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Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > July 18,'08 (posted on Aug. 14, '08) -

Here's the latest photo of me and my family. :-))

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > July 03, '08 - "What Two-Year Olds Find Amusing"

"I bet I can make your heart skip a beat, Daddy!!!"

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > July 02, '08 - "Still Kickin'"

Although the wide angle isn't very flattering...... :-))

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > June 25, '08 - "Whimsical Note"

Perception of what we see
or maybe what we THINK we see
may be greater than what's actually presented.....
such as this unassuming photo of what could either be viewed
as a poor man's feast or a rich man's indulgence.
Do you see a delicious sampling of correctly seasoned ethnic fare
or do you subconsciously count calories,
worry about trans-fat and the unavoidable nightmares
that will surely come from eating this late at night?
Do you see the greasy, cheesy, spicy, "body putty"
put before you on this flimsy paper plate
or do you count the smiling faces or partial faces
created by the various ingredients?
(of which I've counted five so far)

This logic can also translate into our personal lives.
Do you see the rear-end traffic accident
that left your beautiful Toyota Camry
with at least three or four thousand dollars worth of damage
and at least a couple weeks of inconvienence
as an unnecessary intrusion into your comfort zone
and at the VERY least a nightmare
that will probably increase your insurance rates
even though the accident wasn't your fault?
Or do you see the accident as another example
of divine intervention
because if it weren't for God's protective hand
you and your two year old daughter
could easily be getting acquainted with the local county morgue
or at the VERY least be spending an unplanned vacation
in our city's finest hospital?

It all depends on your point of view..........

(My wife Melody and my two year old daughter Brooklyn
were rear-ended by a careless young driver this afternoon.
Thankfully, all involved were uninjured
and I have the luxery tonight
of speculating on a whimsical note
as I try to focus on the good that came out of it -
namely my two 'girls' that I can still hug and kiss on -
and not have to be writing an obituary instead.....)

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > June 23, '08 - Stairway To Heaven"

"Divine steps to an unseen paradise
are illuminated by heaven's grandeur
and accented by the occasional rogue lightning bolt." - Rick Orrell

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > June 19, '08 - "Holding History"

It's not every day that I get to hold a piece of history in my hands, let alone photograph it. My friend Mike has a potential buyer for this land deed from 1859 signed by President James Buchanan and wanted a photo of it to send to the buyer. I know it's not necessarily "art", but I thought it was unique enough to post on my photo of the day.

(BTW: I didn't post the full document for obvious reasons. )

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > June 18, '08 - "Masterpiece"

"Summer rain on a warm June morning
plays tag with the waiting flowers
and quickly proceeds to render it's spell
with the precision of a seasoned craftsman
hard at work on yet another masterpiece." - Rick Orrell

(My wife's tiger lillies)

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > June 17, '08 - "Look Up"

After seeing the crazy, abstract patterns in this walnut tree,
I wonder what else I've missed along the way
because of my simple failure to look up once in a while........

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > June 16, '08 - "Alternate Dimension"

"If you take the time to look intently past the superficial trappings of this world,
you may lay claim to that alternate dimension called imagination........" - Rick Orrell

(reflection in a bird bath)

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > June 14, '08 - "Pop And Barkley"

"A genuine smile and a contented look
are rewards that money can't buy.
At the end of the day
may all of us say
I was kind-hearted
gentle and nice." - Rick Orrell

(Happy Father's Day!!)

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > June 01, '08 "Spectacle"

Don't worry about me
I'm enjoying the wonderful spectacle
that's been painted in the sky.

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > May 31, '08 - "Wipeout!"

Sometimes just being two years old can wipe you out!!

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > May 27, '08 - "Freedom"

Now you see her -
Now you don't!

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > May 25, '08 - "Firecracker Flower Explodes"

Eager for the morning and dripping with enthusiasm
I lay hold of the inner strength
that allows me to embrace beauty
and grip life in a bear hug.

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > May 23, '08 - "A Dash Of A Classic"

1950 Nash

May 27, '08 - "Freedom"

Now you see her -
Now you don't!

Rick Orrell (Ricardo38) > May 27, '08 - "Freedom"

Now you see her -
Now you don't!

May 27, '08 - "Freedom"

Now you see her -
Now you don't!

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