TWO, 58/365

"Two," Theme #341, gulls on a rural lake.

SKELETAL, 57/365

The ravages of winter (and fast moving traffic) are revealed in the spring melt and thaw. The "Skeletal," Theme #286, remains of a deer explain the fat contentment of the neighborhood turkey vultures.

ADVERTISEMENT, 56/365

The telephone pole. Quintessence of rural communication and "Advertisement," Theme #9.

WINDOWS, 55/365

Lots of bright, natural light from many "Windows," Theme #362, is one of the nicest features at the local cancer center.

Mr. L. began his treatment at another clinic. Tiny high windows, stark lighting, a little too small for it's patient load. It was like an extra level of depression on top of an already depressing circumstance.

I watch patients and families here and I can see the difference this environment makes in their response and outlook. It's amazing.

SOLITARY, 54/365

From my lofty picnic perch I watch as someone braves the snow and wind across the pedestrian bridge. On a cold winter day it's a "Solitary," Theme #293, walk.

TIME, 53/365

The courthouse clock from my favorite picnic spot atop the parking garage. Makes it easy to tell when it's "Time," Theme #330, for lunch.

WHAT'S INSIDE, 52/365

Our youngest daughter is infanticipating. The brat chose not to learn the sex of the coming baby (thus severely cramping my grandma-ing when it comes to shopping for baby clothes). Now when I stand back and look at her, I am left to wonder "What's Inside," Theme #358.

OUTDOOR SEATING, 51/365

My favorite spot for a romantic picnic, the top of the parking garage. Even though it's a bit chilly outside, the "Outdoor Seating," Theme #221, offers a grand view of the city and riverfront.

SWEETS, 50/365

Another of his guilty pleasures...chocolate covered cherries. This time I take full responsibility since I made him a box full of the "Sweets," Theme #312, for Valentine's Day.

GUILTY PLEASURES, 49/365

"Comfort candy." His answer when I asked about the ever present box of candy. One of the treats that continued to taste good through his sickness. Nowdays the sickness has passed and I raise an eyebrow when I find the box of candy squirreled away in the depths of the refrigerator. "Guilty Pleasure," Theme #135, is his answer now.

FLAGS and BANNERS, 48/365

There's nothing better than a brilliant blue sky to set off a parade of "Flags and Banners," Theme #101.

RURAL, 47/365

Life here, outside the city, is nothing but "Rural," Theme #265.

SHADES OF GRAY, 46/365

A foggy colorless winter day is the perfect background for "Shades of Gray," Theme #278.

PUBLIC ART, 45/365

Downtown Cincinnati. We were exploring old industrial and rail areas when we came across these incredible mosaic works tucked below the interstate overpasses. It was like discovering a world within a world; a secret, yet "Public Art," Theme #243.

HEART'S DESIRE, 44/365

Valentine's Day, Krohn Conservatory. They wandered among the plants, smiling, occasionally touching, sharing the day; simply joyful. When they took a break to sit and chat on the butterfly bench I had to ask them if I could take their picture. In twenty years, I want us to be that couple. Still enjoying each other; smiling at the same things, touching hands, laughing out loud and each knowing the other "got it" with that unspoken communication that comes with time. This is my "Heart's Desire," Theme #145.

BRIDGES OR TUNNELS, 43/365

We were well on the road out of downtown Cincinnati when I had a, "HEY, this is a theme possibility!" moment. The I-71 N "Tunnel," theme #35.

ON THE WATER, 42/365

A coal barge travels down the Ohio River during last weekend's warming trend. Even though it was a sunny day, with those chunks of ice floating along, it looks cold out "On the Water," Theme #209

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY!, 41/365

Rainy days in the winter are just depressing. Gray, cold with none of the beauty of snow. It's just wet. Really wet. Today I was in touch with my inner child and singing, "Rain, Rain, Go Away!," Theme #249.

And just to prove that sometimes you get what you asked for...not long after the rainy shot, the sun came out for moments before the next storm front blew through.