A night of mystery and enchantment! Happy Halloween!
I can't decide if I like it better in color or black & white...
Monday, October 31, 2011
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October 31, 2011
A night of mystery and enchantment! Happy Halloween!
I can't decide if I like it better in color or black & white...
A night of mystery and enchantment! Happy Halloween!
I can't decide if I like it better in color or black & white...
Sunday, October 30, 2011
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October 30, 2011
For those of us who love Jane Austen, stories of Mr. Darcy will never grow old. My new favorite movie: Lost in Austen. It's about a 20th Century woman who walks into the story of Pride & Prejudice as it's happening and tries to make the story work out the way it's "supposed to." Not to give away the ending of the story, but...
What woman doesn't want to kiss Mr. Darcy?!
For those of us who love Jane Austen, stories of Mr. Darcy will never grow old. My new favorite movie: Lost in Austen. It's about a 20th Century woman who walks into the story of Pride & Prejudice as it's happening and tries to make the story work out the way it's "supposed to." Not to give away the ending of the story, but...
What woman doesn't want to kiss Mr. Darcy?!
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October 29, 2011
On the way down the driveway this foggy morning, I saw a perfect spider web in the rosebush, glittering with crystals of dew along every strand.
On the way down the driveway this foggy morning, I saw a perfect spider web in the rosebush, glittering with crystals of dew along every strand.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
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October 28, 2011
I've spent the past two days in the back storage shed, filing away old charts. After I swept the spider webs and dirt out, of course. My co-worker brought out the poster of the happy lady in the sunglasses for me so I wouldn't be lonely.
I've spent the past two days in the back storage shed, filing away old charts. After I swept the spider webs and dirt out, of course. My co-worker brought out the poster of the happy lady in the sunglasses for me so I wouldn't be lonely.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
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October 27, 2011
I've been meaning to take today's photo for some time now, so I was finally able to snap the shot. This rusty Ford tractor has been sitting silently and hopelessly for years, discarded like a useless Three of Clubs in a hand full of Hearts. Missing a headlight, it looks lazily at the ivy covered wall with one eye. The wooden six foot fence closed the door on the Ford from ever escaping the back lot to mow lawn again. It sits, resigned to only memories of past employment, now disregarded with flat rubber tires, cracked and weathered, and mocked by the weeds.
I've been meaning to take today's photo for some time now, so I was finally able to snap the shot. This rusty Ford tractor has been sitting silently and hopelessly for years, discarded like a useless Three of Clubs in a hand full of Hearts. Missing a headlight, it looks lazily at the ivy covered wall with one eye. The wooden six foot fence closed the door on the Ford from ever escaping the back lot to mow lawn again. It sits, resigned to only memories of past employment, now disregarded with flat rubber tires, cracked and weathered, and mocked by the weeds.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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October 26, 2011
One more medication to try to make my kitty's beautiful golden eyes better. This had better work.
One more medication to try to make my kitty's beautiful golden eyes better. This had better work.
Monday, October 24, 2011
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October 24, 2011
This is what I saw when I looked out my office window this afternoon:
Yes, amazing.
This is what I saw when I looked out my office window this afternoon:
Yes, amazing.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
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October 23, 2011
Is the glass half empty or half full? If there's water in it, it should be half empty, because you should be drinking it. With a name like Living Water Arts, I sure don't tout water as much as I should. It's been said we should drink at least as many ounces of water per day as half our body weight in pounds. So, a 120 lb. person should be drinking at least 60 oz. of water per day. It not only hydrates, but flushes our cells of toxins. Drink more pure water (not coffee).
Is the glass half empty or half full? If there's water in it, it should be half empty, because you should be drinking it. With a name like Living Water Arts, I sure don't tout water as much as I should. It's been said we should drink at least as many ounces of water per day as half our body weight in pounds. So, a 120 lb. person should be drinking at least 60 oz. of water per day. It not only hydrates, but flushes our cells of toxins. Drink more pure water (not coffee).
Saturday, October 22, 2011
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October 22, 2011
I love an autumn evening warmed with a bowl of homemade chili and the company of good friends!
I love an autumn evening warmed with a bowl of homemade chili and the company of good friends!
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October 21, 2011
This evening after getting home from work, I sat down at the newly tuned piano, picked up a stack of sheet music from the floor, and rested my eyes on the top sheet: Pachelbel's Cannon in D. My favorite song. Ever. After roughly playing through all six pages, I leaned back in my seat and sighed deeply. It was a moment of sheer serenity and peace! As a result, I've decided to memorize that song on the piano.
This evening after getting home from work, I sat down at the newly tuned piano, picked up a stack of sheet music from the floor, and rested my eyes on the top sheet: Pachelbel's Cannon in D. My favorite song. Ever. After roughly playing through all six pages, I leaned back in my seat and sighed deeply. It was a moment of sheer serenity and peace! As a result, I've decided to memorize that song on the piano.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
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October 20, 2011
This evening, I had the opportunity to hear Australian Samantha Gash tell about the amazing ultra marathons she's completed in the past two years! Just a few months ago she ran a 220km, 60 hour marathon up to 18,000ft in the Himalayas. She could have completed the Warrior Dash with her eyes closed. Hmm... inspiration? Check out her website:
This evening, I had the opportunity to hear Australian Samantha Gash tell about the amazing ultra marathons she's completed in the past two years! Just a few months ago she ran a 220km, 60 hour marathon up to 18,000ft in the Himalayas. She could have completed the Warrior Dash with her eyes closed. Hmm... inspiration? Check out her website:
www.samanthagash.com
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
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October 18, 2011
Having someone hold me accountable, I've begun to memorize a Bible verse every day that reflects my values. Today's verse is in line with my value of integrity (my definition: someone who is true from the inside out, sincere and real, strong and trustworthy): Proverbs 22:11.
Having someone hold me accountable, I've begun to memorize a Bible verse every day that reflects my values. Today's verse is in line with my value of integrity (my definition: someone who is true from the inside out, sincere and real, strong and trustworthy): Proverbs 22:11.
Monday, October 17, 2011
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October 17, 2011
I have a feeling this isn't going to be the only autumn leaf photo this fall. What a perfect day to be a red leaf!
I have a feeling this isn't going to be the only autumn leaf photo this fall. What a perfect day to be a red leaf!
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October 16, 2011
Huh. I just realized that I edited and saved the following photo yesterday, but inadvertently didn't post it like I thought I did... hmm. Yesterday, a bunch of friends got together for brunch to celebrate my roommate's birthday at a lovely, classy restaurant in downtown Portland called Meriwether's. They have a farm where they grow their own food for the restaurant! And besides the coconut chicken waffles, to-die-for lemon curd, and fried homegrown potato wedges, there was play dough. We made birthday cakes for Tarah.
Huh. I just realized that I edited and saved the following photo yesterday, but inadvertently didn't post it like I thought I did... hmm. Yesterday, a bunch of friends got together for brunch to celebrate my roommate's birthday at a lovely, classy restaurant in downtown Portland called Meriwether's. They have a farm where they grow their own food for the restaurant! And besides the coconut chicken waffles, to-die-for lemon curd, and fried homegrown potato wedges, there was play dough. We made birthday cakes for Tarah.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
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October 15, 2011
I had the entire day to myself today to not accomplish all that I meant to do. It was, however, a productive and yet relaxing day. I dug into the recesses of the cupboards and back of the fridge to make a cozy autumn soup worthy of gracing someone's grandma's recipe card. I am determined to master soup this winter. This one was good, but not it. Peach salsa with lentil chips on the other hand-- fabulous! Here is proof I did something today:
I had the entire day to myself today to not accomplish all that I meant to do. It was, however, a productive and yet relaxing day. I dug into the recesses of the cupboards and back of the fridge to make a cozy autumn soup worthy of gracing someone's grandma's recipe card. I am determined to master soup this winter. This one was good, but not it. Peach salsa with lentil chips on the other hand-- fabulous! Here is proof I did something today:
Saturday, October 15, 2011
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October 14, 2011
Night of the pumpkin lobotomies! This terrifying pumpkin monster ate all of the others. It is not my creation and I take no responsibility for it's horror. But it's awesome!
Night of the pumpkin lobotomies! This terrifying pumpkin monster ate all of the others. It is not my creation and I take no responsibility for it's horror. But it's awesome!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
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October 13, 2011
Ah, the day when your firefighter roommate sends you a text saying, We are oven/stoveless until Monday and thank God the house hasn't burned down. Melted wiring in the wall. We knew there was a reason the oven has been working on and off all summer...
Ah, the day when your firefighter roommate sends you a text saying, We are oven/stoveless until Monday and thank God the house hasn't burned down. Melted wiring in the wall. We knew there was a reason the oven has been working on and off all summer...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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October 12, 2011
I've had a song swimming about in my head, and tonight I felt the rush coming together, so I grabbed a pen and notebook and started writing.
I've had a song swimming about in my head, and tonight I felt the rush coming together, so I grabbed a pen and notebook and started writing.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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October 11, 2011
This morning I placed a thawed chicken into the crock pot (which I had to dig out from the back of the cupboard), plucked some fresh sage and rosemary from the damp garden, and propped the lady bird together in a Martha Stewart way, minus the twine around the legs. It was meant to be a "new friends" offering to the pastor's family tonight, but they had to cancel because their kiddos had strep. Martha Stewart Chicken was then offered to the next two bodies who were willing and able to join the impromptu fall feast, including golden squash, herb salad, and blueberry cobbler (after a rush to the grocery store for vanilla ice cream).
This morning I placed a thawed chicken into the crock pot (which I had to dig out from the back of the cupboard), plucked some fresh sage and rosemary from the damp garden, and propped the lady bird together in a Martha Stewart way, minus the twine around the legs. It was meant to be a "new friends" offering to the pastor's family tonight, but they had to cancel because their kiddos had strep. Martha Stewart Chicken was then offered to the next two bodies who were willing and able to join the impromptu fall feast, including golden squash, herb salad, and blueberry cobbler (after a rush to the grocery store for vanilla ice cream).
Monday, October 10, 2011
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October 10, 2011
Around day 50ish, I found myself wondering what in the world I would take photos of if nothing out of the ordinary happened that day. Now at day 283, I'm finding myself wondering how many photos of sushi, dinner, Duncan, tea bag quotes, etc. I should post. And then I try to put just a little different twist on one of them and I become pleasantly surprised. I love this mug and this quote:
Around day 50ish, I found myself wondering what in the world I would take photos of if nothing out of the ordinary happened that day. Now at day 283, I'm finding myself wondering how many photos of sushi, dinner, Duncan, tea bag quotes, etc. I should post. And then I try to put just a little different twist on one of them and I become pleasantly surprised. I love this mug and this quote:
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October 9, 2011
Beautiful, soft, fresh peaches! There's nothing quite like going to a local farmer's market to buy fresh produce, but something similar is going to the local Trader Joe's.
Beautiful, soft, fresh peaches! There's nothing quite like going to a local farmer's market to buy fresh produce, but something similar is going to the local Trader Joe's.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
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October 8, 2011
I realize I posted a photo of Duncan just a couple days ago, but after catching the look in his eyes this evening, I couldn't resist again.
I realize I posted a photo of Duncan just a couple days ago, but after catching the look in his eyes this evening, I couldn't resist again.
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October 7, 2011
After a long, trying, stressful week at the office, it was a lovely treat to get flowers in appreciation for hard work!
After a long, trying, stressful week at the office, it was a lovely treat to get flowers in appreciation for hard work!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
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October 6, 2011
I went on a new adventure this evening with a friend to an Asian grocery store-- mega grocery store! Where I couldn't read the labels on, really, anything! Fun times! My treasures:
Oh, yes. I bought the things I could read the ingredients on.
I went on a new adventure this evening with a friend to an Asian grocery store-- mega grocery store! Where I couldn't read the labels on, really, anything! Fun times! My treasures:
Oh, yes. I bought the things I could read the ingredients on.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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October 5, 2011
You know that it's finally autumn when you step out of the house in the morning and there's a different kind of chill in the air, a shift in the weather's personality; an immediate thought that slaps your mind and says, something's changed. That was today. When I left work tonight and put the key into the car door lock, I looked down to puddle in the asphalt where a red leaf smiled up at me. Then, when I let my long haired dog into the house tonight, I practically had to give him a bath to get the mud out of his fur. It's started. And not everyone is happy about it...
You know that it's finally autumn when you step out of the house in the morning and there's a different kind of chill in the air, a shift in the weather's personality; an immediate thought that slaps your mind and says, something's changed. That was today. When I left work tonight and put the key into the car door lock, I looked down to puddle in the asphalt where a red leaf smiled up at me. Then, when I let my long haired dog into the house tonight, I practically had to give him a bath to get the mud out of his fur. It's started. And not everyone is happy about it...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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October 4, 2011
It's lovely to have a girl's Mary Kay beauty night, get all dazzled up and spends lots of money on lotions and make up! Here's to kissable lips, smooth skin, and smokey eye shadow! Putting a plug in for fabulous Megan: check out her website at www.marykay.com/megandaniso and book a party or shop for some fantastic beauty products!
It's lovely to have a girl's Mary Kay beauty night, get all dazzled up and spends lots of money on lotions and make up! Here's to kissable lips, smooth skin, and smokey eye shadow! Putting a plug in for fabulous Megan: check out her website at www.marykay.com/megandaniso and book a party or shop for some fantastic beauty products!
Monday, October 3, 2011
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October 3, 2011
Okay, so I actually took this photo yesterday at the aquarium, but I just liked it too much not to post for today. And also because my salmon dinner was the other option and you've already seen that.
Okay, so I actually took this photo yesterday at the aquarium, but I just liked it too much not to post for today. And also because my salmon dinner was the other option and you've already seen that.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
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October 2, 2011
Tarah and I took a "daycation" (her word) today to the coast. We went into a working lighthouse, spent time on the beach doing a photoshoot, ate fresh seafood, and walked under the sharks in the Oregon Coast Aquarium. One of my favorite shots of the day:
Tarah and I took a "daycation" (her word) today to the coast. We went into a working lighthouse, spent time on the beach doing a photoshoot, ate fresh seafood, and walked under the sharks in the Oregon Coast Aquarium. One of my favorite shots of the day:
Saturday, October 1, 2011
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The First Day of October, 2011
The beginning of the rains ushered in October today. I wrote the following Bible verse down in my journal this morning: "Rejoice in the Lord your God! For the rains he sends are an expression of his grace. Once more the autumn rains will come, as well as the rains of spring." Joel 2:26 So embrace the rain! God sends the rain.
Beauty:
The beginning of the rains ushered in October today. I wrote the following Bible verse down in my journal this morning: "Rejoice in the Lord your God! For the rains he sends are an expression of his grace. Once more the autumn rains will come, as well as the rains of spring." Joel 2:26 So embrace the rain! God sends the rain.
Beauty:
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