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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Checking in

I’m just checking in and it’s late as I write this. I said it would be a busy week and by jove, it truly has been. Home very late tonight after a visit to get the taxes done and running some errands – but my dinner was waiting for me. I love that. Tomorrow after work - another errand to run, and then Friday another late arrival home. I’m dropping off the trusty Element at the car dealer and picking up a loaner for overnight so they can address an issue that requires extra time.

I’m sure you’re finding all of this drivel fascinating . . .

Thanks for your response on the 1000 Cranes for Japan post below. It’s very soothing making the little cranes and my niece had a lovely idea to decorate my brother’s hospital room with them. I love it! So today, I made it a point to find a craft store that sold Origami paper and I hit the mother lode at Michael’s Crafts.


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Another offering from my ‘in flight’ attempts during last weekend. I posted this to Flickr last night and someone wrote that it looked like an angel. How sweet!


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I added a texture to one of the moon shots I took over the weekend. This one is from SkeletalMess and it’s called Hellbound.

Maybe I’ll use it in my Halloween decor at the school office next year.


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And I thought this one looked cool with the moon peeking through the branches of the trees on the property.

For the past several days, I have been remiss at visiting my favorite blogs. And for this, I apologize. I will catch up as soon as I am able. I miss you ~

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42 comments:

  1. HilaryMarch 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love the moon with the texture.
    Very nice.

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  2. BBMarch 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Gosh you are clever... I adore that moon and texture. I need you to show me how you do that... like actually fly to Oz and sit beside me and SHOW me.
    :-)
    BB

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  3. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I'm very fond of the moon peeking through the branches. Very warm and yet mystical too.

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  4. HilaryMarch 23, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Busy lady. Love all three shots. We took similar moon photos.. the last one, that is. Texture sure made the other one look so artsy. Very cool.

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  5. michelleMarch 23, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Your blog is so amazingly comforting to read at the end of each day! It's like the perfect cup of tea!

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  6. deborahMarch 23, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Love the haunting texture of the moon.
    Thanks for sharing your day, I hope you have a little slower one tomorrow

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  7. Mental P MamaMarch 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Beautiful shots make me think beautiful thoughts!

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  8. Gale WallMarch 23, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Love that moon shot and texture!

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  9. CarolineMarch 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    As I said before...that bird photo is magical! And so are your moon shots. Just take your time getting back...we are not going anywhere1 xo

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  10. Gone CountryMarch 23, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Your busy week is more than half over, yay! Hang in there! Hopefully, there is some R&R planned for sometime this weekend.

    Loved both moon shots especially the one behind the branches. It would be perfect for Halloween!

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  11. ReenaMarch 23, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    The moon shots are beautiful! As Caroline said, we're not going anywhere! Rest up and enjoy!
    Reena

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  12. Ruth AndreMarch 23, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Love both of the moon photos and the bird is in such glorious motion!

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  13. mrs mediocrityMarch 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    love all these shots, it does look like an angel! i think i like it better than the ones you posted the other day.

    busy week here, too, but it is snowing again, so i don't mind so much work.

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  14. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I'm grateful you took the time to post.
    I would miss you otherwise...

    love the bird!!

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  15. TexWisGirlMarch 23, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I like the "angel" bird shot...

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  16. Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a DairymanMarch 24, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Oh my gosh I'm lovin' the moon shots with the texture and through the amazing branches! You have such an eye!

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  17. forgetmenotMarch 24, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    The 2 moon shots are extraordinary!! I love the texture on the last one. Mickie :)

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  18. Karen thisoldhouse2.comMarch 24, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    These moon shots are awesome, for lack of a much better word!!!....

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  19. bethMarch 24, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    ohhhhhh, love the textured moon photo !
    and hey, we understand busy, so no worries !

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  20. Connie in HartwoodMarch 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I thought about you just now, because I have a Blue Jay sitting on my porch railing, eating my outdoor cat's food, doing impressions of every bird he can think of.

    This HAS been quite a week ... perhaps it's just a universal state of being for all of us this week. Take heart, it's almost over, and we can spend the weekend recharging our spirits to prepare for next week ... which cannot possibly be anything but better than this week ... let's hope.

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  21. Nurse NancyMarch 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    the moon shots are eery and peaceful at the same time. Love them!

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  22. abbMarch 24, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love that ~hellbound~ moon. Such etheral beauty shines through.

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  23. Kerri FarleyMarch 24, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Oh, your little chickadee does look like an angel! I LOVE that you only got "part" of him - that Totally makes the shot!
    And your moon with textrure is Awesome too. Heck - they are all Awesome!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    No moon shots here... and that bird DOES look like an angel. How sweet of her to say so.

    Bad allergies here (thank goodness for Nyquil), but the good news is I finally got a new lens yesterday. Now I just have to learn to used the silly thing properly!

    Di

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  25. Kymberly Foster SeaboltMarch 24, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Okay, you got great art, I got blurry objects that may or may not be the moon, if you squint.

    Sigh ...

    Love your blog. You give me hope!

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  26. GailMarch 24, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I've seen some wonderful moon shots recently and this one is no exception. And how nice to have your dinner waiting for you; I don't think that will ever happen to me, unless it's a Chinese or something from the chippy lol

    CJ xx

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  28. Gail DixonMarch 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Love the texture you used on that moon shot! Great way to make it stand out from all the other moon shots. Mine looks the same, so I may play with textures to see what I can come up with. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  29. The JRMarch 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Beautiful shots of the moon.

    That's a wonderful idea for your brother!

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  30. DarylMarch 24, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    After Saving Grace's angel Earl, I find it hard to imagine angels looking etherial .. however .. that bird does remind me of the time Earl let Grace see his wings ..

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  31. MaryMarch 24, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I think I already told you on flickr how much I LOVE that bird shot! Truly magical!
    xoxo

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  32. Tess KincaidMarch 24, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Your texturey moon shot is outta this world!

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  33. Jan's cameraMarch 24, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    These are gorgeous shots. Which lens did you need to use for these great photos? I especially like the one behind the trees.

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  34. CharMarch 24, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    lovely shots and post edits

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  35. Country GirlMarch 24, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Thanks, everyone.

    Jan, I used the Nikkor 70-300mm lens, full extension.

    ~ C.G.

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  36. Country Gal March 24, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    WOW! Nice photos ! Have a great day !

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  37. LiliMarch 24, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Even in the middle of being so busy your posts are always so beautiful. That "angel" one gave me goosebumps when I saw it and it also reminded me a little of a ballet dancer too. xo ~Lili

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  38. My Farmhouse KitchenMarch 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    aaahhhhh...that moon in the branches...LOVE IT !!!!!

    HAPPY to see you today, my friend

    Teddy is a yarn snatcher...and he LOCKS his lips TIGHT...so mommy knits standing up in the kitchen

    :-{

    hugs to george
    xxx
    kary and teddy

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  39. twbcountrygirlMarch 24, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I love the ery beauty of the last shot. Something very unexpected about lighting like that from the moon.
    the wanna be country girl - Caroline

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  40. spindrift,maineMarch 24, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I am so glad your wicked week is almost over. Thanks for dropping in and leaving such beauty. We will be right here, when you get back. Thanks for taking the time to drop by my place, too. Your encouragement means a lot. But I have told you that before. Keep breathing!!

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  41. Dawning InspirationMarch 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    That last image - with the branches through the moon - beautiful!!

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  42. AnnaMarch 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    All three of these images are amazing! The texture with the moon is very successful.

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