so NOT cool :: Everyday Photos by Jodi Anderson

happy helloween.

Have a bloody-good weekend!  (Last year's Halloween post shows a few more outfits from other years: HERE.)

(Photo: October 1999)

some october linkage, like DON'T VOTE!

 

I guess that last week was all about 'favorite views' and this week is all about videos, if for no other reason than I haven't taken many photos.  I honestly can't remember if I posted this video before or not, so if it's a repeat, I apologize.  Also, it's nothing fancy or spectacular ... just trying to catch the color of an August sunset.  I love how colors and light are altered by the seasons or, more specifically, by the tilt of the earth. 

Anyhow, I haven't shared much linkage lately, other than yesterday's www.iftheworldcouldvote.com.  (If you haven't been there yet ... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!) 

Here are a few sites that I have enjoyed recently:

• Photojojo's Guide to Taking Portraits at Night -- JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN!
• someecards -- When you care enough to hit send.
• Robin Soulier -- Amazing reflection photography.
• Don't Vote -- 537 votes. 

favorite views: friday morning, october 24

This is the view from our side porch, which is on the north side of the house.  We never use this door ... well, except for that time when I didn't want the neighbor to know that I was home when she had knocked and I didn't answer, so I instead snuck out the side door with the dog and came down the street like I'd been out walking the dog the whole time. 

It came in pretty handy that day. 

(An aside:  Local people, are you familiar with the WISC-TV weather calendar?  If you happen to see/buy one this year, one of my photos represent December 2009.  They are also showing the photo as a background image during the television commercial for the calendar.)

favorite views: thursday morning, october 23

Again with the west window over the bed ... but, this time a little after seven o'clock in the morning.  The water tower generally appears white, which is the color that it is painted. 

Despite my lackluster posts this week (meaning that I should have time for being productive), I have accomplished NOTHING around the house or from my list of goals.  It's freaking ridiculous.  I am, like, emotionally and physically paralyzed.  Or, something. 

So, I'm not even going to bother posting an update of my October goals this week and, in fact, may extend the goal list (stuff like exercising two hours a day and autumn cleaning the house) straight through November. 

favorite views: wednesday late-morning, october 22

This is the view from the south window in the master bedroom. 

Our entire house has only two south windows, and generally poor lighting overall, which is unfortunate because it has really affected the number of houseplants that I have at present.  Does anyone have some favorites to recommend that are cat-resistant, low-light houseplants?  As seen in the naughty cat video, even succulents fall prey to persistent felines.  I'm looking for all varieties ... hanging plants, small pots for a dresser or table, and larger plants that could stand alone next to pieces of furniture. 

I am also looking for very small, flat plant lights that I could mount under my upper kitchen cupboards, so that I can grow herbs on my counter.  If anyone spots something like that, please pass along the link.  Thank you.  (Maybe I can find a mini version of a regular plant light?!)

favorite views: tuesday morning, october 21

Sometimes my favorite view, is no view at all ... keeping the world at bay. 

favorite views: sunday evening, october 19

Looking out the window over the headboard of our bed ...

favorite views: saturday, october 18

This week, I thought I might share a few of my favorite views.  Of course, you've seen them before ... if you've been around very long at all. 

These are from Saturday morning, around coffee time with the husband.  They suit my mood today, this week, this month ... a happy sort of melancholy. 

science.

Just spending a last few days with theother23 before he leaves again on Sunday.  Enjoy your weekend. 

getting fresh ink

A few months back, I came up with an idea for a new tattoo.  Theother23 liked it so much that he wanted (an almost matching) one as well.  I'll unveil our ink in a few days.  In the meantime, here are some photos and a sneak peek at the end.  (First photo taken by theother23.)