This post is part of a series February Beautiful; you can also see other posts with photos.
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Flowers as art (part 2)
Here are some more flower shots, taken over the past few weeks. There is a lovely roadside stand near us, and I couldn’t help but snag two gorgeous dahlias (that have been blooming on our table for nearly a week!): These were a few outside shots: Some greens, rather dramatic: Who can resist a boy … Continue reading
Landscape(s)
Day 15 of Photography 101: Landscape & Cropping Here are a few of the Florida landscapes that we’ve seen on vacation:
Leading Lines
Day 8 of Photography 101: Look for lines and patterns in nature. I tried to capture individual flowers first: Bunches of flowers are everywhere this time of year! (I took these yesterday, when I was going big): Then I went for lines on leaves/foliage: Finally, I saw some interesting lines in the building as well:
Wonder Years
This post is part of #Writing101, a course offered by Blogging U. The assignment: to write the first of several pieces about loss. You can read another piece about Grandma Jeanne, or this piece about bike riding. ——– With my two feet level on the pedals, knees straight and butt off the seat, I could cruise for … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh
I began the afternoon grousing about the snow, the cold, and the general lack of…something different, anything new. Inspired by this week’s Daily Post Photo Challenge (Fresh), I hunted through some old photos. What a glorious and unexpected journey through the seasons; now I’m celebrating the way that a little fresh perspective can make a … Continue reading
Liquid summertime
In the waning afternoon, light and warmth fading, the fridge glowers. I glare back, grumbling, slightly crazed and facing down the dinner demon. Bleak sky, dull landscape creep in view from windows, the grime of several seasons layered thinly. The freezer mocks, possibilities for tomorrow none for tonight. To be transported from the gritty reality … Continue reading
That wasn’t as gross as I thought: Compost
I’ve been through a lot with compost and it all started in New York City. I’d been thinking quite a bit about composting, feeling enviro-guilt about tossing all my vegetable scraps, wanting “black gold” for my plants & gardening activities, mulling over ways to accomplish both goals. In a conversation with my mother-in-law, she mentioned … Continue reading
Take the Nestea Plunge
My friend recently wrote a blog post (read it here) in which he had a picture of how he felt the day he was taking major test. I laughed out loud. No spoilers here, just click over and read it. The morning before I went on my weekend getaway with my hubby, I swam laps … Continue reading
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