Tuesday, January 24, 2012

This and That

Okay, Ive heard of writer's block.... but photog block?  This is nuts!  The subject is straightforward, its workspace.  Not rocket science, but for whatever reason it is just not clicking in for me.  Bleh!

Speaking of pictures... my local bank is holding a contest for it's members.  They are holding a photo comp for a new calendar they are launching next year, using pics from their patrons which they will be putting up for votes in April.  I submitted several shots, so when vote time comes up it will be interesting to see what shots are submitted and if I can snag any votes.

My stepdad is back in the hospital.  He had his first round of chemo last week and within two days started experiencing bad pains in his legs.  He went in for blood work yesterday and they didnt even attempt the draw, he was admitted immediately to the hospital for clots in his legs.  Also, both lungs have been nearly over taken completely by the cancer.  I am thinking that this is the last slide down this particular slope.  Any and all prayers are welcome, not just for him but for the family.

Digging through photos I found this one....this is my stepfather and my cousin that died in that horrid auto accident....

Monday, January 2, 2012

Alien Foliage

I am a stay at home mom and I have loved every minute of the time I have had with my daughter.  I have gotten to see all the "firsts" as she has grown from infant to pre-teen.  First steps, first words, first everything.  It's been an awesome ride.

However, the last couple of years I have heard the same question repeatedly.. 

"OK so you are a stay at home mom, aren't you bored? I mean... what is it you DO?"

My answer to that is simple... I play!

I have found a few hobbies that I am completely addicted to, the primary one being photography.  And I have found quite a few that I stink at... but recently, quite by accident, I have found one that is just plain fun and that I can share with my Monsterkid.  
I can't keep a cactus alive, my thumb is totally black. But with my latest dabbling in hobby-ing (is that even a word?) I can make my own garden!  

Alien Flower Patch








Blue Bloom



Play On Color






Leaves



So there ya go! 

And while I am thinking of it.... Happy Freakin' New Year!!

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