peace

Mortal Muses prompt for today is "peace" and while I embrace the need and desire for global peace, it's sometimes too .... um, too vague or out of reach.  More directly and immediate is "peace and quiet" which is a highly prized state!  I find peace in quiet and can spend all day without music or TV and be perfectly happy, content and peaceful!

Texture by Skeletal Mess (or Shadowhouse)

Imagining peace, I staged this shot - a warm, comfy throw, a good book (absolutely necessary), a cuppa, a big fluffy pillow for my back, and silence!  Join me?

Each day Mortal Muses posts a prompt as well as the opportunity to win a range of very cool prizes (presents :)) so be sure to join in!  Tomorrow is "joy".

christmas surprise!

Mortal Muses prompt for today is "surprise".  Tomorrow is "wonder" (in case you have time to play along).  For me, I love giving the surprises on Christmas morning. Even now, with the kids all grown up, I love the anticipation more than they do to see them open my gifts.

As I looked through my photos of past Christmases (LOVE doing that!) I realized how tough it is to actually capture that genuine moment of surprise, of pleasure, of excitement.  Instead I have lots of odd expressions or talking mouths, etc. I have many more that show anticipation or impatience..... Hope you have lots of pleasant surprises this holiday season.