Monday, January 31, 2005

Reflection on the Wall

Reflection on the Wall Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." -Leonard Cohen

Sunday, January 30, 2005

Enraptured with the iPod


Enraptured with the iPod
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Sunday morning with my iPod and fuzzy green robe. 'Nuff said.

Saturday, January 29, 2005

Little Women


Little Women
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I've always been so awed by the beauty of Asian culture.
I long to travel to see ancient temples, rice paddies, Geishas; hear traditional music of Japan, China, India and Indonesia; see performances in a Kabuki theater; join in a Japanese Tea Ceremony, and so much more!

Friday, January 28, 2005

Couch Companions


Couch Companions
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Yes, I'm a 36 year-old who still likes stuffed animals. :-)
Mabel the cow was a gift from a dear friend, and the little dog was a gift to myself. They turned out to be inseperable, and I like having them close while I'm watching TV. Call me crazy -- it's okay. :-)

Thursday, January 27, 2005

Talks to the birds


Talks to the birds
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"For, what are the voices of birds . . .
But words, our words,
Only so much more sweet?"


-Robert Browning

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Plays to the plants


Plays to the plants
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This little man is two inches tall, and he's been sitting with my houseplants for years. I never realized how splintery his flute was until after I took this photo! I hope he doesn't get a sliver in his lip!

Got grass?

Got grass? Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This peaceful sheep was standing next to the Highland cow which I posted previously. I had such a feeling of glee as I stopped at this little farm, knowing I could get close to the cows. I had no idea that I'd see other animals too. This was the only sheep present, and I was grateful that she allowed me to take her picture. NOTE: In my delirium this morning, I had forgotten that I already posted this on my blog early this month. Sorry for the repeat!

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Knot in Motion


Knot in Motion
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Keeping things in balance
sure isn't easy
When you're tied up in knots
and feeling kind of queasy.

I know I must slow down
'cause things are looking blurry
Get rid of this frown
and stop being in a hurry.

I must focus on the music
and look toward the light
I know I have the power
to make the future bright.

Monday, January 24, 2005

Shake it, Baby!


Shake it, Baby!
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
My maracas. Sometimes I wonder what my upstairs neighbor thinks when I play some of my louder instruments. These make more noise than you'd think!

Sunday, January 23, 2005

Snowed in


Snowed in
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This was taken a short time ago out of my apartment window. I haven't seen snowdrifts like this since I was ten years old in the Blizzard of '78.

Saturday, January 22, 2005

The shy one


The shy one
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Here's another Highland Cow at the same location as the last cow I posted. This one didn't want to come say hello.

Friday, January 21, 2005

Blue


Hancock Building & sky
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
The John Hancock Building in Boston.

Thursday, January 20, 2005

The Last Temptation of Lisa


The Last Temptation of Lisa
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
These chocolates were EVIL! Pure evil! Pure eviley goodness.

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Reflections


Reflections
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Reflections of the sky and trees, and water touching a wing.

Tuesday, January 18, 2005

Deep in Thought


Deep in Thought
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Just sitting and waiting for something good to happen.

Monday, January 17, 2005

Illuminated Words


Illuminated Words
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I had the idea for this photo after I had gone to bed, and decided to get up to take the picture. The light on "I have a dream." was from a small candle on the left.

Sunday, January 16, 2005

Magnificent Mallard


Magnificent Mallard
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Don't get me wrong -- I love all birds, and they all have nice plumage. But the green head of a Mallard is just stunning to me. I liked how you could see all the drops of water on his head.

Saturday, January 15, 2005

Saturday Self Portrait


Saturday Self Portrait
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Water feature at 111 Huntington Ave. in Boston. It's a very large black marble wall with water pouring down it, and it's indoors. After adjusting the levels/contrast/color slightly, this is the effect.

Friday, January 14, 2005

Wings of stone


Wings of stone
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I took this photo a couple of years ago at the end of a nice walk through Boston Common.

Thursday, January 13, 2005

Final resting place


Final resting place
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This is the same cemetery in Bridgewater, Mass. where the headstone picture was taken.

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Sumac Sky


Sumac Sky
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This was taken on the same outing where I took the picture of the fallen tree.
At this point my fingers felt like they were going to break right off from the cold, but I was inspired by how the shrub looked against the darkening sky.

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

Chocolate Chip Bars


Chocolate Chip Bars
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This was the Christmas treat that I made this year. They came out perfect! This was taken shortly after they came out of the oven.

Monday, January 10, 2005

Silent Stone


Silent Stone
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This was found in a small, very old cemetary in Bridgewater, Mass.

Sunday, January 09, 2005

Badass Birds


Badass Birds
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Here's another picture that I took on Westland Ave. on Friday. I liked the picture except for the droppings in the foreground. After a little fun with Photoshop, I decided to go a little psychedelic. Let's call it "Psychedelic Sunday", shall we?

Saturday, January 08, 2005

Pigeon stairway


Pigeon stairway
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This is part of a sculpture on Westland Avenue in Boston, where pigeons love to hang out. Sometimes when I walk by pigeons can be seen on each of the little "stairs" on the sculpture, and I've always wanted to photograph it.

Friday, January 07, 2005

Got grass?


Got grass?
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Here's a good one for furry Friday. This sheep was at the same farm as the cow that I posted previously.
This was the only sheep present, and he/she was quite content to munch on some grass while I snapped its picture.
She/he appears to be very wise to me for some reason. Maybe it's the gray hair on top of it's head.

Swedish Chef


Swedish Chef
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Since I was a little kid watching "The Muppet Show" I've been a fan of this guy.
This was one of those little finger puppets on sale (on top of a candy stick) at Starbucks, and I couldn't resist buying it.
One day not long ago I found that my husband had stuck him into this miniature basket, and left him on top of one of our bookcases. :)

HAPPY FRIDAY, EVERYONE!

Thursday, January 06, 2005

Sunlit trees


Sunlit trees
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
While on a short walk this past weekend, I liked how the sun was shining on these trees. I think trees are beautiful, even when they don't have their leaves.

Wednesday, January 05, 2005

Quartz


Quartz
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Sparkly.

Heading west

Heading West Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This was the photo that ended up getting deleted yesterday. I was trying to edit the title, and well . . . I have a lot to learn! This photo was taken on the Mass. Turnpike on Christmas morning on the way to see my family.

Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Unknown flower


Unknown flower
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
If anyone knows what kind of plant this is, I would love to know! These were found in the newer wing of the shopping mall in the Prudential Center in Boston. They don't look real, but they are!

Monday, January 03, 2005

Clouds over Boston


Clouds over Boston
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Well, it's back to work today. This picture was taken a couple of weeks ago from one of the windows of my office at work.

Sunday, January 02, 2005

Coming and Going


Coming and Going
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I wish these geese a safe journey.

Saturday, January 01, 2005

Up Close and Personal


Up Close and Personal
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I couldn't resist posting another picture of my new friend. I realized after consulting my "Field Guide to Cows" book that this cow is a she, and not a "he". I have a habit of always calling every animal I see a "he" for some reason. One way to tell the sex of a Highland Cow is to look at the horns. If they're pointing up, it's a female, and if down it's a bull! The bulls also weigh twice as much as the females.

Holy Cow


Holy Cow
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
On my way home from a shopping trip I decided to stop at this farm supply place that has had Highland Cows for years. I've always wanted to stop to look at them, and having my camera with me gave me a good excuse! I was afraid someone would come out and ask me to leave, but luckily I didn't see any people while going up to see the animals. This cow was so friendly she immediately came right up to the fence as I approached. I actually got up the nerve to pet her head, but as I was about to do so she quickly moved her head up and nuzzled my hand with her nose. This picture doesn't do her justice -- she is really beautiful "in person"!