Monthly Archives: December 2016
Three Things Thursday, December 22
Three Things Thursday from Nerd in the Brain is “three things that make me smile: an exercise in gratitude – feel free to steal this idea with wild abandon and fill your blog with the happy” (https://fullgrownnerd.com/2016/12/22/three-things-thursday-december-22-2016/)
In this week leading up to Christmas, and being on holidays, there are many things that have made me smile. Here are three such things from yesterday:
Christmas lights all over town.
A giant bear next to City Hall.
Someone who needs no introduction!
Thursday Doors, December 22, 2016
Here is Thursday Doors from Norm at Miscellaneous Musings of a Middle-aged Mind (https://miscellaneousmusingsofamiddleagedmind.wordpress.com/2016/12/22/thursday-doors-december-22-2016/)
Not so much doors as gates…seen yesterday during my excursions.
Three Line Tales – Week 47: Foiled again!
This challenge comes from Sonya at Only100Words (https://only100words.xyz/2016/12/22/three-line-tales-week-forty-seven/) , and here are the rules:
“Write three lines to go with the weekly photo prompt (the photos I use are either royalty-free or I’ve been given permission by the photographer to use them; please credit where appropriate) – sideways interpretation is encouraged. The photo is the launch point – take us wherever you fancy.”
I should note – this Three-Line Tale is for Kevin! He’ll know what I mean…
Sid?
Yes Frank.
I asked you to buy olive loaf – did you forget your glasses again??
Christmas Countdown Day 22 – Ornament #22
Day twenty-two of my Christmas Countdown of favourite Christmas Tree ornaments as inspired by Megan’s Log at Our Random View (https://ourrandomview.wordpress.com/2016/12/22/christmas-countdown-day-22-christmas-dinner/).
Random ornaments 1. As we head to the final day of the Christmas countdown (I am saving the best ’til last!), here are a few random ornaments I have not featured yet. Two more days of randomness leading up to the big day itself!!
The hanging creche…
Random snowperson skier
Random glass ornament
Christmas Writing Prompt #16 – The Perfect Christmas Dinner
Day 16 of the Christmas Writing Prompt (at https://ourrandomview.wordpress.com/2016/12/22/christmas-writing-prompt-16-perfect-christmas-dinner/).
Well, the perfect Christmas dinner used to be turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. Now, it’s whatever we decide to make because the perfect Christmas dinner is about the family and friends around the table (oh, yeah baby – mushy mushy mushy…it’s Christmas!!)
This year, it will be mom and dad, friends Darnell and Bill, Kevin and I, with BBQ steak, mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes (ok, it can’t be Christmas dinner without the garlic mash…) probably some asparagus, with salads by Darnell and mom, and a special dessert.
There you go – the perfect Christmas dinner!
‘Twas the Kitten Thursday before Christmas…
A response in avoidance of the Daily Post’s Writing Prompt hhttps://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/calm/
And all through the house, not a creature was stirring…because we were all taking naps since I’m on vacation with the kitties!!!
Of course, these particular pictures were taken during the brief moments between naps, you know, “Are you feeding me now?” “Where are you going?” “Why aren’t you petting me?”.
Cee’s Which Way Challenge: December 21, 2016
And heeeeere’s… Cee’s Which Way Challenge! https://ceenphotography.com/2016/12/21/cees-which-way-photo-challenge-december-21-2016/
“This challenge is all about capturing the roads, walks, trails, rails, steps, etc. we move from one place to another on. You can walk on them, climb them, drive them, ride on them, as long as the specific way is visible. Any angle of a bridge is acceptable as are any signs.”
The way downtown…as I finished up a few pre-Christmas (secret) odds and ends. Yes, this is our December!
Macro Moments Challenge: Week 23
Week 23 of Macro Moments from Musin’ with Susan (https://musinwithsusan.com). (https://musinwithsusan.com/2016/12/21/macro-moments-challenge-week-23/). Just to remind you (and me), here’s how the challenge works:
- Choose a favorite macro photo from the past week or from your archives.
- Add the photo to your post and a brief description. I would love to know, as I am sure others would, too, what camera and lens you used and your settings.
Winter is here.
iPhone 6, Camera+ app, Macro setting, f/2.2, Exp 1/190, ISO-32
Christmas Writing Prompt #15 – Christmas Decorations
Day 15 of the Christmas Writing Prompt (at https://ourrandomview.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/christmas-writing-prompt-15-how-far-do-you-go-with-your-christmas-decorations/).
This year? Pretty normal. We don’t have house lights, although we think about it every year. The excuse (when we lived in Regina) used to be that we waited too long and it was now too cold to put them up. Now, we just never get around to it (plus, we don’t own lights and would need to decide on just the right ones!) As for decorations inside, the living room has some garland and cards, the dining room is done up (since that’s where we have Christmas dinner), and of course the foyer has our tree.
Christmas Countdown Day 21 – Ornament #21
Day twenty-one of my Christmas Countdown of favourite Christmas Tree ornaments as inspired by Megan’s Log at Our Random View (https://ourrandomview.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/christmas-countdown-day-21-snow/).
New ornament number three. Very few of you will understand the significance of this. For those who don’t, all you need to know is that the expression here (and related song) has helped me get through some crap that, while it stupidly continues, has been made much more bearable because of some pretty amazing people. Phew – that was a LONG sentence!
