Light and Darkness

When Name Calling Just Isn't Enough

I know that as an American with a twisted sense of humor, this is funnier than the poor bear's intent. But still.....middle school humor has its own time and place. Incidentally, the cookies are good!

In a Galaxie far, far away

I don't know why I'm so fascinated by boats out of the water. They're exciting in the water with their speeds and agility. But out? Why the draw? Perhaps the fond memories of going to my grandparents' house in Sheboygan, Wisconsin when I was a kid. My grandfather's boat sat in the driveway on her trailer waiting patiently for the summer when the Coho Derby commenced and she could show the others what she could do in the water. Until then she seemed like the unappreciated kid on the bench itching to show the world her potential. Ah, the possibilities.

Cougar

There is a junky old Cougar sitting in the apartment complex that would be absolutely beautiful if got the attention it deserves. While Jolie and I were out walking, I snapped a few photos. Cropped and Photoshopped from the original.

Knot

Walking Jolie this morning before work and I found this tree with many branches coming from its main trunk. Poor thing lost a branch to the pruners because it's growing on a small strip of land between two car parks. It's a beautiful knot though.

Taken with my phone so forgive the lack of focus. 

Loft Style Living

Philosophy of Life: Relax

JPMorgan Chase Building

I'm going to link you to my flickr account to see the series that made the Dallas Skyline photo. Also, a list of buildings in Dallas.

On Canton Street

This was taken in the alley way next to Spirits Liquors Co...at least I think so.

Across the Way

I stood against this building to take the Pearlstone photos. White against that blue sky. Very Greek, Agean Sea like.

The Pearlstone

All of its glory was hidden by that darn wall.

Spectral Sightings

I only know this is a factory and its name is Pearlstone. Found a few things online regarding it but still nothing definitive because I have yet to find pictures to accompany any text. I loved the factory and one day when I get a big girl camera, I'll go back. I've included the original and the edited. Just looking at its tower, I'm reminded of headstones and cemeteries.

Deep Ellum

Deep Ellum is an area of Dallas with its history revolving around entertainment and business.

The Umbrella Man and The Pie

Painted on the side of the Mokah is this great figure; and who could pass up the opportunity to stand beneath his protection.

A Dallas Skyline

Before going to our musicfest at Live@Mokah we drove around Dallas and found this amazing view of the city from a warehouse. Forgive the unprofessional edit of the photo (and the photos themselves). They were taken with my little ViviCam 3783 and merged together using Photoshop 7.0. No editing other than using layers. I didn't want to lose the colors of the sky and I'm really only learning about Photoshop. Ok, disclaimers aside...it was simply a fantastic view of the skyline

Crossing Lake Lewisville

I hate that the image is distorted but what can one do when crossing a bridge over a lake at fifty miles an hour. I pointed toward the right and pushed the button not knowing what I was going to get. I did know the sunset was beautiful when I first saw it.

Renaissance

The Renaissance Dallas Hotel. The Dallas cityscape is beautiful and this hotel catches my eye each time I drive into the city.

Searching for Home

Ok. Obligatory photos from an airplane. You know the ones...taken of the wing, of the clouds, of the ground below. We all have them. Don't be shy to belong to the gang because no matter how many times you do it...it's still freaking awesome! These were taken during July 4th weekend when I came to Dallas for my homefinding trip.

Work

I love neon signs so working where I do is always a delight when I have to walk into the building.

The Woody Allen

This photo was much too bright as a colored image. Thanks to a little PhotoShop and a daughter's opinion, we have a more artistically graphic photo.

New Photos

Check out some of my trip photos on an unframed 5x7.

"We Gangsta"

Yeah, they're dorks. I ask for a cute picture with their heads touching. I get gang signs and faces. They wouldn't stop. If one did, the other would throw up bent fingers. If I got that one to smile nice, the others would stick out their tongues. I had to make do. Goofs!

The Pie

Emma has forbade me to post pictures of her in the Moon Jump. I'm allowed a couple but I'm sneaking this one in too. She's a poopoo head.

Jump! Jump!

I hate that I cut off Linkin's head in this photo but instead of waiting for things to happen, I did what I could. I just kept taking photos. It's a fun shot and not so bad considering I'm using a little Vivitar. My goal is to get a big girl camera...a nice digital SLR. Anyhoo....I like this one.

The G Boys

These two young boys are absolute characters. Zavier loves cars and has freakishly amazing knowledge on them. Also, his reading ability is shocking. He and Emma....Wow! Linkin...what can I say about this boy. He's got a wicked sense of humor and loves animals. Funniest thing about him is his love of cot. Cot refers to anything like cotton balls or the lint one finds in the dryer. He balls it up and carries it around. That and Play-Do. Both make me laugh.

Air Zavier

Linkin Jumps

This is the face of a kid having a lot of fun.

A Skewed View

Funhouse Mirrors

The bouncing motion of the Moon Jump made it impossible to get unblemished pictures which makes these great. Gives the feeling that I have a special lens on the camera.

Just One More

I like this self-portrait. Taken with my Razr today.

A New Look

My new specs are in. Aren't I a vixen? Now, don't all of you jump me at once.

Veruca, The Grumpy

Here is the sweetest, mean cat that ever lived. I miss this girl. Originally taken on 07.14.06

Binder

This was originally taken on 06.28.06 using my Razr. It reminds me of architectural wonders, like the Arc de Triomphe or any arc of a suspension bridge.

Creeping Ivy

My backyard fence is beginning to be overgrown with vegetation. Pretty, prickly vegetation.

In the Coloring Box

Razr photo

Good Morning

Distorted the original image to reflect my lack of coherent thoughts when first waking up. I would have named this "Wake me up before you go-go" but I'm already having problems getting that damn Wham song out of my head.

Attack of the 70-ft Frog

I love this picture. I was leaving work from screening a movie when a frog was sitting on the outside of the glass doors. I snapped a pic of it with my Razr. Just a fun photo. No, not the best quality as almost none of my pictures from the Razr are but still fun.

Eye Buffet

New pics at an unframed 5x7

King Buffet

Bright at Photo Friday.

I love this photo because the sky appeared completely black in the photo which just emphasizes the neon, lights, and flags beckoning people to eat at the restaurant.

Emma and I had met Mrs. Devine here, a new Chinese restaurant in town. Good food with sushi on the menu also. If anyone wants to get me a cool birthday present or such....I want a neon sushi sign.

Confetti

Flying North

This reminds me of geese flying in formation during the fall  months. Also kind of neat that all the flags appeared red and yellow because of the lighting. In another photo taken at a  different angle, one can see the  different colors the flags actually are.

Flags

Buffet

Kittens

I had promised new pictures of Sophie's babes. They're twenty days old now. The grey one has a home when she is ready. Still looking for an adoptive parent for the other. Takers?

 

Sexxxxxy!

Hah! Not really.

Veruca

This cat is the shit. She's a mean little snot who likes her own space and her own way. But when she loves you, she loves you hard.....usually still at a distance.

Pie's Eye View

The Pie took this with my mobile. What she did to get the effect? Who knows. Quite cool though. Funny how I find things that she does.

Washer

Unused

The Wheel

Cart

Bench

Deserted

Empty

Coin Slots

My Checkered Past

Wall

Privacy Please

A Couple of Loads

Because of the lack of a dryer in the house still, I have to visit a laundry every once in a while. Passing the time, I took some pics. They are up at The Vivicam. I had my new phone with me and sent one earlier.

Spinning

The Women's Room

Emma is a Goofball.

I was trying to escape my child in the bathroom after watching a movie. I just wanted a few brief moments of peace in the restrooms. Well, she wouldn't take no for an answer.

Thick Like Pea Soup

Remember the Scooby Doo episode where the gang was crossing a river in a boat and Shaggy or Scoobs cuts the fog with a knife in the shape of a doughnut? Had a chat with Carrie a couple of days ago about a recent foggy day she was having. Reminded me that I had this shot saved. Been meaning to post it to The ViviCam.

Enveloped

Almost There

Spiraling Down

Fear

Taking Hold

Shame

Feeling IT

Welcoming

Depression's Face

Quiet...at first

The Beginning

Sometime in December or November, I photographed myself during a depressive episode. I was in bed as I usually find myself during my bleak moments, with ViviCam in hand. The following eleven are just slivers of that moment.

Depression is ugly for me. I don't like what I look like as is but when I am depressed....I am at my worse. I wasn't sure if I should share these because frankly, I cringe looking at my face. But here I am in all my full sepia-colored glory.

Don't know if I am showing anything of value to anyone else...but revealing my depressive side is not a light-hearted thing for me.

Blanketed

Sometime In November, I captured this shot driving home. The fog was dense and crushing. Can make one feel quite claustrophobic. The boats sitting there are abandoned in a grassy area next to a fiberglass business; and despite being landlocked, they seem quite at home in the day.

Gulfarium

I was a chaperon for Emmaline's Girl Scout Troop yesterday at the Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach. It was closed to the public for the entire day, which is always cool. Got some great shots from the little digital. I must say that there are some limitations to the ViviCam but I am pleasantly surprised at what turned out SPECTACULARLY well. Just a few here. By the way, that sea turtle was, by far my favorite thing. Places like this make me both sad and happy. More on that later. For now. Just enjoy the three photos. You can click on the thumbnails for a larger image.

Yesterday's Weather

Wanted to post my rainy day yesterday but Typepad didn't like me much...Hell, none of the online world seemed to so I had to delay the post. Enjoy yesterday's weather.