and my boyfriend's family taken back…michelegraybeal (54)in psychology • 8 years agoWhy do I keep falling for men with mental illness?Why do I keep falling for elephants? The elephant (in the room) is mental illness . This is a subject that is inherent in my life. Not only in my family lineage but in the people I have had…michelegraybeal (54)in steem-help • 8 years agoWhy are some of my posts greyed out?Hello steemit-help peeps! I was curious as to why three of my posts have been greyed out? I have looked around online and here on steemit for the answer but haven't found an explanation as of…michelegraybeal (54)in life • 8 years agoA love story - Reunited after 31 years (part VI)Continued from part V The first day we spent together was kind of like walking in a dark mysterious cave. Not sure where you're going, you fumble, tripping in the darkness. You try to get…michelegraybeal (54)in steemit • 8 years agoHere's me in a bikini at 15. This is a test.I feel like I'm in a dark room fumbling around for the light switch with this Steemit. I've tried a variety of posts to test out this platform and how things work around here. I've posted an…michelegraybeal (54)in art • 8 years agoHere's a little animation I made - Flick the FlameHello everybody! My name is Michele and I'm an artist. I've posted my "introduceyourself" so I won't go into detail about myself again. But back when I was working on Batman the animated…michelegraybeal (54)in photography • 8 years agoOn the way to airport this happened right in front of my eyesIn 2000 I was driving my friend to the airport (The Bob Hope airport in Burbank, CA) and I was kind of speeding caught up in an unnecessary sense of urgency. It's the airport jitters I guess. As I…michelegraybeal (54)in steemit • 8 years agoI think I have a good idea....?I've been thinking about what would provide this community something of value. I'm a practical person. One thing I thought that would be of value to us would be our reviews. I rely heavily on…michelegraybeal (54)in introduceyourself • 8 years agoGeez where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michele and I'm 50! Yeah, I can't believe it either.Hello citizens of Steemit! My name is Michele Graybeal. I'm a California native, born in Berkeley and grew up in Mountain View. I've lived 50 years so far and had a lot of different experiences…michelegraybeal (54)in recipes • 8 years agoSCONE RECIPE: Sherry Plumped Raisin Scones + VIDEO!!SHERRY PLUMPED RAISIN SCONES + VIDEO!! Hello, Steemers! My name is Michele and I would like to share with you a wonderful scone recipe for Sherry Plumped Raisin Scones by fellow…michelegraybeal (54)in photography • 8 years agoFound negatives from 1900s - What's the story behind these spooky old photos?I can't remember what I bought at the antique store years ago (a book or a purse?) but inside I found an envelope with these negatives. I finally got around to scanning them and what a interesting…michelegraybeal (54)in photography • 8 years agoFound an antique photo glass slide....I recently purchased this antique glass slide. I think it's wonderful! I'm curious to where this was taken, however. Looks like Europe...? Any ideas, thoughts?michelegraybeal (54)in recipes • 8 years agoScones Recipe LEMON-BLUEBERRY - easy!!LEMON-BLUEBERRY SCONES by Hearth & Larder Hello again, Steemers! I'm happy to share another scrumptious scone recipe with all of you wonderful peoples. Lemon and blueberry just seem to…michelegraybeal (54)in life • 8 years agoA love story - Reunited after 31 years (part V)Continued from part IV Seeing him for the first time in 31 years That day couldn’t come soon enough. But at last it finally did. The plan was to meet at 9am. So at 8:50am I walked to the…michelegraybeal (54)in introduceyourself • 8 years agoHi! I'd like to introduce my cats! Here's some cute photos - plus a couple cute videos!Hello Steemers! I'd like to introduce my pets, Tomi and Kiki! Plus a couple of cute videos for your daily dose of happy-happy feel good. With all this introduce yourself stuff I thought it…