I saw two snowy owls within an hour this morning, my first sightings this winter. On my way back home, this one was still perched where I saw him earlier. Thank goodness for friends who lend you their 300mm lens.
12.23.2008
12.21.2008
A Happy Winter Solstice Everyone! From today on, light is reborn!
Up until yesterday I did not know I was able to purchase photographic prints from the Library of Congress. So when I spied this image by Toni Frissell, I got very excited and bought a 16x20 print for myself. Merry xmas to me, I can't wait until it hangs on my wall!
We are currently being hit with our second snowstorm in 3 days. What better way to spend a Sunday so close to the holidays than tucked nicely inside with a warm wood stove and good movies? A hot beach in Barbados you say? maybe a close second...
Very soon I will find myself house sitting a glorious home in the city which excites me very much. It's an old limestone built in the 1800's that has been lovingly restored to rather indulgent tastes and after having dinner with the owner last night to go over the in's and out's, I'm really looking forward to enjoying the conveniences of city dwelling. Apparently everyone who lives on this street is a doctor, so if I get violently ill, I should be able to count on an old fashioned home visit. ;-)
I was thinking about purchasing this book recently, and as luck would have it the guy who does amazing work printing my images lent it to me. For any interested photo buffs or fans of Leibovitz, it's an easy read and rather enjoyable history of how she came to take camera in hand.
Up until yesterday I did not know I was able to purchase photographic prints from the Library of Congress. So when I spied this image by Toni Frissell, I got very excited and bought a 16x20 print for myself. Merry xmas to me, I can't wait until it hangs on my wall!
We are currently being hit with our second snowstorm in 3 days. What better way to spend a Sunday so close to the holidays than tucked nicely inside with a warm wood stove and good movies? A hot beach in Barbados you say? maybe a close second...
Very soon I will find myself house sitting a glorious home in the city which excites me very much. It's an old limestone built in the 1800's that has been lovingly restored to rather indulgent tastes and after having dinner with the owner last night to go over the in's and out's, I'm really looking forward to enjoying the conveniences of city dwelling. Apparently everyone who lives on this street is a doctor, so if I get violently ill, I should be able to count on an old fashioned home visit. ;-)
I was thinking about purchasing this book recently, and as luck would have it the guy who does amazing work printing my images lent it to me. For any interested photo buffs or fans of Leibovitz, it's an easy read and rather enjoyable history of how she came to take camera in hand.
12.15.2008
As of last night I have a new crush. Who was my last crush you might ask yourself?
Him. Mr. Javier Bardem (or Bar-YUM as I liken to calling him).
And yeah, he's still on, but last night's movie watching found me a new adorable one. I've heard his name many times, even seen a few snap shots and never took a second look until I watched him in this movie. Sure his character has a drug problem, but it's all in the way he moves, his eyes, his personality that I dare you not to blush a little at his obvious charm, (straight boys need not apply).
This Ontario boy's got charisma and it's worked me over.
Him. Mr. Javier Bardem (or Bar-YUM as I liken to calling him).
And yeah, he's still on, but last night's movie watching found me a new adorable one. I've heard his name many times, even seen a few snap shots and never took a second look until I watched him in this movie. Sure his character has a drug problem, but it's all in the way he moves, his eyes, his personality that I dare you not to blush a little at his obvious charm, (straight boys need not apply).
This Ontario boy's got charisma and it's worked me over.
12.08.2008
I encourage you to listen to this song loud and dance around.
I have started and will continue to listen to cbc radio 2 'cause it's not all classical all the time like I thought. That's how I found esther by shortwave. If you're into finding new tunes, change your dial to cbc 2 and be prepared to be surprised by what you hear, (at least I was).
I'm almost finished reading The Witch of Portobello. I've read almost all of Paulo Coehlo's books, but I haven't found this novel as engaging as his others.
A friend lent me Season 1 of Damages and Season 2 doesn't come out until the new year which bums me out b/c this is a great show - very compelling. I recommend you have a go.
What am I eating? Everything. I'm especially fond of a soup I've been making called Ajo (Garlic Soup). It is oh so easy and really tasty too. Find the recipe below.
7 tablespoons olive oil
5 large garlic cloves, crushed (I used 3 large)
1 1/4 cups bread crumbs
2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups mild chicken stock or water
2 eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the crushed garlic and stir 1 minute. Add the bread crumbs and stir continually 10-15 minutes, or until they turn golden.Stir in the paprika and cayenne pepper. Pour in the stock or water and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer very gently 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.Remove the pan from the heat and gradually beat in the eggs. Return the soup to the heat and heat gently to thicken the eggs, but do not boil. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve hot.
Serves 4.
I have started and will continue to listen to cbc radio 2 'cause it's not all classical all the time like I thought. That's how I found esther by shortwave. If you're into finding new tunes, change your dial to cbc 2 and be prepared to be surprised by what you hear, (at least I was).
I'm almost finished reading The Witch of Portobello. I've read almost all of Paulo Coehlo's books, but I haven't found this novel as engaging as his others.
A friend lent me Season 1 of Damages and Season 2 doesn't come out until the new year which bums me out b/c this is a great show - very compelling. I recommend you have a go.
What am I eating? Everything. I'm especially fond of a soup I've been making called Ajo (Garlic Soup). It is oh so easy and really tasty too. Find the recipe below.
7 tablespoons olive oil
5 large garlic cloves, crushed (I used 3 large)
1 1/4 cups bread crumbs
2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups mild chicken stock or water
2 eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the crushed garlic and stir 1 minute. Add the bread crumbs and stir continually 10-15 minutes, or until they turn golden.Stir in the paprika and cayenne pepper. Pour in the stock or water and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer very gently 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.Remove the pan from the heat and gradually beat in the eggs. Return the soup to the heat and heat gently to thicken the eggs, but do not boil. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve hot.
Serves 4.
12.02.2008
Hi All
I've been AWAL around the blog house for a bit, (is there anyone out there who has noticed?) I ask b/c it's been VERY quiet on these pages for some time now. My dedicated readers (all 2 of you) seem to have disappeared at once. B, are you back from travels now? My blog(s) need you!
Anyway, I've been making myself frantic with the workload that has surfaced in my life over the past 2 weeks. It's good work, work that I want, but I couldn't seem to remember that as I stormed around and sat at the computer editing for what seemed like eternity. My back and neck started to ache, I wasn't outside much nor was I enjoying cooking, eating or seeing anyone. I just wanted to plough through it all and come out on the other side without any weird facial ticks.
Now that I have a bit of breathing room, I can only sit and ruminate how folks with kids and a busy work schedule lead happy lives. You must let go of a lot and learn to get a sense of humour fast while you drink yourself silly. I realized through this that I need much more practice at being the calm self I think I am, only when I'm much busier.
I reluctantly got this new cell phone that allows me to take videos that I wanted to share with ya'll here except I don't know how, or if I can. Stupid phone, with even stupider (I know that's not a word, but I'm annoyed), instruction booklet that gives you no instructions but just describes the meaning of the phone features.
I've been AWAL around the blog house for a bit, (is there anyone out there who has noticed?) I ask b/c it's been VERY quiet on these pages for some time now. My dedicated readers (all 2 of you) seem to have disappeared at once. B, are you back from travels now? My blog(s) need you!
Anyway, I've been making myself frantic with the workload that has surfaced in my life over the past 2 weeks. It's good work, work that I want, but I couldn't seem to remember that as I stormed around and sat at the computer editing for what seemed like eternity. My back and neck started to ache, I wasn't outside much nor was I enjoying cooking, eating or seeing anyone. I just wanted to plough through it all and come out on the other side without any weird facial ticks.
Now that I have a bit of breathing room, I can only sit and ruminate how folks with kids and a busy work schedule lead happy lives. You must let go of a lot and learn to get a sense of humour fast while you drink yourself silly. I realized through this that I need much more practice at being the calm self I think I am, only when I'm much busier.
I reluctantly got this new cell phone that allows me to take videos that I wanted to share with ya'll here except I don't know how, or if I can. Stupid phone, with even stupider (I know that's not a word, but I'm annoyed), instruction booklet that gives you no instructions but just describes the meaning of the phone features.
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