Week 48

"And the songbirds keep singing

Like they know the score

And I love you, I love you, I love you

Like never before."

~ Fleetwood Mac

Rest in peace Christine McVie.

Autumn here is putting on a show with rain, wind, and colorful leaves, everywhere. I love it!

The sunsets and sunrises have been on fire. This is the most wonderful time of year - for all the colors and skyscapes.  

Our street after a little rain and wind.

This is a morning walk, mid-autumn.

This flaming canopy is my favorite.

This trestle again, from a different angle -with a train on it!

Sing it with me - "The sky... is burnin" 

Adult beverages before a company holiday party. 

Got to hang out with this cute couple at the party.

This courtyard reminded me of Spain.

So pretty. They have some really good coffee in the lobby just to the left of the staircase.

The morning after. After the rain and the party.

Week 11

“Year by year the complexities of this spinning world grow more bewildering and so each year we need all the more to seek peace and comfort in the joyful simplicities.”

~ Woman’s Home Companion, December 1935

My joyful simplicities this week...

This boy has been extra sweet lately. 

He and I read a set of "Science for Babies" board books to his sister and learned a few things. 

We learned that scientists use balls to explain many things about mass, flow, gravity, physics, 

and ROCKET SCIENCE. We are excited, and now he wants to "fly" rockets when he grows up. 

Oh, I believe you will, Grandson, and move mountains too.

 

Late winter cloudscape. Always look up - especially when there are clouds.

Rite Aid ranunculus.

I see flowers, I stop and shoot.

Catching my morning light 😍

Art therapy!

This is my first attempt at Neurographic art in Procreate on my iPad. 

We got some rain on the last day of winter.

One lonely dandelion in the rain.

First day of spring! I took my bike for a spin, and it didn't hurt my arthritic knee. 

YES! My usual walks are not an option right now, so this is super exciting.

 

Sally's roses this week. 

348/365

 

Today...

We had Jesse, Bri, Logan, and Paisley over to celebrate Mike's 60th Birthday a day early.

There is nothing better than having the kids over to make it festive. 

We all had a fun time visiting.

Logan made a plan for a sleepover here later this week. His idea.

332/365

 

Today...

I guess I'm recovering from consuming too much food and wine yesterday. I have no ideas about anything. I've got a little over a month to go on this 365 project, almost to the finish line. While it's been fun, and I love doing this, some days it's a challenge.  

327/365

 

Today...

When I went out for a walk this afternoon, it was completely overcast. By the time I got to this pond, five, maybe ten minutes later, the clouds had started to clear. I seriously can't get enough of this light and the leaves and the weather. Afternoons are becoming the best time to get outside right now, and I'm all over it.

324/365

 

Today...

I worked on my 2021 calendars. Trying a new printer and different format this year due to cost and wanting more control. I was having so much fun working on this project; I had to stop and make myself get out for a walk. I'm happy I did because I still cannot get enough of all the color out there. 

292/365

Today...

My brother Brad would have turned 64. He's been gone for almost twenty-four years. Sometimes I imagine what it would be like if he was in a coma all these years and just woke up. He was a such a techno nerd that he would probably be blown away by how far we've come. We would have to watch the 'new' Star Trek, Star Wars, Mission Impossible, and Godzilla movies together. When I saw them, I couldn't help but think of how much he would enjoy them. We used to watch the Star Trek show together when we were kids. He and I watched an old Godzilla movie when he was bedridden a week or so before he passed. 

He'd be amazed at how much his son looks like him and even has the same mannerisms. I think he and all his nieces and nephews would probably get along great.

I could see him and Tristan geeking out together.

I'm grateful that he visits me in my dream every once in a while.

I miss him.

260/365

Today...

After the clouds cleared, we had blue sky and sunshine all day!

I was surprised by how crisp and clear it looked outside. 

Melissa called and we talked for two hours.

CynCyn and I went for a walk around the neighborhood.

We ran into Jim and chatted for a few minutes. 

Edited photos and made a gallery for Paisley on my website.

Sat out back and checked in with my Sister.

Started straightening my art supplies and ended up painting.

Listening to Elton John.

Takeout for dinner.

Mike is putting together my new kitchen cart.

Talked to my Jesse for a bit tonight.

245/365

Today...

A brisk morning walk. 

Listening to a Creative Peptalk podcast.

Journaling

Greeted by three Tom Turkeys who came running towards me like knew me.  

Getting a Target run and the grocery store done.

A clean oven.

A Turkey hen visiting the backyard today.

Watercolor painting.

Finishing a project. 

Scanning artwork.

Buddha bowls for dinner.

237/365

Today...

Eight whole hours of sleep.

Air conditioning.

Getting my hair done.

Listening to Train.

Painting.

The smoke clearing out. We could see blue sky and clouds.

My eye feeling better.

Medical benefits.

Crispy Spicey Turkey with lemon and herb riced cauliflower for dinner.

59/365

Today...
Another fun full day with LMT
French toast with bananas, strawberries, and bacon for breakfast
Watched 'Moana' again
Lunch date with Hubs and LMT
A trip to the park
Then a trip to Target
"Shopping, hot dogs, and the park make me tired." ~ LMT
Also, we are currently into the three-year-old "Why" stage
A snack and the movie 'Home' to finish off our afternoon

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40/365

Today...
Got in a brisk walk and then a bird watching walk this morning with Hubs and JF
Saw the juvenile Great Blue Heron again
Got to have lunch and a good chat with my son
Still so grateful to have this time to shoot, edit, and share my photos
Today's playlist: Keith Urban

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38/365

Note: I’m posting this from my phone. Going on a trip next week and need to work out any possible kinks. Let's hope this works so I can post daily while on the road.

Today...
Hanging out with my Mr. LMT
Playing
Taking Mr. LMT to lunch with Hubs/Papa
A trip to the bird store
An afternoon walk
Chatting with my son
Beautiful sunshiny day

Diane Tibbetts Photography

36/365

Today...
Mr. LMT visiting me today
Sunshine and warmer weather
A little fun shopping
Getting in a catnap this afternoon
A mini photo shoot
Dinner with all my boys

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35/365

Today...

Target run

Organizing my watercolor supplies

Visiting a new-to-me garden center

Getting some new houseplants

And some photos to play with

Talking to my Daughter, the soon to be doctor!

Making it through another day with little sleep

Diane Tibbetts Photography

33/365

Today...
Sleeping in....ahhhhh
Getting my chores done
Hanging out with my Hubby
Getting to see my boy for a few minutes
Watching the Superbowl...commercials
Homemade stew for dinner

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26/365

Today...
Sundays are for sleeping in
Going for a walk
Birdwatching and finding colorful plants
Having leftovers for brunch
Reading on the couch
Making Carnitas for dinner

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