Lis's Project 365

Q:  what’s worse than a full 48oz can of Crisco?

A:  an empty 48oz can of Crisco.

and this, boys and girls, is why I prefer a long raincoat and rain hat on days like this.

This leaf was sitting on the handle of the garage door this morning, while all around me the sky was raining with its cousins.

I like this picture because I did not do any kind of color setting or modification, but there’s such a contrast. These really are the colors.

at the Newton library.  Shot from the second floor, looking straight out.

I’m pretty pleased with this shot. It’s all artistic and stuff.

This is what I wore to work today.

I’m glad I have a job where I can do this and it’s not only OK, it’s encouraged.

very pretty sky this evening.

and if anyone can tell me what that building is, I’d appreciate it. It seems like one I should know, since I see it every day.

Today was the annual PumpkinFest in front of the museum, organized by a local alliance of businesses and residents. The museum’s entry was very cool (thanks to our art educator), but not very photogenic–Bridget hollowed it out and then pasted shards of mirror to the inside).

I voted for this one for “funniest.”

There’s been a recent flurry of activity to give the floor space a nicer space to relax in. Cabinets have been cleaned and moved, a wicker couch brought it. But for now, we have to pretend about the coffee table.

I went to a workshop tonight on using theater and storytelling to teach environmental education. The leader had a number of props, including this guy.

“I work there at Yamagato, and we fly here and we drive that car everywhere – blue Nissan Versa. It’s parked outside right now!” –Hiro Nakamura

(years from now, I’ll look back at this picture and this quote and wonder what the hell I was talking about. so, future self, it’s from the TV show Heroes.”  which ended up being really disappointing, but Hiro was a great character and the bit with the Versa was great and so made me smile when I parked behind one.)