Sunset...

It is a cliché. Thank you for thinking it, I know it already, but I really loved the way the colors were dancing across the sky. Has it been done before: yes. Has it been done better: yes. Do I care: not really. Will I do it again: you betcha! It is almost summer and I love those long, lazy days that end in technicolor shows of clouds and sky and watercolor dreams. I see a hand holding a feather, what about you? June 6th

The light dawns...

It was the end of a crazy, kind of lazy day and I must say that inspiration was scarce on the ground. I just wasn’t feeling it. It happens; sometimes it all seems OK but not note worthy. I find it happens most when I am on allergy medicine. Mmm… could there be a connection: fuzzy brain, lethargic spirit. I am still trying to deal with the whole non-drowsy thing. You know it isn’t true. I digress… Then I looked up and inspiration struck. I must say I get some interesting looks from people. I don’t think many Applebee’s customers take photos of their lamps. What can I say? I live on the edge. June 5th.

Fairytales...

I have the best friends. Sincerely, truly, good people who do good things like transform a backyard into a fairy castle filled with treasures just to see a little girl smile. It was magical. I admit that part of what drew me to the event was the chance to take part in a girly, girl party filled with giggles and pink ribbons. I have a Pokemon and basketball obsessed boy who is growing too fast to giggle with much longer so the promise of 4-year-old joy was too much to ignore. As I sat at the table having lip-gloss heavily applied by a mini-makeup artist and rings laced onto all my fingers, I was sure that good deeds do bring great joy. I’ll never know if that played a part in the other women’s efforts (and their husband’s too) but if so, it was a small part. The rest was pure gold intentions strung on silver threads of kindness. June 4th

Pretty in pink...

These are so beautiful and the last of my rhododendrons. The reds, whites, and purples have come and gone but the pinks just came out to play. They are so beautiful now but I think I will have to do a post on what they look like when they are finished showing off their colors: not so pretty. It is definitely worth it, though, for this show of color. June 3rd

Birds of a feather...

I am addicted, I admit, to Angry Birds. There I said it. I feel relieved to get that off my chest. Apparently this bird isn’t as appreciative. He looks angry enough for all of us. Plus, he is not a good sharer. Another bird comes along looking for a dining buddy and off he flies. Really, so unsocial! June 2nd

 

Thirst quencher...

Not a soda, that doesn’t quench my thirst at all. That is iced tea in that glass, but I thought the light shining through the glass brought out some beautiful colors. The condensation, making interesting patterns on the side of the glass, just made it all the more interesting. I love the distorted ice peeking through. All in all, a cool look. June 1st

Reborn...

Mountain laurel! Our mountain laurel! Yes, I am excited, it hasn’t looked this good in years. I never thought it would again and yet, here it is in all its glory. I guess something, besides the bugs, liked all the rain. May 31st