“Take Five” This time of year can become so hectic as we try to accomplish all those things that we think we should – home decorations that are acceptable to even Martha Stewart, holiday meals that are tasty, pretty and liked by everyone, finding the perfect gift for all those on your gift-giving list and so on. If we stop long enough to engage a bit of rational thought, we will realize that none of these things is what makes…
“Same Lights, Different Year” This is the third year that I have photographed this display of lights that is just around the corner from our house. They are quite beautiful and each year I enjoy seeing them. They have not changed in three years so I decided that I needed to do something different with this year’s photos. Generally speaking, I like abstract looking photos. I do like the bokeh in the foreground trees, but I’m not so sure…
“Warm Wishes” The top of the china cabinet in our dining room is where cards are displayed in our house – birthday cards, Valentine’s Day cards, Easter cards and Christmas cards. Every time we sit down for a meal, we are reminded of all those you have sent thoughts and prayers. Up until a week or so ago, this spot was occupied by sympathy cards that we received after my dad’s death. Those cards did bring us comfort, but I…
“My Corner of the World” This is our corner. Usually the “Where I Stand” prompt includes a literal photo of my feet. This month’s prompt focused on “in the neighborhood” and I like our street signs. And, I didn’t have much time to do this. So, this is as good as it gets.
“It’s Beginning to Look A Little Like Christmas” We finally have a Christmas tree up and standing in the corner. No other decorations are out yet, but at least the tree is up. The dogs and the cat were all right there to help every step of the way. Adidas seemed intrigued by the lights. Frankie was waiting for the perfect ornament to knock off and play with and Harley wanted to make sure that these two stayed engaged and…
“Christmas”
“The Grinch”
“Holding On to Peace” Here is the scenario: Still no tree up here, trying to grade exams before a rehearsal tonight, already photographed my favorite peace ornament a few days ago. Lonely ornament laying on the kitchen counter, hubby walks in from school wearing a Christmassy plaid flannel shirt, my camera is also on the counter. “Here. Hold this. Come with me.” Snap! Let there be peace in our household.
“A Lot of Fog” Pardon the redundancy here. I posted this photo to Facebook early today not knowing then that it would be today’s POTD. We awoke this morning to very thick fog, not a common thing here in Dallas. It was both beautiful and a little ominous on this Tuesday morning of final exam week. I had to give a final exam at eight o’clock this morning. Seemingly very few others on campus were doing the same because much…
“Peace” Today;s photo was supposed to be of a favorite ornament, on a tree surrounded by lovely bokeh, and not still in the box. We don’t have a tree up yet. In fact, until tonight we didn’t even have a tree. We gave our old tree to Erin. It wasn’t until tonight that we actually got around to going out and purchasing a new one. Like the ornaments, it too is still in the box. I guess you could say…