I’ve been trying to be very intentional about noticing the little things lately. It’s so easy to take things for granted, to not notice…
Then some days there are things that refuse to be ignored.
I went a little snap-happy on the sunset tonight. These pictures were taken within 5 minutes of each other.
What grabbed your attention today?
For weeks my husband sat waiting for the mail. He would check the mail several times a day, pout, and double check again to make sure there wasn’t a little yellow package slip tucked in the corner of the mail box. Today the little yellow package slip arrived and Mr. H ran up to the desk to pick up his new baby.
What, pray tell was in that package?
I’ve really got to do something about those book shelves. They are embarrassingly dishevelled. Really people, I take better care of my books than that, its just that I reference them frequently and I have yet to hire a library tech to re-shelve them for me.
Oh, what? Yeah, you wanted to know what was in the package. I’m feeling a little ADD today.
The package came with a hard case, replacement strings and it’s own special pick (and plenty of bubble wrap to keep me entertained).
It’s a Persian Tar. Shipped from Iran a month ago. He’s already playing like he’s had it for years (he’s one of those annoying people who can pick up any instrument and make music come out). Mr. H is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Near Eastern Language and Civilization in 3 weeks and starting his masters program with the same focus in the fall. Said tar is his graduation gift.
In case you didn’t know, a tar is a persian lute. Wikipedia link here.
And this is what it sounds like:
Now I’m off to play with bubble wrap.
This weekend was gorgeous. We had record breaking highs to accompany the crowds at the street fair, and plenty of sunburn to go around. With the wonderful weather came the pollen, and the allergies. (And the sinus headache.)
Last night it rained. It was such a relief: the water cleaning the air and leaving everything feeling fresher, crisper, the colors are brighter, the streets washed clean (ok, well not so much the Ave).
This morning Mom and I went for a stroll and we discovered this little critter out for a stroll as well.
He was seriously out in the middle of traffic – well foot traffic anyways.
Look closely at his shell (you might have to click to enlarge). It’s so translucent you can see what look like blood vessels inside. Any biology experts out there know for sure whether snails have blood vessels in their shells?
What is wrong with me? Why am I taking pictures of slimy things?
I gotta admit, it was pretty cool to see.
Miller and Anheuser-Busch have designed a limited addition “cammo can” to attract the hunting and fishing demographic.
You can find the full article here.
I can see Ashton Kutcher now: “Dude, where’s my beer?”
Every year the University Street Fair lands in our back yard. There’s a little of everything here. And food. Lots and lots of food.
This slide show is a new thing. Do you like this better – or when I just highlight one picture at a time?
