Day 25 of 365, Book Alley & Louisiana Pride

Day 25 of 365, Today, I went to the Library to check out a book called 'The Artist's Way' which was recommended by MeRa Koh. MeRa is a photographer and teacher that I enjoy following. She is a Sony Style Artist and spokes person.

Here is a slide show that I titled, Baton Rouge, Louisiana & Who Dat! Pride.

I met the lady (as seen in slide show) today coming out of the LaGrange Restaurant in Denham Springs. She has a booth in Antique Village where she sells handmade Saints fan paraphanalia.

Her name is Bonnie Smith Williams and she asked me to tell you to come by and visit her. Here is her web address http://www.myartandsoul.us/ . I would like to add that the pictures of the sign & Saints football blow up players were taken at LaGrange Restaraunt. The food is great there. Plus, they offer terrific specials. Try them for lunch or dinner one day.

Day 24 of 365, Respect Dat!

Day 24 of 365, Self Portrait,This is my We Dat! CHAMPS, t-shirt for the big game this coming weekend. Yeah, Yeah, we have gone a little crazy about dem Saints. I saw a sign that said, 'Pigs are Flyin and Hell Froze Over. Dem Saints are in the SuperBowl!'

If the Saints win the SuperBowl, we might get a new state holiday! Geaux Saints! Respect Dis! Who Dat!!!!

Day 23 of 365, Krewe of Mutts!

Day 23 of 365, Day 23 of 365, Terry took this pic of me and our first little dog. Her name is Mia. Actually, she is my daughter's doggy but we all love her. I wanted to get a pic with Mia because Terry and I went to a mardi gras parade today in Baton Rouge, LA. It was the Krewe of Mutts Parade! All dog parade!!! We had a blast and took tons of great pics. As a bonus, I met a Flickr Friend!!! I ran into Mr. Greenjeans! He is very nice. I enjoyed talking with him until the parade came by and we got split up. I didn't even get to say good bye.

This all mutt parade was so much fun. The weather could not have been nicer and the atmosphere was super charged with excitement. I kept wishing we had brought our little Mia with us. I was not sure if I could keep up with her and take pictures. I was able to catch a ton of pics. I loved all the pics because it helped me relive a very family friendly mardi gras parade. =====================================
Krewe of Mutts...
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Day 22 of 365, Legacy of Love

This is my mother and father-in-law. I took this picture on January 11, 2009. That was about a week or so after he returned from the hospital due to a stroke. I love how this shows how they are still in step after 52 years of marriage. They have a 30 acre country place and he has gardened all his life so that he could share vegetables with all his friends and family. I asked them to walk out in front of me holding hands. He was a bit shaky but determined. As soon as he got out of the hospital, he wanted to walk over 'the old home place'. I am happy to say that it has been one year since his stroke and he is still doing fine.

Here are my parents. I took this picture on May 9, 2009.

They were getting ready to go to my dad's 35th High School Reunion party that evening. I thought it would be a good time to catch a picture of them together. This was taken in their front yard. I am happy to say that my parents have now been married 45 years. So, Terry and I have a great example of commitment to marriage from our parents. There are ups and downs in every marriage. It takes determination and a mindset of stick-to-itness sometimes. The payoff is knowing that no matter what, you can count on each other, through good times and bad.

Terry and I went to LSU Rural Life Museum on his birthday. As we were exiting the grounds, he was curious about a Tree Learning Trail. We parked and found that a nature trail was marked off to educate you about the tree species that are on the path.

At the start of the trail, there are a couple of wood log benches. I wanted to get a picture of us together. So, I set the timer on the camera, and placed camera on the far bench. I didn't realize that the focus point was off but, guess what?...it's one and done with Terry. He didn't stick around to do a million trial and error shots. I'm lucky to get this one. It's cool. I kinda like it in an abstract way. After this picture, he went off on a 3 mile trail hike and I told him that I would hang out on the benches. I told him that I wanted to rest my back. I did rest my back for approximately 2 minutes. And, then I had an idea....

Day 22 of 365, taken on Jan. 28, 2010
Here, I am checking the view from the camera's perspective. Can you see the wheels turning in my mind?... This was just before the crazy jumping off the bench escapade! (as seen in 'Free to be!')

Day 21 of 365, LSU Rural Life Museum & Fleur de Lis

Day 21 of 365, Self Portrait, LSU Rural Life Museum, taken on Jan. 28, 2010
Here is my 'Who Dat?' jacket. Actually, I have owned this jacket for a few years. With New Orleans Saints pride at an all time high, now, is the perfect time to bust it out of the closet! When I wore this out today, so many people asked, "Where'd you get your jacket?"
I took this pic at LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. Big Daddy and I went there on a mini field trip. He was on a birthday holiday from work. We enjoyed a day of walking around the Working Plantation which consists of the largest collection of material culture of 19th century Louisiana.
I asked him to let me set the timer and we can both get in the pic. The booger head walked off so I turned around and showed off my 'Who Dat' Fleur de Lis!

90 second Slide Show of photos taken at LSU Rural Life Museum, Jan. 28, 2010

Day 20 of 365, Free to be!

Day 20 of 365, Self Portrait
While Big Daddy went on a trail walk, I was supposed to be resting on the bench. I had other ideas. He came back and I showed him the pics and he said, OMGoodness! I figured you would be acting goofy! lol!!!!! Then, he said, you coulda blew your knee out! :P

To get this, I set the camera on the bench, pressed the 10 sec. timer, ran hopped up on top of the far bench. I timed the beeps on the Self Timer and JUMPED! It took a few times before I was able to catch air. I had a party of one...like normal.

It's his b-day today so I will post a little more later. We went on a mini 'field trip' today and took lots of pics. I will probably work on that a little later tonight after we get back home. So, this one self portrait will have to do for now.:)

Uploaded for Daily Photo Challenge,
Subject: Blue, Jan. 28, 2010

Simply Blue.

Actually, this is my backyard clothesline and craggly old pins. clothespins are my fave thing to practice selective focus on. For this challenge, I said what the heck, I'll find a new blue pin and that will be my 'blue'.

Day 19 of 365, Words and THE WORD

Day 19 of 365, Terry took this pic of me leaving for a doctor's appointment. I bought him a point & shoot so he was following me around. Now, I know how everybody else feels about me & the incessant camera! I kept trying to hurry to leave for the appt. But, he kept saying,'wait, one more, one more...'

Bye Big Daddy! BBSoon!


Today's daily photo challenge Subject: Words. Words?...hmmm....I really was at a loss here. I had some things in mind but couldn't figure out how to demonstrate. I had a concept in mind. I wanted to illustrate the importance of not using wrong or hurtful words...in other words SHUT the big trap! My idea was to do a photo series of Zip it, Lock it, Throw away the Key! But, honestly, I was wishing I had a little kid that could help me with this but none were available....hmmmm..still thinking.... So, I asked Terry if he had any suggestions. He said, what about Pictionary? ding,ding,ding! That's the ticket! I set this up, click, done. Thanks Papa T.

When I went to the game's closet to grab the Pictionary game, I saw this game of LIFE. As I was considering what to say in my blog, I remembered that someone else had words much more profound than I could ever conjure up. So, consider these words from THE WORD:

Deuteronomy 30:19 , New American Standard Bible

'I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants,'