My Flip Side – W5
- At October 20, 2010
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Photography, Self
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“The Flip Side” is a meme I’ll be joining in with every week. It gives you an opportunity to share a self portrait – reflection, shadow, or classic type portrait. This is a great incentive to practice the art of the self portrait if you want to increase your photography skill. My interpretation is going to involve my sharing of photos that have any part of me in them. I’m going to share several every week, that I captured the previous week. I hope to see you playing along, too!
Weekly Winners, October 10-17
- At October 17, 2010
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Photography, Weekly Winners
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October 10th – 17th
These shots taken with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (on loan from a friend)
Tattoos already, apparently. More on this one later.

One I left out of the “flip side” post. Hi.

The sun enters my kitchen and brings along its flare gun.

Get close to love any way you can.

I caught the light playing with things on my window sill.

I love this messy face with great passion.

Delicious? Check. And healthy, too.

That’s my Canon PS G9. Somebody hold me.

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And then he was 4.
- At October 16, 2010
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Aging, Love, My Son, Parenting
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braden,
once upon a time on Valentines day I got a wonderful present
confirmation that you existed
the world has looked different every day since then
sometimes more fierce, sometimes softer, in spite of itself
because of you
the days have flown faster than I ever knew they could
and despite what I say about wanting you to slow down
i am also eager to see who you will be tomorrow
and the day after that
and the days and months and years after that
i know that before long
in fact
it will seem
like the blink
of an eye
i will have my answer
so many of these flying days will stack up against one another
that you will be a man
a man!
but for now I still get to be your hand holder and your scare chaser
your cheek kisser and your hair smoother
the one who you wake up in the morning and who puts you to sleep at night
and I get to sit by you at the table and watch you
as you flex your muscles while eating a carrot
your eyes lighting up with imagination and magic as you say
i will eat my vegables and then i will grow to be a strong, big daddy!
and then i will be a growned up!
right, mommy?
yes, baby
one day
but not yet today.
Happy Birthday, my beloved!
The world may sometimes seem fierce
but it will never be quite as fierce as you.
Love, Mommy
It’s shit like this that creates super villains.
- At October 14, 2010
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Humor, Marriage, Rant
11
Oh, Raw Honey, look at you sitting there waiting for me! I heard you whispering for me to come over, Raw Honey. And you are sounding soooo really, very good to me right now. Let’s get better acquainted in a situation involving bread and butter, m’kay?
What the hell, Raw Honey…
YOU’RE EMPTY?
Why would you toy with me so, Raw Honey? Why would you sit there, practically beckoning to me with your sweet, delicious Raw Honeyness… and then… and then… be… EMTPY?
How cruel you are, Raw Honey!
How. Very. Cruel. You have hurt me deeply, Raw Honey.
*deep, heavy sobs*
What is that you say, Raw Honey? You mean, you didn’t do this to me on purpose? You say it was beyond your control, Raw Honey? You were just sitting there, being Raw Honey and someone came along and emptied all the delicious Raw and sweet Honey inside of you out?
You are telling me that someone scraped you clean, selfishly enjoying every last drop of you, Raw Honey? Someone didn’t share you, but just ate you all in private? Someone ELSE did this to you and then PUT. YOU. BACK?
Just to fool me?
What is that you say, Raw Honey? Yes, Raw Honey, you are right, I *am* feeling rather stabby.
Don’t worry, Raw Honey. I’ll get even. I make all the meals around here after all, right, Raw Honey? People eat what I prepare, without question.
Hahahaha.
What is that, Raw Honey? You say there’s a funny tone to my laugh? Oh, Raw Honey, just ignore that. Everything is just fine. I am in a peaceful state, don’t you worry. Just overlook the strange new element in my laughter, Raw Honey. I promise, I’m okay. You just rest. Shhh, shhhh, now, Raw Honey.
Someone else better watch his Raw Honey Thieving, Trickin’ a Bitch Ass, though, Raw Honey.
But you? You just sleep now, Raw Honey. Shhhh.
Shhhhhhh.
My Flip Side – W4
- At October 12, 2010
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Photography, Self
11
The roses in my backyard edition.
“The Flip Side” is a meme I’ll be joining in with every week. It gives you an opportunity to share a self portrait – reflection, shadow, or classic type portrait. This is a great incentive to practice the art of the self portrait if you want to increase your photography skill. My interpretation is going to involve my sharing of photos that have any part of me in them. I’m going to share several every week, that I captured the previous week. I hope to see you playing along, too!
Weekly Winners, October 3-9
- At October 10, 2010
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Photography, Weekly Winners
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If you want a chance to win a Kelly Moore Camera Bag, head over to my review site!
October 3rd – 9th
Some of these shots taken with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (on loan from a friend)
Others taken with my iPhone.
I know why he’s smiling, but I’m not telling.

Watching the big truck make a new road.

Balloons make boys smile even through a fever.

Stretching into the sun, she is still crisp and cool.

Youth, both fleeting and wonderful.

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My Flip Side – W3
- At October 05, 2010
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Photography, Self
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Carroll TX Music Tour ’10 Edition
“The Flip Side” is a meme I’ll be joining in with every week. It gives you an opportunity to share a self portrait – reflection, shadow, or classic type portrait. This is a great incentive to practice the art of the self portrait if you want to increase your photography skill. My interpretation is going to involve my sharing of photos that have any part of me in them. I’m going to share several every week, that I captured the previous week. I hope to see you playing along, too!
Weekly Winners, September 26 – October 2
- At October 03, 2010
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Photography, Weekly Winners
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September 26th – October 2nd
Hi, guys! Sorry this post is up late, and empty of photos. Braden and I have been touring with John, visiting family and friends, and having a real blast in general. I have so many great photos to show you, but haven’t had time to get any of them saved and ready to post. So for now, just link up your photos here, and I’ll add mine later.
I hope you have all had a great week! If you want a little glimpse into mine, feel free to follow me on Twitter and Facebook, where I’ve been sharing photos all week long of Carroll TX Music Tour ’10.
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