This morning's scene is good and fine, long rain has not harmed the land. - Du Fu I rubbed my sleepy eyes and looked out the window. WTH? Nope, whew, it was just water on the window. Thank goodness it wasn't frosted from a winter storm! I knew I hadn't slept that long! Already hot… Continue reading All is well after the rainstorm
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Magical Monday Moments
Ah, yes, it's the beginning of a work week and I've got nothing fancy planned for the day. It's back to work I go. But first...I need to feed my creative soul for just a few minutes. Never fear, dear, before I go off to work, I do pause to play. In fact, I have… Continue reading Magical Monday Moments
A dog’s view on missing summer walks
All I hear now is, "Nope, we're not gonna go out to enjoy sharing the road with the people who drive by in their warm and cozy cars." It's too damn cold! It's not nice like the summer days where I could coax the Mrs. to take me for a walk when I wanted to… Continue reading A dog’s view on missing summer walks
Use your rib injury to pamper yourself
Tomorrow marks the six weeks' post cracked rib and torn tendon injury date. I'm well on the way to recover in full, but not quite yet. Everyone told me a rib injury and subsequent recovery takes a LONG time. And they are right, it does! I decided I wasn't going to be frustrated, depressed, or… Continue reading Use your rib injury to pamper yourself
How to play with your camera – ground level
Every day is a day we can learn or discover something new. I believe that wholeheartedly, and try to live up to that mantra. Some days, when I take my first step out the door and see the same thing as the night before, I wonder... Can I learn or see something new today...without leaving… Continue reading How to play with your camera – ground level
A gardening revival
Today, I woke refreshed but achy. It's a beautiful morning. The sun is shining and the neighbor is already working. I'll blur that thought out of my mind. Instead, it's better to enjoy the fact I can capture tiny dew drops on the grass. Oh, my, I've missed seeing them over the winter months. Welcome… Continue reading A gardening revival