West Seventh Freelance

Photography, seeking, writing…and learning along the way. Want to come along?!

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About-

Welcome to West Seventh Freelance! I originally named the blog after the neighborhood in which I live…

My first post on WordPress was October 18, 2012. It didn’t get many views, but the second was the first of many photo challenges and introduced me to many of you! It is crazy that nearly a decade has gone by since that first entry!

Since that time I have tried many themes and ideas, sticking primarily with the notion of developing skills in photography and exploring the world around me. So on we go– and time for an update and edit!

The cats, Bagheera, who died in 2023, and Dylan who died in October 2021, are featured in countless posts.

In August 2015, I wrote about my big sister Ginny’s dementia- possibly resulting from several concussions (two non-helmeted bike accidents and a fall walking the dog). Her adult children continue to join forces to create support for their mom (as do I). Despite geographic distances, we all seek proximity. In March 2019, Ginny entered a Memory Care residence near her Florida home. This past March- 2023, my big sister died following a sudden, acute illness.

Thank you all for continuing on the journey… Christine, West Seventh Freelance

(A collage of the journey…)

40 responses to “About-”

opreach

January 10, 2013

Thank you, Stina, for following my blog. I have a hard time deciding on the best theme too.

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Hemingway and Shakespeare

March 5, 2013

Thank you for finding our blog. Our Mom loves to take pictures, too. She’s always pointing that flashy box at us…..but since she feeds us, buys us treats, and brushes us, we let her do it. Besides, she adopted us and we are so thankful!

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  March 5, 2013
  
  You are lucky kitties!!
  
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theguywiththeeye

March 18, 2013

I’m JUST following this? Sorry it took so long.

The concept is evolving over here. Feel free to contribute to this page.

(Where it Begins)

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Airstream Family

April 12, 2013

Your photos are great. I can’t believe its taken me so long to finally come and check out your blog! Thanks so much for following my blog and regularly liking my posts. I really appreciate your support. Sonia x

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Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat

April 19, 2013

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and introducing me to yours. I’m enjoying your blog very much. Are you from Minnesota? I was born and raised there although I now live in Oregon. I look forward to receiving more of your posts.
Maralee
throughmylens365.wordpress.com

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  April 19, 2013
  
  Hello! I moved here about 25 years ago…since it is still snowing I am thinking it might be time to move again!! How is life in Oregon?! (I am originally from Upstate NY)
  
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Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat

April 19, 2013

My family still lives in MN and all I’ve heard all winter was how much snow you’ve had (and are still getting). We’ve had almost no snow this winter – very odd. I’m hoping the snow in MN stops soon as I’m going back to visit in a couple of weeks. I’d like it to be spring when I get there. 🙂

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Hanne T. Fisker

May 23, 2013

Christine, thank you for the follow and the many ‘likes’. I’ve just been to your portfolio, really really great photos! Loved the rain and so many more of them. You are doing a great job in never getting too ‘serious’ around it as you say on your other site, it might be exactly the secret ingredient that keeps your art so alive and uplifting, even the ‘dark ones’…looking much forward to follow your work onward!

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  August 31, 2013
  
  Thank you Hanne! It has truly been a year of discovery…I am sorry I am so slow to see these lovely comments!
  
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  1. Hanne T. Fisker
    
    September 2, 2013
    
    No bother! Maybe not slow but thorough…. 🙂
    
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Rescued…and loved « Cats! Cats! Cats!

August 1, 2013

[…] about a year, I have happily tinkered with my blog, West 7th Freelance (https://christinejacox.com/about/). While I plan to continue posting to that venture, I wanted to devote a blog to my love of all […]

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elisapompili

August 2, 2013

Hello friend! 🙂 I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award, because your photos are my favorite. They’re happy and full of emotion, and always unique. Always special. Feel free to link back or not, just wanted to let you know it’s there. 🙂 Happy Friday!

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  August 31, 2013
  
  Thank you Elisa! I just saw this! It is so encouraging to read your words…I am looking for work at the moment (photography and freelancing just isn’t going to cut it) and it always an uphill climb :).
  
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  1. elisapompili
    
    August 31, 2013
    
    🙂
    
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observations of a canary

August 9, 2013

Hi there! I have nominated you for ‘The Wonderful Team Member Readership Award’. Congrats! 🙂 There is more info on this ‘wordy’ award on my blog. Have a great day!

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nomewome

September 30, 2013

Thank you for stopping by and following my blog and for your comments. I look forward to following you back. 🙂 All the best!

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Jonas

October 10, 2013

thank you for your kind comments on my blog. highly appreciated! 🙂

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rjujy

October 12, 2013

It’s funny that you said you were a little schizophrenic with the themes when you first started. I was pulling my hair out trying to get my blog right. I just started about a week ago and I’m still trying to get the hang of it. But it’s getting better :D.

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Prasad

November 30, 2013

Hey,
Just happened to run into your blog. You have got a beautiful space running here. Loved your work. Its very subtle. I guess I will be hanging around here a lot. 🙂 Great work

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  November 30, 2013
  
  Thank you for visiting!
  
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seeker

December 14, 2013

A present for you: http://theseeker57.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/peace-party-favour/

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ideflex

December 20, 2013

Just read your comment on “Finding Joe” and know exactly what you mean having also come through what I call the worst year ever and now, staring into the maw of the consumer-driven holidays, am both angry and saddened that I am not feeling it at all… while we are our own worst critics and can possibly be our own best “heroes” the only solace is that a) it could be worse (my life motto) and b) our stubbornness will bring us through, as usual – in the meantime, my best wishes for the holidays and keep on trucking’…

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emeraldwake

February 25, 2014

Brilliant Blog,nice to find You ,it was a pleasure to be here,Regards from Poland,EM

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  February 26, 2014
  
  Thank you for visiting!
  
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A Morning Grouch

March 6, 2014

I’m a total sucker for cat photos. 🙂

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  March 6, 2014
  
  There is something compelling about them…I photograph the cats constantly and they really don’t do all that much to warrant such paparazzi-like attention. They are just so cute. You would probably like Mr. Bowie of the blog, Hands on Bowie (you may be introduced?)- thank you for stopping by!
  
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Herman

June 15, 2014

Hi there, Christine! Thank you for following HoB, “again”. Much appreciated! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  June 18, 2014
  
  Hi Mr. Bowie! I clicked a button by mistake!!!! Had to quickly recheck “follow”…my dearest kitty! Christine
  
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Victoria

August 20, 2014

Gorgeous shots! It’s so nice to meet you, Christine. I look forward to more. ~V

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  August 20, 2014
  
  I am so happy to meet you too…I should probably update “About”…can’t really remember what’s there 🙂
  
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  1. Victoria
    
    August 20, 2014
    
    Some really lovely photos are there! I’m loving your blog, really really nice work. And congrats on getting “shoots”, and exhibit work. Wisconsin is even more beautiful than I’d imagined.
    
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  2. Victoria
    
    August 20, 2014
    
    I meant, Minnesota. Did I see WI, somewhere? It’s my upside down dyslexia. 😀
    
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  3. westseventhfreelance
    
    August 20, 2014
    
    You did. I photographed a vineyard in WI…it is right ‘next door’ to the Twin Cities… I really want to see the Southwest though…have never been and love artists like Georgia O’Keefe- want to experience that light and terrain…
    
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  4. Victoria
    
    August 20, 2014
    
    For sure! My husband drove from Western NC, where we lived until last year, and photographed his way to El Paso, with his cell phone. I can’t tell you what a child with a bad attitude I became, while he was gone. We’re planning to take the same trip, together, next time.
    
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gpcox

September 12, 2014

I am finally able to type, [after picking myself up from the floor laughing]. I saw your Gravatar image and it set me off into hysterics!! Whoa, talk about a flashback of memories!! Very pleased to meet you.

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  September 12, 2014
  
  Yes, my older brother dressed me in dad’s rubbers and a Rochester Red Wing’s jacket. Ironically, they are now the ‘farm team’ for the Minnesota Twins!
  
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Carl D’Agostino

March 30, 2015

I do not see calendar to get to recent posts

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1. westseventhfreelance
  
  March 31, 2015
  
  Hi Carl! I just added a calendar…not sure if it works as it should?!
  
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Carl D’Agostino

July 18, 2015

Thanks for sharing my latest cartoon.

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