RRC: An Almost Photo

"The goal of art was the vital expression of self."

-Alfred Stieglitz

I had fun tip toeing through my archives this week, looking for all the "Almost Photo" I have taken over the years. I titled the one above, "Half A Cow Is Better Then No Cow At All." LOL. I wonder if that is true? Hmmmm?

Here are some of my other favorite, "Almost Photos"...

"Ooooops" Sometimes, in San Francisco, you can be standing perfectly straight, but the world isn't! Thank GOD for tripods!



"The Ghost" I wanted a photo of my new rose, with the new flower buddy I had purchased for it, but instead I got this ghostly image. I liked how it came out, and found some uses for it. It was a photo gone wrong, but not completely wrong.




"The Lonely Carnival" I wish I could have gotten a clearer picture, because I thought it was an interesting picture. I noticed the lack of people in the photo, and it kinda gave me the wiggins. What do you think? Creepy? Boring?



"The Watercolor Flower" Flowers, while beautiful, do not always make for the most cooperative subjects. This lily gave me a ton of problems. Lighting, the wind was blowing it around... it was an experience. Ultimately, I saved the photo because I thought it had a nice watercolor look to it, but as a photo it just doesn't quite make it.



That's it for my Almost Photos, now go and visit the other Round Robin participants! Just follow the links below...

Linking List

Carly... Ellipsis
Posted!

Karen... Outpost Mavarin
Posted!

Maryt... Work of the Poet
Posted!

Jama... Sweet Memories
Posted!

Freda... Day One
Posted!

Sandy... From The Heart Of Texas
Posted!

Monica... Shutterly Happy
Posted!

Sherrie... Sherrie's Stuff


Gattina... Keyhole Pictures
Posted!

Ruth... Scrabble Queen
Posted!

Duane... Meanwhile...
Posted!

Peggy... Holmespun Memes and Themes
Posted!

By the way, we will be announcing out next Round Robin challenge tomorrow, on the official RR blog, so be sure to check back then! Also, we will have a special announcement, so don't miss out!

-Carly

Hey, I'm Just Sayin...

-Carly

Where'd That Thing Go? A Weekend Assignment Mystery

Hmmm...

Something seems to be missing!!! Where did that thing go??? Ordinarily, Weekend Assignment #314 would be airing in this time slot, or blogspot, or journal place, whatever you want to call it. But lookey there, or here, it's not here or there! Where, oh where, could it be?

Okay, you know this is a tease... right? Weekend Assignment#314 will take place, I have it all picked out and I am preparing to write it up, but you will have to wait just a little longer. In fact, you might have to go on a bit of a hunt for it. Here is what you should do, tune into the Round Robin blog this coming Sunday, for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about not just what Weekend Assignment #314 will be about, but where it can be found!

Yep... big nifty Weekend Assignment doings are coming your way, and we would love for you to join us!

:)

Don't forget to check the Round Robin blog this coming Sunday! It has all the details you need to know!

Here are the links for Weekend Assignment #313:Meet A Fictional Character (Posted at Outpost Mavarin)

Julie

Sherrie

Florinda

Mike

Karen (Original Assignment Post)

-Carly

My Date With Mr. Squishy

'The only way to keep your health, is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you would rather not."

-Mark Twain

We met a couple years ago. I don't think I would say it was love at first sight, but he left an impression on me all the same. He was tall and slender and he had me at "Hello." The big galoot said to me, "Baby, no doubt about it, I'm good for you! So I gave in to his power, and we had our rendezvous. Then he didn't call me for almost a week! Sheesh! But when he finally did follow up, he said with a smile, "Kid, you're aces!" What could I do, I knew then and there, I would meet with Mr. Squishy, at least every couple years or so! Funny how fast 2 years comes and goes!

LOL. Ok, I used a little bit of humor to share the fact that I am having my annual mammogram today, at 1:30 to be exact. I am 47 and that's just what you have to do at my age. Sheesh... "my age." What isn't too humorous is the fact that, according to the Centers for Disease Control, excluding certain types of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. In 2009, there were nearly 200,000 new cases of breast cancer and a little over 40,000 deaths occurred because of it. Damn cancer! If you are 40 years or older, you should be screened for breast cancer every 1-2 years. I like the feeling of taking care of myself, so going to this appointment actually makes me feel good about being proactive with my own health.

How about you?

Have you had your mammogram this year?

Are you taking care of your health by making appointments for the necessary screenings you need?

This goes for my guy friends who read my blog, because 440 men died of breast cancer in 2009!

Take care of yourselves.

For your families, for your pets, for your co-workers, for me.

Stay my friend, stay healthy.

:)

-Carly

Kitty Cat Easter Update

"Love puts the fun in together, the sad when apart, and the joy in the heart."

-Unknown



Just had to share. I was excited about putting that Easter Basket together for the boys! I took forever to find just the right stuff. A stuffed cow for Hendrix, some catnip stuffed plastic jelly beans for Dylan, and some assorted packaged cat treats. I also found some ducky bubbles, the boys just love bubbles, and I even tucked a little something in the basket for Alan. I got him a little pocket photo album. He likes having pics of the boys to to show off. We are fur-baby parents, and we love our kids!



Fun.

:)

Oooh... I almost forgot, the Easter Bunny gave me a nifty new windsock! Pictures to come soon!

-Carly

Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot #84: In The Forefront

"Love is like wildflowers, it's often found in the most unlikely places."

-Unknown








EMPS #84: In The Forefront. NOW CLOSED!
Ok photographers, grab your cameras and show me a photograph of an object specifically in the FOREFRONT. The purpose of this week's assignment is to make us more aware of not just what's in front of us, but the backgrounds of our photos as well. I want to see some photography that captures the imagination. Any subject will do, it's all up to you, but this week... NO ARCHIVES! Get out in the air, and find your subject! Concentrate on both the FOREFRONT and the background, but make the FOREFRONT the star of the show!

Extra Credit: Share a little about what it was like to take your photo. How did you decide on a subject? How did you decide on the background setting? Help out your fellow photographers by sharing your experience with us.

**PLEASE READ**
This Monday Photo Shoot ends next Sunday, at 9:00 PM ET. That means you have until that time to get your photo, upload it to your blog, journal or website, and comeback here with the direct link back to it. Please remember, the link you leave in the comment thread must be a link which goes back to an entry which is specific to this week's photo shoot assignment. NO HYPERLINKS. I need your full link left in the comments, so I can add you to the Linking List which is posted next Monday with out next assignment. :) Also, please link back to this assignment, so those who visit your site will be able to join us!

Linking List for EMPS #83: Your Favorite Things 03/29/10

NOW CLOSED!

1. Carolyn

2. Jama

3. Sherrie

4. Freda

5. Suzanne

6. Karen (via email)

7. Greg (Via Email)


Okay, see you next week with an all new assignment. :)

-Carly

Happy Easter

"On Easter day, the veil between time and eternity thins to gossamer."

-Douglas Horton

From out house to yours... HAPPY EASTER!

-Carly, Alan, Hendrix and Dylan

W.A. #312: A Culinary Review

"A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?

-Albert Einstein

Weekend Assignment #312: Write A Culinary Review



It's no secret, I LOVE to cook! I love everything about cooking, from creating recipes of my own, to playing food detective to make all those yummy things that can be bought out in the world, except with my healthier approach. Tonight, Alan and I had homemade French Bread Pizza, and Organic Creamy Tomato soup for dinner, which doesn't sound particularly exciting, but it was TOO yummy. I was happy with how dinner turned out, but even happier with dessert.

I had made Low-Cal Biscuits and Gravy for breakfast, about 300 calories per serving. I made some biscuits which were generic "buttery tastin" and after breakfast I had about 5 left over, so I decided to make Berry Shortcakes. I had purchased some frozen mixed berries a couple days ago, with the intention of making some vinaigrette or possibly a topping for some ice cream. I decided to thaw them out but wasn't expecting them to hold up well, so I planned to make a hot compote. I was very pleasantly surprised to learn that not only did they hold their shape after thawing but they tasted as if they had just been picked! And there was very little liquid upon thawing. Nice!

So, here is my review; Europe's Best is a fantastic product! I will probably buy this brand exclusively from now on! Perfect for cobblers, or a topping for pancakes or perhaps for dessert such as the shortcake I made tonight! Great product. Great taste!

4 Berry Shortcake

Calories 185

Buttery Biscuit: 110
1/2 cup Mixed Berries : 45
2 tbs. Light Whipped Cream: 15
Dusting of powdered sugar: 15 (Optional)

Extra Credit: The worst meal I ever ate was probably the time my boyfriends mother gave me, Alan, her son, her husband and herself food poisoning... ON PURPOSE! LOL. But the worst culinary experience I have ever had at a restaurant took place in Los Angeles and LAX. I was 7 years old, and my sister and I had flown down to L.A. to go to Disneyland. We were on our way back home, when we decided to have lunch at the airport before we left for home. OMG. IT WAS A NIGHTMARE! Not food poisoning bad, but I swear I could still taste it 3 days later! UGGGGG! I didn't eat a hamburger for about 2 years after that incident! LOL. That's ok, I was probably healthier for it. :) Don't eat a hamburger at LAX, under any circumstances!

:)

-Carly

Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot #83: Your Favorite Things

"The earth laughs in flowers"

-Ralph Waldo Emerson










EMPS #83: YOUR FAVORITE THINGS. NOW CLOSED!
You know that song "A Few Of My Favorite Things" from The Sound Of Music, well, the other day I had it stuck in my head so I thought it would make a good subject for this week's photo shoot assignment. Simply grab your camera and show us YOUR FAVORITE THINGS. Raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens work, as do bright copper kettles or warm woolen mittens. It's all up to you. Maybe you just love whipped cream on hot chocolate, if so, show us. Or perhaps you prefer something much more modern... like your iPhone. If so, cool! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Extra Credit: Show me something old fashioned and something modern that are among YOUR FAVORITE THINGS.

**PLEASE READ**
This Monday Photo Shoot closes next Sunday evening at 9:00 PM ET. So you have until that time to get your photo, upload it to your blog, journal or website, and comeback here with the link. Please remember, the link you leave must be a link which goes back to an entry specific to this week's photo shoot assignment, and you are responsible for it's accuracy. Please double check it. NO HYPERLINKS ARE ACCEPTED. Also, please include a link to the Monday Photo Shoot in your entry so your readers will be able to find the assignment and join us for the fun.

Linking List for EMPS #82: Goodbye Winter/Hello Spring 03/22/10

NOW CLOSED!

1. Freda

2. Jama

3. Sherrie

4. Sandy

5. Greg

6. Suzanne

7. Nesa

8. Karen

9. Duane

10. Jan (Link submitted by Email)

See you next week, with an all new Monday Photo Shoot assignment! :)
-Carly

The Definition Of Insanity

Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.

-Albert Einstein

Question: Is John McCain insane or is he simply showing his true colors?

What is John McCain thinking? Aligning himself with this hateful woman, and the raciest Teabaggers who follow her around salivating? Is he trying to cash in on the popularity she enjoys with that particular group, or has is he experiencing some sort of dementia? Either way, I predict that John McCain will be losing big this year. If he manages to win his party's primary, I doubt he will see a victory this fall. The republican party has turned into a specter of fear and hate, oh and let's not forget BLATANT LIARS. When was the last time you heard a truly positive message from them? Of course I suppose "positive" might be a subjective thing. If you are into throwing rocks through windows, and leaving threatening messages on the answering machines of elected officials, if that is your... ahem... cup of tea... then I imagine you are proud of the republicans. So sad for you. So very sad.


Senator McCain...

Being the "Party of Hell No" is not something to be proud of. Indeed, someday you will look back on this and cringe, not just because you had chosen to put your pride before your service to your country, but because you SOLD OUT to fear. At one time I had respect for you and all you went through in Vietnam. I am sad to say, I have lost any little bit of that respect that I once had for you. Now sir, I pity you. I feel sorry for you, in that you have chosen to fall victim to your own party's fear mongering. You sir, have made yourself into a liar. You have aligned yourself with liars, such as Sarah Palin. You have aligned yourself with violence and hate. Tell me Sen. McCain, what are your values now? Still Pro-life? What kind of America are you asking these children to grow up in. One where they can have their health care cut off because of a pre-existing condition? America... the country where special interests trumps the general well-being of it's people. America... the country where big business trumps the well-being of it's people. America... the country where money stands between a sick child, and it's right to a healthy life. Shame on you.

Sen. McCain... you, sir, have jumped the shark! And I can't wait to see you fail this year! Welcome to the private sector. Check out Walmart, you would make a terrific greeter.

-Carly

RRC:Up To 5 Miles Away

"The woods are lovely dark and deep. But I have miles to go before I sleep."

-Robert Frost

RRC: Up To 5 Miles Away
Suggested by Me :)

Karen chose one of my suggestions for our current RRC. The idea was to go up to five miles away from your home, in any direction, and show us what you find. LOL. I was prepared to do that, but then this cold struck. LOL. I haven't been able to get out this week and get new photos, but I did have some archived photos that give you a really good idea about why I love it here so much. The top photo was taken at the Berkeley Marina, in the early evening. It had been an extremely hot day, and folks were out enjoying the gentle breeze off the bay. In the background is the Golden Gate Bridge. No matter how many times I see it, it always takes my breath away.

Now, here are some additional sights, up to five miles away...

The middle of Tilden Park...




Downtown Berkeley...



Sather Tower on the Berkeley campus...



What can I say, it's home! :)

Now, go see what the other Robins found on their journeys!

Linking List

Karen... Outpost Mavarin
Posted!

Carly... Ellipsis
Posted!

Gattina... Keyhole Pictures
Posted!

Linda... Mommy's Treasures


Peggy... Holmespun Fun Memes and Themes
Posted!

Wammy... The Ellis Family Cincinnati
Posted!

Jama... Sweet Memories


Sherrie... Sherrie's Stuff
Posted!

Sandy... From the Heart of Texas
Posted!

Carolyn USA... Ford Family Photos


Manang Kim... My Photography in Focus


Duane... Meanwhile


Mary... Mary Tomaselli's Photos


Ruth... Scrabblequeen
Posted!

ellen b... The Happy Wonderer
Posted!

Freda... Day One
Posted!





-Carly

Weekend Assignment #312: Write A Culinary Review

"The only time to eat diet food, is while you are waiting for the steak to cook."

-Julia Child

NOW CLOSED!







Weekend Assignment #312: Write A Culinary Review.
Your reviews can be about a favorite restaurant, or a specific item on a menu. Packaged foods, or something you created yourself. It's all up to you. Your take on it can be positive or negative, hey, it's your opinion! :)

Extra Credit: Write one paragraph about the WORST thing you have ever eaten.

If you haven't participated in the Weekend Assignment before, please take a moment to review our guidelines for participation...

1. Please post your entry no later than next Wednesday evening at 9:00 PM ET. I will be closing the assignment at that time, and no additional links will be accepted after that time.

2. Please provide a link back to the assignment. Feel free to display the logo below, along with the link, so other folks can find the assignment and participate along with us.

3. Don't forget to comeback here with the link to your entry.

4. If you can, please be sure to visit your fellow participants. Let's encourage each other!

5. Please encourage your readers to join us. The more the merrier... right?

Linking List for Weekend Assignment #311: Cheese It!
(Posted at Outpost Mavarin)

1. Karen (Original Assignment Entry)

2. Sherrie

3. Florinda

4. Carly

5. Paul

See you in two weeks!

-Carly

Weekend Assignment #311: Cheese It!

"The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese."

-G.K. Chesterson

Weekend Assignment #311: What is your favorite kind of cheese and why? Do you have it often or just occasionally?

Extra Credit: Is there a kind of cheese you hate?

MMMMMM...CHeeSe! I count my love for cheese right there with my love for Alan and the boys! Yes, that's right, the way to this girl's heart is with a wheel of cheese! Gouda, Parmesan, Ricotta, Swiss, Cheddar, Asiago, they are all my darlings. My love of cheese is so great that had Alan not loved cheese as much as I did, it may have been a consideration for not getting married! LOL. Nah, it's not that bad, I would have married him, but in complete honesty, he loves cheese as much as I do! It's a good thing,. :)

Hey, we both like to cook, and we do a lot of cheese related recipes. You don't have to use a lot of cheese in a recipe for it to taste good, we believe in moderation, but it does give an otherwise bland meal a little extra help. :) I don't know if I have a particular favorite, I like so many different types. I guess it just depends on what kind of meal I am serving. An example, if I am having a bowl of Tomato soup for lunch, I might grate up some Prima Donna Gouda to sprinkle on top. Or if I am making Lavender Chicken in Puff Pastry, I usually put some French Feta in the pastry and do a light Lavender/White Cheddar Bachamel sauce for the top. Delicious! :)

Extra Credit: Nope. No cheese I hate. Although there are some I don't usually use, such as Limburger. But hate? Hate is such a mean word. LOL.

-Carly

This Weekend Assignment is from Karen, of the blog, Outpost Mavarin. You can join in the fun as well. Just hop over to her blog, and get all the information to play along. We love comments, but it's even more fun when you participate by posting your own entry. Look for this week's assignment here on Ellipsis Thursday!

Celebrating Health Care Reform

"In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties."

-Henri Fredric Amiel

It was needed. It was historic. It was about DAMN TIME! No doubt you have heard by now that we finally have health care reform in this country! I am rather happy about that, we have needed it for a long time. I am one of the lucky ones, I have health insurance, but there are others not as lucky as Alan and I. If you have ever had to watch a family, without insurance, try to make the difficult choices involved with having a lack of insurance, you know how heartbreaking that situation can be. Am I 100% happy with the bill? The short answer is NO. The more complex answer is YES, but I wish it had gone further. I wish it contained the PUBLIC OPTION. There are a few other points I wish had been done differently, but I will save those points for another time. In a nut shell, this is a positive step in the right direction. This is why I voted for Obama, and I am proud of him and all the democrats who voted with their conscience, despite being spit on, and having to endure racial and homophobic slurs cast their way.

Republicans don't really do much anymore, except yell, and obstruct anything the Obama administration tries to do to improve life.

Even as I sit here writing this, the news is reporting that 11 states are filing lawsuits to try about stop the bill, calling it unconstitutional. It's no surprise that all 11 attorney generals are REPUBLICANS!

If you are a republican, and you are reading this, ask yourself just one question...

WHAT ARE MY REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVES DOING FOR ME?

Are they actually doing something for you, or are they busy making sure something isn't done for others?They lost big in 2008 and their pride has led them to the sorry state they are in now. If they think that they will be getting some kind of revenge in the fall... well... we will just see about that! Nice. They are so busy seeking revenge for their wounded pride, they couldn't find the time to be a part of making America a healthier place for everyone. So very sad.

:(

By the way, I am celebrating HCR by making an appointment for a mammogram. My appointment with Mr. Squishy is next week. Wish me luck.

-Carly

Health Care Reform Changes Occurring First...

Small Business Tax Credits

Closing the Medicare Part D "Donut Hole"

Free Preventative Care Under Medicare

Help for Early Retirees

Insurance Rescission's Ended

Immediate Help for the Uninsured

Coverage for Kids with Pre-existing Conditions

Extended Coverage for Your Adult Kids

More Doctors and Nurses

More Community Health Centers

No More Lifetime Coverage Benefits Limits

More Bang for your Insurance Buck

Read all about these changes here.

Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot #82: Goodbye Winter/ Hello Spring

"Summer makes me drowsy, autumn makes me sing, winter's pretty lousy, but I hate the spring"

-Dorothy Parker








EMPS #82: GOODBYE WINTER/HELLO SPRING NOW CLOSED!
It's a pretty simple one for this week folks... just grab your camera and say GOODBYE WINTER or HELLO SPRING! Show us what you enjoy the most about either season, or maybe even show us a picture that you feel accuately illustrates the changing seasons. If you don't happen to live in a place that experiences great fluxes in the seasons, then simply show us something representational of the season, such as a flower for spring or snow for winter.

Extra Credit: Show me something cold to represent winter or something warm to represent spring.

**PLEASE READ**
This Monday Photo Shoot assignment ends next Sunday evening at 9:00 PM ET. As always, you have until that time to get your photo, upload it to your blog, journal or website and comeback here with the link back to it. Please leave the full link in the comment thread of this entry, and make sure the link you leave is both accurate, and goes back to an entry which is specific to this week's photo shoot assignment. A general link to your site won't do, and NO HYPERLINKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Also, please include a link to this assignment so folks who read your journal will be able to play along with us.

Linking List for EMPS #81: St. Patrick's Day 03/15/10

NOW CLOSED!

1. Carolyn Ford

2. Jama

3. Siromad08

4. Wammy

5. Sandy

6. Carly

7. Karen

Hey guys, sorry it took me so long to visit you this past week. I have a cold or the flu or something. On the mend, but moving slowly. I will be in and out all this week, so look for me to visit your entries for this week's assignment next Saturday, when I visit the Round Robin participants. In the mean time... play amongst yourselves. See you soon! :)

-Carly

EMPS #81: St Patrick's Day

An Irish Toast...

May you die in bed at ninety-five years, shot by a jealous husband (or wife).




St. Patrick's Day is a big deal around my house. My husband, Alan, is half Irish, VERY half Irish, so we never miss the holiday. This will be our 19th St. Patrick's Day together as husband and wife, and we always enjoy the day reminiscing about all the happy times we have had. It's kinda our thing. We never miss an opportunity to celebrate, it's just fun! This year was a little more low-key then in previous years, due to Alan's being under the weather. He is ok, just getting over a cold, so no green beverages this year, but we had all the other traditional holiday fare. I didn't make a dessert this time around, so I owe him a Key Lime Pie for Easter! LOL. Yikes... Easter is just a couple week's away! :)

Did you participate in this week's Monday Photo Shoot? If not, there is still time. You have until next Sunday at 9:00 PM EST. Click here for all the details!

-Carly

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

From For Ellipsis

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow,
And my trouble avoid you, wherever you go!

-Irish Blessing

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I am making a big Irish feast for dinner tonight, and I will post the photos tomorrow! :) Hope your St. Patty's day is filled with luck and love! Don't forget to wear green today! I have a beautiful green skirt and white sweater all picked out for the day. :) How about you? Do you wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Tell me how you celebrate! Better yet, why not participate in this week's Monday Photo Shoot assignment... "St. Patrick's Day!" You have until next Sunday evening at 9:00 PM to upload your photos, and leave me the link in the comment thread. Hope you can join us! Love for my entry tomorrow!!!

Have a wonderful holiday!

Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot #81: St. Patrick's Day!



-Carly

Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot #81: St Patrick's Day

"St Patrick's Day is an enchanted time... a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic."

-Adrienne Cook










EMPS #81: ST. PATRICK'S DAY NOW CLOSED!
Time for the "Wearing of the Green" and all things ST. PATRICK'S DAY. This week's assignment is to photograph anything related to the day. Leprechauns, shamrocks, four-leaf clovers, the color green, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Soda bread... anything related to the day is just fine for the purpose of this assignment.

Extra Credit: Show me someone wearing the color green.

**PLEASE READ**
This Monday Photo Shoot assignment closes next Sunday evening at 9:00 PM ET. That means you have nearly a week to get your photo, upload it to your blog, journal or website, and comeback here with the direct link back to it. Please remember, the link you leave must be a link which goes back to an entry which is specific to this week's photo shoot assignment. A general link to your blog won't work, and I DON'T ACCEPT HYPERLINKS. Also, please be sure to include a link to the Monday Photo Shoot in your entry, so your readers will be able to find the assignment and play along with us.

Linking List for EMPS #80: Animals. 03/8/10

NOW CLOSED!

1. Freda

2. Spiderdama

3. Jama

4. Hip Chick

5. Sherrie

6. Suzanne

7. Carolyn

8. Nesa

9. Carly

10. Karen

11. Jr Cline

12. Mike

We had an awesome turnout this week! Thanks, once again, for your continued participation! I am so glad I have come up with subjects that you enjoy! :) I would love it if you guys would consider joining us for the Weekend Assignment. Our current assignment is #310: Create An Urban Legend!

From Meme Logos

Consider joining us this week. Wouldn't it be fun to try something new? You have until Wednesday evening at 9:00 PM ET to submit your entry for the Weekend Assignment! :) Just click on the above link to play along!
-Carly

EMPS #80: Animals

"Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later."

-Mary Bly

EMPS #80: Animals

The other day, I saw Dylan napping, and couldn't resist taking his picture. He is such a photogenic cat, and he is a little on the goofy side, which is evident in this photo, so like I said, I couldn't resist. He's a good guy, and an expert napper!

Hendrix... well... Hendrix is my little comedian. He makes me laugh out loud daily! He loves me, and so he loves to sit with me when I am working at the computer. He doesn't nap as much as Dylan does, he prefers to play, but he does so as to not disturb either Dylan or me. Yesterday, he spent the day with his daddy, taking care of him. Hendrix is our little caregiver. :)

Can you tell I love my boys?


-Carly

By the way, you have until 9:00 PM ET tonight, to participate in this week's Monday Photo Shoot assignment, "Animals." If you do decide to play along, please leave your information in the comment thread for the original assignment... NOT HERE! Just click the link below to be redirected. :)

Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot #80: Animals.

RRC: Look Up/Look Down

"When I look down, I miss all the good stuff, when I look up I just trip over things."

-Ani DeFranco

RRC: Look Up/Look Down
Suggested by Steven, author of the blog, Sometimes Photoblog

I miss Steven, and I wish he were available to join us, but I am sure he wouldn't mind if we used one of the many suggestions he gave us for a challenge. This one struck a cord with me, because as we transition from winter to spring, I feel myself looking up in relation to my photography, and my attitudes in general. Even on rainy days I feel that sense of hope that a warm spring day can provide. As much as I enjoy the autumn and winter for it's dark, shorter days, I am ready for spring and summer and all it brings... especially the summer fruits and veggies! :)

But most of all... I am ready to be out with the camera, and my quest for color! I am ready to see the flowers in bloom, the colorful kites at the Berkeley Marina, and all the public art I can find! Oh, and let's not forget, I have been on a quest to find the Mission Blue butterfly forever, maybe this will finally be the year! Cross your fingers for me!! It is an amazing butterfly, which due to man, has been on the endangered species list. But now, thanks to some magnificent work by some scientists and butterfly enthusiasts, their numbers have been on the upswing. It's exciting to think they are once again growing in numbers!

Here is my collection of Looking Up/Looking Down photos. Enjoy!

**The first photo was taken on my cell phone. :)

Looking Up At A Lone Gull...


Looking Down 6 Floors!


A Sweet Face Looking Up At Me :)


Looking Down On Point Reyes Lighthouse!


Looking Up at the Tulip Sculpture at Justin Herman Plaza!


Now that you have seen my photographs, why not see what everyone else is up to? Just follow the links below.

Linking List

Carly
Posted!

Jama
Posted!

Gattina
Posted!

ellen b.
Posted!

Linda
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Quiltworks (Posted Feb 28/10)
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Steven, if you are out there, thank you so much for the great idea. I really liked doing this particular challenge a lot!

-Carly