Dec 23

Photo-A-Day 2013: Week 52

I’m happy to report that this post (finally) wraps up my Photo-A-Day project from 2013! It only took me almost an entire year after 2013’s completion to get it done — but done it is. Week 52 is actually a nine-day stretch from Dec. 23-31. If you’ve traveled this long pictorial road with me, thank you. Hopefully it was enjoyable — I know I enjoyed living it! Finally — and for the last time — to see any of the images here (or in any of the Photo-A-Day posts) at full size, simply click right on it.

23-DEC-2013: Portsmouth, N.H., has this holiday thing figured out.

23-DEC-2013: Portsmouth, N.H., has this holiday thing figured out.

24-DEC-2013: The Boston Pops on Christmas Eve. As good as it gets for holiday spirit.

24-DEC-2013: The Boston Pops. Christmas Eve. Talk about holiday spirit.

25-DEC-2013: Merry Christmas, baby.

25-DEC-2013: Merry Christmas, baby.

26-DEC-2013: A little post-Christmas dusting in Newburyport.

26-DEC-2013: A little post-Christmas dusting in Newburyport.

27-DEC-2013: Cooper cousins reunion in Maine. Great fun!

27-DEC-2013: Cooper cousins reunion in Maine. Great fun!

28-DEC-2013: Celtics-Cavs from high above the TD Garden floor. Top row, as a matter of fact.

28-DEC-2013: Celtics-Cavs from the top row of TD Garden.

29-DEC-2013: Back at the scene of the crime, one week later, before heading back to L.A.

29-DEC-2013: Back at the scene, one week later, before heading back to L.A.

30-DEC-2013: Our first chance to celebrate the engagement at home. Perfect weather for some champagne on the roof!

30-DEC-2013: Our first chance to celebrate the engagement at home. Perfect weather for some champagne on the roof!

31-DEC-2013: One last night on the town in DTLA. What a wonderful year!

31-DEC-2013: One last night on the town in DTLA. What a wonderful year!

Mar 24

Photo-a-Day 2013: Week 11

The 11th week of 2013 was the first full week spent in L.A. in some time. From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations (and a more personal one) to some tasty food, this is the week that was March 12-18! (Remember, to see any of these images full size, simply click on the picture!)

12-MAR-2013: After yoga class a block away, I snagged this image of the classic Eastern clocktower in DTLA.

12-MAR-2013: After yoga class a block away, I snagged this image of the classic Eastern Building clocktower in DTLA.

13-MAR-2013: Close-up of champagne bottles atop a wine rack in our living room.

13-MAR-2013: Close-up of champagne bottles atop a wine rack in our living room.

14-MAR-2013: The house band at O'Brien's in Santa Monica is getting a little help from an employee of Media Design Group, during the company's annual St. Pat's party.

14-MAR-2013: The house band at O’Brien’s in Santa Monica is getting a little help from an employee of Media Design Group, during the company’s annual St. Pat’s party.

15-MAR-2013: I was surprised by this "bouquet" of chocolate dipped strawberries, celebrating a special day.

15-MAR-2013: I was surprised by this “bouquet” of chocolate dipped strawberries, celebrating a special day.

16-MAR-2013: Looks like a traffic stop? Nah, just part of yet another film shoot in DTLA.

16-MAR-2013: Looks like a traffic stop? Nah, just part of yet another film shoot in DTLA.

17-MAR-2013: About 15,000 people apparently came through Casey's 20-hour-long St. Patrick's Day Festival in DTLA this year.

17-MAR-2013: About 15,000 people apparently came through Casey’s 20-hour-long St. Patrick’s Day Festival in DTLA this year.

18-MAR-2013: This "Poulet Basquaise" was delayed 2 days by stove issues. It was worth the wait!

18-MAR-2013: This “Poulet Basquaise” was delayed 2 days by stove issues. It was worth the wait!