October 5, 2010


October 5, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
This is not the Daily Shoot challenge today. Instead this a great meal we had today.

It was a really great pork with sauteed apples out of the October Cooking Light magazine - check it out.

October 4, 2010


October 4, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Bathrooms are full of hard surfaces, textures, and personal implements. Fins an inspiring photograph in a bathroom today."

This is Joe's mega shower head. It seemed to fit the challenge for today.

September 26, 2010


September 26, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Fences and walls can divide or demarcate. Make a creative photo of a fence or wall today."

Well, it looks like I not only got the retaining wall, on the back of our townhome, but the fence that sits a few feet behind it. If I sit at my computer, I'm about the same level as the top of the wall - and the foxes run along there.

September 25, 2010


September 25, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Today's challenge: "Make a photograph that shows an interpretation of your favorite indulgence or guilty pleasure."

Who doesn't have an occasional indulgence with chocolate?

The story here is, we're celebrating birthdays tomorrow (mine, Joe's and Tom's). I asked Joe what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday. He said he wanted a Tunnel of Fudge cake, like his mom used to make. Okay - a tall order, but I was up for the challenge.

After lots of research, emails and phone calls across three time zones, I found that Pillsbury no longer makes the Double Dutch Fudge frosting mix that was in the original recipe (the one that won the Bake-Off). However, Pillsbury was kind enough to come up with a from scratch recipe that they said was as close as you could get to the original.

This morning I set out to bake my cake. This is one HEAVY cake! It is a good thing I only bake like this every so often, we couldn't eat this sort of thing on a daily basis - no matter what Joe says!

September 24, 2010


September 24, 2010
Originally uploaded by mhobkirk
Celebrating my birthday at the Rockies vs Giants game. Beautiful sunset, even from the stands. Game was disappointing. The fireworks after the game were a bit bittersweet after 5 losses in a row in late September.....so I may just say the Rockies were celebrating my birthday too!!!