bacon...

Who ever thought of chopping up a garbage-eating, mud covered animal into thin slices and then frying it up until it's crispy heaven? That's about as brilliant an invention as the light bulb. I say this as I sit in a dark room with only my computer and a plate of bacon...crunching away and licking the greasy tid-bits from my fingertips.

Yes, as unhealthy as it is, bacon is probably the single best thing that ever existed. Seriously, it's a simple pleasure, yet so versatile. I have to admit, I did something very indulging this morning, and came upon a new delicacy...simply by accident. While I was making breakfast this morning, I stumbled upon a bar of dark chocolate on my "goodie" tray in my kitchen. I couldn't help but sneak a small piece. Being completely impatient, I also snuck a piece of bacon as I cooked the batch. With dark chocolate residue still in my mouth, I took a bite of bacon. I can barely describe how yummy it was... the salty/sweet, the creamy/crunchy...mmmmm.

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mr. stick

This is one of my stick bugs that I've been raising for a couple of months now. Yes, it's a bug, and yes, bugs are kinda creepy. But, there's something about the simplicity of their lifestyle that fascinates me. All they need to survive is a terrarium, rose leaves and a spritz of water. Seriously! They don't need fancy leaves or flavored water. Just something basic to fulfill a need to survive. Makes me think about all the excess we have.

won-ton

I'm attempting to take a photo every day this year. We'll see if that actually happens. I'd really like to only use my Canon point-and-shoot to make it easier, but I'm sure I'll throw in a Nikon shot here and there. It's going to be a creative year for me...or at least I'm going to try to make it one. I'm hoping to learn some new things this year, or just continue other things I've done in the past. Basically, I need more "me" time...time to focus on my inner self and not so much of the stresses of daily life that consumes us. I'm going back to the basics and the simple pleasures in life.

This photo captured me, not because of what it was, but the memory it brings. Last month a group of us got together to make won-tons. It's a tradition of my friends that I was recently included in. It was a great day that brought together some great people, great conversation, and great food.