Well, I've lived in Tornado Alley long enough to know that spring doesn't just bring April showers--it also tends to bring May tornadoes! And for some reason, the chances of a tornado here in Norman seem to go up during finals week. It's the week before finals right now, and what do I see while driving home on May 1? A wall cloud that appears to be hanging out RIGHT OVER my house! Thank goodness I could see the bottom of the cloud when I first spotted it; there were no funnels at all. Of course, that can change awfully fast! By the time I was able to safely take a picture, I was too close to town and the trees blocked the bottom of the cloud. I think this bad boy was actually closer to Purcell than Norman. Sure freaked me out, though!

Wall cloud south of Norman, 6:17 p.m., May 1, 2007.

I got flowers today!

I got to work a few minutes late today, grouchy from the long line at Carl's Jr., which is why I was late, only to find THESE on my desk!

Aren't they pretty?

Here's a close-up of the funky accent flowers.

They're from T. Lindsay Baker, author of American Windmills, one of "my" books. We just received the books in the warehouse. I've never had an author send me flowers when they were pleased with the book! Usually I hear about it through Marketing or some other roundabout way. Whatta guy!

Miniature scenery

Moss on rocks . . .

in the Gilcrease Museum gardens.

Redbud

Playing with depth of field.

Finally, sunshine!

The best windowsill in the house for an early-morning sunbath.

Cat posture translation: "Dammit, she's got that camera out again!! Well, not even that can distract me from my sunshine. I'll just stick my butt in the air. Hah! Photograph that!"

Demented photographer/cat mom: "Awww! Fluffy shot!" *click*

If she could read the internet, she would HATE me.

Under the Wire

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

New shoes!!!!!

Cute!!!!!!