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DP Theme Day: Waiting
Today is this month’s City Daily Photo theme day, with the theme “Waiting.” I felt a photo of a Salvation Army bell ringer to be appropriate for the theme, since these volunteers ring their bells and wait for donations, often in the cold, as it was yesterday when I took this photo. Check out the nifty furry hat the volunteer, John Rydholm, is wearing.
John graciously allowed me to take his photo at Bi-Mart on Shaff Rd. Thanks for agreeing to the photo, and for volunteering your time. You rock.
For those unfamiliar with the Salvation Army, please visit their web site to find out more information. And maybe the next time you see one of those iconic red kettles, you’ll drop some money in. It’s for a good cause.
Many more City Daily Photo bloggers are participating in today’s theme day. Check ‘em out by clicking below:
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Merry Christmas!
about 8 months ago - 4 comments
I hope everyone is having a great day today, whether you celebrate Christmas or are just enjoying the start of the weekend. Take care, all, and stay safe out there. Meanwhile, I’ll be in mourning because I won’t be able to post anymore Christmas-oriented photos until next December.
Noel
about 8 months ago - 3 comments
Merry Christmas Eve, to all who celebrate the day. I spotted this lighted Christmas decoration along Ida St., and thought it would be fitting to post today.
Frosty’s Gone Fishin’
about 8 months ago - 1 comment
This is adorable — someone actually put a boat in their front yard as part of their holiday display. Frosty the Snowman has a fishing pole and presents loaded in the boat. I love it. Makes me want to buy a boat so I can copy it. I spotted this just off of 3rd Ave.
Jolly Pink Santa
about 8 months ago - 1 comment
It’s the latest in North Pole fashion, don’t ya know. Santa always tries to stay up on all the latest trends. I spotted this on the window of a convenience store on 1st Ave.
Silent Night
about 8 months ago - 1 comment
These photos are from a lovely little window display at Harold’s Jewelers on 3rd Ave. I want to thank the folks who walked by while I was taking photos for not thinking I was robbing the place. Which would be stupid of me, anyway, since Harold’s is right across the street from the police station. More >
The Town Tree
about 8 months ago - 4 comments
This somewhat craptacular photo is of Stayton’s Christmas tree on 3rd Ave. It’s a pretty little thing, I have to say. The tree, not the photo. I might have mentioned the photo is craptacular. Click on it to see it in greater splotchy detail. I’m happy it’s not a leaner like last year’s tree, although More >
He Knows
about 8 months ago - No comments
And I have to say, it’s not looking so good for you. The weather hasn’t exactly been conducive to doing anything other than staying inside to avoid (last week) freezing one’s backside off or (this week) rain, rain, and more rain. So a random macro photo of a Santa Claus Christmas decoration it is. I More >
Merry Christmas From The Family
about 8 months ago - No comments
A small family, but a family, nonetheless. I found this somewhere along Washington St.
Optical Illusion
about 9 months ago - 1 comment
Today’s photo is a somewhat random macro picture of a bit of fiber optic lights on one of my Christmas decorations. I like the pretty colors.
‘Zat You, Santa Claus?
about 9 months ago - No comments
Yesterday morning was the 19th Annual Santa Cruise at the Stayton Fire Department, a car show and breakfast benefiting Toys For Joy. I took several photos of cars and such, but haven’t gone through them yet. So instead I decided to post a celebrity — Santa Claus. It doesn’t get much bigger than that. He More >
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about 9 months ago
this is a great choice for theme day and a good reminder to all of us to give as this is a tough year for so many.
about 9 months ago
Yes, I guess there are far too many people out there waiting to see where their next meal is goinjg to come from. Thank you for helping us all to see that we can do more for those who are less fortunate than we are, especially the children.
Good thought for our Theme Day.
about 9 months ago
Oh this is a lovely choice for today. So right these guys just wait for money from us. A kind and thoughtful choice and lovely photo of this kindly man.
about 9 months ago
Oh, these wonderful volunteers who are patiently WAITING for our generosity! They brave the cold and boredom to help make a difference in this world, that too often can be cruel to those with little luxuries in life. Bless them!
about 9 months ago
Great idea for the theme of waiting! I hope his waiting was rewarded with a full pail of money at the end of his shift.
about 9 months ago
3 “people pictures” in less than a week?!? I’m shocked, Celine. (I’m counting the person walking their dog on Sunday’s picture).
I like seeing people. Stayton is a place…but, much more than that…it’s people. I can tell you from having lived in Stayton, that the people there make that town great. Looking forward to more!
“Amicule, deliciae, num is sum qui mentiar tibi?”
about 9 months ago
(For the non-Latin-speaking crowd)
Amicule, deliciae, num is sum qui mentiar tibi?
(Baby, Sweetheart, would I lie to you?)
about 9 months ago
Thanks for the comments, all. Kate, you’ve captured what I was trying to say beautifully.
Hugo, it’s true I should get more people in my photos. Most of the time when I go out with my camera, I have errands to run or I’m not feeling well enough to stay out for very long, so I usually have to take what I can get. But I am making an effort.