Rise and Shine!

It all started with 21st Century Mom, that troublemaker. She cited the challenge issued by Jessica of Daughter of Opinion to post an unadorned photo of what you look like first thing—very first thing—in the morning. As Jessica put it

A close friend of mine recently suggested that what really provides substance to a relationship and bonds people together is sharing the "yuck".

If you are a blogger who posts pictures, I challenge you to feature your own "Rise and Shine" photo.

I dare you to not only reveal but revel in your own imperfections and, in doing so, show us who you really are.

Runner Susan had to up the ante by issuing a challenge: Free masthead to the worst morning picture.

Never one to shrink from a challenge, I offer exhibit A:



And if that's not scary enough, try this on for size:


In fact, I got so into this, I took a photo every single day this week. OK, several photos. I should win for persistence alone!

Are we closer now? Did we bond?

But dang, I forgot you could smile. Then again, I don't do much smiling first thing in the morning.