Grass: 324/365 (Wednesday)

I haven't used this globe in a while.  So far, this one is still my favorite. It was nice before it was broken.

But here it is, enjoying some of our neighbor's grass.  Ours doesn't quite look like this.

Beheaded: 186/365

After watching Gnomeo and Juliet, we were very happy to find the ceramic figures at Hobby Lobby on clearance.  They look so cute sitting in our planters by the front door.  Today as my son played with ceramic lovers, they had a spat and poor Juliet was beheaded.  He was upset, but I think some glue will set Juliet straight.

Clockwork: 161/365

Broken globes call for a pic with a broken clock.

Sadness: 129/365

I am holding many families in my heart tonight.

Barbie Skywalker: 51/365

When I was falling asleep last night, I started thinking of the other things that are "broken" in my home.  I have quite a Barbie collection from my childhood, that I have never been able to part with.  Most of them are from the 80's and some are decapitated.  The main reason I can't part with them, is how much fun I had playing Barbies with my aunt.  This post is for my sweet Esther, one of my biggest fans, fellow collector and enthusiast.

Recently, my father-in-law brought over my husband's old Star Wars figures, and my son was finally able to meet the headless Luke his dad had been telling him about.  So I decided to make today's photo about broken goodness. My kids had fun helping me gather broken toys while thinking about Syd from Toy Story who recreates far-out playthings.

This photo was the one that made the cut. I experimented with my external flash giving Luke's head transplant some Hollywood side lighting.  Even with cracks, missing body parts, and other flaws, we can  still be loved and make a strong impression.  

Accidents Happen: 50/365

While grocery shopping tonight, pricing some OJ, I stepped back to make my decision and noticed a Valentine snow globe randomly sitting on an étagère of cans behind me.  PERFECT! It was all cute with hearts floating all up in it.  I thought about trying to find the holiday section and look for more, but being crunched for time, I took the universe's gift home.


My two year old loves to help me unload groceries.  She saw the globe and was smitten.  "Don't take pictures of this!  This one is mine!"  I surrendered knowing that once she was in bed, I'd get my chance to photograph it.  I heard her walking in our hallway, up some steps, and SMASH.  My initial emotion was disappointment, but then I had been wanting to see what a globe would look like broken.  I just thought I'd get to do it myself under the right lighting conditions and background, preferably a black one.


My husband got our daughter busy with something while I tried to make the most of the situation.  The lightning was horrible, so after she was happily engaged, he brought over his Droid to help light the scene in between stirring pasta on the stove.  He's a good man, I'm proud to call him my Valentine. And as an added bonus, whenever you come to our home, you will be greeted by little hearts and glitter peeking through our floorboards.  


I've lost two globes in two days, but it doesn't feel like a loss.  Have you ever owned something for a very short time and in losing it, you gained more?