122/366: Opposites - Soft and Hard

There is an entire.
Group of people.
That advocate.
The benefits.
Of sleeping on the floor.


I'm not going to go into details.
Google it.


I for one.
Prefer my nice soft.
But somewhat firm.
Bed.


However,
Should I ever.
Make the decision.
Whatever the reason.
To sleep on the hard floor.


I would.
At a minimum.
Require my pillow.

121/366: Hold It Together

After a wonderful.
Did I say wonderful?
Because... I mean.
WONDERFUL.
Ten day vacation.


Instead of sitting at my desk.
Monday morning.
Dressed as one of the Beatles.
With my three co-workers.
As planned.


I found myself.
Sitting in the waiting room.
At the local Urgent Care.
With a screaming sore throat.
And a nasty cough.


As a result.
The last few days.
Have been spent.
Gargling salt water.
Practically bathing in Vicks.
Eating.
Banana popsicles.
Like it's my job.


After 48 hours.
My voice is slowly returning.
I can swallow without.
Pouting.
And I am trying.
To justify the banana popsicle addiction.
Even after I feel better.


Here is what.
Has held me together.
The last few days.

Sassyfras Studios Workshop: From the Inside

So I'm skipping around.
A bit. 
Between sessions.
From last week's workshop.


There will be more.
To share.


This one was so sweet.
So magical.


Lauren has a special place in my heart.
And she is a wonderful mama.
Watching her with her girls.
Time seemed to stop.
Just for a bit.


And when when they sang.
It was beautiful.
I cried.
Just a bit.
And smiled.
A whole lot.




No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you.  After all, you're the only one that knows what my heart sounds like from the inside.

 

120/366: Sparks

When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
May luck be yours on Halloween.
                                       - author unknown




Sparks.
Light candles.
Which placed inside.
An expertly carved pumpkin.
Create a glowing.
Awesome.
Jack-O-Lantern.






Expert carving courtesy of the Haske boys:

119/366: A Scene From a Favorite Book or Movie

After a full day of traveling.

A horrible cough and sore throat.

AND technical difficulties...

I am sharing with you.

Some images taken.

While on vacation last week.

One of my favorite books.

Is Pride and Prejudice.

Last week.

I attended

A Jane Austen inspired.

Photography workshop.

Hosted by Sassyfras Studios.

Here are a few images.

From a Darcy inspired shoot.

118/366: Someone I Admire

Meet Memphis.
Sweet.
Happy.
Brave.
Giver of excellent hugs.
Ridiculously cute.
With a laugh that is contagious.


I hope that I always.
Look at the world
With as much wonder.
As this sweet boy.

117/366: Trash to Treasure

I am camera-less tonight.
So I am posting an iPhone pic.
A self portrait.


My lovely friend Davina.
A trained professional.
Fixed my self cut side sweep bangs.


I don't have a before picture for you.
But trust me.
When I say.
She truly created a masterpiece.
From a pile of rubble.


And then she gave me ice cream.
I have awesome friends.
Awesome.

116/366: Brunettes

Blond.

Brunette.

Auburn.

Ombre.

Today the color.

Doesn't matter.

It's all about.

The love.

And when these three.

Are around.

The love...

Is contagious.

115/366: Entertainment

en·ter·tain·ment/ˌentərˈtānmənt/:

Noun:

The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment. An event, performance, or activity designed to entertain others. Meet Jessica Olivero of Jessica Oh! Photography. She's an awesome photographer. She's from Jersey. She loves cats. Really. Loves. Cats. She is thoroughly enjoyable. And completely entertaining.

114/366: Babies

A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water log stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if your rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he'll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary? 
                                                                                            - John Grogan




Meet Millie:
Daughter of Jeffrey and Davina.
Sister of Jackson and Memphis.
Hostess.
With the mostest.

113/366: Dirt

The greatest gift of the garden, is the restoration of the five senses.
                                                        - Hannah Rion




I couldn't agree more.
In this case.
Sweet potatoes become sweet potato fries.
Which are most excellent.
For the senses.

112/366: An Image from a Dream

I barely had a chance to sleep last night.
Let alone dream.
A late night.
Coupled with an early morning flight.
Made for sparse and dreamless sleep.


Yet, when I woke.
The world was silent.
The sun came up over the most beautiful.
Lovely fog.
Shades of Pink. 
Gold. 
Orange. 
Red.
It was brilliant.


I felt that I was in a dream.
One of those rare moments.
When you are certain.
You will never see this exact moment again.


As it slips away.  
You grasp at the last few seconds.
Trying to sear it to your memory.
So that you won't forget.


Even while doing so.
Knowing.
You will never be able to accurately.
Describe this sight.
Exactly as it was.

111/366: Funny Faces

My little brother got married today!
Here is a shot.
Of the groom.
With my darling husband.
And their funny fisheye faces.

110/366: Unexpected Beauty

One of the things I love the most.
About my visiting my Grandparents.
Is my Grandmother's ability.
To add simple.
Beautiful touches.
Where you least expect it.


Like a sprig of dried Sweet Annie.
Grown in the backyard.
Dried in the garage.
Hung fragrant and lovely.
On the back of door.
With an aged clothes pin.
Where you least expect it.

109/366: Favorite Movie

There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. 
Living there, you'll be free if you truly wish to be.
                                                                                     - Willy Wonka

108/366: An Artist

Meet Maurice.
A super cool dude.
An amazing photographer.
A friend.
We are fortunate to see.
A couple of times a year.


You.
Can find him here.
Dutchman Photos


I.
Can find him in my living room.
At least for a few more days...

107/366: A Timepiece

My first watch.
Was a dainty Mickey Mouse.
With a narrow brown band.
A gift from my grandparents.
It still works.
Occasionally.
I still wear it.

106/366: Tools

Sewing is the new black.

105/366: Mirrors

I love mirrors.  They let one pass through the surface of things.
                                                      - Claude Chabrol

104/366: Feet

Snuggled on the couch.

For movie night.