After the 365: Galveston Seawall Hands July 2013

just can't help it ..... while riding our bikes along the Galveston Seawall, I put on the breaks when I spotted these hands. You could not miss them, being smack in the middle of the path. I noticed a bench, artistically painted with a beach scene a few feet away... colors matched. Seems to me the artist had a "playful streak" in them, as do I... why not! Sure did bring a smile to my face!



Galveston TX seawall... spotted these hands right in the middle of the path. July 6, 2013 Photo by Kim Knapp

Hand #314 McDonalds has a show of hands

While sitting at a red light today, I spotted hands on the inside wall at our local McDonald's, which has recently been remodeled. I made a u-turn when the light turned green, parked and went inside to take a closer look. From the road it appeared to me to be a local school project or something along those lines.... There were two walls decorated with hands, wallpaper NOT a childrens school project! ewwww  .... my opinion... it looked really weird, did not seem to fit "McDonald's" .... not too sure what they are trying to convey to their customers. Two walls were decorated with "hands" wallpaper, one by bathrooms (entire back wall) and the other, the first wall you see when you enter the building.... so very odd.... 

The upside, I found hands! WooooHooooo! 



 "hands" wallpaper in Houston TX  found at local McDonald's

Hand #311 Tie Dye Shirt created at Natural Life Music Festival

so thankful for the hands that helped me create my tie dye shirt at the Natural Life Music Festival in Jacksonville Florida.... had a wonderful time!


the hands that helped me create my tie dye shirt

Hand #309 Helping Hands Movers ... need a hand?

Found hands today! Paid my monthly storage bill and found this business card on their counter. 




Helping Hands Movers business card with two hands

Hand #303 Fernandina Beach A1A Sidewalk Hand Find

7.5 mile training run along the ocean on A1A, Saturday, Fernandina Beach, Florida yielded the macDaddy of sidewalk hand finds!!!! Looks like Luke enjoyed playing and creating hand art!

Sidewalk hands A1A Fernandina Beach Florida

Hand #296 Hang On!

I tinker around with these two when I am sitting at my desk... they are always holding hands... hanging on! There's not too many magnetic things in my office to stick them to.... favorite spot is the top of my three drawer file holder.

Hand #295 Howdy

Ran the ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run 10K race this morning along with 15,000 other participants here in Houston Texas.
Look what I ran into...... Howdy Hands!
Capturing these photos was a bit of work...I spotted them between mile 4 and 5, so I was well into my pace...clipping along, focused and intent on getting a good time. I had to slow down, keep pace behind them, unzip my pouch, take out cell phone, remove sun glasses so I could see to operate my iPhone, pull up camera App and snap photo, all while running behind them. These two photos shaved some time off my run, but I did not care. I was elated to run up on these "hands" on the run ... making this race extra special :)

Hand #288 Gold at the Blues

Lunch today at Houston's House of Blues

spotted these on the wall

 "Hands of Gold"  

Hand #281 Legacy

Friday morning I attended a special Grandparents' Chapel. Our nieces daughter Campbell was in the production. She sang and said her lines with confidence and character. We were so proud of her! 

Their school has been under expansion the past few years... new class rooms, new auditorium, dance room, art center and a new gym in the works. It has been remarkable to see the progress each year when we visit.

After the show, we visited her 4th grade classroom and met her teacher. When we were leaving, Campbell took me by the hand and lead me down another hallway, to show me these two very special "hands" outside her old classroom door. This classroom was made possible.... this generous gift of kindness and love from her parents... leaving a legacy behind in honor of their two children.

I am amazed how "hands" appear in my blog... their stories of discovery... some so very close to my heart...
 

Hand #274 Circle

Today's post inspired by "The Circle Maker" by Mark Batterson.
Praying circles around your biggest dreams and greatest fears.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Batterson today and hearing his testimony. Mark inspires us to pray boldly, the kinds of prayers that change us and the world around us.
With my right and left hand, painted this circle measuring 23" by 23"
I have BIG dreams that require BIG BOLD prayers!

Hand #273 "Lend A Hand"

It's Time.... February 1, 2013; the launch of the first of many hands for my "Lend A Hand" Project. I am sending these hands I created, into the world with instruction to perform acts of kindness to help others. I have set up a special email to collect their stories with photo if possible and will post them on my Hand Blog as they come in. I am excited to read about their journey and find out how far they travel. Each hand is numbered for tracking. I'm also hopeful that I will be able to continue "Lend A Hand" Blog entries long after this 365 Day Project is completed.

Hand #267 Reaching Out ~ Phase 2

"Lend A Hand" project is almost ready to launch.....
made 8 more play-doh hands today.... waiting for them to dry out and harden

Hand #266 DishPlay

Introducing Fred's DishPlay rubber gloves. I found these at a local shop that sells cool and interesting gifts. My hands are in water constantly since we have been "juicing" twice a day with the preparation of veggies and fruits, not to mention the thorough clean-up required for juicer. Wearing these gloves...bringing Fred and Martha to life... their animation makes me smile, adding a little fun while I'm at work in the kitchen.
my right hand Martha, my left hand Fred.

Hand # 261 Reaching Out

 "Reaching Out"

Play-doh hands... I have 6 more to make for my "lend a hand" project... to be released soon!

Hand #259 Apron

Three's the charm! WoooHooo!
Today's 7 mile run in the sun, through the neighborhood streets near where I live, resulted in a wonderful surprise! This "family" hand print I found in their driveway apron. Looked like a recent driveway repair.
I assume hands from left to right: Child...Momma...Papa
  additiional comment: phone with me... ran on the side of the road today...a gutter run :) 

Hand #243 I AM

a tender and touching show of hands.... Glenwood Cemetery Houston TX

over the years I have explored and toured many cemetery's, this is my favorite marker to date

Hand #241 Stroke

Around the world, people will have their eyes fixed on these two hands....

It's New Years Eve...we all welcome 2013 at the stroke of midnight....

 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

while shopping at Ikea today I found this world clock, moved the hands to midnight for this photo, perfect for today's Hand Blog entry!

 

 

Hand #240 Style

the easiest and fastest way for me to dry and style my hair is to use my left hand and fingers.... right hand holds the dryer... now out the door I go!

Hand #230 Praying Hands

staged this "praying hands" photo  
background: our porcelain nativity Christmas decoration.
foreground: propped up a cut out copied drawing of "praying hands" from a children's coloring book. 
I'm always amazed at the cool photos taken with my cell phone Puddingcam App.... this picture is my favorite to date.

 "This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths

and lying in a manger" Luke 2:12 NIV

Hand # 206 Message Center

While waiting on a prescription at the local drug store, I asked where the Ladies Room was. The clerk left her station and showed me the way, through a large set of doors, by a water fountain and past the employee lounge area... Yahoo!  I stopped dead in my tracks to take this "hand" photo of their employee message center... hands are where you find them!
Made my day...