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Frightening Fashion Friday: Climb Every Mountain

November 22, 2013

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Into the Evening

November 20, 2013

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H and I were graced with this gorgeous sunset as we walked around the lake in our neighborhood last night.

Just a Hint of Fruit

November 18, 2013

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IMG_3031These were the complimentary water stations at a hotel where H and I recently stayed.  It was so warm that day, and the fruit was so inviting, that we gladly poured ourselves several cupfuls.  Only later did we learn that plenty of sugar had been added as well.  Yum!

 

Frightening Fashion Friday: Olympic Skaters… Not!

November 15, 2013

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In honor of the cold snap that’s been breezing across the eastern US, here’s a family shot of our own personal ice rink… the frozen output of our basement sump pump.  (And no, I’m not strangling my little sister, nor is my other sibling planning to rob a bank.)

 

 

Fluttering By

November 13, 2013

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While visiting family this past weekend in Arizona, H and I had the opportunity to explore a butterfly conservatory.  Thousands of these gorgeous creatures flitted and darted throughout the atrium, some stopping at feeding stations and others resting just long enough for me to take a few photos.

Veterans Day

November 11, 2013

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My father served in the Army Air Forces during WWII as a flight maintenance gunner.  This is a picture of him (bottom left) with his crew somewhere in the Pacific theater.

For all those who have served and continue to serve… a heartfelt thank you.

Frightening Fashion Friday: It’s a Cinch

November 8, 2013

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I did a great job coordinating my colors (note matching shirt and belt) but I must say that those pants were really high-waisted.  I’m glad I don’t belt my jeans up like that these days.

Rolling Laughter

November 6, 2013

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A window full of laughing Buddhas greeted us as we wandered through Chinatown in San Francisco a few weeks ago.  These little guys really make me giggle.

Show Offs

November 4, 2013

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This weekend H and I revisited Gibbs Gardens, where the Japanese maples were dressed in their full glory.

Frightening Fashion Friday: Sugar Shock

November 1, 2013

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Could this have been the day after Halloween?  I look a bit wild-eyed and rumpled here… if I didn’t know better, I’d guess that I’d had too much sugar.