ice storm

We had an ice storm last night. It started late Monday, but really hit last night. At about 2:30 in the morning, I could hear it as it fell, and I awoke this morning to see all surfaces beautifully rimed with ice. I grabbed my digital camera and got these shots, but taking them reminded me that I really do need a tripod and that this year I'm buying myself a digital SLR.

...red sky at night

Hurricane Rita may be wreaking havoc on the coast, but she certainly gave us a beautiful sunset in Dallas tonight. This was the view from the front of my house, looking down my street, at sunset...

something beautiful

When I walked into my kitchen this morning, this orchid was in bloom...isn't it gorgeous?