Day 120 The last day

The last sunrise.



And the last view before driving away.

Day 119 Count Down

Our time is winding down.

Day 118 Life at the beach

My day started at 6:30 AM with a short beach walk at sunrise.



Cheating...this is actually one from yesterday, but is one of my favorites.

Day 117 Morning photos

I was up at 6:20 AM this morning, and walked for an hour.



Mid-morning, Karen, Paula and I took another long walk, then returned to serious conversations. Last night we covered healthcare, civil unions, children born out of wedlock, income tax, and women in the workforce--so I can't imagine what this discussion was about! (Notice Dali and Jess made it; we expect the Raleigh carload any minute.

Day 116 Could it get any better?

Day 115

When life looks really grand...eat!!

Day 114 Tuesday

When life knocks you flat...eat.



This photo is oriented differently (better) on iPhoto, but Blogger refuses to upload it that way. Grrr!

Day 113 Changes

I'm having to pull old photos because...
my camera is at work
in my lunch box
in the refrigerator.
I'm not happy.

Fall (November)


Winter (February)


Spring (April)


Will I still be here for the summer shot?

Day 112 Sunday

One decision made. For sale. One piano.



I've gotten several days posted and am caught up for the moment!

Day 111 Saturday

Prom night for my friend's daughter in Charlotte.

(I'm posting several days' worth tonight, since I've been out of town)

Day 110 Friday

I was a stranger to Roo, but she was very pleased to meet me.

Day 109 Thursday

I'm playing catch-up after being out of town.

Here is my "landmark," with a beautiful sky and lovely leaves.

Day 108

I loved the shadows and reflections on my car, and the glimpse of the green, green trees.

My car and I head for Charlotte tomorrow, so I probably won't post again until Sunday.

Day 107 Memories

Several years ago I visited my college roommate, who was teaching the children of missionaries in Latvia. While there, I bought these painted eggs and a handmade basket. I smile when I see them, a nice reminder of renewed friendship and a stretched worldview.

Day 106 Definitely Monday

Day 105 Cold, windy, and wet

I'm not putting one foot outside if I don't have to!! Instead, I'm posting more photos from the festival.

My friend and her daughter, visiting from out of town.



And the necessary flower shots.

Day 104 Dogwood Festival Again (Saturday)

I had an out of town friend spend the night, and we went back to the Dogwood Festival this morning. Various mirrors kept catching my eye.

Here I am, split in two (the story of my life!).



And more mirrors.

Day 103 Dogwood Festival

See anyone you know?



And just because....

Day 102

After yesterday's mist and ugliness, today dawned sunny and clear and absolutely gorgeous. The park is full of food/drink tents, display tents, port-a-potties, and lots of people frantically trying to get everything ready for the opening of the Dogwood Festival tomorrow at noon. I took pictures of the preparations, but ended up liking this calm, quiet one best!

Day 101 Post-Easter

This cross still stands in the churchyard across from my dentist's office.

Day 100!!

This weekend is the annual Dogwood Festival at the park. Urgent preparations are underway.

Day 99 Monday again

Can you believe it? I watched a movie! Got my ironing done, too.

Day 98 Resurrection Sunday

Day 97 In the country

I spent part of today "in the country." Go to Hinkle Homestead to see the entire set. It was a gloriously beautiful day, but cold!

Day 96 Good Friday

Legend of the Dogwood

In Jesus' time, the dogwood grew
To a stately size and a lovely hue
'Twas strong & firm its branches interwoven
For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen.
Seeing the distress at this use of their wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:
"Never again shall the dogwood grow
Large enough to be used so
Slender & twisted, it shall be
With blossoms like the cross for all to see.
As blood stains the petals marked in brown
The blossom's center wears a thorny crown.
All who see it will remember me
Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree.
Cherished and protected this tree shall be
A reminder to all of my agony."
(from gotquestions.org)


I like the symbolism of the dogwood blossom.

Day 95 Winter and Spring

One photo was taken in January, one in April. The April one was a couple of days ago, and it is amazing how much greener it is even now!

Day 94 Remember day 23?

The billboard? About enlarging the family jewels?

Well, they've replaced it.

Day 93 Just another day in Atlanta...

...thunderstorm warnings but not a drop of rain
...a 22 year old woman shot and killed at the CNN center
...a "white powder" found in City Hall East (just down from my lab), resulting in
Hazmat involvement, complete with people in green "spacesuits" and the huge hazmat
and three news helicoptors hovering overhead while I walked in the park (turns out
the powder was a protein drink mix)
...beach volleyball in the city

Day 92 Outdoors again!

After several days of huddling inside trying to escape the pollen, I was back at the park today. Day 82's post was Tipsey Tangerine Azalea buds; here is the flower.



Big friend; little friend.



And here are my "what is it?" photos...the dark maroon flowers are on the same bush as the little pouch. The pink flowers are on a big tree.