January 31, 2007


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I was out sick today. Destiny enjoyed this turn of events and slept on me until I woke up around 9 a.m. Then she climbed up to the windowsill to watch the neighbors doing their neighborly duties. She's a fun animal even when she gets herself into a state and hisses at me.

January 30, 2007


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I headed down to Airport Way at lunch after picking up new wiper blades for my car, which I now need to return for ones that aren't broken tomorrow. Along the way, I stopped and took a few pictures of this street which should be thriving but for some reason isn't.

January 29, 2007


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I spent the evening knitting on the back of my Jellybean Cushion. My sheep measuring tape was there to keep me from knitting too much.

January 28, 2007


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As I waited for my parents, I spotted this moss growing in the parking lot next to all the trash. It's everywhere.

January 27, 2007


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The Tacoma Glass Museum at night. It was a beautiful sight and I wish I had brought my tripod along for some great nighttime shots.

January 26, 2007


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There is a rusty rain gutter lying on the roof next to my desk. I often wonder where it came from.

January 25, 2007


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My co-worker and I headed out today for a cup of coffee at the "approved' Starbucks. I really only like Chai Lattes from this one particular Starbucks but it's not that close to the office and along the way you pass two others. But some days, you need an "approved" Chai and so the drive is worth it.

January 24, 2007


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It was a beautiful sunrise this morning. I snapped this photo while sitting in stop and go traffic dreaming that I was anywhere than where I was. Then the cars started honking!

January 23, 2007


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On the way to Starbucks for a coffee, I noticed this door in a falling down building. It was rapture.

January 22, 2007


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While waiting for the bus, I spotted this utility meter marked with graffiti. I liked how the wall beside it was clear of the clutter.

January 21, 2007


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I drove by a historical site in Lynnwood today and spotted these little children with their chickens. I had to capture the joy.

January 20, 2007


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Spirit of Eagle...My friend Kim said this when she saw this photo and out of the 104 photos I took today, she selected this one as her favorite and so it becomes my photo of the day.

Today I headed out with the Seattle Flickrites to the opening day at the Olympic Sculpture Park. It was busy and crowded and energizing and beautiful and wonderful. It was the perfect day.

January 19, 2007


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I was stuck behind this truck on the way up to West Seattle at lunch. I was caught by how the colors shone through all the grit and dirt.

January 18, 2007


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It was a depressing day at work. I am not in the mood to take photos right now but dragged up the energy to quickly snap a shot of the two oranges I did not eat from my lunch. I'm not sure why I packed two citruses but I did.

January 17, 2007


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I caught a glimpse of these stickers on a traffic light pole before work. I quickly snapped a shot of them in the ghostly hours before work when the sun has yet to arise. These look a bit like secrets to me.

January 16, 2007


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Another snowy day, another snowy night. It is all getting a bit old to me as I'm just not used to this kind of weather. I'd adapt if I just knew that this was the wave of the future.

January 15, 2007


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Hailey Bailey is one of the most interesting dogs that I watch. She talks back, she worms her way into your heart and barks up a storm.

January 14, 2007


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I headed up to Volunteer Park today and set my camera to Sepia for a few shots of the sculpture that reminds me of a Monster Truck Tire. I do really like this park.

January 13, 2007


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I met some friends down in Ballard for dinner and a photo exhibition. While I was waiting for them, I noticed this great window display. The photo in the back shows a bunch of pageant winners all lined up.

January 12, 2007


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The snow is still sticking around and dusting the plants outside the house I'm watching.

January 11, 2007


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Last night after work, I took the dogs I'm watching on a walk around Capital Hill around snowy, icy sidewalks. It was bitterly cold but the dogs seemed to like the adventure though not so much when they slipped a bit. They do better on the ice though with their four legs versus my two. Once we arrived home, they curled up on their blankets together.

January 10, 2007


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Some of the fabled snow fell tonight leaving a fine white dusting across the lawn but refusing to stick to the road.

January 9, 2007


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After leaving Meg's house tonight, I noticed that some of the signs down by the docks on Lake Union were already knocked down either by the wind or passerbys. It's supposed to get windy and possibly snowy tonight. I just hope it gets pretty.

January 8, 2007


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I noticed this graffiti as I waited for the bus. I wonder why people feel the need to leave their mark on other people's property. It makes me angry to see people ruining what belongs to someone else.

January 7, 2007


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My obsession with flower washclothes has come to an end as I have run out of yarn in which to make them. The one on the end is a mixture of the remaining yarn from the first five. I like it's hippie way.

January 6, 2007


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I found these pieces of wooden fruit and decided to capture them sitting on the front porch. I'm not sure what I like about them so much but I do remember my Grandmother driving my Mother around Salt Lake City because she HAD to have these pieces of fruit. They've been sitting in the garden storage shack for a few years now though.

January 5, 2007


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My two lovely co-workers at the afterparty for our holiday party. It was a unexpected fun time for me and I'm glad that I went. Next time I'll try to stay out longer without getting tired!

January 4, 2007


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Tonight some friends and I went to the EMP for First Thursday. The exhibits were nice and the band was fantastic. On our way out, I noticed the way this sculpture of bendy reflectors relects in the dim light. I love how the reflectors seem to disappear into the night.

January 3, 2007


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The moon tonight is large and low. As I pulled into the driveway, I noticed how it shone through the trees making for a spooky treat! I almost expected to hear the horror flick music as I shot a few shutters.

January 2, 2007


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Another stack of books
To read another day
Notice the top book
I'm starting on my Bill Bryson goal

January 1, 2007


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The first photo for 2007.
Moments after the clock clicked over to Midnight
Moments after the fireworks went off
Moments after the yells died down
Just confetti was left on the ground to
Celebrate the first moments of 2007

December 31, 2006


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The last photo for 2006. The final moments of celebrating the year that has gone and the new year to come. Julie made celebrating just that much more fun at Benihana.