Week 19

Darrell and I ventured out in the drizzly rain to Stones River Greenway.  It was nice and quiet, and I could hear the rain pitter-pattering on the leaves while we walked. 

I got my jacket dirty laying on the rail, but it was totally worth it.

More info about the Stones River Greenway project here.  And there's photo another photo of me plus me and Darrell and one of the river on my Flickr page.

Week 18

Darrell and I ventured out in the icy flurries to Fort Negley.  I was hoping to take some artsy photos while we were there, but it was too darn cold.  I should be hibernating right now.

I would like to go back to Fort Negley when the weather is nice so that we can explore the visitor's center and all the signage.  The original trails would be fun to walk, also.

Side Note: I got an insect bite right beside by left eye while we were out.  It is crazy to think a gnat would survive in this weather.  I told Darrell maybe I'm allergic to Fort Negley.  His response?  "Your anti-war sentiments are making you break out in hives."  Ha!

More information about Nashville's Fort Negley here.

Week 17

Since Osiris needed medicine twice a day at Xmastime, our holiday visit to Chattanooga was cut short.  So, we went back down for New Year's Day.  Wilma asked permission for us to shoot fireworks down by the river where they keep the Community Garden, and they kindly allowed us to go there. 

It was a beautiful, clear, COLD night.  The moon was much larger than it appears in this photo.  Darrell and Christopher shot the fireworks while Micki, Father, Wilma, Uncle Eddie, and I huddled together for warmth.

Happy 2010!

Week 16

The week of Xmas, we went to a holiday party at Dan and Hope's house.  Hope had it decked out to the gills in decorations, and it is quite lovely.

You can kind of see Dan in the background talking to Jeff E.  Darrell is also there, behind Jeff E.

I couldn't get a good photo of their dirty Santa ornament.  It had Mrs. Claus humping Santa, and it was pretty awesome.  They said they got it at the Hustler store.  It wasn't on their website, though.  However, I did find "pecker party lights" on the online store.  Ha!

UPDATE: Darrell found the dirty Santa ornament online!

Week 15

I wanted to see some Xmas lights, so Darrell and I went to see George Jones' house.  I saw on The Tennessean that it is one of the most elaborately decorated private residences during the holidays, so I figured we should go see it.

We weren't the only ones.  There was a lot of traffic going in and out of the neighborhood.  There was also a giant rocking chair for the kiddos to sit on and get their picture taken.  It was quite elaborate.

Week 14

I've been to the counter at Hatch before, but that's as far as I got.  Aimee (my Fall 2009 intern) and I ventured down to Hatch Show Print, and this time, I spotted one of the kitties, Huey.  I got to pet Huey on the head, and he enjoyed it very much.  Or at least he tolerated my presence.  :^)

I didn't think to bring my camera to work that day, so the photos are from my phone. Another photo of Huey is here.

Week 13

I ventured out to the Vanderbilt campus again, and this time, I found the statues I'd set out for the first time.  :^)  Above is "Black Cat."  I also found "Owls Lookout."

Click here for a map of the Vanderbilt University campus sculptures.