Book of the Year

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Yesterday was yearbook day, always a day full of excitement and hurried autographs. Each year we have a different theme to our yearbook. In the years that I've been at my school the themes have been magazine, road trip, and this year's: space. The yearbook staff always does such a great job...It's so much fun.

Quote Of The Day:

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same." ~ Flavia Weedn

50 Word Story:

A Year's Summary

The long awaited day has at last come...the revelation of this year's yearbook. Colorful pages, pictures of each individual, as well as pages featuring sports teams, theatre casts, and just average, fun days at school are bound under one central theme. Always well done, the book is an absolute joy.

Jazz Band

Friday, June 3, 2011

Today was the final music concert at my friend's school. In addition to being in his grade level band, he's also in a jazz band. We went to support him and it was absolutely fantastic. There were three choirs and four bands that performed. My friend ended up winning an award, as well! It was a really fun night.

Quote Of The Day:

"Jazz is an intensified feeling of nonchalance."

~ Francoise Sagan

50 Word Story:

Edge of Music

A sea of instruments catches the light in the gym, the soft rustle of sheet music and impatient feet echo. The conductor comes to the front of the room and raises his baton. All instruments are lifted silently, ready to be played The sounds of sweet, powerful jazz flow freely.

Mudball

Thursday, June 2, 2011

In case you didn't know, my dog is the son of a champion show dog. This dog, however, is far from show dog material. He's much too curly, he's got too many freckles, and he'd rather be playing in the mud than running around the ring. We call him Dirtball.

Quote Of The Day:

"The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful."
~ E. E. Cummings

50 Word Story:

Bloodlines...

The son of an award winning show dog. He's been groomed to the fullest; his ears fluffed, his tail detangled, his curly hair tamed. He sniffs about the place he's currently in and his little black nose picks out mud. Wriggling away, he goes from white to brown in seconds.

Why Golf is a Dangerous Sport

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Happy June! I saw this sign near the one on yesterday's post and couldn't resist a shot of it. I've never been a fan of golf, though I'm happy for those who enjoy it. I find this sign to be very true...especially in a driving range.

Quote Of The Day:

"Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated."
~ Arnold Palmer

50 Word Story:

Hole in One

The green is flecked by sunlight and warm weather. Sand traps litter the area and a large, sparkling lake is to be found in the center of the course. Golfers walk around, carrying their clubs from tee to tee, having a great time with friends. Another day at the course.

Where? Here!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

I love great signs...This would be one of them. Sorry for the weird crop job - there was a very unappealing sign to the side of this one that read: BEER.

Quote Of The Day:

"Never assume the obvious is true." ~ William Safire

50 Word Story:

Deception

The much awaited item in question sits in the middle of the counter under a giant sign that grants the viewers its name. As the table is crowded around, the box is opened to reveal nothing but emptiness. The wild goose chase is on again. Don't always trust the obvious.