lovelock - a short story

we have driven past lovelock dozens of times since living in Washington state.  we have family in Nevada so we have driven that route many times.  This time we said lets stop.  the full story of lovelock is here.  the short story is a Chinese custom of locking ones love on a never ending chain. (incidentally we are not Chinese contrary to junk mail)




I picked up a lock before leaving reno so that we could add it to the locks.



there are many stories on these chain links.


so behind the courthouse in a little town we have our lock.  we have been married 24 years this july and hope to celebrate many many more years.



and since I couldn't take a picture with one hand with my regular camera a shot from my phone to prove it really was us there.



so next time you are passing lovelock why not stop in and put your lock on the chain.  or maybe you know of another place like this I am sure there are many.

tradition

My husband's family has a tradition of doing shots for special birthday celebrations.  Since a couple of family members don't live in the same state together they are called on the phone and everyone toasts at the same time.  this weekend was the birthday celebration of his oldest sister and we couldn't make it for the party.  Its a fun tradition and makes everyone feel like they are closer. Happy Birthday Anne!!!!!


my words and textures this month have really taught me how to do a lot more with photoshop and I think it has created a monster.  I am loving it.  adding the texture in this picture did a lot for it since there was some stuff in the kitchen that cluttered up the picture.