december 31, 2012
“The words you speak become the house you live in.” ~ Hafiz Here we are, day 366 of the outhouse, and just as I promised, there is a photo and entry for every day of leap year 2012. Few people … Continued
december 30, 2012
“Leap, and grow your wings on the way down.” ~ Les Brown I continue to experiment and learn HDR. Though these examples are clearly subpar, in large part because of the high iso, I learned a lot in their making … Continued
december 29, 2012
“Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart rather than a piece of our mind.” ~ Zig Ziglar This was my first attempt at bracketing, and a first for processing with Photomatix. I’d only read … Continued
december 28, 2012
“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” ~ Mary Lou Retton Dr. Millicent Hardigree has treated my friend’s pets for over 25 years. From Robin Dalton’s Tippy to … Continued
december 27, 2012
“Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. Let the challenges make you stronger.” ~ Unknown A heated game of table hockey between BFF Angie Bliss Fanning and Lisa Cantwell … Continued
december 26, 2012
“You get most things in life not by taking but by giving.” ~ Bryant McGill We missed a white Christmas by a day. While to our north they’re having a blizzard; to the south, ice, we ended with scarcely a half inch, … Continued
december 25, 2012
“Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.” ~ Unknown For Christmas my awesome parents gave me a wide angle lens (shout out to Ian Davis). I spent my day cooking … Continued
december 24, 2012
“My friends, life is short, and there’s little time to gladden the hearts of those who go the journey with us. So be quick to love, and make haste to be kind. And may the blessings of God almighty, father, … Continued
december 23, 2012
“Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.” ~ Gordon B. Hinckley Today was wondrous. Me and Stacy Yelton spent it with Oklahoma BFF Angie Bliss … Continued
december 22, 2012
“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.” ~ Carlos Santana Lily’s nickname is Baby Ginsu, given by who else? Auntie Crystal Heis. Lily appeared on … Continued