The Daily Joe

  Sunset over the lake to end the year The sun setting over the lake with the lone boat at the launch just seemed fitting to be that last photo of the year. Day's end - year's end. One last boat to bring hope of anew year being better than the last. Happy New Year everyone and hopes and prayers for a brighter 2023.

    Shed at the edge of the field at sunset Yesterday, my wife and I took a trip to a local city where we just walked around and window-shopped.  Lots of architecture and a relatively warm day. On the way home, I managed to catch a couple of shots of this shed as we were driving past. This was the best.

  Sunset at the old drive in Last night, on my way to class, I saw the remains of the sunset streaking through the sky.  I decided to pull into the old drive-in parking lot and snap a few photos. While closed for the season, it did have a sense of nostalgia about it.

  Sunset sky across the bridge When things are busy, you take what you can get. That evening, the only sunset photo I was going to get was from the passenger set of the car.  I did my best with the most open sky I could - over the bridge.

  Streaks of clouds just before the dawn This was taken a few days ago before this cold got to me. The clouds were streaking across the sky, the colors were a muted orange, and the trees provided arms reaching up for warmth. It was a cold morning - and winter has barely begun.

  Just before dawn on Christmas morning I always wake up early - even on holiday or when I'm sick (or both, in this case).  I was up before dawn on Christmas morning and tried to get photos of the sky from my back window.  In spring and summer, you cannot see the sky to the horizon due to the foliage, but in late fall and winter - you can see the early colors of the day.  It was COLD, so I didn't venture out, but did get a nice view from the window.  Happy Holidays, all.

  An antique “spinner” ornament that came from my parents’ home. A good memory for Christmas. Christmas just isn't what it was for me. Many things in life have brought it down a few rungs in importance and happiness. I know all the reasons why it should still be a joyous occasion and I do try - but it's not there, so I take my joys where I find them - this ornament is a memory from my childhood - so 50+ years old and still works and makes me smile. I hope YOUR Christmas and/or holiday season is bright and joyous.