‘It Will Take Two” Winter has finally hit Dallas! We spent the morning running errands. Despite the chilly temperatures, we decided that when we got home we try to take a few pictures of us together. This is always tricky interns of camera settings and focus, kind of like the selfies. Today it was more than tricky; it was pretty much a disaster. I’m not sure what my problem was, but my camera and I definitely were not one with…
“My Bundled Up Baby” Texas is full of wide open spaces but I wasn’t going to go in search of one of them to photograph today. The weather here was cold and rainy and just plain yucky to be out in. My baby did come see me tonight and I couldn’t resist taking a picture of her all bundled up for our first cold snap of the year.
“Life Touched” This month’s Inspired class prompt is hands. Yesterday while teaching a composition lesson I was stuck by the juxtaposition of my hand (top left) with that of my student’s. All I had was my phone, but with permission I snapped this shot. As I thought about today’s prompt, boundless spirit, this image resonated with me as being a perfect depiction for several reasons. Personally, it speaks of my deep love of teaching and of music. It also speaks…
‘Here I Am!”
“Not So Random Words” Why did I have such a hard time with today’s prompt? I am amazed that with as much time as I spend with my camera in my hand or my head in a book about photography I couldn’t come up with a meaningful image to document how grateful I am to have photography in my life. I’m feeling kind of like a loser. I finally settled on a photo of a collage that I did…
“Easily Entertained” Somebody at school decided that it would be a good idea to have dual monitors on our computers. I don’t need nor do I want dual monitors. I don’t multi-task. Period, the end. Someone who does not multi-task does not want to look at two different monitors. However, the screen saver that morphs across the two monitors is very cool! I am embarrassed to admit how entertained I was today as I sat eating my lunch and watching…
“Daddy’s Little Girl” These two have a special bond. I’m convinced that the story of their coming together is one of those “God Things.” I wrote here about the day that Harley came to live with me. The part of the story that occurred before I got to the knit shop that day is what makes this picture most fascinating. (What I am about to say will not make complete sense unless you have read the earlier post.) Prior to me…
“Colors in the Wind” This is the status of my Christmas knitting. It is probably in this particular state because I was taking pictures of the yarn rather than knitting with the yarn. Apparently I have a problem with priorities. But the colors sure are pretty all clumped together. Maybe I can give ‘Do-It-Yourself Hat, Scarf, Slipper Kits” to everyone.
“Everyday Nourishment” Everyday, regardless of what else we pack for lunch, there is always an apple. This was not a conscious decision; I suppose it is a habit that we have formed and neither of us has ever questioned it. Whoever makes lunches slices an apple for each lunch. No discussion. We don’t pack any kind of dessert sweets for lunch. For me, my apple satisfies any desire that I may have for something sweet after lunch. Honeycrisp apples are…
“Half Stoned” Just keeping things real today… We are almost done with the renovations on the inside of the house and have now started on the outside. Most of the outside work is being done on the entry way and front porch. The biggest change is the addition of stone to some of the red brick on the front of the house. The stone is in place but is waiting to be grouted. A fresh coat of paint will also…