02.26.09

Eurasian Collared Dove?

This morning I looked out at the bird feeders and saw two new visitors. Each year we have a mourning (turtle) dove couple that live in the area and usually frequent the feeders everyday. I had never seen any of these doves around our place, but I have seen them at my parents' house in eastern Colorado. They didn't hang out long...grabbed a quick bite and were on their way.

02.25.09

The Rock.

I posted a "rock" photo from my morning drive to work recently. Today this shot is of the rock, from a different angle, when I was headed home. I have noticed over the last few weeks, the sun is staying out just a little bit longer...I'm anxious for spring.

02.24.09

Silhouettes.

As I was walking to my car tonight I saw two people walking along one of the ridge lines just outside the school. I just thought their silhouettes looked interesting.

02.23.09

Keeping up.

Well, the last couple of weekends have gotten the better of me...I have missed posting on both of them.  I need to get back into the swing of things. 

With the basement finished, it's time to get the rest of the house in order.  I didn't realize how much "stuff" we, or I, really had.  I'm excited to get my new craft room and library up and going soon.  Chad got the carpet stretched so I will hopefully do some paining this weekend or next.  I will have to get some before & after photos up of the basement and my new room.

So, tonight's picture was taken with the intention of getting today's photo and post up...today!  I will say, it does include one of my favorite dive photos.  This was actually my 150th dive.  Just about a minute into the dive, this grey reef shark came within 2-3 feet of us...it was AWESOME!

02.22.09

Some more great blooms!

My amaryllis has now been open for a few days and it looks beautiful.  I'm excited because there's a second bloom that will be opening next week.  I loved the deep, red color in the morning sun.

02.21.09

Parking Lot.

I was a little disappointed in how this photo turned out...it really didn't capture the environment.  It was in the afternoon and we were leaving the Learning 2.0:  A Colorado Conversation conference.  I  noticed that all the cars were a parked a little "crazy."  The reason for this was due to a light-dusting of snow on the ground when everyone arrived earlier in the morning.  There was just enough snow to cover the parking space lines.

02.20.09

Approaching storm.

The wind was terrible in the area today.  Just about 20 minutes prior to taking this picture I was on the phone with my sister.  She mentioned how she could see a "brown cloud" in the distance and within a few minutes of her saying that, she said the cloud had moved in to their area.  I'm pretty sure this was the same cloud that moved in on us as well.  It ended up producing several hours of snow...not too heavy though.

Looking forward to attending the Learning 2.0: A Colorado Conversation tomorrow...and seeing an old friend!