On Saturday, January 4th, 2020, I went for my first walk outside of the year and of the new decade.
It was 38 degrees F (3.3 C), grey, and foggy.
As I strode up the street, the fog was dense enough that it felt like I was being continually spritzed with small, cold, water drops.
Bracing.
Although I got a reprieve from the spray of mist when I reversed direction and headed back down the street, I decided one loop was enough.
10 years ago on TTaT: 1. You Better Not Cry
06 January 2020
05 January 2020
Mom's Dream
In my Mom's dream, my parents and I were riding along in a car and I was sitting in the back. Mom asked if I'd seen the bears. I hadn't so Dad turned around.
A mama bear climbed over a fence and was encouraging her baby bear to climb over to join her. Unfortunately, it was into the yard of a "sweet, little dog" that was going absolutely crazy.
When I saw what was happening from the street, I got out of the car to diffuse the situation but could not get the fluffy dog to chill out.
I laughed as Mom relayed this because it was all entirely on brand.
14 years ago on TTaT: Fallen snow
A mama bear climbed over a fence and was encouraging her baby bear to climb over to join her. Unfortunately, it was into the yard of a "sweet, little dog" that was going absolutely crazy.
When I saw what was happening from the street, I got out of the car to diffuse the situation but could not get the fluffy dog to chill out.
I laughed as Mom relayed this because it was all entirely on brand.
14 years ago on TTaT: Fallen snow
04 January 2020
A Worthy Fog
It was foggy when I got up this morning.
Usually I get up, brush my teeth, work out, shower, and then have breakfast.
Today, I kept looking outside as I started my work out wondering how long the fog would last. The hour-by-hour forecast showed fog at 4 and 5, but I figured it'd be too dark and that I was better off going while I saw fog outside. I decided to roll the dice and finish exercising because I knew the chances were slim that I'd go back to it, but then to head out to photograph some fog.
I dug out the pants, long sleeve tee, and hoodie I'd worn yesterday and threw them over my pjs and hit the road.
It wasn't as foggy down by the river as I'd hoped; actually it was raining slightly but I got out and shot anyway for about an hour.
While I was shooting it crossed my mind that I still wasn't done culling and rating photos I took a week ago and have yet to look at photos I took a couple days ago, and here I was adding a lot more to go through. It didn't stop me from shooting though.
When I got home, I took a shower, put on a clean set of clothes, started laundry, and then finally sat down to eat breakfast at quarter to 3.
Here's to photographing atmospheric conditions when they occur!
14 years ago on TTaT: Saying it well
Usually I get up, brush my teeth, work out, shower, and then have breakfast.
Today, I kept looking outside as I started my work out wondering how long the fog would last. The hour-by-hour forecast showed fog at 4 and 5, but I figured it'd be too dark and that I was better off going while I saw fog outside. I decided to roll the dice and finish exercising because I knew the chances were slim that I'd go back to it, but then to head out to photograph some fog.
I dug out the pants, long sleeve tee, and hoodie I'd worn yesterday and threw them over my pjs and hit the road.
It wasn't as foggy down by the river as I'd hoped; actually it was raining slightly but I got out and shot anyway for about an hour.
While I was shooting it crossed my mind that I still wasn't done culling and rating photos I took a week ago and have yet to look at photos I took a couple days ago, and here I was adding a lot more to go through. It didn't stop me from shooting though.
When I got home, I took a shower, put on a clean set of clothes, started laundry, and then finally sat down to eat breakfast at quarter to 3.
Here's to photographing atmospheric conditions when they occur!
14 years ago on TTaT: Saying it well
03 January 2020
Life of Art #515 [Happy New Year!]
Happy New Year, all y'all!
Not much to report this week since my dialed back efforts over the holidays were mainly behind the scenes.
I did create a new Rocklawn Arts logo that I have yet to roll out. I'm still deciding if I like it. It just uses the initials so it will read better at tiny social media icon sizes, but I feel there is value in having the full name displayed. What do you think?
Saw an art exhibit of paintings and a living plant wall which was cool.
Shot 218 photographs and more I've yet to upload.
Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.
I hope your holidays have been lovely and wish you all a healthy, happy, fun, prosperous year and decade to come!
14 years ago on TTaT: Mulling
Not much to report this week since my dialed back efforts over the holidays were mainly behind the scenes.
I did create a new Rocklawn Arts logo that I have yet to roll out. I'm still deciding if I like it. It just uses the initials so it will read better at tiny social media icon sizes, but I feel there is value in having the full name displayed. What do you think?
Saw an art exhibit of paintings and a living plant wall which was cool.
Shot 218 photographs and more I've yet to upload.
Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.
I hope your holidays have been lovely and wish you all a healthy, happy, fun, prosperous year and decade to come!
14 years ago on TTaT: Mulling
01 January 2020
The Books of 2019
Here are the 44 books I read in 2019 along with some stats generated by GoodReads. I'm not sure why they don't offer an option to share this directly, but here are screenshots:
What did you read last year?
14 years ago on TTaT: Wring in the new year
What did you read last year?
14 years ago on TTaT: Wring in the new year
28 December 2019
A Nice Week
It's been a nice week. Enough snow pack for a white Christmas despite temperatures over freezing. Even a couple days that got up to 40˚ F. A most welcome reprieve from the alternating rain, snow, and temperatures that didn't get out of the teens for most of the rest of December.
Some blue skies and sun now and then.
Rain returns tomorrow followed by ice and then another snow storm a couple days later.
I am thankful for this week of moderate, dry weather.
I hope you are enjoying the holidays!
9 years ago on TTaT: 57. Bridgman's Book of 100 Hands
Some blue skies and sun now and then.
Rain returns tomorrow followed by ice and then another snow storm a couple days later.
I am thankful for this week of moderate, dry weather.
I hope you are enjoying the holidays!
9 years ago on TTaT: 57. Bridgman's Book of 100 Hands
27 December 2019
Life of Art #514 [Featured Custom Photo 2020 Calendar Magnet and Your Logo Supplies]
I am proud to announce that my Customizable Photo and Name Black 2020 Calendar Magnet was featured on Zazzle's home page December 23rd through 25th, 2019:
You can personalize the magnet directly here:
There are also background color variations of white, grey, beige, and navy blue for the bottom half of the magnet which you can see by clicking through and tapping the colored dots under "design theme" in the sidebar.
I also created a green version, Customizable Photo and Name Green 2020 Calendar Magnet, this week:
Also created more Custom Business Company Logo items (iPhone cases, business cards, return address stamps, mouse pads, and more:
Made a banner for Custom Logo on Dark Background Business Supplies collection. Click through to see it:
Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.
Shot 251 photographs and 4 videos of winter lights display, culled 44, rated rest.
How was your week?
14 years ago on TTaT: Thank yew
You can personalize the magnet directly here:
There are also background color variations of white, grey, beige, and navy blue for the bottom half of the magnet which you can see by clicking through and tapping the colored dots under "design theme" in the sidebar.
I also created a green version, Customizable Photo and Name Green 2020 Calendar Magnet, this week:
Also created more Custom Business Company Logo items (iPhone cases, business cards, return address stamps, mouse pads, and more:
Made a banner for Custom Logo on Dark Background Business Supplies collection. Click through to see it:
Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.
Shot 251 photographs and 4 videos of winter lights display, culled 44, rated rest.
How was your week?
14 years ago on TTaT: Thank yew
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