Do-Over #8

#35 Candles

One of our acolytes, or candle lighters, takes his job very seriously

on the first Sunday of Advent.

#322 The Letter U

The Letter U - Union Pacific Railroad.

Featured at the Idaho Model Railroad Museum, Pocatello, Idaho.

Towns in miniature. Like I said, they do a great job.

#215 Panning Shot

This is my first attempt at a panning shot, which I understand

to be focused subject/blurry background. Thanks to the

Idaho Model Railroad Museum in Pocatello and their

annual open house. Lots of work going on there.

#171 Liquid

Hot chocolate with whipped cream on a cold day - hmmmmm.

#135 Hair

Hair, as in facial hair on my DH's face.

#47 Chimney

#277 Something About You (Me)

This photo says three things about me.

1. "It Is Well with My Soul" is my favorite hymn and there are instructions to sing it at my funeral.
2. There are four hymnals in the photo. The rest of the collection (all different) is in a box in the garage. Why do we have so many hymnals? For some reason, at one time I thought it was important. Neither my husband nor I play piano, so that isn't it. We have become attached to them so they haven't been given to someone who could actually use them - yet.
3. I have been singing since I was a child and have an ear for harmony. My mother taught me to look for the alto notes and if that fails, listen for the piano (or guitar) harmony. Sometimes I can make up my own harmony without doing much damage to the original. I love to sing along to recorded music and have been known to join in (hopefully quietly to myself) during public performances. I try not to be too intrusive. Not all churches have choirs but I still enjoy the harmony voices of the hymns during congregation singing. I remember a pastor say that the hymnal should be one of every Christian's collection of important books along with the Bible and prayer book. (By the way, I'm not a great singer and don't do solos. I just make a joyful noise.)

Just a little something about me.

#279 Spic and Span

I had a bit of trouble with this theme, so, behold, boring photo

of my spic and span trunk/boot. It is rarely cluttered so I can

be ready for the unforeseen need to actually use it

for cargo, rather than clutter.

#128 Generous

All the trees at the Festival of Trees were generous in their decorations.

Local citizens were generous in purchasing the trees, proceeds of which

went to an adult development program.

#181 Mood

The Grinch was still grumpy but the rest of us were in a festive MOOD

at the annual Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls.

#344 Union

Uniting the east and west coasts by rail - 1869.

Interesting facts regarding the Golden Spike National Historic Site:

• The original golden spike is housed in the Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University. 
• The locomotives make for quite a show but only in warmer months.
• The dark areas on the rails below show where they stop. My sister is standing on the rail where the golden spike would be (see above).
• The railroad ties in the foreground are smooth because they were made in a California factory owned by Leland Stanford. The railroad ties behind my sister are hand-hewned and look rougher.
• This segment of the railroad was very expensive to maintain (high altitude, snow) so a southern route across the Salt Lake from Ogden was built.
• During WW II, the rails were confiscated for the war effort. This stretch through the monument is no longer used except for the summer demonstrations.

#51 City or Town

Announcing the entrance to the Golden Spike National Historic Site, this also

used to be the bustling town of Promontory Point, Utah while the transcontinental railroad

was being finished. Now a beautiful, but lonely visitor center invites us to remember 

when the coasts were connected by rail.

#310 The Letter I

Art You Can Sit On - IFIF by Robert Carter.

"These oversized initials for Idaho Falls look like they could have fallen from the sky!

To create the three dimensional letters, the artist has cut and welded steel."

#88 Everyday Site

It's easy to bypass this everyday site. The cabin is tiny and located on a median a) at a curve and b) near an underpass. It's better to watch your driving than try to take in the scenery!

#203 Obligations

This etching reminds dogs that their owner is obligated to be on a leash when in this park.

#182 Morning Routine

We're no different than millions of other Americans.

Making coffee is the first thing we do after feeding the cats.

#187 Mouth Watering

Port loin with roasted vegetables - a mouth watering Thanksgiving luncheon!

#216 Passion

A person's passion is often reflected in their work.

My sister has a passion for baking beautiful and yummy bread!

#129 Glass

A glass block fountain in downtown Boise, Idaho.

#89 Evolution

Crayola crayons have evolved over the years. For a history and list of the evolution of the Crayola colors, click here. Fascinating.

• 1903 Noticing a need for safe, quality, affordable wax crayons, the company produces the first box of eight Crayola®  crayons, selling for a nickel. The Crayola name, coined by Edwin Binney's wife Alice, comes from "craie," the French word for chalk, and "ola," from "oleaginous."
• 1958 The 64-color assortment of Crayola®  crayons - with the built in sharpener - debuts.  Binney & Smith takes 100 percent ownership of the Cosmic Crayon Company in England and Canada.
• 1984 Crayola becomes a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
• 1990 Eight colors are retired to the Crayola Hall of Fame.
• 1993 Sixteen new colors, named by consumers, are introduced.
• 1996 100 billioneth crayon roles off the assembly line.
• 1999 To help alleviate consumer confusion, the company announces it will change the name of indian red.  This is only the third time that the company has changed a crayon color name; prussian blue was changed to midnight blue, and flesh was changed to peach.
• 2003 Four new colors were introduced for the next century: "inch worm", "mango tango", "wild blue yonder", and "jazzberry jam"; these colors replaced blizzard blue, magic mint, mulberry, and teal blue.www.crayola.com/about/ourhistory

#42 Bench or Chair

Art You Can Sit On - "Rest Surprise" by Lisa Bade.

Captured on a beautiful autumn day in front of the Idaho Falls Library.

#331 Tools

My scrapbook tools are a bit dusty from non-use. 

I wonder why that is.

#214 Pampered

We have been accused of pampering and spoiling the feline owners of our home.

 I don't understand how that happened!

Garfunkel will snuggle in the cubicle if it is on the couch. So cute, which is

why it is so easy to pamper him (and Simon).

#86 Endearing

This young lady is endearing. She points the way to some wonderful treat.

#293 Sweet

My sister, the pastry chef, made this chocolate pie, my husband's favorite.

You wouldn't believe the decadent ingredients in the crust, filling, and topping.

I do not count calories anymore.

#217 Pasta

The noodles are store-bought but the chicken soup is homemade. Yum.

#23 Bliss

This is my sister, Maggie and her goofy grin. She is in bliss being the new owner

of a much-coveted Kitchen Aid stand mixer.

It seems this is required equipment for a pastry chef person.

#335 Tractor

I don't know if this tractor was originally pink. Maybe the weather

has done a funny job with the paint. SOOC, no processing.

#14 Barn

This barn has seen better days, but almost anything

is beautiful with the Snake River in the background!