Variations on a Theme: Yellow

Yellow is a color that pops out amid others and makes a statement next to cold, gray subtle colors of winter. Above the yellow of the afternoon sun warms this image.

 The bubbling cheese and the glow of the oven warmed this image as we anticipated another taste of our cousin's signature potato dish, this time prepared by me.

I love the way yellow pops from this label. Pear wine is not something I would have chosen, but it was a perfect compliment for the savory and sweet flavors of the holiday fare.

 When I hear the word yellow I think of lemons. With the fresh lemons, lemon zest, and lemon juice this dessert is one of my favorites to serve for a refreshing ending to a meal. 

Returning to the house in the dark the warm, yellow glow of the greehouse lights 

beckon us home.

Scary Santas and More Scary Santas

 A couple of years ago I got this Santa that was an ornament or he was hanging on a gift. After having him watch me that holiday season he creeped me out. My nieces felt the same way I did and we named him Scary Santa. Scary Santa showed up all the time. He was found it somebody's bed when they came to stay, hanging in a tent at a reunion, grinning from the sparkling cider on Christmas Eve, and just being where you least expected him. Even though he creeped us out he always made us laugh. This is him above. He just looks happy.
On Christmas Eve I got the surprise of my life. Two of my nieces The Princess and Z2 went on a shopping adventure in seach of Scary Santas. You can imagine my surprise when I opened all of these:

You can imagine how scary it could be when we put them all together with Sharp Pointed Santa:

 Oh dear.......look out for falling Santa.

They are a bit like clowns...they look happy until you look closer. When they are hanging out as a group it is a bit creepy. They have all found a nice shelf above my head to greet people. Thanks again P and Z. Great gifts and great laughs.

Variations on a Theme: Green

"I thank You God for this most amazing day; for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything which is natural which is infinite which is yes."- e.e.cummings

 

Variations on a Theme: Gray

 Grayson

 “The fundamental gray which differentiates the masters, expresses them and is the soul of all colour.” -- Odilon Redon

 gray skies

gray snow scene

Tin Man that stays warm under the eaves

 a combination of gray images in the dark

Variations on a Theme: Red

"It can be a fascinating game, noticing how any person with vitality and vigor will have a little splash of red in a costume, in a room, or in a garden..." Edgar Cayce

Washington Sky

After a gray and cloudy day yesterday I was amazed at the bright beauty of today. I was so relieved I carried my camera as did a day of appointments in town. I followed the sun in the morning and caught images of it setting as I returned home.