Monthly Archives: December 2009

Looking Backward and Forward

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Dave

It’s hard to believe another year has passed. When I was a child, I couldn’t wait for time to fly by. I was always anxious for Christmas to come, for summer recess to arrive, to get my Learner’s Permit and … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Dave

This recipe is a good way to use up overripe bananas. You can even use bananas which have been frozen. Just thaw them out first and then mash them. The white whole wheat flour makes the muffins more nutritious, and … Continue reading →

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Macro Monday: What's Red, Green & Blue?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Dave

Today I decided to have a little fun and focus on three colors to photograph: red, green and blue. This theme comes courtesy of David Perry’s recent assignment to pick one of the three colors and make a picture that … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Merry Christmas 2009

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Dave

I can only hope everyone had as nice a Christmas as we had here at Happy Acres. It wasn’t a White Christmas, but that’s not a bad thing. We had a monster snow for Christmas in 2004, and that was … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Ornaments Part 2

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Dave

When my wife and I celebrated our first Christmas together in 2005, I was inspired to make an ornament for the occasion. I was probably also trying to impress her with my crafting talents, though I think she is far … Continue reading →

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Macro Monday: Three Cats Closeup

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Dave

All three of our cats decided they wanted to be photographed this week. Puddin and Sidd are always ready to ham it up, but Shel is often elusive. I got her on my lap then sat the camera on the … Continue reading →

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Bluebirds!

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Dave

Forgive me for shouting, but WE HAVE BLUEBIRDS! Can you tell I am excited??? We saw our first bluebirds at Happy Acres this week. I had them for years at my old place across the river. They were there already … Continue reading →

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