January Photo Challenge: Black and White

PJ's photo challenge prompt for January is Black and White. While the obvious comes to mind in photography, when we stop to think about it, very few things in life are black...and/or...white—metaphorically speaking. Most of life is made up of various shades of gray. Issues and topics are nuanced and steeped in gray areas, despite …

Awww Monday: Springuary

It's January  in middle Missouri....and 65F! Unbelievable. Mom and I have walked two days this week without her having to wear a winter coat. Afterwards, we rewarded ourselves with time on the patio with a magazine and a game of "incessantly throw the Kong ball." A bit of day drinking on her part may or …

Mentally preparing

Trying something new on the playground this year. Songography....where you pair song lyrics with photos. Kathy over at You'll Shoot Your Eye Out hosts this weekly photo fun. Wanna join in? This was yesterday, Saturday, January 9, 2016. This is today, Sunday, January 10, 2016. We went from 50F on Friday to 6F this morning …

Unexpected discoveries

If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk. ~Raymond Inman Quotography's prompt this week is Walking. One never knows exactly when an interesting shot will wander in front of the camera so it's good to pay attention when you walk....even if it's just …

Peanuts and snowballs

texture by Kim Klassen: Sweet Tart January Little January Tapped at my door today. And said, "Put on your winter wraps, And come outdoors to play." Little January Is always full of fun; Until the set of sun. Little January Will stay a month with me And we will have such jolly times - Just …