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Sparkle

Miscellaneous

Spring springs away here in the Catskills - and here's a few recent pictures to update.

Steve, amongst the pots and pans

The latest garden improvement - walk ways! But we have yet to actually plant anything in our lovely little garden. Coming soon, to be sure.

Reflections of home in the spring rain puddles

The strange moth that has taken up residence on the back porch

A lovely, chilled glass of wine enjoyed on a beautiful May day in the backyard. Can you spot the ingenious contraption holding it steady in the grass? Thank you, again, Cynthia.

Steven hunts a fly - masterfully.



All is well in NY and I snap snap away with my lovely little Nikon. Until soon...

Painting the walls

I've spent the past week or so painting small murals and designs on the walls of our new home - what fun! I haven't done much painting, and certainly never on my own walls, so this has been a wonderful experiment. Have a look...

This is the master bedroom

Dining room

Guest bedroom (and this one maybe the coolest, as it takes up an entire wall!)

And the downstairs bathroom.

I'll keep posting as I keep painting!

Camping Monte Cristo and letting the New Year in

Mom, Christmas morning, before we left for the camp out.

Monte Cristo Campground. First, the essentials, food.

Thats espresso, baked beans and scrambled eggs. Not bad, eh?

Coffee came next (admittedly, the espresso didn't turn out as planned, but not to worry - I can brew coffee with only a few essentials. Grounds, hot water, tin foil and a paper towel):

As the Aussies say, too easy!

There seemed to be hearts everywhere, and they were very welcomed at such a time for me. So I recorded them as best I could....the heart rocks while camping:

And one I made. I call it "Ground Art"

The candle light

The cold campers
And the masked man

A wonderful, healing time for me. It was nice to have my camera along for the journey.

Happy new year.

Tis the season

Lets start with the "Bulb Series"...




Then a few of the holiday decorations up at our place this year




And a few shots from walks around the neighborhood







To finish with the ever funny 13 year old humor that never ceases to make me chuckle.

Some happenings

So, turns out I didn't go to the Franklin Village Street Fair....oh well. Instead I bring you random pictures from the past few weeks. Strangely, none of the magnificent Thanksgiving feast we had. I think I was so weighed down by turkey, stuffing, cranberries, gravy and pie that I could not lift my arm to frame a photograph, let alone depress my overworked index finger (from all the stirring and fork lifting) to snap the shutter. Suffice to say that is was a beautiful occasion spent amongst those I love. I was, and am, very thankful.

Turns out we DO have seasons in Los Angeles....if you're looking in the right places anyway.

Angus goes Big Band with Tim Davies this week. A very different experience hearing his songs complete with trumpets and trombones, saxophones and horns. A wonderful new sound!

A walk and a picnic at The La Brea Tar Pits the day after Thanksgiving.

This little bee flew right into my shot! I suppose we all like to have our portraits taken.

Because I can never have too many reflection shots.

Too funny to pass up.