186/365 The Birthday Girl!

Happy 50th Birthday Katherine!

185/365 Truly

“If you don't own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.”

~Roger Caras

184/365 Being an amateur...

Every artist was first an amateur.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

183/365 Everyday Miracles

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” — Albert Einstein

182/365 Take time...

No matter what insanity is whirling around you, always take time to roll in the grass!

181/365 Sunrise

This was the sunrise today on what I have come to regard as MY mountains. They live in MY backyard after all.

I made what may be a very crazy decision today. I offered my photography services (such as they are) free of charge to my coworkers for a one-time deal for the holidays. I really want to build my portfolio and get some experience, but no one will hire me if they can't see the kind of shots I can take! So... here I go! I've already got two families and a few singles with pets and one couple lined up! I'm reading a LOT about posing people, so I have a launch pad, but I'm pretty personable... and I think that's key. Making the people feel comfortable and relaxed... looking forward to the challenge!

I was also reminded that I need to bring my camera with me ALWAYS!!!! Today on the way home from work there was a bunch of trees on fire right next to the freeway and I didn't have my camera!!!!

180/365 Cozy Dell Reprise...

I can't believe I've been at this for 180 days STRAIGHT! I haven't missed a single day yet... cool.

I was really tired today for no particular reason... so it was a great time to get out and go for a hike! Our good friend Beedge came up and we all made it to the top before dark! The hike down is always my favorite part. It's like when those wheels touch down on solid ground at the end of a flight... sigh of relief...