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Word of the Day

I've seen, and been inspired by, many "photo a day" projects, so I thought I'd try one myself, with my own little grammarian spin: create a photo using a Word of the Day gadget on my Google homepage for guidance and inspiration. And what better day than January 27, my thirtieth birthday, to begin such an undertaking? (Okay, maybe new year's day, but I was too lazy to bother then.) This project is also to help keep me thinking and creating images the way DGrin's Last Photographer Standing contest has challenged me to do--a challenge I've found really enjoyable and creatively stimulating. Wish me luck (and perseverance) in this endeavor!
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    Apr. 13, 2008 (Day 78) Abulia: loss or impairment of the ability to act or to make decisions Not my first idea for the word today, but the one that finally brought back my missing "brain spark"—that moment where an image pops into my head, whole, complete, and processed. The one that spurs me to immediate action. I've missed this little spark.I had to improvise the image a bit from what I had in my head because it turns out I've run out of gauze and no longer have wrapping bandages. Ah, well.For some reason, this word makes me think of "oubliette," which makes me want to watch Labyrinth. Which reminds me--I found a copy of Darby O'Gill and the Little People! It's on its way to me, and I'm so excited. Next St. Patrick's Day will finally be complete!Oh, he is my dear, my darling one~His eyes so sparkling full of fun~No other, no other~Could match the likes of him~
    Apr. 12, 2008 (Day 77) Salubrious: healthful I cook a lot. I figure the only way to be sure I'm putting the right things in my body is to prepare the food myself, so I cook more than eat out. I actually prepare all my meals at home and limit myself to eating out one night a week. It's a system that works well for me.To help with all that cooking, I have lots of cookbooks. I frequently make low-fat substitutions in recipes, and I tweak a little more than when I first began cooking because I've gotten braver and trust my skills more.Honestly, I just love cranking up my iTunes or Pandora station and bopping along as I chop, boil, and sautee. And it's so rewarding to enjoy the meal when its finished.
    Apr. 11, 2008 (Day 76) Caesura: a break or pause in a line of verse; also, any break or pause I was heading downstairs to use the late afternoon light for what I thought was a clever photo of my iPod--paused. When I got to my living room, I was greeted with this sight outside my window. I thought it fit the word much better. :)The lack of sharpness is due to my now loathed and detested telephoto lens and the fact I was shooting through a window screen. Gives it a sort of dreamy quality, but I prefer being able to add dreaminess as an option later, not be forced into it by a blurry picture. :P