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• Observed

  

  So this is what dirt daubers did before there were houses! Must be a traditionalist queen -- all the others have built their nests on our basement and porch... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• More Books . . .

  

  More books -- someone (Mario? Carolyn? Jayna?) recommended News of the World and I put it on my wish list. I also asked for Gaiman's Instructions -- which I'd... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Christmas Bounty of Books

  

  Books are always on my wish list and thanks to various book pushers among my blogging and Facebook friends, I'm never at a loss as to what to ask for. Martin... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Joyous Celebration Yesterday

  

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  Posted on 26 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Merry Christmas!

  

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  Posted on 25 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• For Yonder Breaks a New and Glorious Morn

  

  May this Yuletide be the beginning . . . Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Dark is Rising

  

  In spite of the flurry of holiday preparations, I found myself feeling the need to re-read Susan Cooper's magical stories. Quoting Psychology Today: "Susan... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Hidden Light

  

  Yesterday midmorning and the sun had barely broken through the clouds. (Yesterday's sunrise shot was taken a few days before.) It didn't shine on our little... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Welcome Solstice!

  

  The season turns and the sun stands still, having reached the limits of his south-easterly crawl. Tomorrow he will rise a little northerly, bringing us more... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Big Question

  

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  Posted on 20 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Red Sky at Morning

  

  Thanks to John for getting these great shots (while I Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Christmas Story-- Reposted by Request

  

  The beginning of the Christmas season brings back a sweet nostalgia for the days when the air trembled with magic and I really, truly did listen for reindeer... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• A Most Private Person

  

  My brother died yesterday. He had been in declining health due to cancer for some time and had refused to pursue treatment. He was such a private person that I... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

  

  After viewing the all the seasons of Midsomer Murders (twice-- don't judge,) we found ourselves in need of similar light, comforting entertainment. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Frozen Motion

  

  Well, almost frozen. There was a bit of melting going on. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Selling the Broom

  

  A re-post -- Christmas prep has a stranglehold on me just now. Some years ago, John was talking with a local store owner -- a man who also owned a great deal... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Gone Awry

  

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  Posted on 12 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Deck the Halls

  

  Can't believe I didn't get a picture of the young uns decorating the tree . . . It's almost done -- Tomorrow I'll add the icicles and snowflakes and candy... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• And the Skies Began to Clear

  

  Saturday morning the snow was still falling and we had around ten inches. By afternoon, however, the sun burned through the mists and we had a peek of blue... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY

• No Accumulation . . .

  

  No accumulation is what They said. It was snowing when I woke up yesterday and still snowing at noon. A good day to work on the to do list. I'm going ahead and... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2017 CREATIVITY, PHOTOGRAPHY