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July 20, 2011
Women know there's nothing quite like a superb fitting pair of shoes.  Especially a pair that can be danced in for hours without a rub or a pinch.  I found that pair of shoes and tangoed for almost an hour tonight with a fantastic dance partner!  Sweet bliss!

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July 19, 2011
Two hundred photos!  It's time for another recipe!  This one is for a quick and easy snack (or late, late dinner if you're me):  Rebecca's Gluten-Free North of the Border Quesadilla
Slap a tablespoon virgin coconut oil in the pan to heat.  Cut one brown rice tortilla in half and place in pan.  Layer sliced cheddar cheese, a couple tablespoons chipotle salsa, and about 1/2 cup pre-cooked lentils (I got mine from Trader Joe's-- precooked in a bag), and top with second half of tortilla.  Cook on both sides until brown and crispy (around 5 minutes each side, more or less). 
Coconut oil  comes in a solid and is known for a myriad of health benefits including improving skin and the digestive system, strengthens the immune system, aids in weight loss, contains anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, helps in dissolving kidney stones, and myriads of other benefits.  Definitely worth checking out! It adds a little bit of a light sweetness to foods, like almond oil does.

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July 18, 2011
Ghost cat.  An experiment in abstract using high ISO, slow shutter speed, and a fairly narrow aperture. 

I love that glint in her eye!

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July 17, 2011
I just couldn't resist.  I had a photo of my flower garden all ready, but then I was in the kitchen making a snack and this adorable moment occurred.

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July 16, 2011
A restful day ended with a restful evening and a warm cup of sleepy time tea.  If you're still awake and reading this, sweet dreams!

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July 15, 2011
This is Friday night and I want to write something witty about my photo of the day today.  I have nothing.  This is a chicken.

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July 14, 2011
I have a new photography muse!  This dog could be the poster child for "pound puppy eyes."  Who could look into these canine orbs and not do her bidding?! 

By the way, she has no reason whatsoever to be sad in this moment that I captured.  She wanted to cuddle with me and I wanted her to sit for just one second.

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July 13, 2011
Welcome to the family, Tosca!  This sweet little boxer mix was adopted by my roommate this afternoon and she's such a darling! 

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July 12, 2011
This luscious strawberry was ginormous.  Past tense.  It was so tasty.

Humongous.  Gigantic.  Extremely large.
 

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July 11, 2011
In one of those rare moments, when the veil between this world and another reality is slightly lifted, I felt the hush of wonder flitter through my mind and come to rest quietly on the bottom of my soul.  Then, just as silently as it came, it danced away in the evening breeze.

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July 10, 2011
No new dog yet.  My roommate and I decided to go get a pedicure this afternoon, so we found a cute nail salon with fantastic massage chairs, a complementary glass of wine, and 30 minutes of being pampered. It was wonderful!  

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July 9, 2011
Big project of the day was to detail the dog.  Duncan lost about 5 lbs. of hair (not really that much), nails trimmed, hair clipped, and a sudsy hose bath in the backyard, and all to meet a potential brother or sister tomorrow!

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July 8, 2011
There's nothing quite like a bowl full of ice cream blanketed with fresh strawberries and peaches sprinkled with coconut!

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July 7, 2011
I love Jim Halpert.

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July 6, 2011
I've got to find me a cowboy to go dancing with!  Maybe not one who's 50 years older than me.  But he shore 'nuf knew how to dance!

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July 5, 2011
I have a long, sad story.  This is a starfish.  This is not my starfish.  I did not pick this starfish up off the beach.  I know who did.  What this starfish doesn't know is that it is about to take a 1,200 mile trip to Minnesota, to the person who picked it up off the beach.  So obviously I am not the one who picked it up off the beach.

The sad part of the story is why the starfish is on the paper towel.

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July 4, 2011
Happy Independence Day!  Nothing says 4th of July like fireworks and a hometown parade.  I couldn't decide which photo to post, so here are a few photos of the day:

High School band + great angle with the sun = photo of the day.

However, this guys is playing the banjo.  On a unicycle.

And there's just too many funny things about this photo.  Starting with the old lady on the left.

Finally, God Bless America!

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July 3, 2011
There's nothing quite like sitting around a campfire with good friends and some toasty marshmallows on a holiday weekend!

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July 2, 1011
After forgetting about my non-blooming orchids for several months, they all decided to start sprouting new leaves.  All of a sudden, out pops a new shoot with buds on the little phalaenopsis.  There will probably be a photo of the day of it blooming in a few weeks.

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July 1, 2011
Ack! I'm slacking off!  Barely posting in time!  This is it for tonight-- see you all tomorrow...