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This book from 1947 is a favorite.
In 1962 it was made into a movie which starred Tom Poston. If you are familiar with his work, you know it was a comedy. I was not alive in 1947, but was old enough in ’62 to see the movie – and remember loving it.
They gave us coins at the theater – see the film to understand why. I thought I still had my ZOTZ! coin, but alas it seems to have been lost along the way.
I found the book at a yard sale some years ago and read it. To sum up the book very briefly, it is a commentary on governmental bureaucracy – someone tries to help the government end the war and is sent from one department to another to another with his special skills.
I won’t give away any more than that, please read it for yourself if you are interested. (I don’t think that the movie completely followed the storyline of the book, but I could be mistaken – 1962 was a long time ago!)
Anyway, it just seemed the perfect end to this unofficial alphabet challenge – and you get 2 Zs for the price of one!
Peace to all, Judi
Edit: P.S. Movie info here: www.imdb.com/title/tt0056725/?ref_=sr_1
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Z is for ZOTZ! - 2013-120
Monday, April 29, 2013
Y is for Yoga - 2013-119
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This is the room where yoga class takes place.
It's so relaxing!
Peace to all, Judi
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Such a Poser - 2013-118
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Went on a photo shoot with camera club members this morning. One member invited us to her house and her neighbors invited us to their yards as well.
One had great gardens and pools and architecture, the other had several horses; this and a brown one were out when I visited.
Hopefully I'll have a lot to share as I process all the shots. Just had to share this one first!
Peace to all, Judi
Saturday, April 27, 2013
X is for Xeriscaping - 2013-117
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Visited the Tucson Botanical Gardens today. There are sample low water use gardens for inspiration.
I just love this place. So much to see.
By the time I left it was 93F.
Went to lunch at local vegan restaurant to fill up and cool off!
Peace to all, Judi
Friday, April 26, 2013
W is for Water - 2013-116
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Sometimes a shot turns out so much better than you expected. This is one of those for me.
Thanks for checking out my work.
Peace, Judi
Thursday, April 25, 2013
V is for Velvet - -2013-115
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Black velvet fabric, part of a dress actually.
Not sure I like this much, but will go with it at this point.
What do you think? Thanks.
My alternate choice for the day can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/judifitzpatrickstudio/8681152919/in/photostream/
Peace, Judi
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
U is for Umbrella - 2013-114
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Please see my daughter's blog ( randomnessandlunacy.blogspot.com ) to see why I'm a copycat today!
Thanks, Jenn!
Peace to all, Judi
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
T is for Tree Triptych - 2013-113
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A few slices of local nature!
Triptych created with Instaframe.
Peace to all, Judi
Monday, April 22, 2013
S is for Saguaro - 2013-112
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The flower blossoms are there but not yet opened; should be soon.
Peace to all.
Last Stop - 2013-111
Catching up on the blog posts - 3 of 4
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Quick trip to the Grand Canyon over the weekend for Jenn's best friend's wedding. Leaving for home we made our last stop at Grandview.
These are my two daughters and son-in-law.
Peace to all, Judi
Q is for Quinoa Salad - 2013-109
Catching up on the blog posts - 1 of 4
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Yummy!
Peace to all, Judi
Thursday, April 18, 2013
P is for Party Pants - 2013-108
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Well party dishes in this case. Decided to drink my tea today from a Wedgwood cup and saucer - just following Loretta Larouche's advice: "life is short, wear your party pants".
Happy Thursday and peace to all!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
N is for Needles - 2013-106
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All these hand sewing needles for 19 cents!
The package was either my Mom's or my Aunt Agnes's, and still in the little brown bag.
Just love finding these goodies amongst my own sewing supplies.
Peace to all!
Monday, April 15, 2013
M is for Mouse - 2013-105
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Half of a salt and pepper set.
The other half of the set is a wedge of cheese, and there is a very cute story that goes with this.
Once my sister, brother, and I were gone from the family home, my parents would take very long driving vacations all around the USA. My Dad was retired, and my Mom had a seasonal job which gave her more than the summer off.
My mother loved the Corning Factory Outlet in Corning, NY, makers of Corningware and Pyrex; the catalog was delivered to my parents' house via mail. This was one of the stops they made each year.
One year, before they went, the issue that arrived had a large, glass mouse and cheese on the cover - it looked exquisite, and cost a fortune. In jest I asked my parents to buy that for me as the souvenir they would bring to me. Of course they couldn't do that even if they wanted to, but did find this salt and pepper set somewhere along the trip and brought that instead. Brings back all kinds of wonderful memories of the love they had for me.
Happy Monday and peace to all.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
New Chairs - 2013-104
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Bought two the same. Got a great deal @ BB&B.
Happy Sunday!
Peace to all, Judi
Saturday, April 13, 2013
L is for Library - 2013-103
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My favorite place to visit; the whole Universe awaits there!
Peace to all!
Friday, April 12, 2013
K is for Knitting - 2013-102
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Today I did go with the obvious (for me!)
I'm making the Belt-Bag in Spring 2006 Interweave Knits.
Peace to all!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
J is for Jug - 2013-101
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Left behind by a previous owner. There are several others around the property, some featured in previous images.
Decided against a selfie - although it would have been the obvious choice for today. I can only deal with one a month!
Happy J day, and peace to all!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I is for Inside - 2013-100
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It's a stretch in the naming for sure - but this is inside my walled-in yard.
Hooray for day 100; congrats to all who have made it to this milestone!
Processed in GIMP.
Happy Wall Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
H is for Hairclip - 2013-099
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Unexciting image, but gave me a chance to play in GIMP.
Peace to all!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Freedom - 2013-097
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Sunday is the free day for the April alphabet challenge.
Went for a walk around the development, first time in a while, and noticed these stately palms on my way back home.
"Masterpiece, Mr. Selfridge" will start shortly and I'll be watching, will you?
Happy Sunday, and Peace to all.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
F is for Flora - 2013-096
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The cactus are starting to bloom. Some flowers are open, these probably will be tomorrow!
Spring has really sprung here, there's color everywhere.
Peace to all.
Friday, April 5, 2013
E is for Experiment-2013-095
E is for Experiment-2013-095, originally uploaded by Judi FitzPatrick Studio.
I recently bought a new camera. I'm not independently wealthy, so a full-frame DSLR was not in the budget. So I purchased the Canon EOS-60D (I've used a 40D for several years; it now needs repair.)
I enjoyed the outcome of the in-camera HDR done in my iPhone recently, so decided I needed to try out the DSLR version of this.
My editor of choice is GIMP and there is a plug-in(?) for it that performs the HDR image combining steps, much like the Photoshop process.
This image is the result of that experiment I did today. The above and below were +/-3 which I automated using the AEB function of the camera.
The results are OK to my way of thinking. Next experiment I want to try is the same image I did in the iPhone to see a side-by-side comparison - more on that another day.
Peace to all!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
D is for Delicate - 2013-094
D is for Delicate - 2013-094, originally uploaded by Judi FitzPatrick Studio.
Peace to all, Judi
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
C is for Cactus - 2013-093
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Third day of my unofficial participation in the April A to Z challenge.
Since it's Wednesday, also got me a wall in the shot.
Happy Wall Wednesday!
B is for Books - 2013-092 (Tuesday)
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Knitting and other books by my favorite artist. Kaffe has inspired me for nearly 3 decades.
My fave quote - "When in doubt, add more color."
Peace to all, Judi
Monday, April 1, 2013
A is for April - 2013-091
Going to try to fulfill this alphabet challenge for April, although not signed up officially.
I wish the best to all who are participating and hope to drop by some of their blogs this month.
Peace to all.
Judi