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Remembering Craig J. Dickson

December 31, 2009

This week I lost a very dear friend, Craig J. Dickson. Craig was a true Texan is every sense of the word. A kindred spirit, generous, kind and yes, eccentric. That is what made him so special to everyone he met. I will miss you Craig. Thank you for the memories. I know even in [...]

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Macro Monday: Best of 2009

December 28, 2009

As 2009 comes to a close, I had a chance to look back at some of my favorite macro shots of 2009. I’ve only included just a few, and hope you’ll explore some of the other Macro Monday shots in the archives. Hope you enjoy these and let me know which one you like best. [...]

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Fabulous Fall Color… at Christmas?

December 22, 2009

Autumn in Houston Texas was glorious this year. The trees put on a show of color that I haven’t seen since I visited New Hampshire… well maybe I’m exaggerating just a bit. A combination of drought, September rains and an unseasonably cool weather, maybe the reason. Nevertheless, Saturday’s weather was perfect for driving around the [...]

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December 2009: Foliage Follow-Up

December 16, 2009

Thanks to Pam Penick at Digging for suggesting a Foliage Follow-Up post the day after Bloom Day. Red Oak leaves Green Cabbage leaves Greek Oregano Shumard Oak Tree Trunk Ficus pumila Frosty Bird of Paradise leaf Frosty Rose leaflets

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Bloom Day: December 2009

December 15, 2009

With the unseasonably cold and wet weather this month, it is hard to find anything blooming in my garden. I’ve had to go back to photos taken earlier this month to share. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum Mini Fanfare) Jatropha integerrima Last gasp of my Red Robin tomato plant. Happy Bloom Day! Bloom Day is celebrated on the [...]

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Macro Monday 12/7: Snow Crystals and Geometry

December 7, 2009

With the very rare event of snow in Houston this week, I found the snow on the edge of my raised beds the perfect spot to explore the structure of these ice crystals upclose. Watch as these macro shots zoom in on the very building blocks of these geometric marvels. Visit Macro Monday to view [...]

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Snowy December in Houston

December 5, 2009

Amaryllis Mini Fanfare blooming in the snow Friday December 4th – it snowed…. in Houston. What a rare event indeed. As I watched from my office window yesterday, it brought back memories of snowfalls from my youth. Those magical nights looking up and watching snowflakes fall in front of the street lights. Quiet and still. [...]

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Macro Monday: 11/30 From the Archives

November 30, 2009

December is my businest month of the year with work, so my posts this month will be limited. I’ll be digging through the archives to bring you some of my favorite images for Macro Mondays. Visit Macro Monday to view some very interesting close ups and if you have some macro shots to share, join [...]

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Meme: Best Blog Award

November 26, 2009

Southern Post Journal was recently selected for a pass along Best Blog Award by the Villager at Our Happy Acres. A delightful must-see blog. I was honored to receive it, but this meme does come with an “assignment”. Unfortunately I am not keen on passing along assignments, so this branch of the award ends here. [...]

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