Whisper Me A Moonlight

to be continued...

2012-01-13T18:11:00.000-05:00

Ladies and gentlemen...
I am pleased to announce that today is the last day of my 365 project! :)
I made it a whole year, woo hoo!
And while I can assure you that I am not going away for good, I am certainly going to take a break and not be tied to the computer for a bit.
For that reason, today's picture is... to be continued.

It has been a wonderful journey! This is one of the most consuming projects that I have ever undertook, but it has been amazing. I think it's special to find something/anything on any given day that can be photographed and documented as something special from that day. That is one of the things that made this project so impressive... there are always special things! I find myself being able to reflect on the year and go back to a specific date and see what was happening in my life. I learned quite a bit about photography, photo-editing, and composition. I have delighted in seeing other art around me, and have had a blast creating some of my own! Now, I would love to take the time to go through all of my posts and re-read them, and I'm sure I will, but for now, here are some of my favorite posts/pictures from the last year.
Today Felt Too Much Like Spring - January 29, 2011
Sew-Fool! - February 25, 2011
Snugs, Castles, and an Old, Wooden Cross - March 1, 2011
Whirlybirds - April 6, 2011
Easter Sunrise Spiderweb - May 3, 2011
Witchy Woman - June 19, 2011
Shucking, Snapping, and Slicing - July 18, 2011
Doodleler - August 18, 2011
Three - September 13, 2011
Lights - October 3, 2011
Tacky Day - November 2, 2011
Panoramics from the Weekend - December 4, 2011
Red Top Mountain State Park - January 8, 2012
:)

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my words and see my pictures!
Your support has meant the world to me, and the conversations that have come from what I have done, cannot be forgotten.
And if you have been following my "Year in the Life" on facebook, today is also the last day of that 365 project as well. But I have plenty of ideas for more projects, and am even considering starting another by the end of the year... so we shall see!

At any rate, stick around, keep your eyes peeled, and prepare to be amazed!
Much love to you all!
Adieu! ;)

chair bottom

2012-01-12T21:52:00.000-05:00

Rain Boots

2012-01-11T22:09:00.000-05:00

Anticipated severe thunder storms this morning.

Woke up to rain, and a few clashes by the time I got to work.

Wore the boots.

By lunchtime, the sun was out.

Moody weather.

And by the time we were leaving, the clouds had returned...

and the temperature had dropped.

And now I hear there's a chance of snow?

The {Elephant} of the Rings

2012-01-10T21:52:00.000-05:00

Cloudy

2012-01-09T20:55:00.000-05:00

We've had some really interesting weather as of late... thunder storms and hail, and really intense clouds. I love it, of course, and find these weather mood swings of January rather intriguing. This time last year, the city was covered in a blanket of snow, and we shut down for a few days. Icy roads, crusted snow, and biting temperatures, left us frigid. This year, we're looking at highs in the 60s. Crazy. I do so hope that we get some more cold weather, and at least a taste of snow... it doesn't feel like winter without it.

Red Top Mountain State Park

2012-01-08T21:59:00.001-05:00

My sister and I traveled up to Red Top Mountain State Park and tootled around a bit taking in the sights and the peacefulness of the area. It's such an amazing state park, and today, dreary and foggy as it was, it was awesome! The ground was soggy, there wasn't a soul in sight, and everything was so calm and quiet. It was spectacular! And so beautiful! It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, and something tells me we are going to be visiting this park a lot more in the future!

Hope you had a wonderful Sunday!
Happy week! :)
Adieu

For more information on Red Top Mountain State Park, visit:
http://www.gastateparks.org/RedTopMountain

Saturated Sky

2012-01-07T22:04:00.000-05:00

(It's like we're warping through space...)

(So dramatic...)

Shadow Puppets

2012-01-06T20:01:00.000-05:00

Thursday Randoms

2012-01-05T20:32:00.002-05:00

Petina

2012-01-04T21:04:00.002-05:00

Green Mum

2012-01-03T19:49:00.000-05:00

... the last flower that is sticking it out in our little Christmas arrangement.

First fire of the year!

2012-01-02T19:55:00.000-05:00

Warm and cozy time!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T21:40:00.000-05:00

Happy 2012!

I hope you had a safe and awesome New Years Eve!

Cheers to bringing in a new year that promises to be a very exciting one!

We were good and lazy today.

Went to the grocery store, watched 'The Help', and a few shows on tv.

Cooked a 'lucky' meal which consisted of:

Hand-done collard greens

Black eyed peas

Ham and bean soup

Southern cornbread.

It was all great, but my favorites were the cornbread and the collard greens!

There is no cornbread better than my madre's cornbread, hands down.

It's got a crispy outside, moist inside, and is soaked in butter! Yumm! :)

And the collard greens were a pleasant surprise.

I like greens, I'm not gonna lie, but finding good "greens", even at a restaurant, is hit or miss.

So I was a bit skeptical about making them at home...

But we found a bag of pre-washed bags at Publix for a buck, and we used the recipe on the bag.

SO good! I want to make them again! lol.

And then we sat down to watch another movie, and I crashed!

Not a bad way to start off the year. lol.

And what's even better is that we get to do it all again tomorrow.

Or at least have more fun adventures/ activities.

So here' to 2012!

I hope you have lazy days - they are good for the soul!

Search for adventure, seek out joy, and above all, live!

Happy New Year!

Adieu!

Bird Lamps

2011-12-31T17:33:00.000-05:00

My husband gave me new lamps for Christmas (collaboration with Madre)! They are an iron base with faux branches and a little bird perched on each one. I saw them at World Market, and immediately fell in love with them! Paired with a yellow lamp shade, they are perfect, and Mrs. Nancy is very happy! Well, today we cleaned and got to put them up! I love them! I am so happy with them! And now, all we need to do is paint the wall behind them! I'm leaning towards a nice purple...

Hope you all have had a WONDERFUL 2011!
Tonight, we ring in the New Year!
We are spending time with family and friends... eating goodies and playing games until the first minutes of 2012!
:)
Talk to you next year, folks!
Adieu!

Condensation

2011-12-30T22:29:00.001-05:00

Catching shadows!

2011-12-29T19:10:00.000-05:00

Today was good! It's the ::faux Friday:: for me and some of my gal pals at work, and we even had a shorter day today, so it was an early start to a long weekend! It was a good day! I even wore kitten heels! I went shopping (found some awesome finds), took pictures of my shadow on the bridge walkway from the parking garage to Macy's, fiddled around with the creme brulee torch, had some dinner, am doing my nails, and am about to watch "Miracle on 34th Street". :) Should be really good! I haven't seen it in years, but it is one that has stayed with me.

Oh and by the way, kitten heels and walking around the mall do not mix well. My toes hurt. lol. I cant imagine what I would do if I had to wear heels all day every day, but I suppose I would get used to it...

Tomorrow I am having a date day with my sister, starting with breakfast at Einstein's!
I'm very much so looking forward to it! I am going to be wearing flats! Yess!
Hope you are having a great ::faux Friday::!
Adieu! :)

Dining in the (almost) dark!

2011-12-28T20:56:00.000-05:00

Longhorn. Packed house.

Chatter, good food. Drinks.

Minutes after the salads,

the lights go out.

Pitch black aside from the exit lights,

and the emergency spotlights.

We had one pointed over our table.

We were good to go!

Mild chaos ensues, and then awe sets in.

Dim lighting and a steak dinner?

Mood was set!

We even got our meals before the kitchen was shut down.

The food was excellent,

and it definitely made for an interesting dinner!

Lucky for us,

the power came back on before we were set to leave,

and we got to pay.

Adieu!

Faux Kaleidoscope

2011-12-27T20:18:00.000-05:00

Stark

2011-12-26T19:30:00.000-05:00

(this reminds me of the Wizard of Oz for some reason...

must be the red shoes, and the starkness of the scene in general.

a bit out-of-place, but sort-of familiar...)

Christmas 2011

2011-12-25T23:43:00.000-05:00

Today was amazing!
We spent the whole day with family and friends, and it was fabulous! We ate well, laughed, exchanged gifts and enjoyed each others company - it was so great! Some of the best gifts that I've ever seen were exchanged here, and with that came smiles and tears. I am so blessed to be a part of this family! I feel so loved!

Highlights:
Ham and biscuits with PawPaw
Vera Bradley 'Betsy' bag
New winter wear
Date night coupons from Gary
Creme Brulee Torch and kit
Sister Date Day to Savannah (tears for this one - but we'll talk about that another day)
Pot Roast lunch and homemade cheesecake
Listening to every song on the Madre Mix 2011 (tears)
Dinner, games, and conversation with Tiff and Logan
Coming home

I seriously cannot say enough about how perfect today was!
There is so much to look forward to, and we had such a great time just being in each other's company today!
Like I mentioned, we are truly blessed!
I hope you had a Merry Christmas as well! :)
Adieu!

Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T23:22:00.000-05:00

Christmas Eve!
We drove through the "magical night of lights" at Lake Lanier.
They were really pretty and it was very nostalgic! Our grandfather (madre's dad) used to take us to see the lights when we were younger. It was neat going through them and remembering some of them, and then seeing all of the other cars with the passengers hanging out the windows, faces aglow.

Then we headed down to Peachtree Christian Church in Atlanta (the church we were married at) for their Christmas Eve Candlelight service. That church is so magical, and it was such a great night! It was a really nice service, and the choir was fantastic! Tears were shed at their awesomeness. And then at the end when everyone had their candles lit and we were singing "Silent Night' in the dark, you could feel the magic.

What a great way to spend the evening!
But now, I know that Santa is already on his way, so it is off to bed for us!
I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Adieu!

Feliz Navidad!

2011-12-23T23:29:00.000-05:00

Birds Eye Candle

2011-12-22T20:26:00.000-05:00

Paper Snowflakes

2011-12-21T22:58:00.000-05:00

... this is going to quickly become a favorite Christmas tradition!

One of my favorite ornaments!

2011-12-20T20:56:00.000-05:00

It's a newer ornament compared to many of the ones that decorate the tree, but it has whimsy...
And I love whimsy!

BW

2011-12-19T19:35:00.000-05:00

(dramatic potato peelings)

A compromise...

2011-12-18T22:15:00.000-05:00

... if we can't mess up the tree skirt but for the gifts atop of it, we shall frolic in front of them and make them feel uncomfortable. So says Pickles.

Billiards

2011-12-17T23:37:00.000-05:00

A great way to spend the afternoon!

Find the Light

2011-12-16T17:38:00.000-05:00

Spent the day running around town. Did some shopping, had some grub, braved the crowds...
Now it's time to relax!

Bitty Baby

2011-12-15T17:44:00.000-05:00

The newest addition to our work family!

Little baby James!

He's so precious!

Brandy

2011-12-14T21:23:00.000-05:00

I was asked to do up a book purse for one of my Aunt's friends for Christmas. She is a librarian, loves navy blue, tan, and brown, and fell in love with my Aunt's purse. I was more than happy to oblige! I found a good sized vintage book while in Charleston. It's a "Family Word Finder" and the cover is in good condition, and in brown and tan. Such a good find! So then, I found two fabrics I liked to coordinate. I got a tan/brown print, and the a navy print with dots. Matching, for me, is more of a relative arrangement than a science. To me, as long as it feels right, it matches. lol. Therefore, the navy goes really well with the tan and brown. There is a pocket on the inside, lined sides, and a pretty bow detail on the front. I think she is going to love it!

Oh, and then I named it. This is another one of my specialties! Since I was using navy blue as one of my main colors, my mind almost immediately went to the Looking glass song titled "Brandy" because it talks about sailors. Sailors = Navy = Navy Blue = Purse Title! And now, it has stuck, and I think it's perfect! :)

I hope you had a great Wednesday!

Adieu! :)

(defeated)

2011-12-13T22:06:00.000-05:00

The tree skirt, when left beneath the Christmas tree without sufficient presents on top to keep it stable, is way too much of a temptation for the likes of little kitties. Within minutes the tassles are ruffled. A few minutes after that, the skirt is more of a wad of fabric, and a few minutes more, the skirt is out from under the tree at least two feet away...

and the cats are still stalking.

Broom

2011-12-12T21:35:00.000-05:00

Decking of the Halls

2011-12-11T20:51:00.000-05:00

Tis the season...

2011-12-10T21:56:00.001-05:00

We had a rather Christmas-y day today!

- Went over the lists with the hubby. We're trying to take stock of what else we need, what all we have, and what else needs to be done.
- Wrapped the first two Christmas presents of the season! Always an accomplishment... lol

- Got our Christmas-Spirit ::on:: at Johns Creek Baptist. They had their annual Christmas musical this weekend, and we had the pleasure of going and watching. It is truly magical, and always a fun event!

- Afterwards, we went to Taco Mac with the whole crew and had a great time talking, laughing, and pigging out on some good grub! It was great to see the fam and spend some time with them!
- And now, we are watching "Extreme Christmas Trees" on TLC. It's really interesting... one guy hung a 30 ft. Christmas tree up-side-down in their 2 story house. He literally cut holes in the ceiling and floors, and stuck bits of the tree on each floor and even out the roof. Very interesting! Looked neat!

Oh, and the word of the day today is "snazzy".
Hope you had a lovely Saturday!
Adieu!
:)

Blind(ing)

2011-12-09T20:03:00.002-05:00

Blue Bird

2011-12-08T23:22:00.000-05:00

... to match the nursery in Arizona. :)

Candles

2011-12-07T21:12:00.000-05:00

Cloud-Maker

2011-12-06T20:36:00.000-05:00

If you head north on 75, just above the loop, you'll see a metal factory on the left. Not particularly extraordinary per say, but exceptional in that it makes clouds. Or at least, it appears to. When it is dreary and drizzly out, and the sky is light gray, it matches the smoke coming from the factory. It looks like the factory is making the clouds.

... just sayin.

Wrapping paper...

2011-12-05T22:10:00.000-05:00

'Suppose that means it's time to get these gifts wrapped, huh?

:p
adieu!

Panoramics from the Weekend

2011-12-04T22:09:00.000-05:00

I found a new feature on my camera... panaroma.
It makes taking extra, extra wide shots of anything really easy!
I want to try it out on something fun, like a day of work... :)
Anywho, here are the good ones!

Adieu!
<3

Negative Ghostwriter

2011-12-03T19:53:00.001-05:00

What keys would you push if you were a ghostwriter? What's your story?

Goal of the weekend...

2011-12-02T16:53:00.000-05:00

... finish this book!
"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
I'm really enjoying it - it's been a really good read, and the pictures are a great and necessary addition!
I'll let you know how it turns out... I'm expecting a big twist at the end, and hope there is one. :)

Other things to consider...
Christmas cards
Christmas lists
Presents

Glass Shadows

2011-12-01T20:39:00.000-05:00

Merry Magic

2011-11-30T19:52:00.000-05:00

Slow Swing

2011-11-29T20:23:00.000-05:00

I like the pictures that turn out all 'film-noir' like. They have a moodiness and a sense of energy that bodes well with softly playing slow swing in the background. And the bright lights and dark shadows have so much contrast... And with the lone picture on the wall, it feels sort of like you should be watching some detective scene from the 20s, or in the midst of a Mafia stand-still. Something.

Adieu for the evening yall!

Geometric

2011-11-28T20:19:00.000-05:00

Picture taken looking down into the paper tray/ holder sitting on the desk. Isn't it lined nicely? :) So far, it's doing a nice job corralling all of the random extras littering the desk. A year from now, or a few months perhaps, it will be time to go through the tray and discard everything that is no longer relevant, and put everything that still is relevant, back in the tray. Or maybe it'll get moved to the hanging files, or better yet, to a box. Wherever it goes, it served it purpose!

Random...

We have a chance of seeing some "wintery mix" action in the next 24 hours or so. Tres exciting! Tomorrow I am getting an oil change - I had to make an appointment for it - and I told the guy that I know that they were going to say that I need new tires (which I do), so he gave me some specs and figures to contemplate. It's pretty exciting to think that I could put some great tires on Black Betty that would last 80,000 miles. I told Gary that that was through the rest of my car's life... lol... He scoffed and said that we are keeping it till 250,000 and that He would be the first one to get a new car. Hmpphhh.

Anyways, Gary is still under the weather, so we are going to hunker down, get in bed, read, and drift off to an early sleep. Looking forward to it! I hope you all sleep well too!
Adieu!

Light Cornflower Blue

2011-11-27T22:54:00.002-05:00

Oostanaula

2011-11-26T22:20:00.000-05:00

Today was Thanksgiving Part 3 for us! We traveled up to Rome, GA. We decided to meet up at the old church (Oostanaula Methodist) we used to have these sorts of functions at, and it was perfect! Lots of room to fellowship and lay the food out, and then we even got to use the church (and piano) for our hymn singing. It was such a good day! And it was so good to see the family! And it looks like we are going to use this space again next year, AND Laura and Darryl may even be getting married here too!

Here are some pictures.
Enjoy!

Adieu! :)

Sample Pics

2011-11-25T23:18:00.000-05:00

Funny story... so yesterday morning (Thanksgiving), I was getting my camera out to document the making of Thanksgiving goodies, and low-and-behold, the darned camera wouldn't turn on... The battery was charged because the little light blinked when inserted. The card was inserted right, and everything, to my knowledge, was in correct working order. But it would not turn on. Sad face. But, with Black Friday looming, I didn't need to fret. And so, I got a new camera. :) And so far, I am very pleased with it!

I'm excited because tomorrow is Thanksgiving Part 3. :) We will be heading up to Rome to the old church we used to meet up at. It is in some of the prettiest country I've even seen, and I can't wait to try out the new cam on some fall landscapes. In other news, I have a cold. It's no good. My head is all sorts of foggy, and my nose is getting to the point now where I just want to stuff tissues up there and leave them for awhile. Lovely.

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, and are continuing to feel the love!

Adieu! :)

Bowl of Onions

2011-11-24T22:18:00.000-05:00

This is the bowl of onions used to make the onion casserole.

Sorry so short, but I am heading out the door to go shopping with my sister. Wish us luck!!! :)

Baking with Karo

2011-11-23T23:19:00.000-05:00

Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie

(all from scratch 'cept for the pie crust...)

I was really excited about making this because I was going to be able to use Karo syrup for the first time! :) I remember seeing Karo syrup in my Granny's cabinet and (for some reason) being fascinated. I must have seen her use it for something. And it stuck! So when I went to the store, I knew exactly what I was looking for, and had a ping of joy when I got to measure it out, pour it into the bowl, and mix it all up. And tomorrow, when we finally get to try it, I will smile and remember my Granny. From the looks of it, the Karo got the job done and the consistency looks just right! It sure does look good!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope you get to spend it with people you love, and people who love you, and that you have a day full of fellowship, great food, and lots of joy! Love! :)

(cross it off...)

2011-11-22T21:36:00.000-05:00

Cookin's

2011-11-21T21:46:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow is "Thanksgiving Dinner" at G's work. So, he volunteered to bring mashed potatoes and gravy, and a pistachio pudding cake. So tonight, after our jaunt to the store to get the turkey, we set to making. G made the mashed potatoes from scratch! Peeled, chopped, steamed, and mashed. And I made the cake. The house smells wonderful and the goodies are sitting, ready and waiting for the big meal.

The beginning of a good week for sure!
:)

Mixer in batter.

Left wanting more...

2011-11-20T23:06:00.000-05:00

but that's to be expected in a "part 1" of any sort of movie series.
Twas great! Can't wait for the finale, but we shall I suppose.
Lovely way to end the weekend!

Still must post pics.
Tomorrow! :p

Snippet of the Voyage (2)

2011-11-19T23:13:00.000-05:00

Breakfast.
Drove east, paid toll, crossed bridge.
Found the beach!
Looked as far as possible out over the Atlantic.
The waves were amazing!
Drove south on A1A.
Through Flagler.
Through Ormond.
To the south side of Daytona.
Had lunch at Crabby Joes on the pier.
Played mini golf at Congo River.
So much fun!
Saw live alligators and turtles.
Drove back to Palm Coast.
Had a great time at the 50th Anniversary Renewal-of-Vows celebration!
Words of wisdom: trust and compromise.
Ate, laughed, danced.
Called it a great day and a wonderful night!

Adieu! :)

(will post pics when I get home tomorrow)

Snippet of the Voyage (1)

2011-11-18T18:35:00.001-05:00

I have a lot to say but not a lot of time to say it because I, sadly, walked out the door without my power cord, and my battery is down to one click. So, here's the abbreviated version...

Cracker Barrel for breakfast.
Found spider in my PURSE, and haven't been able to locate said spider since (after giving to father-in-law to find and get rid of), so everyhting has been taken out of purse, is resting on the other bed, and will be put into fresh new purse that will not hold spiders.
Discovered that my ipod was a necessity to my sanity for the trip down!
Great weather so far - should be a beautiful weekend.
Met lots of new family persons... with many more to meet tomorrow. It's a whole new bunch of people, and personalities.
Boys are playing video games (on our trip to FL, yes) in the next room. I'm taking in the serenity of the quiet, getting this done, and setting myself to read.

It's been a good and long day! I'm super excited about the party tomorrow night and the day tomorrow. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Love to all! :)

Listening to music and staring out the window. :)

Shower

2011-11-17T22:03:00.000-05:00

Had dinner, missed half of the movie, lost an hour or so somewhere, and am now wide awake.
Guess I will take advantage of it and take a shower and get ready for our trip!
It's off to Palm Coast we go!

Adieu!
:)

from today.

2011-11-16T22:29:00.000-05:00

(thousands of peppermint sticks)

(dark clouds, intense weather, and a gulleywasher)

(balled-cantaloupe skeleton)

Splat

2011-11-15T19:26:00.000-05:00

Mac-n-cheese - spoon + gravity + floor = mess

Treasure

2011-11-14T21:08:00.002-05:00

Cloud Blanket

2011-11-13T22:13:00.000-05:00

I love it when the clouds in the sky look like a blanket. You can see through them enough to know that there is a sky, a setting sun, or more clouds, but they overlap, fold, and ripple just like a blanket.

the best laid plans...

2011-11-12T21:41:00.000-05:00

I need to have more days like today... I had a wild hair and actually went into the closet and started going through stuff and unpacked a few more boxes. I've decided that I need a color scheme for the bedroom, and since our comforter is a mixed pattern with black, whites, and greys, I was originally thinking of adding yellow accents, but now I am thinking about adding a dark teal aspect to it all. Like I want to paint the wall behind the bed the dark teal, put a lighter teal blanket at the foot of the bed, throw on some yellow pillows, and have some yellow accents. Could be nice! So we'll see. But in my downtime, I also found some really good blogs with some really good organizing tips... and there's something about the idea of getting organized that makes me really happy. So, I'm still really excited about the prospect of getting organized. lol. But first, I think I want to declutter. Gary and I are going down to Palm Coast next weekend, and I would love for my sister to be able to stay in a nice, de-cluttered room while here. I picture a welcome basket filled with rolled towels, scented candles, bath bombs, treats, and other goodies. A good plan, that for sure, but we'll see if it happens. The best laid plans (of mice and men) oft go awry. Not exactly sure if that fits here, but for some reason, it's popping up in my mind tonight. I guess it could apply to my desire to get organized, or finish the laundry, or prepare the welcome basket.... but perhaps I will make it happen!

I've had a really good day though - I appreciate being productive! And like I said, I could use more days like today. It would be super if I could wake up tomorrow with as much determination to get it all done! And with that, I leave for the evening.

I bid you all 'adieu'.
Best wishes for a restful evening!

New Book

2011-11-11T21:37:00.000-05:00

... and it's a hardcover. Stiff and crisp.
I need to work on getting the pages to limber and the spine to breathe.
Looks like I've some reading to do! :)

Cat Eyes

2011-11-10T22:11:00.000-05:00

(the eyes look like double full moons...)

The kitties seem restless tonight. They're all running amuck and such and throwing their toys around the place - crazy behavior for kitties! But then again, it is a full moon, and what a week we've had leading up to this fabulous phenomenon. And as much stuff as there was going on, I'm thankful that the full moon is now here and will begin it's slow decline back to it's new moon phase over the next weeks. Revolution and redundancy, in terms of the moon...

I discovered a new and "fresh" song this evening... it was playing during tonights' Bones episode and I was able to catch enough of the lyrics to look it up and copy it down! It's got a good sound!

Anchor by Mindy Gledhill

When all the world is spinning 'round

Like a red balloon way up in the clouds

And my feet will not stay on the ground

You anchor me back down

I am nearly world renowned

As a restless soul who always skips town

But I look for you to come around

And anchor me back down

There are those who think that I'm strange

They would box me up and tell me to change

But you hold me close and softly say

That you wouldn't have me any other way

When people pin me as a clown

You behave as though I'm wearing a crown

When I'm lost I feel so very found

When you anchor me back down

There are those who think that I'm strange

They would box me up and tell me to change

But you hold me close and softly say

That you wouldn't have me any other way

When all the world is spinning 'round

Like a red balloon way up in the clouds

And my feet will not stay on the ground

You anchor me back down

http://www.lyricsty.com/mindy-gledhill-anchor-lyrics.html

Tea Time

2011-11-09T20:57:00.000-05:00

It's getting dark way too early...

And it's raining. And cold.

....

Time for tea!

Dinner

2011-11-08T19:33:00.000-05:00

Grilled Pork Chops

Mushroom, Scallion, and Apple Chutney

Garlic and Herb Rice Pilaf

Steamed Broccoli

I call it a "chutney" eventhough I'm not exactly sure it was one...
I took some fresh sliced mushrooms, scallion, and gala apple and sauteed it all in garlic and butter. This went on top of the grilled pork. It was really good and went well with the pork! I'll chop that up to another side-dish-experiment gone right! :)

Shaded Purples

2011-11-07T23:01:00.000-05:00

A picture of lettuce... super exciting I know!?!
But, if you look at the colors, you can see my interest.
I love the deep shades of purple, and the mixture of bright greens.
It's vibrant, earthy, and rather dynamic.
The other day, we saw a Model Home that was decorated in all eggplant.
It was so pretty and calming.
And while I'm not sure about doing a whole house in purple, they seemed to pull it off.
But I wonder how long it would take me to get tired of it?
Would I eventually start to claim a room that was decked out in reds, oranges, and yellows?
Who can say?

:)
Adieu!

Sunset

2011-11-06T21:01:00.002-05:00

And...

2011-11-05T22:41:00.000-04:00

I really need to re-do my nails.

Lightning Crashes

2011-11-04T23:20:00.000-04:00

oh now feel it comin' back again

like a rollin' thunder chasing the wind

forces pullin' from the center of the earth again

I can feel it.

-live

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Pretty in Pink

2011-11-03T23:28:00.000-04:00

I love the pink color in this shot... it's unexpected and a nice contrast!

Tacky Day

2011-11-02T21:20:00.000-04:00

Today was "Tacky Day".
We...
- wore lots of different colors with no care as to whether they matched
- smoked candy cigarettes and drank empty cups of coffee
- hung out by the air conditioners in the back parking lot
- crammed into the warehouse bathroom - just to prove we could
- took a break in the shower, with our clothes on
- dipped lots of goodies in chocolate and ate them
- had fashion shows, secret meetings, and so many laughs!

(Today was my favorite - the pictures are amazing and the memories will keep me smiling forever!)

Zombies

2011-11-01T21:28:00.000-04:00

Today was "Zombie Day" at work. It was my first experience as a zombie, and I must say that I rather enjoyed myself. I don't think I've ever worn that much makeup, and although it was really hard to keep a straight face for the entire day, we had so much fun! And we got some reall great pictures!

I actually really enjoying getting ready for work today. I got up an hour early and went to town wiith the white base powder, eyeliner, and eyeshadow. It's always fun to draw on yourself. :)

Oh you know, it's just us out back... chewing on brains and such.

Scary!

One zombie gasping at another...

ZOMBIES!!

Stitches, scars, and shadows...

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Tomorrow is Tacky Day! We're going to have a chocolate fountain and caramel apples... and I'm bringing skewed bacon to dunk in the chocolate. Gary's idea. It should be interesting - I hope everyone tries a piece... it's a treat!
Yay for Spirit Week!

Glowing

2011-10-31T21:37:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite parts of this holiday season, is when the pumpkins get lit up and they glow in the night!

I love what Gary did with his pumpkin! It's a burning scarecrow, but the heart is actually a face of a phantom. Quite spooky... and it looks great!

And I actually like mine much better now that it has a candle in it. It looks moree like what it is supposed to - a hand coming out of a grave. Spooky!

Silly Pumpkins...

2011-10-30T20:52:00.000-04:00

Today we had a "Fall" day. We made a big pot of brunswick stew, made two kinds of cornbread (the sweet kind and the ::real:: kind), sipped on fruity Italian sodas, and carved pumpkins! It was super, and the weather was perfect!! Sunny with a high in the 50s... mmmm... fall goodness! And we had such a good time! The food was muy bueno, and we had so much fun carving pumpkins, and then had a photoshoot. We went crazy of course... ;) Before long, the pumpkins became makeshift baby bumps, and the three girls all looked 8 months pregnant. lol.

I'm looking forward to the time when we all really are pregos.
But for now, we are making memories and laughing a lot along the way!

Scanned Ghosts

2011-10-29T19:41:00.000-04:00

I have to imagine that if you were to capture ghosts, and then photocopy them, the result would be something like this... dark outlines and all. :)

I love the way this turned out!

Kevin Bacon

2011-10-28T21:52:00.000-04:00

The letter Z, or kitchen rugs?

Today was good!

Yesterday I made a Halloween costume for Gary... they were dressing up today for his work, instead of Monday, and he had a wish to be a piece of bacon.

Yup, a piece of bacon (it's a mild obsession... lol)

And so I was off to work! It was made out of maroon, light pink, and cream fleece in various wavies, sew together, pieced to a back maroon piece, given a spot for the head and arms, and voila, a piece of bacon costume! What made it even better though was when we had the idea to add a nametag saying "Hello. My name is Kevin".

Kevin Bacon! I thought it was pretty clever, if I do say so myself... :)

But anywho, today I was in more of a crafting mood, so I set off to finish my Halloween costume. It's not super complicated, but there were a few alterations and accoutrements that needed to happen, and I got them done! So proud! I like it, and I'm excited to wear it on Monday! But Monday is just the beginning! We're having "Spirit Week" at work next week, and I basically need a costume for 3 days. Monday is done! Tuesday (Zombie Day) is still up in the air. I have a piece of fabric and a makeup idea, and I figure that I can wing it with big, crazy hair, and throw it all together, especially with shades of gray, black, and white, and that it will be zombie-ish enough to pass off fine! And then Thursday is Tacky Day... I've totally got this down. Some days, I dress tacky enough as is (I tend to make up color combinations and tell myself that they work together...) so I figure I'll just kick it up a notch. :p I'm looking forward to it though! It's super fun!

Tomorrow I want to watch movies (preferably of the spooky in nature), and work on more projects, being that there are a few that I need to work on. I must I must I must! So, here's to hoping that tomorrow is productive as well!

Happy Halloween Weekend! :)

Adieu!

Boo

2011-10-27T22:45:00.000-04:00

Hydrangea

2011-10-26T21:16:00.002-04:00

unplugged...

2011-10-25T22:20:00.001-04:00

WaHo

2011-10-24T20:49:00.000-04:00

I call them...
"emotional Americana abstractions"

Serenity

2011-10-23T21:00:00.000-04:00

Such a breath of fresh air after a day of running around!

What is it?

2011-10-22T16:39:00.000-04:00

Looking at this, I see the ocean, or maybe the under-ground ebb and flows of the ocean floor. Definitely a far cry from what it really is, but what can I say? I love the shades, the waves, and the starkness of the black and white.

Sleepy

2011-10-21T22:58:00.000-04:00

Pickles was so cold this morning that she actually cuddled.
I was shocked, and flattered. lol.
Usually she will get on you and lay there for a few minutes, but today, she actually got between me and my arm, rested her head on my arm, and went to sleep.
For about 20 minutes, and then she was off.

It was so cute!!

Crock Potted

2011-10-20T20:59:00.000-04:00

Slow cooked beef pot roast with potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery.
Crusty, warm fresh-baked bread.

Darn good dinner!!

Tonight's Dinner

2011-10-19T21:05:00.000-04:00

Pan-seared Lamb Shoulder Steaks

Steamed Asparagus

Sweet Corn

Garlic Bread

Mood Ring

2011-10-18T19:50:00.000-04:00

Last Flower

2011-10-17T20:34:00.002-04:00

Bottles

2011-10-16T21:15:00.002-04:00

Murder Mystery Dinner Show

2011-10-15T23:18:00.000-04:00

In a nutshell...

The foreigner shot the Mobster.

The son shot the widow, and the foreigner.

The kids found the key to the locker.

And they went to find the money.

The FBI agent wasn't what she seemed,

and neither was the Minister.

Fallen Leaves

2011-10-14T17:30:00.000-04:00

Being able to blend in... one of Fall's many perks. :)

Moody

2011-10-13T20:37:00.000-04:00

The weather was moody today.

It couldn't decide what it wanted to be.

It would cloud up, shoot out rays of sun, and then thrown little tantrums where it poured for a few minutes. And it cycled like this all day.

And I even think I saw one flash of lightning...

It certainly wasn't the day of storms that I was expecting.

But then again, it wasn't the typical "fall" day either.

It was moody.

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And here's the song that I am obsessed with at the moment.
It has urgency, and it speaks to me. :)
I heard it one time on the radio last weekend, and it seriously could not leave my mind. I had the melody revolving through my head for days, so I downloaded it. And love it!!
It's one of those hauntingly beautiful that you can hum along to, and it sounds great.
"Paradise" by Coldplay.

In the night, the stormy night,

She'd close her eyes
In the night, the stormy night,
Away she'd fly

And dreams of para- para- paradise
Para- para-paradise
Para- para-paradise

Ohoohoooh

Curtains for Play

2011-10-12T21:47:00.000-04:00

What are curtains except for pieces of fabric hanging from the wall for cats to play with??
Oh, and the protection from the outside, just in case the door is open.
And a veil... which, on a male cat, looks fabulous!

Yes, Cornbread uses the curtain for all of these things. He plays hide-n-seek with whatever else is on the other side. He peeks out from underneath the curtain whenever the door is open and wears the curtain like a veil, and then just watches. He's so precious.

:)

Dressed Noodles

2011-10-11T20:41:00.000-04:00

In an effort to come up with another side option, I found an image (on Pinterest) of some dressed noodles. They used spaghetti noodles and tossed them with olive oil, garlic bread crumbs, and parsley. I thought it sounded good, so I decided to try it tonight. We used angel hair pasta, broken in half. Once cooked and drained, we tossed the noodles in olive oil, plain bread crumbs, garlic powder, and some lemon juice. They turned out great! Very tasty, super easy, and a nice (and light) side dish to add to our repertoire! Along with the dressed noodles, we had roasted turkey legs, and peas - the ones with pearl onions and mushrooms. Such a good meal! Healthy, tasty, and something different.

Happy Tuesday everyone!
:)

Quart Can Wall

2011-10-10T21:39:00.002-04:00

Checkers

2011-10-09T21:47:00.000-04:00

Design

2011-10-08T22:34:00.002-04:00

Double Orbs

2011-10-07T21:03:00.000-04:00

Portrait of a Man

2011-10-06T21:39:00.000-04:00