Weekly Photo Challenge: Together

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Joy

Don’t ever underestimate the beauty of retail therapy.
After talking with a friend this morning about all of the “stuff” going on in life, we both agreed that the circumstances warranted a little retail therapy. Well…here’s what I came home with. After wearing them around the house, they were a top pick for this week’s photo challenge of “together.”

These make me feel like a badass
A force to be reckoned with
A superhero with style
Dorothy had ruby slippers…
I have spiked stilettos.

The Zoo…through my lens

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Joy

I reluctantly went to the zoo today.
Can you blame me? It’s a Saturday after all and though I am very social and love being around people, I’m not a fan of crowds.
Once I got there, I was so glad that I got up and out.
The attention to detail and exquisite nature of the Creator has always had a way of renewing my perspective.
These pictures speak for themselves.
Enjoy!

Now for my favorite shots of the day

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Finding Joy

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Joy

The thunder rumbles through the sky the way I would imagine the empty belly of a giant would sound. The rainfall goes between big, loud, fat raindrops and petite sprinkles through the leaves of the many trees that adorn the landscape.

The sound is intoxicating. This must be what peace sounds like.

As I sit in my sister-in-law’s beautiful mountain home that she so graciously extends to us, I close my eyes while listening to the thunder echo through the valleys and off of the granite mountain. Flashes of light dance through the afternoon sky. Nature’s symphony has begun and soon the frogs and crickets will join in tune.

This has been such a timely and wonderful retreat from the never-ending noise of the city.

While signs of new life are bursting open everywhere, petals are already falling from the Yoshino cherry trees and sticking to the ground. It’s a masterpiece.

This has been the perfect way to prepare for Easter by turning my attention from the everyday to the everlasting.

I have several photos to share with you from the past few days. Enjoy!