Mary Oliver wrote in her poem My Work is Loving the World, that she considers her real work to “keep my mind on what matters, loving the world…which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished.” So this afternoon I ventured to Arapaho Bend Natural Area to be astonished with the last sunset of January 2026. We had almost no clouds all day long and we reached a nice 58 degrees, which is unusual for us. I hear those of you on the east coast are seeing record breaking snowfall. I hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy it but are staying safe and warm.
4 Comments
bill sortino
Thank you, you’re thoughts make a peaceful ending to January.
Monte Stevens
Thank you, my friend. I hope you had a wonderful Sunday. And, may February bring you surprises and pleasant gifts of awe and wonder.
Earl
Enjoy the nice weather, Monte, and we’ll be happy to keep enjoying posted photos like this one!
Monte Stevens
It is looking rather cold out your way. And I hope that both of us keep posting images and our thoughts. And who knows may be a few words of wisdom. Stay warm and dry!