Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Year of the Tiger

One of the most dynamic signs in the zodiac, Tigers are truly a force of nature. They are by turns dependable, unpredictable, fearless and stout-hearted, tender and loving. For all the world appearing at times to be quiet homebodies, Tigers may just as suddenly change course, and pack up to travel to some far-flung exotic destination. As a result, they may sometimes be perceived as irresponsible. This is because few other signs can keep up with the Tiger's ability to think on their feet, or their primal desire for adventure and first-hand experience of life. Their air of charismatic authority often commands respect. They may sometimes descend into stormy moods of retribution if they fail to get their way. Tigers can never sustain their fury for long, however and if you can ride out the storm, then surely peace will reign again.

Simon, this is so you!

Credits:

Chinese zodiac wheel by Spring Liao http://www.springsgreetingcards.com/catalogs/store.asp?pid=72673&catid=22647 Chinese Calendar Add-on Pack by Ztampf Fortune Panda alpha by Ziggle Designs Information about Tiger from Chinese Horoscopes at Chiff.com

Confessions of a TV Junkie

Our 2009 Holiday Card

We took these photos right after Brian returned from the Philippines, so he's looking very tan, leaving me to look especially pasty :) It's not perfect, but I am delighted with how it turned out!

Happy Holidays!

October 25-31

October 11-24

October 1-10

October 31

My photo:

I dropped Brian off at SFO where he caught the first leg of several that will take him to the Philippines for a business trip (with a little SCUBA on the side--shhhh!).

Brian's photo:

Brian plans to take a photo a day while he's away.

October 16

Fuzzy foliage photo for Franklin's friend

Foliage photos for Franklin

Pop Art Katie

October 3

I love love love this photo. Love the tongue. Love the paint smeared on her ear. Love that eager gaze, always asking, "What's next?" Love this dog.

Aug 14

We saw SF Shakes' performance of A Comedy of Errors in Memorial Park, Cupertino tonight. I caught this sweet moment during intermission.

Gardens are a kind of autobiography

July 26-31

July 20-25

July 12-18

July 26

Brian and I got to play tour guide to his colleagues from the Phillipines today. We hit all the requisite spots, with a few tourists traps and spots off the beaten path as well.

Katie {heart} frog

Trying to jumpstart some inspiration and build some skills, I gave myself an "assignment" to practice selective coloring and to crop photos more "artistically." This is based on the layout "Play Ball" by be2be at Designer Digitals.