May Moon Over Paso Project

Late tonight I took my dog Tequila out for a well-deserved (for both of us) celebratory walk in regards to a successful day, a balmy Spring night under a nearly full moon (2012's "supermoon" or largest moon appearance of the year) as well as being reunited (my dog and I) after many days apart due to work.

Here in Paso Robles up on the hill west of my abode I briefly stopped at a location on Hillcrest Drive between West 15th Street and 16th Street feeling inspired to snap a series of photo images imperfect as they were in order to see what sort of cool things I might be able to create from them and also to further push the limits of what I can do with the non-professional camera I use (Nikon P2). Below are the pick of the litter.

NOTE: view these as artsy intentionally blurred images that push for mood over sharpness.

All photos by Kim Patrick Noyes (all rights reserved).

Scripture of the Day - Peter (IPet.2:19-21)

I had an incident today in which my boss mishandled a situation very poorly with me. I refused to get drawn into the drama and elected to turn the other cheek. Unbeknownst to me a member of the local gem and mineral club observed the entire incident from outside the booth and after my boss left to go to the bathroom commended me for how I composed myself and responded to the dust-up (and how I didn't respond but could have). By the end of the day all was well and I felt I had grown inside as a man and in my relationship with God.

"For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this end were you called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps..." ~ 1st Peter 2:19-21

Picture of the Day - Grace Pavilion

South entrance view to Grace Pavilion - Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA. This is where Gem Faire is held in Santa Rosa, CA, three times each year.  Photo by Kim Patrick Noyes (all rights reserved).

Picture of the Day - Gem Faire Goofiness

In the booth at Altmont Beads & Treasures was the owner's son Zachary providing a little levity during set-up last Thursday. Photo by Kim Patrick Noyes (all rights reserved).

Gloomy Golden Gate Bridge Crossing

As I made passage over the Golden Gate Bridge en route to the Santa Rosa Gem Faire this week I felt the urge to snap these images. Please ignore the bugs on the windshield and my hurky-jerky composition.

All photos by Kim Patrick Noyes (all rights reserved).

Picture of the Day - Kiler Canyon Farms

Today I had the privilege of visiting Kiler Canyon Farms CSA for the very first time. I plan on coming back and volunteering there after the current college semester ends. Photo by Kim Patrick Noyes (all rights reserved).

Picture of the Day - Mothman Prophecy?

Today I found this moth on the door into my house from my carport. Photo by Kim Patrick Noyes (all rights reserved).