093 - blue hills

We drove to see our friends in Massachusetts, and along the way, we saw some amazing scenery. Eric says that these are somewhere in the Catskills.

090 - snowy branches

It just so happened that both days that we had significant snow this week were days that I was already scheduled not to work. HOORAY!

These trees are in our backyard. We have a mountain behind our house. We are very lucky people.

086 - red berries and snow

It was nice to have a day off on Presidents Day, especially since it started off snowy. I took a walk downtown in the afternoon, and I noticed these red berries in front of the Elks Lodge.

085 - snowy streetlight

Snow is awesome. You know that.

083 - moonlit night

My parents live in the middle of the woods. I am jealous sometimes.

069 - restaurant and bicycle

Eric and I went to dinner at Tranquil, a fantastic restaurant in Binghamton. When we were finished, we walked across the street so I could take a picture.

Eric had said to me earlier that he loves it when I take pictures. I really appreciate the encouragement he gives me. His appreciation for my photography really means a lot to me, and it motivates me to keep doing it and sharing it with people. He's great.

Also, I downloaded a trial version of Photoshop Elements to try to figure out if I really wanted to buy it. I love Picnik, but I feel like I need to have something that I can use when I'm not online. I kind of hated Elements when I first opened it up, but it's starting to grow on me. I downloaded an "Action" and then fiddled around with it some more to get the look of this photo, and I like the result. We shall see.

068 - night highway

Sometimes the highway is prettier when it's out of focus.

066 - paths in the snow

We got a nice snowfall today (although I would've enjoyed more, too). We are very fortunate to have a next-door neighbor who really enjoys using the snowplow attachment on his lawn mower. Our sidewalks and driveway are immaculate, thanks to Awesome Charlie.

Our mail deliverer, however, insists on walking through the yard, no matter the depth of the snow. She must have fantastic boots.

054 - snowy bridge

I love snow [have I mentioned that?], and I love Owego. It's a great day.

053 - evening commute

045 - snowy sidewalk

I LOVE THE SNOW. Some of my co-workers blame me every time it snows 'cause I get so excited about it. One of them asked me why I love it so much, and I had to think a minute.

I decided that the reason that I love snow is because it's the closest that this world has to magic.

This is the view from our front porch after I got home from work this evening. It's awesome.

030 - shadows on the snow

Well, we didn't get the snow that NYC got, which is disappointing, but we did get SOME snow, which made for a lovely scene in our backyard.

027 - Happie Birthday Babie Jesus

Two things:
1. Clearly there was a shortage on the "Y" supply.
2. We think it's KFC company policy to have this message on their signs at Christmas.

025 - leg lamp

Our neighbor a couple houses down has a leg lamp prominently displayed in his front window. (And I'm not the only person who's slowed down the car to take a picture.)

023 - snow

Last night I dreamed that my work was closed because of snow. Well, we don't have that much snow, but I did have the day off (had to use one of those personal days before it disappears at the end of the year)!

This snow is beautiful, but I'm still waiting on a big storm...

022 - Newark Valley sunset

Sometimes I get inspired by taking the camera out while riding in the car. The scenery is always changing, so it makes my mind wake up a little more.

006 - fireworks

This evening was Lights on the River in Owego, which meant that the holiday decorations were officially lit, and everyone came downtown for shopping, eating, and FIREWORKS! It was so awesome to see so many people come out in the cold to enjoy the festivities and to support local businesses.

I love our town.

004 - spooky trees

My shot of our neighbors' windows with the Christmas candles in them weren't working how I wanted them to, so I pointed the camera up and did a long exposure. During the day these trees are friendly, but at night they look kind of ominous.

003 - sparkles

There are lots of things that I love about a rainy evening....and this is one of them.

i never did believe in miracles, but i've a feeling it's time to try

Lyrics from "You Make Loving Fun" on Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album.