not there

I define life in here and there.  When we are not there, we are here.

Rather vague but to me, it's very clear.   I am happy here but I love it, and I do mean love to the depths of my core, there.

But this weekend, we are here.  We had sunshine despite promises of rain and thunder and lightening.  We took advantage of the nice weather and walked.  A lot.

And I finally remembered to grab my little point and shoot and take some happy snaps along the way.

The trees are looking fab.





Both days, we walked to Reeds Lake.  It's looking fine.





I love this dog.




I say this a lot.  And I do.  This weekend, we put on the heart worm drops and it must bother him.  He  follows us around, sulking and sad.  It's hard to explain that something so awful may very well just save his life.  So instead, we give him a Denta-stick.  We call that puppy crack.  He LOVES it.

We do not buy any treats from Purina, purchased in China.

Cheers from here until we once again there.

Landscape

I spend so much time writing and posting about Oscoda, Lake Huron, and the cottage, that I overlook the beautiful city I live in nine months out of the year.

This morning, we took a long, wonderful walk around the neighborhood.  I didn't feel like taking the big camera (big mistake, I missed the swans), instead, just grabbing the little Nikon P5100.  This camera is so old and for whatever reason, it still takes fantastic pictures.

Samson was here.

From Sunday walk

Gorgeous swans.  I just missed a shot where all four of them had come together.  Next time, take the real camera.  Really.

From Sunday walk

From Sunday walk

Beautiful.

From Sunday walk

When I am missing the great Lake Huron, this little Reed's Lake gig is not a bad substitute, just around the block.

Happy weather

It has been such a wonderful fall. The temperatures have been warm, breezes gentle, and sun abundant. We took out our cameras to grab what's left of the leaves and a few of those braves souls still enjoying the water.

From 2011-10-23

From 2011-10-23

From 2011-10-23

From 2011-10-23

From 2011-10-23

It's the Friday Happy Dance. Looking forward to a wonderful weekend full of friends, food, and fotography. Cheers!

Monday love

Samson was sound asleep on the sofa.  I snuck over and snapped a few pictures while he slumbered.




Our little hunter, sound asleep on the sofa.  Good night from GRR.

Art Prize

This city is a-buzz.  Art Prize is here. So tonight, we headed down to Monroe Community Church (and our friends John and Julia) to get a sneak peek of the Art Prize submissions.   Ok, if you live ANYWHERE near Grand Rapids, get here.  Really.  It's unbelievable.  

From Art Prize

From Art Prize

From Art Prize

From Art Prize

From Art Prize

From Art Prize

If you don't like art, you will be bored with my blog and come back in a month.  Otherwise, stay tuned. The church was just one venue of so many.  Friends, dinners and pictures.   Lots more coming.   Cheers. 

Out on the town

Last night, Jewels and I headed downtown to capture some of the best light - twilight. We got a good number of shots in but I had to call it an early night since we were taking Deb to the airport at 5:30 this AM.

Twilight is my favorite light - the skies turn amazing colors, the buildings capture and reflect cool colors and nothing is more fun than long shutter speeds and passing cars. Really while other people where out on the town Friday night, we were too. Only cameras and tripods in tow. :)