I took this photo out my back door about 7am this morning. It started to rain about an hour later. This makes this saying really true:
Red sky at night, sailors delight...
Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning..
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sunrise on Leap Day - February 29, 2012
I took this photo out my back door about 7am this morning. It started to rain about an hour later. This makes this saying really true:
Red sky at night, sailors delight...
Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning..
First Daffodils - February 28, 2012
I can't believe that I have daffodils blooming here in northern Virginia in February. I took this photo by my front sidewalk.
Last Night's Sunset - February 27, 2012
I was in the car with my friend last evening < Sunday> and saw this glowing sunset & took this photo. It was taken from inside her car.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Create A Buzz - February 26, 2012
My friend and I made 250 of these "beaded bee fobs" to sell for $5 each and donate the $1250 to the Vision Foundation:
http://www.fightblindness.org/site/TR?px=1146983&fr_id=4411&pg=personal
The Vision Walk that we're supporting takes place the first week of may 2012 . If you want to find out more about this walk or this vision disease. I posted the web site above.
Kitchen Window - February 25, 2012
I took this photo of my kitchen window early in the morning when the sun was just rising. I love to look at my collection that is displayed in this window.
Sunset in Northern Virginia - February 24, 2012
I took another photo of the sunset in northern Virginia. The clouds look gloomy.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Sunset in Northern Virginia - February 23, 2012
I took this photo from my front porch today - in northern Virginia. It was warm here and the sky was frequently changing. One minute it was cloudy and the next, it was sunny.
Wood Turned Mushroom Made from Holly - February 22, 2012
I was given this wonderful wood turned mushroom for Christmas by a friend. Her husband, John Overman, does "wood turning" and made it. It is made from a holly branch.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tabasco Row - February 21, 2012
I have many, many mini bottles of Tabasco sauce on my stove. I love using it in different dishes and drinks that I make.
Black Bird in a Tree in L.A. - February 20, 2012
I took this photo of a black bird in a tree in Los Angeles, Ca. earlier this month. It was a bright sunny day.
Santa Anita Racetrack in California - February 19, 2012
I took this photo earlier this month at the Santa Anita racetrack in California. I had a lot of fun that day.
Full Moon Over Los Angeles - February 18, 2012
When I was in Los Angeles, Ca. earlier this month, I took this photo of the full moon. It was beautiful.
The La Brea Tar Pit in Los Angeles, Ca. - February 17, 2012
This is a photo that I took at the La Brea Tar Pit in Los Angeles, Ca. Of course, the areas with the tar are fenced off. I held my camera right up to the opening in the fence to take this photo.
Koi Pond at The Grove in Hollywood, Ca. - February 16, 2012
When I was at The Grove, by the original Farmer's Market, in Hollywood, Ca., I took this photo of the koi pond. The fish were about 15"- 18" long.
Late Afternoon Sun Over Downtown LA - February 15, 2012
I took this photo in the late afternoon in downtown Los Angeles, Ca. I love how the photo looks like it was taken in black & white, but it was taken with my little digital camera.
Tulip Treat - February 14, 2012
Wonderful tulips to enjoy. They are just beautiful.
Santa Anita Park by Pasedena, Ca. - February 13, 2012
I took this photo at Santa Anita Park Racetrack. I had never been to horse racetrack before.
A Sunny Day at the Pool in L.A. - February 12, 2012
I took this photo while relaxing at the pool in Los Angeles. It was a sunny, warm day.
Pomodoro Italian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Ca. - February 11, 2012
I took this photo outside of Pomodoro Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, ca. The food, drink and atmosphere were wonderful. I had heard that they had the best gnocchi in the Los Angeles area....and they were right.
http://www.pomodorowestwood.com/index.html
Ceiling of O' Hare Airport in Chicago - February 10, 2012
I took this photo of the ceiling inside of O' Hare airport in Chicago, Illinois. I had a three hour layover here, because of the snow.
http://www.flightstats.com/go/Airport/airportDetails.do?airportCode=ORD
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Ca. - February 9, 2012
I got to go to Santa Anita Park Racetrack for the first time. Had lunch and watched the horses race. It was a lot of fun.
http://www.santaanita.com/
La Brea Tar Pit in Los Angeles, Ca. - February 8, 2012
I took this photo at the La Brea Tar Pit in Los Angeles, Ca. I got to walk through the area and also see an excavation site in progress.
Arch Over the Entrance to Chinatown in Los Angeles, Ca. - February 7, 2012
I took this photo of the entrance to Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles, Ca. I was there for lunch.
"The Girl With the Pearl Earring" by Vermeer - Inside the LA Marriott - February 6, 2012
I love this picture in the lobby of the downtown Marriott in LA. It's a favorite painting of mine. I got to go and see the Vermeer paintings in downtown Washington DC, when the exhibit was here at the National Gallery of Art.
Cross Stitch Sampler - February 5, 2012
I made this cross stitch "Sampler" in 1988 and it hangs in my bedroom. The saying stitched on this sampler says... "The light that shines the farthest..Shines the brightest nearest home..."
Crocheted Heart Flag Doily - February 4, 2012
I crocheted this flag doily and framed it myself. I had taken a picture framing class many years ago. It hangs in an extra bedroom that has an "Americana" decor.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Walnut Rabbit - February 3, 2012
I love doing woodworking and I cut this bunny rabbit out of a piece of walnut using my band saw.
Bloody Marys - February 2, 2012
There is nothing better than enjoying a Bloody Mary cocktail with a friend.
Backyard Stream - February 1, 2012
I took this photo of my tiny backyard stream. I love the reflections in the water.
Spring Crocus - January 31, 2012
The crocus are blooming in my back yard. They look beautiful.
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