Macro Monday: History

This scrap of wood shines bone white in the black ashes under our burn barrel. So many textures, all speaking of its journey through life and death: whorls and undulating growth patterns; the cross-grain rip of the saw blade; a weathered gray skin from wind and sun; charred edges from the fire.

January was a rough month for a variety of reasons. Sorry I haven't been around - I have missed visiting with you, and I'll be trying to catch up this month.

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Happy New Year!

I'm on my way outta town, and the hubby is waiting down in the driveway with the motor running. So I'm just popping in to wish you all a happy, healthy, wondrous, and amazing 2012!

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you light, love, and happiness.

PhotoHunt: Surprise

I was both surprised and delighted to spot these "fish out of water" swimming through a vacant lot in Santa Fe.

Join the fun at the new home of the Photo Hunters: Whistle Stop Photo Hunt.

Shadow Shots: A Chair for Santa

They're subtle, but I love the shadow tracery and colors cast on my chair by the tree.

Now, if I could just find the time to sit down.

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Shadow Shots: Cushy

Go ahead. Have a seat -- if you dare.

Appropriately enough, this clever bench is a resting spot in a public aquarium. It looks comfy enough but the one raised arm is a bit disquieting, don't you think?

Many, many thanks to Tracy in Brisbane for hosting Shadow Shot Sunday all this time and many, many more to our new hosts who are carrying on at Shadow Shot Sunday 2. Just click the link to join in the fun!