I thought the swirling clouds resembled the Eye of Isis.
My head cold appears to be waning, and the bulk of my Christmas preparations are complete, so I am feeling less stressed now and ready for a nice weekend. I hope you have a great Friday evening
Snow mound, courtesy of our neighbor, Bob, who plows all the driveways in the cul-de-sac and mounds it up by our driveway. He knows the kids will create a fort.
The bird activity has been high these past few days. This was taken on Tuesday, probably the nicest day of the week, before the our third snowstorm of December on Wednesday.
I think the birds know something we don't. Like when to get out of town.
We received another 3" of snow last night. School wasn't canceled, but that's really for the best - all the end of semester activities, not to mention final tests.
Brian took advantage of the new snow to play. He refuses to wear his normal winter jacket, instead wearing a sweatshirt. He decided to roll around in the snow tonight.
Even though I'm not feeling great, I will be attending choir rehearsal tonight, from 6-8pm. The singing does improve my mood. Must bring out the endorphins. Heaven knows, I could use some endorphins to break this cold.
I think the geese have the right idea - heading south. I saw several flocks flying overhead today. With the lack of wind and bright sun, it must be a good day to travel!
I love music, I love listening to music and I love to create music.
I don't always like performing for others. Because there's that self imposed stress that accompanies the desire for perfection. I know it holds be back from trying things that are hard, things I don't like. But I take lessons, I practice and I force myself in front of an audience. And when the performance is over, I feel satisfied that I've done a good job.
Last Saturday I performed the first movement of Mendelssohn's violin concerto, Opus 64. It's a piece I wouldn't have chosen to play, but it challenged me and I'm glad I did.
Process using Pioneer Woman's Soft and Faded Action.
I am often asked questions and comments about my photography - what location, what camera, what settings, etc. The camera question aside (i...
A chemical engineer working in IT, Wife to Scott, Mom to two great kids + two cats, one horse and numerous fish. Photographer, marathoner, musician, yogi and gourmet cook. I don't think there is time for more, but I'm sure I missed something!
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