Openings Connecting: WINTER ROCKS, in my HOOD

Friday, January 1, 2010

WINTER ROCKS, in my HOOD

word play...

rocks covered with winter's fresh snow photographed while walking in my hooded gear.

or

winter rocks/as in is fun in my neighborhood when i'm in my warm snowgear!

WITH all good wishes this lovely 01-01-10

19 comments:

Renee HowellJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Love the hood you ROCKer!
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S. EtoleJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:51 AM
great 'hood you live in ... enjoy the perspective on the trees ...
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ELKJanuary 1, 2010 at 10:18 AM
fun ...filled with beauty! blessed 2010!
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ooglebloopsJanuary 1, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Great posts, pix, and play on words!!! Love your rock banner also!!! Happy New Year!!!
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LawendulaJanuary 1, 2010 at 11:34 AM
You rock, Nancy! ;)
Have an artful 2010!
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ShaylaJanuary 1, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Beautiful photography! The trees seem to form a pyramid.

You're right. Winter rocks!!
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d smith kaich jonesJanuary 1, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Fabulous! As I sit here trying to decide whether it is cold enough for socks. :) Have a terrific 2010!

:) Debi
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ArtPropelledJanuary 1, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Its certainly not cold enough for socks here! Enjoying your cool snowy photos while I sizzle. Everything of the best for 2010, Nancy.
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Poetic ArtistJanuary 1, 2010 at 8:07 PM
Wow It looks cold..Yet the snow looks beautiful and so does the eyes peeping from the hoodie.
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Leslie Avon MillerJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:02 PM
Your eyes smile so well Neva! Wishing you a Fresh New Year!
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UnknownJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:52 PM
well I got it :)
Love the black and white photos .... who needs color when there's ice crystals floating all around you :)
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Caterina GiglioJanuary 2, 2010 at 6:40 AM
oh I am giggling over your fun word play and your photos are just awesome! Love seeing your cute self in a hoodie! the mich trees touching fingers overhead on the roads is something I really remember about the state! I remember that everywhere you go they seem to want to touch and create an ARCH!!! love that you captured it! xo
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Blue Sky DreamingJanuary 2, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Neva, You have a forest in your neighborhood! Beautiful photos, fun words...Happy New Year!
Mary Ann
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rivergardenstudioJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Dear Neva, may the rest of your winter rock and you wander in your hooded winter gear. So joyful this post is... and I wish you a joyful new year. roxanne
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Maggie NealeJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:05 AM
happy, hopeful new year, Neva! Snow hooded rocks and boughs, observing eyes. Wishing you much inspiration!
Nice rock header, too.
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Renee HowellJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:09 AM
Returned for a second visit. I have a bit of time right now - gearing up to tackle the unpacking, laundry, clean up Christmas needs now that we have returned. I LOVE picture 3 - snow in the streets!

Oh - and getting ready for the 2010 expectations!
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SethJanuary 3, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Gorgeous shots. And such fun with the wordplay.
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layersJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:01 PM
love your play on words and images-- though you do look very C-O-L-D...
bundled up.
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SondraJanuary 8, 2010 at 6:12 PM
These black and white images blow my mind, the trees are amazing......love your hood!
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