August 2015 – Page 3 – Ruth E. Hendricks

The Story of the Flag Dishes

My friend J found these dishes in a kitchen consignment store in Omaha-The Pot and Ladle.

J had them packed and moved with her when she relocated to Florida.

And then she wrapped them in bubble wrap and packed them herself in about eight boxes and shipped them to me in Pittsburgh.

When your birthday is the Fourth of July, people see red white and blue and think of you.

Last night I had house guests so got up and baked blueberry muffins with a container of greek yogurt (vanilla) and used one of the American Colonial plates (designed by Warren Kimble in 1997) When I looked up Warren Kimble it said he is “the best known living American Folk Artist”

(noticed I used the red, white and blue potholder I wove a few years ago)

August 12, 2015 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: American flag dishes, blueberry muffins, folk artist, Fourth of July, friend, kitchen, muffins, The Pot and Ladle, Warren Kimble 11 Comments

Visiting Dog Pushes Out Air Conditioner to Get Some Fresh Air

Up on the roof at the neighbors. Nobody home. The visiting dog was out on the roof. guess not used to the place.

A few concerned neighbors and passers by gathered and wanted to help the dog who didn’t seem to mind being out. The dog couldn’t get back into the window once he squeezed out.

Jack, 8 said, “Get your camera!”

I said, “Nah, that’s okay, I’m not feeling it.”

Jack went in, got my phone, came out and took these shots. Good idea Jack.

Another neighbor had a key and my house guest accompanied the neighbor and they got the dog back in the house. Then a nice walk in the park in case she had to go.
Good idea Jack!

And a bit less focus makes it look like a painting, as if an effect were added.

August 11, 2015 by Ruth Categories: Photography 8 Comments

Found Message at the Playground

Beneath Your Feet is the weekly photo challenge

Signage, written in chalk. No one else around don’t know who wrote it on the pavement in from of the bench.

Sunday evening, we were at the playground with my two youngest grandchildren. My sister Mary is the one who pointed it out.

Of course, I had my cell phone to capture and share! Didn’t walk on it. Just wondered who felt compelled to write it.

August 9, 2015 by Ruth Categories: Childhood, Family, Weekly Photo ChallengeTags: beneath your feet, cell phone, family, Highland Park Pittsburgh, message, parenting, park, photography, Pittsburgh PA, playground, postday, signage, weekly photo challenge 15 Comments

Henry the Airedale Photobombs the Family Picture

The baby was crying,. Not a good time to try to continue on with a photos shoot anyway. But it was an idea.

Penny was very happy to be front and center.

August 8, 2015 by Ruth Categories: Airedale Terrier, FamilyTags: airedale terrier, dog, dogs, family, Golden Doodle, photography, postaday 6 Comments

Beneath Your Feet- Weekly Photo Challenge

Beneath Your Feet

A BOPPY

Bicycle pedals

Stones

A stump

The grass

A Boppy

Bicycle Pedals

Stones at the farm

Simon on top of the stump at his Grandpa’s farm. Michael, Anna, Jack and Maura waiting their turn.

I liked the composition.

August 8, 2015August 10, 2015 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Weekly Photo ChallengeTags: a boppy, baby, beneath your feet, bicycle, feet, learning to ride a bike, photography, postaday, stones, weekly photo challenge 3 Comments

Cousins Watch the Cheerleading Performance

Maura attended a 3 day Cheerleading camp at Olentangy High School. She loved it! She lead two of the cheers for the entire group.

Baby Charles and Aunt Laura came to see the performance.

Jack brought a book to read. And he shared it with his new baby cousin!

Jack would just have soon missed the performance but entertained himself with a book.

Aunt Erika and Cousin Michael take care of Cousin Charles.

Maura led two cheers for the entire group.

Believe it or not, Charles seemed to like all the cheering and music.

In the parking lot.

August 7, 2015 by Ruth Categories: Photography, PhotographyTags: 70-200mm L series lens, book, cheerleading, Columbus OH, cousins, family, high school gym, Olentangy High School, photography, pom poms, postaday 12 Comments

Your Happiest Birthday Yet

For my daughter Laura, on her birthday. Your happiest birthday yet.

Born in Eschenbach, Germany

Here we are on Argonne Avenue in Grafenwoehr and in my Pittsburgh driveway almost 32 years later.

August 1983

July 2015 *

Happy mother with happy baby makes a very happy birthday!

James holding Charles, Laura and Aunt Mary as she meets him for the first time.

*driveway photo courtesy of my neighbor Joaquin

August 7, 2015 by Ruth Categories: Childhood, Family, PhotographyTags: baby, birthday, driveway, family, family photo, front porch, Germany, grandmother, mother and baby, photography, postaday 15 Comments

Penny Remembers Before the Baby Came

The blog is back in real time today. No flashbacks, no reblogs from six years ago.

Penny, the Golden Doodle, looks at the baby Charles and remembers when she was the center of attention.

Perhaps I should have made this a wordless Wednesday or a

You Write the Caption.

She’s adjusting.

(And not sure what cousin Anna is doing )

August 5, 2015 by Ruth Categories: dogs, FamilyTags: baby, daughter, dog, family, Golden Doodle, photography, postaday, real time 7 Comments

Back-to-School. Cupboards in a New Art Room. Possibilities.

What I won’t have to face this Back-to School season, now that I am retired…. still enjoying vacation with the family. Originally posted August 2009. Not one person liked it, not one person commented. The blog has grown since then. Thanks for stopping by today

August 4, 2015 by Ruth Categories: Photography 14 Comments

Memories in a Kitchen and Pyrex Bowls

Enjoying a bit of vacation with the family.
After I posted the Pyrex bowl and the vanilla and Irish butter and raspberries, I remembered this post from August 2009.
The original post had zero likes, oh my and ONE comment from a reader with a single reply from me.

August 3, 2015 by Ruth Categories: Photography 6 Comments

Month: August 2015

The Story of the Flag Dishes

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Visiting Dog Pushes Out Air Conditioner to Get Some Fresh Air

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Found Message at the Playground

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Henry the Airedale Photobombs the Family Picture

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Your Happiest Birthday Yet

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