129/365-2 A Vision of Resourcefulness

" A Resourceful Perch"

Today's photo might better be titled 'Grasping At Straws."  I had no ideas and no inspiration today.  In a moment of desperation, the cat became my subject.  I hoped that I would figure out some way to tie a photo of her to the day's prompt.

She is on her "resourceful;" perch atop one of the stools at the kitchen island.  From this vantage point she can keep an eye on all of the goings on in the kitchen, the den, and the backyard.  She is also just high enough up that she can reach out and swat the unsuspecting dogs as they walk by.

128/365-2 A Vision of Trust

"Entrusted"

Trust is both a scary and wonderful thing whether you are on the giving end or the receiving end.

127/365-2 A Vision of Poise

"Read, Pray, Love"

Come, pensive nun, devout and pure, 

sober steadfast, and demure, 

all in a robe of darkest grain, 

flowing with majestic train.

- John Milton -

Today was the student art sale at school.  I love these ceramic nuns!  These are the only kind of habits I am allowed to have!

126/365-2 A Vision of Innocence

"Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience"

Innocence is not exactly a word that I would associate with Brooke.  I am not being judgmental, just realistic.  She played college rugby.  They drank beer out of cleats.  That right there says it all, don't you think?  

I had to stretch things to make today's prompt work even a little.

Brooke has always loved reading.  When she was tiny and innocent, I read to her all the time.  In this photo she is sitting in the very rocking chair where I probably read her her first book.  Though she and I have very different literary preferences, we both have a passion for the work of William Blake.  William Blake wrote 'Songs of Innocence"  and "Songs of Experience."  Connection made...that is as good as it gets today!

125/365-2 A Vision of Small Details

"Swirls"

Today was Macro Monday.  Despite the fact that it was terribly windy this afternoon, I had fun blowing bubbles after school.  It was a little less fun trying to hold the bubble wand with one hand and shoot photos with the other, but only a little less.

I had a difficult time choosing today's photo.  I took several that I like; unfortunately, they are all so different that it was like comparing apples and oranges when trying to choose one over the other.  I ultimately chose the one that I did because I think, maybe, it best illustrates the day's prompt of small details in that the swirls in the bubble solution are clearly visible.

All that said, I really like the colors and the "Monet-ness" of this photo.

Brooke likes this one best.

And, I think there is something a little mysterious about this one.

Leave a comment and let me know your favorite.

124/365-2 A Vision Of What I'm Reading

"Good For A Laugh!"

They say that art mimics life.  Scott Hilburn, who draws the Argyle Sweater, must have been at my house and observed my life..  I have a shelf that looks just like this!  Well, not exactly like this.  Most of my heads are attached to bodies, but they can be shared at a moment's notice.  I feel vindicated!  Obviously if the obsessive collecting of Lego mini figures has made it to the comic strips I am not alone.

123/365-2 A Vision Of My Eyes

"My Eyes"

My eyes...so much can be said about them.  For many, the eyes I have have are their greatest fear; these eyes are legally blind.  There are many things that they prevent me from doing, and many other things that are just more challenging for me because of my eyes.  It would be easy to get stuck on all of the negatives associated with my eyes and their vision, but what would be the point in that?

These are the eyes with which I have been blessed.  They reveal my world to me.  I suspect that my world may look a little different than yours does to you.  I'm OK with that.  I have seen many wonderful things with these eyes.  For each of these experiences, I am grateful.

With my eyes, my camera, and a strong inner vision, I am able to see much beauty in this world.  There are many people with perfect eyes that sadly cannot say that.