Saint Paul Photo Walk

The Saint Paul Photo Walk was today and I don't think I got one great shot.
I got some o.k. ones, but nothing spectacular.
I don't know what was going on with me.
boring stuff, I blame the person (me) who planned the route.
Certainly I will not be in contention for the grand prize which is amazing, $11,000 worth of photography equipment including a new dslr and tripod and lens and, and, and...
Oh well, I had fun anyway.
And I got to meet some other local photographers, including the parents of a former co-worker 'cause that's how small Saint Paul is.

Saint Paul PhotoWalk

Tomorrow is the day for the World Wide Photo Walk.
There are 900 of them going on around the world tomorrow, July 18th.
Many of the walks are at capacity, but I would visit the Worldwide Photo Walk website to see if you can still sign up for one in your neighborhood.
I am leading the Saint Paul walk, and there are still 3 spots.
From the website:

Q. What is a Photo Walk?

A. It’s a social photography event where photographers get together, usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town, to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers.

It sounds like a lot of fun, and I am excited to participate tomorrow.

(I am going to leave this post ironically photo-less)

Backyard Harvest

Morning Ride

I woke with the sun this morning.
I had enough time before the husband left for work to squeeze in a bike ride.
I rode about 7 miles, and felt pretty fantastic for the most part.
We live on a bluff over the Mississippi River, and there is a lovely trail along the river that is just my speed; pretty flat, nice views lotsa trees.
I brought along my camera but I was enjoying the ride so much I didn't take many pictures.
I did take this one of Harriet Island toward the end of my ride.

The way back, however, is a little hairy.
As I said, I live up on the bluff, so there is a very steep and winding road back to my street.
I found myself unequal to the task of riding up the hill, and when I looked over and saw these

I thought, I could probably carry my bike up those stairs.

Well, I thought again, and instead, I pushed my bike up the side of the hill alongside the stairs.

So I got in some great exercise and a little mountain-climbing adventure thrown in to boot.

Have a good morning out there yourselves!

Score!

I was driving home from work last night and I found a sweet little desk on the side of the road.
It's just the right size for coloring and there is a compartment underneath which holds the Elder's favorite markers and coloring book.

There was no chair, but I went to my favorite antique mall this morning before work and found the perfect chair.
It was a little on the expensive side, and I didn't feel I had the budget for the matching chair, but as the desk was a freebie I went ahead and got it.
The top of the desk needs a little love, there are stickers and drawing and a big water mark from something on it, so I might sand it down and paint it.
But, then again, I kind of like the sense of history, of the children who have written and learned on this desk.

We shall see...

catching up

We have been busy this last week!
Beach trips
Walking in the woods (that's the Younger Hug-a-Bug far off down the trail)
Knitting -
O.K. this last stuff has just been me.
I am working on another project for the librarian who commissioned the Love, From Wooly project last year.

This book is called "A Fox Got My Socks"

The captions read:

The bear gave a snort "This sweater's too short"
My scarf made me laugh wrapped around a giraffe.
A cat got my hat.
A fox got my socksI really enjoy these kinds of projects.
I get to figure out how to make the small knitted thing and then I get to dress up little stuffed animals and puppets.
Total fun.

Have a beautiful Thursday,
Jess

Hey Thanks!

Thanks for the lovely birthday wishes and the book suggestions!
I just finished A Room with a View today and now I have a great list to choose from for my next book!