Monday, December 31, 2012

Change

Change... That is my word for 2013. Things need to change... In a big way. I had a dream the other day where I missed out on a huge opportunity. I really can't get it out of my mind. In the dream, I was on an art retreat with amazing people and I missed out because I wasn't ready. Things need to change. Like the phoenix rises from the ashes, I need to rise as well.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

All is Calm

This week's prompt at52 Photos Project is, "All is Calm."  That is exactly how I feel after a beautiful snow storm, especially when I don't have to travel.  It's not often that we have a White Christmas in this part of the world.


Tuesday, December 25, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 25


Beef Wellington- Christmas tradition




Monday, December 24, 2012

Sunday, December 23, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 23


Silliness

Me and Mom




25 Days of Christmas - Day 22



Trompe l'oeil at my fav restaurant




Friday, December 21, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 21


I'm sitting and watching the tree... Feeling very alone




25 Days of Christmas - Day 20


Listening to music and watching the tree




Wednesday, December 19, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 19

We have the biggest tree on our block but at Christmas I like to make it a mini-tree

My skip tree

The Roads I Travel

The prompt this week at 52 Photos project is "Roads I Travel"  As Bella said it will be different for all of us.

The first thing I thought of when I saw the prompt was the little road I take at the end of my journey home.  It starts out residential but then has at twisty-turney section of trees and a drop off to the creek.  When I get to this curve, I can already feel how good it is to be home.

Two years ago, we had a blizzard and we weren't able to get out for two days.
The Road into Town

Yes. that is a road, somewhere in the middle.

This is looking in the other direction.


The Balloon

This is the same view as above.  I was coming home this past summer and this is what I saw as soon as I went around the curve.  Yes, it is about to touch the treetops.  Fortunately it landed safely and everyone was ok. 

Who knows what I will find next on my road home.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 18


Chris Mouse and the cheese tree

Monday, December 17, 2012

What's Cooking??


The prompt this week at 52 Photos Project is "What's Cooking?" 

Since we got a great loaf of bread Saturday in South Philly, I decided to make eggs in a hole for breakfast yesterday along with some grilled tomatoes.




I also picked up a bag of Risotto with Truffles to make for dinner.  It was the easiest risotto that I ever made.  Here it is absorbing a glass of wine before I add hot water.


The risotto was so good, I forgot to take a picture of it when it was finished!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Friday, December 14, 2012

25 Days of Christmas-Day 13

Holiday Party at work before the crowd

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Monday, December 10, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 10


Christmas parade is coming




Morning/Evening

Morning


This week at "52 Photos Project" brings the prompt Morning/Evening.  I decided to take my pictures on Saturday in order to highlight one of my favorite events.  Every year in early December, our town hosts "the burning of the Phoenix."  It's a little festival with music, crafts and fire dancers culminating in a giant bonfire.  This year's bird was an especially impressive design.



Evening





Sunday, December 09, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 9


Rockin' the vintage 70's tree plate




Saturday, December 08, 2012

Friday, December 07, 2012

Thursday, December 06, 2012

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Monday, December 03, 2012

Sunday, December 02, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 2


The porch under the witches hat at the Angel of the Sea, Cape May, NJ




Saturday, December 01, 2012

25 Days of Christmas - Day 1

I can't believe it's that time of year again, but it's time for the 25 Days of Christmas photos