Saturday, December 5, 2009

don't make me come over there!

Why is this tabby sitting surreptitiously in the shadows at the Thanksgiving table? And what is the object of her concentration?

Why, its her new BFF--my Gurley turkey candle! It seems she's a smitten kitten. For more stories with a happy ending, visit Misty Dawn's meme Camera Critters.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Dawn--friend of Muses

This is the sunrise I saw over the Twin Cities on Veteran's Day last month. I took this standing in a mundane parking lot but was filled with awe nonetheless for all of the reasons illustrated, layer by layer. See more awesome skies here.

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.
Don't go back to sleep.
Rumi

Monday, November 30, 2009

fallen star


I found this star lounging on a bench against the garage of a new house. . .maybe it was to be hung on the clapboards or the owner really liked it occupying the bench. Either way, it is delicious country red and my contribution to all things red at Mary's meme Ruby Tuesday.

Friday, November 27, 2009

the day after

The day-after-Thanksgiving was full of stars in the frosty morning air and then the sky exploded in these welcome hues. This is the sun rising over Sucker Lake near our apartment. . .a sure sign of a good beginning to the holiday season. See more beautiful skies here. Then shout Hooray!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

all good wishes


As I stop to count my blessings this week while enjoying the bounty of the harvest, I remember you reading my blog: I am grateful to know you. Happy Thanksgiving!

We are each other's harvest.
Gwendolyn Brooks

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Seasons greetings!

When I drove to the fitness center this morning and pulled into the parking lot, I saw this magical seasonal scene. Every tree had string after string of white lights. A veritable wonderland. I sighed realizing, 'tis the season. I share all this alliteration because today's letter for ABC Wednesday is S.




Lighting one candle
from another -
Winter night
.

- Buson

Monday, November 23, 2009

cuteness ahead

I took this photo last year when my friend Caroline ran in the rainy Twin Cities Marathon. Then when we had the great hard drive crash of 11/09 it magically re-appeared.** I don't get it. But I do know its better late than never. . .to post on Mary's meme, Ruby Tuesday. See more red here.
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