year-old photo, day-old poem, brand-spankin'-new banner

i took this photo a year ago.
i only rediscovered it because i came across it
while searching for my florida beach pics
{that i posted a few days ago }.
my little two-line poem was written yesterday, though.

i also did some playing with the photo...


making this "polaroid"
{which i like very much... i think it's my fave },



and this black and white with texture and tone.

which one is your fave?
is this not a very lovely tree?
too bad they don't stay this way year-round.
would you believe this tree is on a busy street
right in the heart of chicago?

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oh, and tell me what you think of the new banner.
i liked the idea of changing from something flowery and foo-foo,
to something less organic and more artsy-fartsy.
{wow, that is some sophisticated vocabulary
i'm using today, no? *wink*}
so goodbye, old banner... i enjoyed your stay very much.



hello, cafe that i frequent almost daily.

and speaking of that cafe,
i'm off to get my daily green tea latte
so that i might wake up and accomplish
the many things i need to do on this fine saturday.

anything exciting planned for the weekend for you?
i hope you all have a lovely weekend.

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{oh, i almost forgot... i'm happy to report that there has been a slight improvement in my friend's sister. she is still on life support, but it sounds as if the doctors have her a little more stabilized. although it is still a very serious situation, even the slightest improvement is wonderful news. continually praying...}