“Possibilities” We had a great day with friends today. We went to see Into the Woods. I thought it was well adapted to the big screen. Despite its basis on fairytales, it is not a children’s movie. Oh wait, fairytales were never really intended for children. Someone forgot to tell this to the family in the back row with the screaming baby. They did finally take the unhappy little person out to the lobby. And then there was the pre-schooler…
“Don’t Think. Just Be.” The left-brained academic in me often overpowers the creative free-spirit that also resides within but only occasionally is set free to come out for recess. I am always thinking, planning, trying to learn, hoping to improve whatever I think needs improvement, which often feels like almost everything. For Christmas I was given the book Photography as Meditation by Torsten Hoffman. I picked it up early today just to take a peek. I was sitting near a…
“Thanks and Possibilities” Welcome 2015! What better way to start a new year than with a warm cup of coffee in a mug given to me for my birthday by an awesome friend.; the wisdom on the mug is a perfect mantra to take into the new year. And, by looking back at all that 2014 gave to me. For Christmas, Erin collected my photos from the year and had them printed in a book. On the cover is my…
“Birthday Indulgence” Today I could either get cozy or indulgence, but they didn’t both happen at the same time. I decided to go with just indulgence because it made for a much better picture! Having a birthday so close to Christmas, like anything, has advantages and disadvantages. This year the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages because I got a new lens on both occasions – not a joint gift, but actually two lenses! I freely admit that this is a…
“Surprise!”
“Birthday Bubbles” I had a nice birthday day – church followed by lunch with my favorite friends, a little bit of time blowing bubbles in the afternoon sun, and Latin American cuisine for dinner with my family.
“The Dreamer”
“The Hat” “The hat” is always seasonal attire around here, or at least a hat. This one was perfect for today when it was chilly outside, but not cold enough for a coat, or even a jacket, for that matter. I am such a sucker for the hat and the guy in the hat. The guy in the hat gave me a new lens for Christmas. Surely he knew that if he gave me a lens he would end up…
“Nap Time!” Another Christmas tradition around our house is that after brunch has been eaten and gifts have been opened Harley and Weber climb up in the recliner and have a Christmas nap. I think there is a similar picture to this one from almost every Christmas day that these two have shared. This image is not particularly “Christmassy” in and of itself, so here is a second look at the aftermath of our Christmas morning. We had a wonderful…
“You Decide.” I was drawn to this image of Erin that was taken on her birthday. For someone reason, to me it is perfect for “naughty or nice.” We had a somewhat less frantic Christmas eve than usually. I did get everything wrapped, chili made for Christmas day, and some cleaning done, but I decided that some cleaning just was not going to get done. That’s why they make doors that close. Church was a nice change this year. I…