Current Photo Friday theme: Flight
Wild parrots, Houston, July 2017
An Aries (Who Knows Some Stuff)
Current Photo Friday theme: Flight
Wild parrots, Houston, July 2017
Current Photo Friday theme: Ground Level
Timothy has been planting flowers at Houndstooth Hall. These are lobella techno upright blue.
Current Photo Friday theme: Hair
Houston, Texas, 2008
Current Photo Friday theme: Futuristic
In 1996, Barbie and Ken joined Kirk and Spock on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Star Trek’s” television debut. I don’t believe that in 1966, anyone looking toward a future in space imagined that here on Earth, the TV show would launch all the subsequent series, movies, Hallmark ornaments, dolls and toys, costumes, or fan gatherings and enthusiasm the franchise still enjoys.
Live long and prosper!
Current Photo Friday theme: Pandemic
On the Photo Friday site, when they gave the theme, they asked these questions: What subjects captivated your attention? Did the pandemic influence your photography?
Below is why I chose a current “selfie” as my photo.
The pandemic made my world smaller. Prior to the shutdown, I had a career that kept me busy 10 to 14 hours a day. Part of my volunteer work for that organization involved shooting photos of rescued dogs, cats, the occasional pig, and a few other surprising creatures, three times a week. I had plans to transition out of my volunteer photography for them so I could travel more in 2020. But early in the year, the organization laid off a majority of the staff, including me, because of the pandemic. Like many others, I quarantined. I didn’t travel. I adjusted to life without the income from the paying part of my job and without the coworkers who inspired me. My world became what was around me, so that’s what I photographed: my home, family who lives on the same property, and our dogs. I found ways to photograph my hobbies (collecting dolls, listening to music, reading, journaling, painting, homemaking, blogging), and my passion: writing fiction.
When the pandemic shifted in 2021 and the world began opening up, other than seeing more friends, not a lot changed because I decided to retire. I still don’t travel. I haven’t been bothered by the slow march of lines up and down and across my face. I didn’t care when my hair, that for twenty years had its roots colored brunette, and later to strands of brunette and blonde, became gray and white during the pandemic. I’m grateful to be here and for all that I have. I try to adapt to and deal with the challenges. I still mostly photograph what’s around me.
Current Photo Friday theme: Insomnia
Essential oil blends: Inhale, Exhale. Breathe Blend. Anxiety Release. Relax. Panic Button. Peaceful Blend. Sleepy Time. Chill Pill. Mellow Mix. Sleep. Along with Rescue Remedy, incense, worry stones, stone facial roller, eye mask… I’ve put a lot of thought into insomnia. At 1:45 AM and 3:30 AM and 4:50 AM and…
I do not use all these at once!
Current Photo Friday theme: Kitchen
Magnolia Grill, New Orleans, February 2008
Across the Southeast and Southwest U.S., I’ve enjoyed many good meals looking at kitchens like this one.
Current Photo Friday theme: Style
On Fridays, we wear art.
Design from the Canvas to Couture Collection, December 2010; fabric from canvas I painted. Fashion at 1:6 scale.
Current Photo Friday theme: Stripes
U.S. Army Medal of Commendation, For Merit
Current Photo Friday theme: Paper
Reproduction vintage paper (120 pieces!) for crafting, scrapbooking, journaling, collaging, or writing notes to send.
Gift of Debby
Christmas 2023