Category Archives: snapshots

seat in the sand

8/11/2008snapshots, travelin' moonali

I looked out my window.
I walked straight to the beach.
I took off my shoes and rolled up my jeans.
And I sat my ass down in the soft sand to stare out across Lake Michigan.
And right there, I found my calm. She was right next to me.
I then walked clear across the city to take in the moon over the river.

I happened to capture this in the following photos…

As you can see, I spent the afternoon wandering around Chicago, which did wonders in the way of clearing my head of stress and anxiety and fear. It was a lovely afternoon spent all by myself…
*
*

exploding with smiles

7/28/2008family & friends, snapshotsali

Sunday was my Grandma Finch’s 90th birthday party and practically the whole family was there which is no small feat. There are about a million cousins to round up, not to mention my brothers and me!

Here’s my favorite photo; everyone exploding with smiles, even Doug!

The only one missing was my guy, RJ…

how does your garden grow?

5/7/2007home decor, snapshotsali

This weekend I tended my garden. I have a rather small, but sweet patio space. Since moving in I have to admit I have paid it almost no attention. I am actually suprised that so many of the plants are still alive. Before I sent some love and sweat out onto the patio, there was dirt and ‘gunk’ everywhere. A few of the plants were dried up. It was not inviting or colorful. But, a little bit of work can go a long, long way.

And now…Voila!

First, I swept up a ton of dirt, leaves and general yuckiness. Then I moved the plants from around the side and brought them to where you can see them from my couch. I moved my little table and chairs to the side in order to create a little nook. Finally, I potted some flowers to add color and got a fresh and vibrant doormat.