2-3-10 Sharp As A Tack

Today's Daily Shoot suggested taking a picture that was "sharp". That's what I did.

2-2-10 Good Morning, Sunrise

Although it was another foggy morning, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to catch the sunrise. The sun has shown so little here over the past month, that I wasn't sure what it was. If Punxsutawney Phil was here in Kansas, he definitely would have seen his shadow.

2-1-10 Fort Snow

Went to get the mail today and noticed the neighborhood kids had built a snow fort. I like the utility flags on top. I wonder whose yard they took them out of? Can't you just imagine hiding behind the wall while launching snowballs at your friends??!!!

1-31-10 Project Linus

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of delivering these hand-made, tied-fleece, blankets to a chapter of Project Linus. Project Linus is a non-profit organization that collects and distributes hand-made blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need of security, warmth and comfort. The blankets that are collected here, stay in the area and are distributed to local hospitals, children's homes and other services that deal with children. I learned about them through the Disney "Give A Day, Get A Day At Disney" web site.

1-30-10 Olive Garden

Went out to eat at Olive Garden with some friends. As we were leaving, my friend commented on how pretty she thought the entrance looked with the snow, vines and lighting. I'd have to agree.

1-29-10 I Buried It Here Somewhere...

For a dog who hates to get wet, this one loves the snow. I let him out this morning and laughed as he ran and played in the 6 inches of snow that fell. Not exactly sure what he is looking for however.

1-28-10 Morning Sunrise

On my way to school this morning, I just couldn't pass up the sunrise. That's all the sun we received today. The temperatures have been steadily falling all day. Snow, heavy snow, is forcasted for tonight and all day tomorrow. (sigh!) Winter is not over yet.

1-27-10 Bridge Over Calm Water

This footbridge is one of several in Sedgwick County Park. We love going to this park to run, walk, Geocache, and people watch. Many of it's structures are popular for taking portraits.

1-26-10 A Bird's Eye View

The Daily Shoot suggested to get a "Bird's Eye View". So to the second story I went; opened the window and hung over the edge. I have to admit this shot would look a lot better in late spring when the flower pots are full of pretty spring flowers.

1-25-10 Silhouetted By the Sun

As I chase yet another sunset, this western county farm becomes silhouetted by the sun.

1-24-10 Another Kansas Winter Sunset

Although the thermometer said 45 degrees, the wind was blowing hard enough to make it feel like 35. At any rate, I jumped in the car and chased down today's sunset.

1-23-10 Amber Waves

With the weather being decent for a change, I took the opportunity to walk around the house outside and check on the plants. I always forget the monkey grass on the south side as we have no windows on that side of the house. As I surveyed both the front and the backyards, I can see that come spring, I'm going to have a lot of yard work to do.

1-22-10 Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

" Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?", by Eric Carle, is a fun, interactive children's book about the animals in a zoo and the sounds that they make. These particular polar bears were my mother-in-law's, and remind me of her and her love of reading.

1-21-10 The Wind-Up Band

This is my "Wind-up Band". If you wind them up in a certain order you can get them all playing at once. You have to be quick or one of them will wind down before all are playing. I took their picture today as it was just one of those days when quirky things happened. When I look at them, or wind them up, they make me laugh.

1-20-10 Who is Your Yoda?

I presented at a technology conference on Monday and one of the guest speakers was an educator, digital storyteller, photographer and professional filmmaker, by the name of Marco Torres. He says, "We all need Yodas in our network." (A Yoda is an expert in something.) I'd also add, "in our lives".

1-19-10 HO-Scale Trains

The Daily Shoot suggested taking a picture of a form of transportation. Since today was another dreary, gray, foggy day, I decided to look inside for my picture. My husband likes trains and has several HO-scale engines. This one is on the desktop in our home office. I also enjoy this style of engine; reminding me of movies like "Back To The Future--2", "Butch Cassoday & The Sundance Kid", among many others.

1-18-10 I Wonder...

I guess I have a thing for old barns. Something about them intrigue me. I wonder what stories they hold. I wonder how some remain standing. I wonder....

1-17-10 Waking Up Too Early

I don't remember a recent winter where we had so much fog. This morning it was of the "frozen" kind again; where frost clings to the perimeter of things. While searching out my picture, I noticed that my neighbor's tree is starting to "wake up" and bud. This is only January. I worry that it's too soon and the buds will fall victim to the "late freeze" we usually have in April. Although I am ready for spring, I know we have many more weeks of cold winter weather left.

1-16-10 Aviator Mickey

Hubby & I went to the mall today, looking for luggage, when we came across this display for the Aviation Museum. Wichita is considered the "Air Capital" due to having several aircraft manufacturing plants located here. The Aviation Museum is dedicated to "preserving the birth and living heritage of Kansas aviation; educating the world on the past, present and furture of flight; and promoting the Spirit of Flight in the Air Capital of the World." Besides, MIckey is the pilot!

1-15-10 Converging Lines

Since I was not sure what I was going to shoot today, I turned to The Daily Shoot (www.dailyshoot.com) for inspiration. They said "Converging lines direct the viewer's eye." And with that, I headed outside. This picture could also be entitled "Old & Weathered." Didn't realize my deck looked so gray. Guess I will need to get my husband out their this spring and power wash it again.