Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Rylee Thalman
Some of you know my sister-in-law Rylee but few of you know what an amazing stylist, makeup artist, color genius and off the hook photographer she is. Rylee's style is dark and mysterious drawing inspiration from the phenomenon of abandoned homes and forgotten belongings. Along with her camera, lenses and tripod she employs the help of flashlights, bolt cutters and replacement pad locks to help her gain continued access to unexpected locations that yield incredible light, surprising beauty and an often creepy ambiance.Her latest work is amazing and I wanted to share it with you.
To see more of Rylee's work check out her Flickr set HERE .
GRATEFUL November
Today I am grateful for...
Dotter's seven steps and her babbling voice.
the warmth of my apartment.
chocolate.
not caring that my bed will not be made today.
my education.
forgiveness.
that switch inside that lets us determine our attitude.
an overcast sky.
food in my fridge.
legs that move me.
binkys.
Dotter's seven steps and her babbling voice.
the warmth of my apartment.
chocolate.
not caring that my bed will not be made today.
my education.
forgiveness.
that switch inside that lets us determine our attitude.
an overcast sky.
food in my fridge.
legs that move me.
binkys.
Friday, November 20, 2009
GRATEFUL November
What are you grateful for today?
Today I am grateful for...
laughter.
my baby's little kissable lips.
my friends.
the Internet.
laughter.
my baby's little kissable lips.
my friends.
the Internet.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Вот!
Rich, Potter, Manning, Lemon, Jordan,Look what I just ordered! Along with gretchka and more cookies. I'll let you know how it tastes.
GRATEFUL November
Today I am grateful for...
running into my Dad at Costco. "What are you doing here?"
my delicious dinner of buttered spaghetti, myzithra, peas and tomatoes.
the package I got from Jessica today.
that "I can do it!" feeling that keeps pushing me.
my heritage.
the truths that are true whether we know them or not.
the opportunity to mentor tonight. My favorite! I love teaching people about what I love over the phone.
running into my Dad at Costco. "What are you doing here?"
my delicious dinner of buttered spaghetti, myzithra, peas and tomatoes.
the package I got from Jessica today.
that "I can do it!" feeling that keeps pushing me.
my heritage.
the truths that are true whether we know them or not.
the opportunity to mentor tonight. My favorite! I love teaching people about what I love over the phone.
On Creamer
Dear non-coffee drinkers,
Stop passing the Coffeemate creamer just because you don't drink coffee. Brew some chamomile tea, add the creamer of your choice and enjoy. It is far more delicious than Steven's hot chocolate mix, really. You will thank me.
Love,
Bird
P.S. Did anyone else have a middle school fascination with creamer? Anyone? Kasi? I could never get over the fact that they were free at 7-11.
P.P.S. I used to think that Irish Creme was alcohol.
Stop passing the Coffeemate creamer just because you don't drink coffee. Brew some chamomile tea, add the creamer of your choice and enjoy. It is far more delicious than Steven's hot chocolate mix, really. You will thank me.
Love,
Bird
P.S. Did anyone else have a middle school fascination with creamer? Anyone? Kasi? I could never get over the fact that they were free at 7-11.
P.P.S. I used to think that Irish Creme was alcohol.
The Neuorisis of an Occasional Beef Eater
It is 11:09 am and I just ate a cheeseburger. You should know a few things about me before I tell you about this particular cheeseburger and where it came from.
I am not a beef person and I never have been. Reading Pollan's Omnivores Dilemma and In Defense of Food back to back this Summer didn't really encourage cattle consumption either.
I am a total germaphobe. I think everyone should carry a hanky used only for opening doors.
I am easily irritated by large groups. And mobs. And lack of forethought. And inefficiency.
In-n-Out opened today and I went. I, the crowd hater that I am, vowed to give it a few days to let the insanity of the sunshine state transplants die down before partaking in the cheeseburger goodnesss, but when I drove by today, lets just say the stars aligned. I expected horrid pandemonium since, in my opinion, the Orem location could not have been more poorly chosen. Ever been to Barnes and Noble on a Saturday morning? Nowhere to park, clogged exits= irritating. But somehow in all their wisdom the parking lot was turned into a tight cone-lined driving range making it smart and efficient.
As I pulled through the cones to take my place in the drive up line, a manager, dressed in easily identifiable management tan, approached my car and told me what a beautiful day it was. My reply? "Yes Sir, it is!" Then he suggested I go inside where the wait was minimal. Who am I to not follow advise? So I did.
I went inside where my excitement doubled. I was not irritated one bit, I was in love.
I was so excited that I started to talking to complete strangers who I assumed were just as excited as I was. "Isn't this awesome!?" I must have looked like a total idiot and wished I would have dragged a Californian along to share in my glee.
Wall to wall cleanliness, so many dressed in white employees it is almost comical! One to clean the floor, one to ask if you want ketsup, one to stock (and keep fully stocked) every condiment and straw, one to open the door as you leave- all well paid, all happy to be there. Did I mention they wear white? They wear white because if they are dirty everyone is going to know! Total transparency. Food that never sits under a warmer, delicious beef that was "never frozen" before "never frozen" was cool (nice try Wendy's), employees dressed like butchers- I need it!
I walked up to the counter to fetch my "Order number 72!" and took my burger home in total bliss...
And as I sat eating my delicious, hot, affordable, just as I ordered it burger with a side of fresh potato cut fries while washing it down with pink lemonade I wished I could share one with you. Especially if you find yourself on the "need help" end of the neurotic spectrum.
So I say welcome to Orem In-n-Out, welcome!
I am not a beef person and I never have been. Reading Pollan's Omnivores Dilemma and In Defense of Food back to back this Summer didn't really encourage cattle consumption either.
I am a total germaphobe. I think everyone should carry a hanky used only for opening doors.
I am easily irritated by large groups. And mobs. And lack of forethought. And inefficiency.
In-n-Out opened today and I went. I, the crowd hater that I am, vowed to give it a few days to let the insanity of the sunshine state transplants die down before partaking in the cheeseburger goodnesss, but when I drove by today, lets just say the stars aligned. I expected horrid pandemonium since, in my opinion, the Orem location could not have been more poorly chosen. Ever been to Barnes and Noble on a Saturday morning? Nowhere to park, clogged exits= irritating. But somehow in all their wisdom the parking lot was turned into a tight cone-lined driving range making it smart and efficient.
As I pulled through the cones to take my place in the drive up line, a manager, dressed in easily identifiable management tan, approached my car and told me what a beautiful day it was. My reply? "Yes Sir, it is!" Then he suggested I go inside where the wait was minimal. Who am I to not follow advise? So I did.
I went inside where my excitement doubled. I was not irritated one bit, I was in love.
I was so excited that I started to talking to complete strangers who I assumed were just as excited as I was. "Isn't this awesome!?" I must have looked like a total idiot and wished I would have dragged a Californian along to share in my glee.
Wall to wall cleanliness, so many dressed in white employees it is almost comical! One to clean the floor, one to ask if you want ketsup, one to stock (and keep fully stocked) every condiment and straw, one to open the door as you leave- all well paid, all happy to be there. Did I mention they wear white? They wear white because if they are dirty everyone is going to know! Total transparency. Food that never sits under a warmer, delicious beef that was "never frozen" before "never frozen" was cool (nice try Wendy's), employees dressed like butchers- I need it!
I walked up to the counter to fetch my "Order number 72!" and took my burger home in total bliss...
And as I sat eating my delicious, hot, affordable, just as I ordered it burger with a side of fresh potato cut fries while washing it down with pink lemonade I wished I could share one with you. Especially if you find yourself on the "need help" end of the neurotic spectrum.
So I say welcome to Orem In-n-Out, welcome!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
GRATEFUL November
Today I am grateful for...
Dotters three steps.
the sunshine in my apartment.
the wonderful feeling of being all caught up.
Dotters three steps.
the sunshine in my apartment.
the wonderful feeling of being all caught up.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Circle Dotter
I love cold weather because sometimes, just sometimes, my boredom with the indoors turns me inside where all kinds of great ideas are hiding.
GRATEFUL November
Today I am grateful for...
my neck that is operating at 80%. Feels sooooo much better.
all the time we spent this weekend as a family.
that today feels like Monday.
Julie deCoria.
photographer friends who understand.
my husband.
my latest debt pay-off plan, thanks to ProvidentLiving.Org
Buffy.
Kiera.
when things click.
what love feels like.
soup.
my sisters and brothers.
what Jessica Kettle wrote this morning.
the truth that what we see is not all there is.
Errin making me laugh with an ugly doll for Dotter.
my neck that is operating at 80%. Feels sooooo much better.
all the time we spent this weekend as a family.
that today feels like Monday.
Julie deCoria.
photographer friends who understand.
my husband.
my latest debt pay-off plan, thanks to ProvidentLiving.Org
Buffy.
Kiera.
when things click.
what love feels like.
soup.
my sisters and brothers.
what Jessica Kettle wrote this morning.
the truth that what we see is not all there is.
Errin making me laugh with an ugly doll for Dotter.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
GRATEFUL November
Today I am grateful for....
my neck is slowly getting better.
time with Jody.
a mother-in-law who dropped everything to come and help me.
a husband who has had two babies today.
concerned friends.
Ashley's stars.
my neck is slowly getting better.
time with Jody.
a mother-in-law who dropped everything to come and help me.
a husband who has had two babies today.
concerned friends.
Ashley's stars.
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