Thanksgiving morning

I took the camera upstairs this morning to get some photos of the rain on the dogwood tree out the bedroom window. It was warm enough to open the window on this misty Thanksgiving morning and I set my coffee cup down on the sill as I sat on the bed and adjusted the camera.
And then I decided I liked how this looked. I'm just excited to have the window open in late November, I guess.

The beauty of the rain

Too much rain is never good. But just enough can be wonderful. Raindrops look like twinkle lights on the bare branches of this tree, taken in November 2008.
To all of my readers in the States, have a wonderful Thanksgiving today. And to all from other countries, thanks again for making the journey over here. Good to see you all.

Along the waterline

Taken in January at Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge, outside of Rock Hall Maryland. The shoreline erosion is amazing here along the Chesapeake Bay.
I know it's a little dark, but it's just something different. SkeletalMess' Old Film TTVtexture is available [here] at Shadowhouse Creations.

It was a dark and stormy night

And something wicked this way comes.
I think I just scared myself.
SkeletalMess textures.

Mosaic Monday: Family

Another in my Mosaic Monday series, sponsored by my blogging friend Mary at Little Red House.
I am so grateful for family, not only for own birth family but my husband's as well. I've known them for over 30 years and hopefully will see all of them on Thanksgiving. I love this holiday.

From LtoR: My husband's mother; his sister; his brother (and wife); his father. All photos were processed using Kevin Kubota's B&W actions, mostly Chocolate Syrup.

In the yard

My husband took this yesterday in the side yard. George had been catching frisbees and was taking a well-deserved break from the action. And speaking of actions, this photo has the following: Florabella's Vintage Wine @74% opacity; MCP's Burnt Edges I @30% opacity.
Today I'm planning on getting the ingredients for (and choosing) my Thanksgiving dishes that I will be bringing to the family gathering. What are your plans for the day?

O, sycamore

I am sitting here watching Survivor, the real Survivor, and Russell (that little shit) has just found yet another immunity idol. Although I really do not like Russell, I do admire his tenacity. But that's about it.
I admire sycamore trees, too. Their beautiful bark adds interest in the fall and winter. They are one of my favorite trees.