The Spitting Image by cdonohoue

The Spitting Image

Now the entire block thinks I'm nuts. Somebody even slowed down in their car - maybe they thought I had found something wonderful in the front yard. Again, I must buy a larger mirror to really show off the clematis and front door but this is it for now - with all it's flaws. Surely I don't really have b&w hair or double chins....

I am excited because tonight I am going to The Pub at Rookwood to accept money and baby items from a young professional's group on linkedin. I run an outreach for mothers in need of help in our area. I started about seven years ago at my church having "baby showers" for the young mothers at our local high school (I graduated from there in another decade) and it has grown into two Open Houses a month for folks to come to get one new outfit, diapers, wipes, toiletries, a book, a toy and several gently used outfits. We average about 40 families a month. Last year this was a big fund raiser for us and I left with a fist full of money and a car full of baby items. I am hoping tonight is as successful.
You did it! Everything is in focus! So happy for you! I hope that your event tonight is a huge success. What a wonderful program for people who really need it.
May 17th, 2012  
Brilliant photo Cathy I like this Gerry.
May 17th, 2012  
Great shot! You have become quite the expert with these mirror shots. Good luck tonight.
May 17th, 2012  
Great mirror shot, Cathy. Lol about the neighbors! Good luck with your wonderful project tonight.
May 17th, 2012  
Love it!! Beautiful how the grass frames, the frame!
May 17th, 2012  
@jenniferruge It is in focus. Now I have to hope I am tagging them right.
@gerry Thank you Gerry. It is fun.
@soboy5 You know I am working on it. Keep your fingers crossed.
@yonnie Thanks Yvonne. Hold a good thought. I need the money!
@swguevin Thank you Sheila. I was wondering if I should have cropped it more.
May 17th, 2012  
I like get what a fun project that you did all thing in the mirrors :)
May 17th, 2012  
Fabulous shot! Love that someone slowed down to get a better look! It makes me chuckle to see the odd looks that we get.
May 17th, 2012  
Great shot!!
May 17th, 2012  
Wonderful photo and a great cause!
May 17th, 2012  
Great job! Good luck with the fund raising.
May 17th, 2012  
@saifon It is a fun project. Join in!
@timandelke Maybe they thought I had struck gold or something
@carolmw Thanks Carol.
@buttercup Thank you Mary. It is a good cause and should be fun.
@grannysue Thank you Linda.
May 17th, 2012  
I'm thinking 1950s movie star with this shot! There should be a special award for 365 embarrassing incidents. Great job with the fund-raising - there is clearly a great deal of need.
May 17th, 2012  
Perfect, Cathy! Well done!
May 17th, 2012  
You are thinking that Judith because I was born in 1951. And the little girls trying to see if I was alright while getting a shot of dew on the grass still is my most embarrassing. At this point, I am looking forward to what else I can get into
May 17th, 2012  
You've definitely cracked it!! Lovely pic.
May 17th, 2012  
eva
Beautiful capture and processing.
I do hope that you have a great night, it's a fantastic work that you do.
May 17th, 2012  
I think this is your best mirror shot yet!
May 17th, 2012  
Oh yes, brilliant, runs rings around the other frame you were using the other day. Well Done.
May 17th, 2012  
Best mirror shot yet... You are progressing, I hope you remember to play with mirrors again. Smile
May 17th, 2012  
wonderful!
May 18th, 2012  
such a worthy cause... fabulous of you to work on that.. and by the way... love the selfie!
May 18th, 2012  
Good job on the mirror shot and your wonderful charity. I hope tonight went well!
May 18th, 2012  
Love this!
May 18th, 2012  
Fantastic Photo! your story made me LOL ! I love that! ...Fav for your work for the mom's in your area..What a blessing you are!! Hope You came home tonight with two fis'st full of Money!!
May 18th, 2012  
Actually i have to Fav for Photo and the Fundraising!! i really love this photo!
May 18th, 2012  
great mirror shot ! Good luck with the fundraising. The world needs more people like you !
May 18th, 2012  
@jesperani Cracked it! I love it. Thanks.
@redrucksack Thanks Eva. We received $270!!!
@ladyjane Thank you Jane - my favorite also.
@aurorajane Thanks Aurorajane. I was pleased with this one.
@sugarmuser I was trying to smile - I think I hate having my picture taken even by me....but am enjoying the mirrors.
@jsw0109 Thank you Jeff.
@shepardx2 Thank you Margo. It is work but it is a lot of fun.
@franklein Thanks Frances. $270! That clothes my kids for a month.
@susanrm Thank you Susan.
@ellimae Ellen thank you for the Fav. I appreciate that.
@sabine Thank you Sabine. I had a great time last night.
May 18th, 2012  
lol I thought the frame was done with photoshop before I read the description! Great job, very creative. Love the frame of the mirror, too!
May 18th, 2012  
Pam
Excellent mirror shot!! What a great organization for new mothers. I hope you have a great evening:)
May 18th, 2012  
Cool. Nice sepia tones xx
May 18th, 2012  
@windmill Thank you Yana.
@pammerritt Thanks Pam. We did!
@psychographer Thank you Lisa
May 19th, 2012  
Great Job!!! I've never tried a mirror shot!!! Hummm ... will have to invest in one to take outside and give it a go.
May 19th, 2012  
@brenner You really should it is a lot of fun. I need a bigger one.
May 20th, 2012  
You're really working these mirror shots.awesome!
May 21st, 2012  
Great shot! You inspire me!
May 30th, 2012  
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