Flutterby 365

Inspiration Dead End

2009-07-10T14:56:00.003-06:00

It has come to my attention that I have absolutely no motivation to continue taking photos. My break in June was wonderful, and when July came, I realized that the project had become a burden and was crimping my creativity rather than helping it. So at this point, I'm going to gracefully bow out of Project365--but maybe now I'll get back on my Saturday Snapshots!

Cloning Grumpy

2009-06-30T05:48:00.000-06:00

From the looks of it, you never would have guess they all had a great time at the zoo. Taken in May.

Happy Feet

2009-06-29T17:47:00.001-06:00

Me stading on some dirt in Palmer Park. Taken in March I think.

Down the Line

2009-06-28T17:42:00.000-06:00

I have this thing about patterns and order and lines. This sight make me veyr happy in April.

Another Kind of Sparkle

2009-06-27T17:41:00.000-06:00

Sunlight on snow is a favorite thing of mine. Taken in February.

Sparkling Beverage

2009-06-25T10:00:00.001-06:00

Yummy Pepsi (R). Taken in March.

Pride and Glory

2009-06-24T00:30:00.001-06:00

The pride of America. Aren't they beautiful? Taken at the zoo in May.

Sweet Face

2009-06-23T12:27:00.000-06:00

This is Muffin. I watch her and her home from time to time. Taken in March.

First Rays

2009-06-22T12:25:00.000-06:00

Early winter sunrise, a sight I don't see often! Taken in January.

Light Tracks

2009-06-21T12:21:00.000-06:00

Another night while driving shot. Love the arcs. Taken in May.

Wishful Thinking

2009-06-20T11:36:00.000-06:00

While I don't miss the white stuff, I do miss lower temps! Taken in February.

The View at Hand

2009-06-19T11:35:00.000-06:00

I was so overcome by the mountain that morning that I pulled the camera out as I drove. Taken in April (I think).

Facinated

2009-06-18T23:33:00.001-06:00

These three just looked so cute in the window--I'm sure the tiger thought so too! Taken in May at the zoo.

Relaxing

2009-06-17T19:50:00.000-06:00

Miss Pottenger and her cat, Wylie. Taken in April.

Sparkling Joy

2009-06-16T19:49:00.000-06:00

She was looking forward to our day at the zoo. Taken in May.

Rich Treats

2009-06-15T19:47:00.000-06:00

These were some of the yummy treats at a party I went to in April--yes, that is chocolate in that fountain!

In a Fog

2009-06-14T19:44:00.000-06:00

Loved the amazing fog we had in May.

Hint of Color

2009-06-13T13:26:00.001-06:00

We get some amazing sunset and cloud action here in Colorado. Taken in March.

Happy Feet

2009-06-11T13:24:00.000-06:00

The light sorta washed out the corner, but I like it. And we all know I have a thing for feet. Taken in February.

Birds of a Feather

2009-06-11T13:21:00.000-06:00

...flock together! Taken in January.

Rough Edges

2009-06-10T10:25:00.000-06:00

The tree out front has interesting bark. Taken in May.

Strking Skies

2009-06-09T10:25:00.000-06:00

This picture reminds me of the ones John Skiba is now taking with HDR. But this was just God's work, not a special camera! Taken in April.

The Future of Time

2009-06-08T10:25:00.000-06:00

A fun clock at church. Taken in March.

For Your Viewing Pleasure

2009-06-07T10:25:00.000-06:00

The view from the library. Taken in February.

Posing

2009-06-06T10:25:00.000-06:00

Kayla wants to be a model. Taken in January at Old Navy.

Lilac Fariy

2009-06-05T10:25:00.000-06:00

I just love this one of Kayla at the rehearsal for her dance recital. Taken in May.

Happy Home

2009-06-04T16:00:00.001-06:00

If I were a bird, I would totally live here. Taken at the zoo in May.

Hindsight

2009-06-03T22:25:00.001-06:00

I love seeing such things in my mirror. Taken in March.

Pretty Bird

2009-06-02T22:25:00.000-06:00

This was the nest and the robin that was in our tree. But she never laid eggs, and the nest fell out of the tree in a windstorm. I was very sad. Taken in May.

Still Life, Lots of Light

2009-06-01T23:42:00.002-06:00

(For June, I'm going to take a break. Instead, I'm going to post some "rejects" from the last five months. Partly because I have some great pictures that haven't been viewed, and partly bcause this month is going to be crazy busy. Enjoy!)
I took this one in February, in Shelly's kitchen. I love the light.

Another Pretty Face

2009-05-31T22:25:00.001-06:00

This is my china doll; I've had her for many, many years. Isn't she pretty?

Admit One

2009-05-30T22:25:00.000-06:00

I'm holding a raffle to raise money for the 2009 CleanPlace Moot--if you would like to purchase tickets, let me know!

Let Me Tell You Somethin'

2009-05-29T22:25:00.002-06:00

Little Miss Sass (Kayla Joy) decided to tell her fellow dancer a thing or two when they were walking off stage.

My View, Take Five

2009-05-28T22:22:00.000-06:00

Out my window. Sunny and green, summer is almost here.

Bloom

2009-05-27T20:02:00.002-06:00

It was hard to pick today since I took a lot of fun pictures at the zoo, but the lighting and focus on this one just begged to have the honor.

French Delight

2009-05-26T23:36:00.004-06:00

These are my version of "pain ou chocolate"(which is pronounced "paan oh chalk-co-lot"), a French treat. You put chocolate chips (or cherry chips!) in the cressent rolls before baking. It's wonderful!

Fingertip View

2009-05-25T23:31:00.001-06:00

And now my eyes are creeped out by the dust--I mean, yuck!

Tea Snob

2009-05-24T23:05:00.001-06:00

This is my tea shelf--yes, I am a snob about tea. I only drink loose leaf (when I make it myself. I'll drink bagged tea if I have to, if I'm not at home.).

Rainy Day, Not Monday

2009-05-23T22:49:00.002-06:00

On my way to the bank, I saw this lovely leaf on the driveway--I ran back in the house to grab the camera. It rained on and off all day, and that makes for a happy Sara!

Pretty Lights All in a Row

2009-05-22T22:38:00.001-06:00

What can I say, I like it when things are neat!

Snipit

2009-05-21T22:19:00.000-06:00

Random shot, because I was falling asleep. Those would be my new curls, and my new shirt.

Making Faces

2009-05-20T23:48:00.003-06:00

She won't sit still or look at you when you want to take a picture, but she WILL make a silly face, apparently.

Hanging Darkly

2009-05-19T23:28:00.000-06:00

A great thunder storm rolled in late this afternoon--the clouds were hanging heavy on the sliver of blue out there.

Lovely, Lovely Lilacs

2009-05-18T23:27:00.000-06:00

I love these flowers--the color, the fragrance. And I have bushes just outside my bedroom window--thanks dad!

Finally Green

2009-05-17T23:14:00.001-06:00

I wanted to use a cool pic of a little ant on the tree trunk, but it's super hard to see at in the small format--so here's a beautiful leaf from the tree instead.

Usual Late Night Dilemma

2009-05-16T22:52:00.002-06:00

Computer or television--in this case, Law & Order. Good thing I can usually do both!

Buddha Bucks

2009-05-15T19:47:00.002-06:00

I went out to lunch with some great friends today--this guy was on the counter. I'd be friends with Buddha if he would give me all his money :P

Butterflies

2009-05-14T23:14:00.001-06:00

I got one of the awesome butterfly mobiles from BBW. I was playing with it tonight--need to find where to hang it.

Gathering Flowers

2009-05-13T23:11:00.002-06:00

Hand-painted in Peru by a guy who has no hands--he uses his teeth to hold the brush. I have several watercolors by him, and there of these oils. I love them.

Night Driving

2009-05-12T23:35:00.002-06:00

I need to get out earlier--but lights at night can be fun!

Lights on Camera

2009-05-11T23:57:00.001-06:00

I find it a tad erie that the camera catches all halos from the lights--

Foggy Night

2009-05-10T23:56:00.000-06:00

The lights were playing merry merry with the fog.

Peruvian Friend

2009-05-09T23:06:00.002-06:00

The sweet lady who had a little shop in the hotel where we stayed in Peru gave this to me as a gift. I think she is as happy as the gift-giver!

Goodies

2009-05-08T23:10:00.002-06:00

The goodie bag I got for $15 at BBW tonight--and the bonus, I didn't have to spend the $40 to get it thanks to a former CI co-worker who bought stuff and DIDN'T want the bag--thanks!

A Happy Place

2009-05-08T01:56:00.001-06:00

This many books in one place is just a super happy thought.

Fresh Taste

2009-05-06T23:10:00.000-06:00

Sonic has a new limeade--mango limeade. It wasn't too bad.

I Want the Sun

2009-05-05T23:39:00.001-06:00

Shelly has started her garden, it mostly resides on her kitchen table, and they reach for the window--

Spring Berries

2009-05-04T23:23:00.000-06:00

On the juniper bush out front. I've never examined the needles carefully before--they are kinda awesome.

Nothing but Tail Lights

2009-05-03T23:21:00.000-06:00

This is what the plants look like when I saw them in my side mirror, illuminated by the break lights of my car.

Morning Mist

2009-05-02T23:56:00.000-06:00

Such a serene spot, braving the fog and mist. If the bench wasn't all wet, and if it wasn't so chilly out, I'd sit there for hours.

Late Night Snack

2009-05-01T23:20:00.000-06:00

Very uninspired, very late photo. And I saw so many beautiful things today, but the camera didn't make it into my purse, so you get this 11:20 at night shot.

End of the Challenge

2009-04-30T23:30:00.003-06:00

I had to finish my poems today, and as you can see, it took some chocolate to get done, but I finished. Almost forgot to take a photo, but I got the poems done!

My View, Take Four

2009-04-29T15:29:00.004-06:00

Notice anything missing? Yep, both ladder and AC unit have moved, well, I moved them. Today. I was tired of seeing them, and now that the weather is warming up (notice the green!) I'll have my window open more.

Pushing Spring

2009-04-28T23:20:00.003-06:00

The tree out front is blossoming--I know I keep taking shots of it, but maybe at the end of the year, we'll be able to see how it progressed through all the seasons. And "my view" will be coming tomorrow--I ran out of daylight today!

Pretty Pots in a Row

2009-04-27T23:04:00.000-06:00

Dara's family has a cool old iron stove in the corner, surrounded by brick walls. Her mom decorates with a lot of copper pots. These ones just looked so happy.

Me

2009-04-26T23:12:00.001-06:00

See, I'm more than an eye and feet--I have a whole face!

What a Girl Wants

2009-04-25T21:58:00.002-06:00

That is what was left of the chocolate-covered strawberry she had.

Life Philosophy?

2009-04-24T22:27:00.001-06:00

Could every word...so much hangs on those three words.

In This Economy

2009-04-23T23:18:00.000-06:00

We do what we have to do to make a buck--or .40 at least! This is a working soda machine that sits on some person's driveway down the street from a friend of mine. It's so lovely and random, it deserved a spot in this project.

Good Cooking

2009-04-22T21:13:00.000-06:00

My dinner--pasta, chicken, peas--it was simple, but good.

Birthday Goodies

2009-04-21T23:25:00.000-06:00

I got new shoes. Now to break them in.

Carnival Time

2009-04-20T23:34:00.000-06:00

There is a spot in town where a carnival shows up every so often. The first warm day we get this month and they are here. I used the night setting to create the fun blurs.

A Study in Lines and Curves

2009-04-19T22:06:00.001-06:00

Taken in Panda Express.

Foreign Face

2009-04-18T23:16:00.001-06:00

He's from Africa, and I sorta like him.

Spring Dump

2009-04-17T19:05:00.001-06:00

Gotta love springtime in the Rockies--lots of wet snow!

Pampering Me

2009-04-16T20:42:00.003-06:00

My feet aren't used to long hours--but I had some fun foot soak (Tranquil Mint!) and thought I'd treat myself--it was lovely.

Bathed in Sunlight

2009-04-15T19:55:00.004-06:00

The lilac bushes have started their yearly display--and it turns out, I'm allergic to them--but they are so pretty, I don't care!

A Corner of My Room

2009-04-14T23:37:00.002-06:00

I love the paint on my walls, the paint on the canvas, and having pictures of friends all around me. Yes, my room is purple.

Afternoon Beauty

2009-04-13T22:58:00.000-06:00

I can't help it--Colorado has amazing skies :P

Array

2009-04-12T23:03:00.000-06:00

Miss Pottenger has a lovely array of jewelery. Complete with shadows.

Late Night Snack

2009-04-11T23:31:00.000-06:00

I sometimes wonder how something so small can pack so much taste--but these petite quiche do it well.

Good Friday

2009-04-10T23:16:00.004-06:00

We held our first ever Good Friday service at PRC tonight. The first half hour was a mixture of music and scripture reading. The second half was time to move to stations where you could through various mediums. I organized the creative room, where we drew, molded, colored, and wrote. One of the other stations was this cross, where you could nail "your sins"--it was rather haunting to hear the sound of pounding nails--

My good friend Dianna posted a pic of the "after" shot on her blog.

Wisdom

2009-04-09T22:47:00.003-06:00

Will and Kayla helped Shelly pick out my birthday present. Her name is Wisdom, and they liked her because she is reading, and because she has brown hair, just like me. I love it! Thanks Myers!

Night Light

2009-04-08T22:39:00.003-06:00

The moon was full tonight, and with the help of my "night scene" setting, I was able to get it and the night cityscape.

America's Past-Time

2009-04-07T22:36:00.001-06:00

It's that time of year, but with Jake playing in Kansas this year, I may not get any closer to baseball than this piece of art. And I'm okay with that.

Cherry on Top

2009-04-06T22:34:00.001-06:00

I went to Panera, where I didn't get a lot done, but I did enjoy the no-calorie food (i.e. I didn't eat it!).

Not an Average Sunday

2009-04-05T23:04:00.003-06:00

I haven't worked at the mall on a Sunday for almost a year. But with my promotion, I'll have to work a few Sunday's a month. I went this morning to train. On my way to church, I snapped this shot of the mall sign and Pikes Peak.

Flickering Liquid

2009-04-04T21:29:00.001-06:00

This is my favorite smell. And it's pretty, too.

A Sad Collection

2009-04-03T23:24:00.000-06:00

I needed a refill and inspiration--yes, that is an empty page, prepped for my sestina.

Sallow and Plum

2009-04-02T23:17:00.003-06:00

This is my eye a week after my fall. The entire eyelid has gone a lovely shade of yellow, with that purple spot in the middle.

Movie Night

2009-04-01T23:27:00.000-06:00

Dara and I went to see Watchmen. We were there a bit early, and the theater was pretty empty. We thought we might be by ourselves, but several guys and one couple showed up. Note to self--seeing "guy" movies on a weeknight might be a good way to meet guys :P

A Perfect Fit

2009-03-31T22:11:00.001-06:00

My dad surprized me with a great gift tonight. This one will fit the new laptop he gave me earlier this year. It has more pockets than I know what to do with!

Essentials

2009-03-30T23:42:00.003-06:00

Big bandages for the day time, tape to make the huge, non-stick pads stay on for nighttime (because you need a bit more coverage when you're sleeping and less aware). Yep, these are must-haves when you rugburned your knee something horrid!

Waxing Poetic, Waxing Magnetic

2009-03-29T21:53:00.002-06:00

Dara came over the other night (when I had my epic fall), and she played with my MagPo calendar. I love what she wrote...

My View, Take Three

2009-03-28T21:50:00.001-06:00

Snow's back. Ladder and AC unit still there. One of these days...

Bright Colors

2009-03-27T16:28:00.001-06:00

Another shot from the kaleidoscope--it's just fun to see what comes out!

They Lied

2009-03-26T21:25:00.000-06:00

They said we were in for a real blizzard. And the wind was bad, but the snow just didn't pan out. It was less than six inches--more like two if you spread it out evenly!

Floating and Falling

2009-03-25T23:59:00.002-06:00

We've had storm clouds covering the sky for the last 24 hours--and the forecast says more will come, bringing snow. But they float so nicely here.

And in my utter and perfect grace, I decided to fall down the stairs tonight. And smack my head into the corner of the bench that sits at the bottom of the stairs. Don't ask my why I'm smiling, I look like hell--and there is massive swelling, but it's all spread out which helps hide it. The silver lining?

Outside Looking In

2009-03-24T23:58:00.000-06:00

See that first booth? The one right there on the left? That's MY booth. Well, mine and Miss Pottengers, and sometimes MangyCat's. Even the Panera staff say so...

Just the Facts

2009-03-23T23:40:00.002-06:00

I took this picture at 11:23 PM, on Monday, March 23rd. It was 64.1 degrees F up where the clock hangs; it was 60.7 degrees on the floor (where the other piece sits). The moon is just past full. These are the facts as they were.