• bicycle rides,  fall season,  leaves,  reflections,  Spring Creek Trail,  trees

    Brisk Morning Ride

    November 12, 2026
    CSU Oval
    Spring Creek

    When I turned onto the pathway that leads into the CSU Oval I had to stop and take the first image. I noticed the reflection of a bicyclist in my LCD and realized they had stopped beside me to let me take the photo without another bicyclist in it. After taking four images I turned to see it was my friend Curtis who was on his way to the coffee shop. He has been working on a bicycle and was now tootling along on it. Of course since he is much younger than me I doubt he rides as slow as I do. The second photo is of the glass like waters and reflections along Spring Creek on my way home. It was a brisk ride this morning at 31° and glad I made it. Will have lunch with Larry today. I hope you have a good day!

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  • quotes,  shadows

    This moment…

    November 11, 2026

    “Mysteriously, as elusive as it is, this moment–
    where the eye is what it sees, where the heart is what it feels–
    this moment shows us that what is real is sacred”

    Mark Nepo

    I have let the moment slip away so I have not posted anything for a few days. Today seems to be the moment to wake up and get back online. Photography and blogging have not been as vital a part of my life for over a week so I have not pressed the shutter button or written any profound words. As I returned from buying my sourdough bread I noticed these shadows and patterns of the quilt on my bed. I felt the moment required me to press my shutter button. I hope everyone is doing well and having a good week!

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  • Arapaho Bend Natural Area,  natural areas,  nature,  reflections

    Just like glass…

    November 6, 2026

    Jeff said this morning that water at Arapaho Bend Natural Area was just like glass this morning when he drove by. About 11am I drove out there to find some journaling time and the water was still just like glass. As you can see we have blue sky and a few clouds. I hope you are having a good Friday! And for all who didn’t know today is National Fountain Pen Day.

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  • lake,  landscape,  nature,  quotes

    Even Nature is Looking Blue

    November 5, 2026
    Horsetooth Reservoir today

    To ripen into an elder, into a being that is more than simply elderly, …
    is a deliberate, thoughtful, sustained choice.

     Kathleen Dowling Singh, The Grace in Aging

    I drove up to Horsetooth Reservoir today as we had clear blue skies and sunshine. No better way to enjoy that than up there. The water was a deep blue and the sky a complementary blue. Seems like nature was agreeing with the deliberate, thoughtful, sustained choice made in our elections. I hope you are enjoying your day!

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  • Ai enhanced,  leaves,  quotes

    Season of Change

    November 4, 2026
    Cottonwood leaves piled on my porch

    The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being.

    Lech Walesa

    We had 24 hours of wind on Monday which has presented us with barren trees and our yards and porches now covered in leaves. Yes, we are now in a season of change in so many ways. May the changes now taking place in this country be positive change for the world. This morning I put on a crockpot of pulled bbq chicken. Smells wonderful! Should be ready about 12:30 if you’re in the neihborhood.

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  • fall season,  leaves,  Plants,  quotes

    I believe this…

    November 2, 2026

    The miracle is that we are here at all.
    Life itself is our greatest wonder.
    To simply BE is all inspiring.
    I believe this.

    Richard Wagamese

    It has been overcast, windy, and cold all day. And for me I can’t seem to warm up. I made it to the coffee shop then had a zoom meeting before meeting Duane for lunch today. So, I’ve been busy. I took this image of the grove of trees yesterday and thought I’d post it since I’ve not pressed the shutter button yet today. This morning Daisy presented my mocha latte with a perfect shaped heart. 🩵 Her latte heart reaffirmed my belief that life is a miracle! However, I am realistic enough to know that is not true for everyone in this world. So I vote with the desire to make the world a better place to live in, that love replaces hate and violence, that our political system return to its original goal of serving the people (and not just the wealthy), and that there be a change of heart in the people of this country and world. This is also my prayer!! I hope you are having a good Monday!!

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  • fog,  landscape,  natural areas,  Pineridge Natural Area,  quotes

    The Gift of Life

    November 1, 2026

    I am infinitely grateful to be alive. Each breath reminds me of the sacred gift of life.

    Mary Davis

    Fog was still hanging around when Jeff and I left the coffee shop about 9:44am. Yes, we did stay longer than usual. I decided to drive up to Pineridge Natural Area and look for some mood shots of fog. The fog seemed to set along the foothills. If you look closely you can see a fishman in the lower right corner. So, November 1st started out on a positive note. I have so many things to be grateful for and one is the gift of life. I picked up a couple things at the grocery store on the way home and will be home the rest of the day. Laundry is going now. May you have a wonderful November!

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  • Family

    Remembering her birthday

    October 30, 2026
    Mom – 1949

    Today would have been my mother’s 95th birthday. Yes, I feel the loss, even after five years. Yet in celebration of her life I move through a fading land of memories today, finding them bringing me smiles. So in this short post, I want to express my gratitude for the life she gave me and planting the seeds that continue to become who I was created to be. Thank you Mom! Love you! ❤️

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  • Ai enhanced,  fall season,  leaves,  Plants

    The Power of Unity

    October 29, 2026

    “The trees act not as individuals, but somehow as a collective. Exactly how they do this, we don’t yet know. But what we see is the power of unity. What happens to one happens to us all. We can starve together or feast together.”

    Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

    When I left the coffee shop this morning I was fascinated with the fallen leaves along Howes Street. I may have looked a bit strange walking among them looking for colors, patterns, and shapes, camera in hand snapping an image here and there. Also, stooping once in a while to get a closer look. I look at all those leaves that are individually unique, yet in unity they make for a colorful fall collage. And as a special touch nature adds a few drops of moisture from the night’s frost. We are a few degrees cooler than yesterday but still blessed with blue skies and sunshine this afternoon. Another beautiful fall day to enjoy. I hope you are also!

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  • clouds,  fall season,  landscape,  natural areas,  Pineridge Natural Area

    A Beautiful Fall Day

    October 28, 2026

    It has been a lovely day here in Colorado. A few clouds this morning gave way to blue skies and sunshine. I finally have my front door installation finished. When ordering the door they cut the deadbolt hole too small and the installer was afraid they were going to need to reorder the door. However they came up with an idea and tried a new gadget that worked. All is good now. Restless, I drove to the natural area this afternoon and spent some time journaling. I took a refreshing walk around and took a few images of the fall colors. Hoping you are enjoying your fall day!

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