The End

After carefully considering the future of the 2 Things Challenge for several months now, I've concluded that it is time for me to bring this little challenge to an end and move on to something else.  It has been a lot of fun and challenge for me to run this site for the last three and a half years, in more ways than one, but it now feels like I should bring it to a close.  I've enjoyed getting to know each of the contributors to one degree or another, and I will continue to follow many of your blogs.  I especially appreciate the dedication and persistent creative efforts of Vivian and Diane.  I hope that each of you find that special outlet for your creativity.

And in the words of the dolphins in Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, "So long, and thanks for all the fish."

Weekly Challenge: Mirror/Veneer

Our next challenge is: Mirror/Veneer.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, August 18, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Beach/Sand.

Twist/Wrist Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Twist/Wrist.  Not two the same that I can tell, and a big welcome to Tammy.  Come on back every week.  Thanks to Tammy, Vivian, Diane, and Eeyore for their interpretations.  Click on over to their blogs for more about them.  

If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Twist/Wrist

Our next challenge is: Twist/Wrist.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, August 11, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Mirror/Veneer.

Deck/Old Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Deck/Old.  Two different kinds of decks, two different approximations of old.  When this one came up about 3 weeks ago, I knew what I was going to do, but did not get around to it until Sunday afternoon.  Take a look at the blog pages from Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore.  Thanks to all.  

If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Deck/Old

Our next challenge is: Deck/Old.

I'm going to see my newest grand baby next weekend, and probably won't be able to do much with this, so I'm giving you two weeks to work on that old deck.  So you've got until 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, August 4, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Twist/Wrist.

Tub/Potato Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Tub/Potato.  I found this one very challenging for some reason.  Usually I can find some connection, but this was a real stretch.  Look at the stretches from Vivian, Diane, and Eeyore.  Thanks to all.  

If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Tub/Potato

Our next challenge is: Tub/Potato.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, July 21, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Deck/Old.

Hot/Crack Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Hot/Crack.  Some really hot ones from Jeremy, Vivian, Kristina, and Eeyore.  Thanks to all.  Click the names to go see larger images and whatever they may have said about their photos.

If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Hot/Crack

Our next challenge is: Hot/Crack.

I'm not going to be here next weekend, so you've got extra time.  This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, July 14, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Tub/Potato.

Spade/Morning Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Spade/Morning.  Interpretations this week came from Vivian, Kristina (good to see you again), Diane, and Eeyore.  Thanks to all.  Click the names to go see larger images and whatever they may have said about their photos.

If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Spade/Morning

Our next challenge is: Spade/Morning.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, June 30, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Hot/Crack.

Our challenge this week was Dry/Boom.  Interpretations this week came from Megan, Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore.  Thanks to all for some interesting images.  Click the names to go see larger images and whatever they may have said about their photos.

If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Awe, man!  I think Jeremy and I were on the computers at exactly the same time, so here's his interpretation.  And welcome back!  It's good to see you here again.

Weekly Challenge: Dry/Boom

Our next challenge is: Dry/Boom.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, June 23, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Spade/Morning.

Base/Curl Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Base/Curl.  I emailed some of the former regular contributors and we got interpretations from a couple of them.  Thanks Rob, and Megan, along with the usual suspects, Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore.  Go have a look at all of the interpretations, and maybe get inspired for next week.

If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Base/Curl

Our next challenge is: Base/Curl.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Dry/Boom.

Fast/Fluffy Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Fast/Fluffy.  Still just us three: Vivian, Diane, and Eeyore.  Maybe I should email, if I have their email, some of the previous contributors and encourage them to get back in it. Anyway, go have a bigger look at the interpretations, and maybe get inspired for next week.

If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Fast/Fluffy

Our next challenge is: Fast/Fluffy.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, June 9, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Base/Curl.

Bath/Steam Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Bath/Steam.  Our little game has turned into just us three: Vivian, Diane, and Eeyore.  I keep hoping our challenge words will inspire as well as challenge some of the others to get their camera and get their creative juices going, but . . . . Go have a bigger look at the interpretations, and maybe get inspired for next week.
If I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Bath/Steam

Our next challenge is: Bath/Steam.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, June 2, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Fast/Fluffy.

Hole/Half Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Hole/Half.  Thanks again to the only three of late, Vivian, Diane, and Eeyore.  Go have a bigger look at the photos and explanations.

As always, if I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Hole/Half

Our next challenge is: Hole/Half.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, May 26, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.

And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Bath/Steam.

Dirty/Teal Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Dirty/Teal.  Thanks again to the faithful three, Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore.  Ducks and cats; people and balls.  Go have a bigger look.

As always, if I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Dirty/Teal

Our next challenge is: Dirty/Teal.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, May 19, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Hole/Half.

Pepper/Salt Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Pepper/Salt.  Thanks to again to the faithful three, Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore.  Dark and light, black and white, take a look.

As always, if I missed yours (and if you didn't submit an interpretation, then I surely missed it), let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Pepper/Salt

Our next challenge is: Pepper/Salt.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, May 12, 2013.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Dirty/Teal.

Narrow/Wide Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Narrow/Wide.  Thanks to Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore for their skinny on one end, fat on the other interpretations  Check 'em out at the links.

As always, if I missed yours (and if you didn't submit an interpretation, then I surely missed it), let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Narrow/Wide

Our next challenge is: Narrow/Wide.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, May 5, 2013, Cinco de Mayo.   Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Pepper/Salt.

Gesture/Costume Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Costume/Gesture.  Street Party time in Disney World and Denver, something that looks like it's from Carnivale, and then there's an impersonator (?) of whom?  Thanks to Megan, Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore.  Check 'em out.

As always, if I missed yours (and if you didn't submit an interpretation, then I missed yours), let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Gesture/Costume

Our next challenge is: Gesture/Costume.

Next weekend I will be in Orlando for my son's wedding and to take some grand babies to Disney World, so this challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, April 28, 2013.  That's almost two weeks, so let's get some great interpretations. Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge after that will be: Narrow/Wide.

Chin/Cheek Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Chin/Cheek.  Here we have a bunch of chins and cheeks from Vivian, Diane, and Eeyore.  Thanks to both of the other contributors, and I wish more could find the time or inspiration to join us.

As always, if I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Chin/Cheek

Our next challenge is: Chin/Cheek.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, April 14, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Gesture/Costume.

Pair/Balance Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Pair/Balance.  I've been having some computer problems with my old Photoshop, so I was delayed getting this out (actually I think it is attributable to that awful thing called Vista).  Here we have a well balanced collage thanks to the creativity and efforts of Vivian, MegtheMouse, Diane, and Eeyore.  

Thanks everyone, and as always, if I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Pair/Balance

Our next challenge is: Pair/Balance.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, April 7, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Chin/Cheek.

Crown/Forehead Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Crown/Forehead.  It was obviously a busy week and weekend for many of us, so participation was limited to Eeyore, Diane, and Vivian, and even we three struggled with this one.  I thought it would be easy, but it wasn't, but thanks folks.
 
And as always, if I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Crown/Forehead

Our next challenge is: Crown/Forehead.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Pair/Balance.

Coil/Black Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Coil/Black.  We had hot coils, cold coils, electric coils, toy coils, color coils, and black coils.  Some neat interpretations by Vivian, Susan, Megan (Darling of the Underground Press), Eeyore, and Diane.  Thanks folks.
 
And as always, if I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Coil/Black

Our next challenge is: Coil/Black.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, March 24, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Crown/Forehead.

Beat/Walk Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Beat/Walk.  Interpretations were posted by Diane, Vivian, Megan, Kristina, and Eeyore.  Thanks folks, and notice ALL of the walking photos are from the rear, even Romeo . . . hmmmm.  What's 'at mean?
 
And as always, if I missed yours, let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Beat/Walk

Our next challenge is: Beat/Walk, the first challenge from my new source of inspiration.  One thing immediately jumps to mind, but how to capture it?  Let's see what you all can come up with.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, March 17, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Coil/Black. 

Sign/Nine Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Sign/Nine.  Not many people could play this week, but fortunately this was the week I decided to post nine photos as the signs.  I appreciate Diane and Susan for playing along with me, Eeyore.  Thanks, and I hope more people can join us next week.
 
And as always, if I missed yours. let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Sign/Nine

Our next challenge is: Sign/Nine.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, March 10, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Beat/Walk.  

 

I had about exhausted using the same words from previous challenges paired differently when I came across a game app for my iPhone called "What's the Word."  It shows you four pictures and a selection of letters and you have to guess and spell the word that all the pictures have in common.  Some are simple, some are . . . well . . . not.  Anyway, as I played through dozens of sets of pictures, I noticed that essentially all of the "words" could be great halves of the challenge.  So, for at least the next little while, I will be pulling words from the answer list for that game and pairing them for 2 Things.  Beat/Walk came from the first and third words I wrote down from there.  We'll see how that works in the long run, but it certainly will give us a little more variety than my little imagination could come up with.

Stare/Star Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Stare/Star.  Romeo may be the star of the collage, what do you think??  Nice job by each of you, so check out the interpretations from Megan, Susan, Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore.  Thanks.
 
And as always, if I missed yours. let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge/Stare/Star

Our next challenge is: Stare/Star.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, March 3, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Sign/Nine.

Read/Red Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Read/Red (homophones or not was up to you).  We again had some very nice interpretations from Vivian, Susan, Diane, and Eeyore.  Thanks to all of you.
 
And as always, if I missed yours. let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Read/Red

Our next challenge is: Read/Red.

Because AT&T can't seem to keep my phone/DSL up resulting in a major delay posting the challenge, I'm going to give us and extra week on this one.  This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, February 24, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Stare/Star.

Art/Heart Interpretations

Sorry about that, folks.  AT&T just left after repairing a couple of shorts in the phone/DSL line in the boxes out at the street.  Everything seems to be working fine now, at least maybe until the next rain.

Our challenge this week was Art/Heart, in honor of Valentine's Day, and AT&T thwarted my attempts to get the collage up and wish everyone a happy one.  Oh well, we had some very nice interpretations.  Thanks to all of you.  Check out the posts of Diane, Susan, ShEiLa, Vivian, and Eeyore.
And as always, if I missed yours. let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Wow!  That's red. 

Weekly Challenge: Art/Heart

Our next challenge is: Art/Heart.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, February 10, 2013, the Sunday before Valentine's Day.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Read/Red.

Seat/Real Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Seat/Real and we had some very nice interpretations.  I want to thank all of you who faithfully participate and those who participate when they remember.  I love seeing how differently you can interpret two little words, and how sometimes it seems we all have similar ideas.  Check out the posts of Sheila, Diane, Megan, Vivian, and Eeyore.

And as always, if I missed yours. let me know with a comment and I'll link it up.

Weekly Challenge: Seat/Real

Our next challenge is: Seat/Real.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, February 3, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, in recognition of Valentines Day, the next challenge will be: Art/Heart.

Work/Words Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Work/Words. Work from moving coal, to a brake job, to lumber jacking, to making words, to HVAC.  Words on a sign, in the paper, on a clock, books and LPs.  Nice job everyone.  Thanks to sHeIlA, Diane, Vivian, and Eeyore him(my)self. Take a look at the links and read about them.   
As always, folks, if I missed yours, leave me a comment and I'll post a link.  

Just noticed the words are backwards on the collage (I seem to be having trouble keeping the order right lately), but 2 is Two, so it doesn't really matter.

Weekly Challenge: Work/Words

Our next challenge is: Work/Words.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, January 27, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Seat/Real.

Joint/Solitary Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Joint/Solitary. Trees and animals, mountains with bubbles, and air hockey.  Nice job everyone.  Thanks to Diane, ShEiLa, Megan, Vivian, and Eeyore himself. Take a look at the links and read about them.   

As always, folks, if I missed yours, leave me a comment and I'll post a link.

Weekly Challenge: Joint/Solitary

Our next challenge is: Joint/Solitary.

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, January 20, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Work/Word(s).

Gritty/Smooth Interpretations

Our challenge this week was Gritty/Smooth. Gritty on the feet, teeth, wood, and pipes and smooth on the eyes, tongue, and fingers.  Nice job everyone.  Thanks to Vivian, Megan, Diane, and Eeyore.  Take a look at the links and read about them.
  As always, folks, if I missed yours, leave me a comment and I'll post a link.

Weekly Challenge: Gritty/Smooth

Our next challenge is: Gritty/Smooth. 

This challenge will end at 11:59 PM CDT on Sunday, January 13, 2013.  Remember, anyone can join! Just post your entries--as few or as many as you'd like--on your blog and leave us a comment here. All media are welcome--paintings, photography, collages, drawings, sculpture, poetry, movie clips, whatever you'd like.
 
And as a teaser, the next challenge will be: Joint/Solitary.

People/Public Interpretations

Our challenge this week was People/Public.  Scary and lucky, hot and cold, rockin' and soothing.  Nice job everyone.  Thanks to Vivian, Megan, Diane, and Eeyore.  Take a look at the links and read about them.
 
As always, folks, if I missed yours, leave me a comment and I'll post a link.