Talkin' 'Bout Their Problems...

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Dancing In The Moonlight. I forget what exactly I did to make it, but I'm pretty sure I could re-create it in other colors. Now that I think about it, that might be fun!

Last night, I had to write a paper up for one of my classes. The trouble with that is that the instructions were such that I couldn't write out everything I wanted to. I found it to be frustrating to talk about the problems of a theoretical company, without making any suggestions toward any solutions. After all, I was taught that if I'm going to complain about something, I should be prepared to offer a solution, or at least an alternative. There is one thing, though: My little APA writing handbook got a work-out. That seems to be far more effective than the workshop I took earlier was, and less frustrating.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Warming Up

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Green Spiral. For a while, I was wondering if this nice bright piece of work was coming through. But my husband pointed out that I had somehow clicked the Edit HTML tab to the blog. I feel silly now! Time to get more coffee, extra strong!

It's still cold outside, and the heat still comes on in the house. But it's starting to warm up now, and should be down-right mild by the middle of the week. That is, if everything goes according to the forecast. I may even try to get out and clean up my gardening beds just a little- Though I doubt I will be doing much gardening. Still, one of my raised areas might be good for peas, since it is safely out of reach of all but the most over-enthusiastic of enthusiastic rakes!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Confetti, Swirls, and Complications

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Confetti and Swirls. It's a sort of initiation for one of my new graphics programs, the Gimp. It's not really very good, but it does demonstrate a potential that Paint Shop Pro doesn't have. I probably will end up using some combination of the two programs for my future ventures.

Well- a friend that I mentioned a few times before has had life throw her for a loop, and she is having to take a short hiatus from school. She's not happy about it; She wants that degree badly. The silver lining in that cloud is that she and I will probably be graduating about the same time, so we probably can contrive to ride down together. She called to ask about that hiatus just in time, though: A few hours later, she was ill. I'm thinking that she was getting sick when she made that call and only afterwards did the illness grab her attention. Wish her real well, All!

Until We Meet, Gentle Readers...

Birthdays

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Today's image is titled Amaryllis. I really wasn't sure what to call it at first. I also was a little surprised at the colors: Part of the bright pink is really supposed to be yellow.

I've been enjoying the birthday coincidence lately between myself and a couple of my friends. One of them celebrated hers just yesterday with a day at a spa and a nice dinner out. Also, a few members of the family called to wish her a happy birthday. The way she described it, it was a wonderful experience! I confess to just a bit of envy- But it will be my turn eventually.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

After a Short Break...

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Ribbons and Vines. I used a lot of layers to create it, and while I was at it I confirmed a few guesses- so what's new, right? I do apologize for not writing for the past couple of days, but I promise that I have excuses.

Excuse 1) Schoolwork! Enough said! I finally had an inspiration this morning about one of my final papers that jolted me out of bed even though I really wanted another hour of shut-eye. No matter: I can make up for it later.
Excuse 2) Yesterday was my birthday! And yes, they keep coming, and I am now 46- a pretty good-looking 46, if I do say so myself! My wonderful husband brought home roses and chocolate, and a new book that is promising to be fascinating. So if I disappear again, that is why!

I learned this morning that the author of a blog I follow has decided to take a hiatus. I am a little sorry to hear of this, but given the intensity of his writings I can see why he needs a rest. Enjoy life, David: The blogging world isn't going away.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Jobs?

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Verdant. As you probably can tell, I started out with a lot of green- a bright green that's nearly as good as yellow for countering grey winter days. Believe it or not, the background and pentagon start with the same basic fill.

As you remember, yesterday I thought my father was going to come down to do a bit of job hunting. Well, that didn't happen; The guy he was thinking of working for turned out to be a snake oil salesman (for lack of a better term), and one of his former employers actually called him and wanted him to come back. I'm not sure that's a good idea either; Life as a trucker is not easy. But it is a paycheck, and they did call him. So we shall see what happens.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Never a Dull Moment!

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Crescent. Like many others, I wasn't quite sure what would happen. I knew the overlay would hide the yellow completely, so I used another filter instead. I think I'll see what this looks like with a darker background and blue-white.

Today's going to be busy with a capital BUSY! Normal Monday stuff aside, my father is having to hunt for a new job and will be crashing here tonight. I'm not sure what he's going to do about dinner, but I do have one planned- sort of. I'll just have to get to it after I finish my coffee, cleaning, and correspondence.

Wish me luck, Gentle Readers! More importantly, wish HIM luck!

Until we meet...