• gratitude,  lifestyles,  window,  writing/reading

    A bit of gratitude

    January 27, 2020
    Window light in my bedroom

    “Let’s work to enjoy every sunrise and every sunset to the maximum degree possible, soaking it all in, mindfully.” Beth Frates

    I believe each day is a chance for gratitude, not that I do that each morning. It’s progress I’m after. This morning started out with a red sky in the east but has been cold and overcast with a chance of snow. So that red sky offered a moment of gratitude. I am also grateful for this small little condo I have. It is a cozy one bedroom, one bath place of about 760 square feet. It’s just right for a slothful bachelor to keep “sorta” clean. I am grateful for the wicker rocker I’m sitting in that looks out from my bedroom bay window. This window faces south/southeast so with morning sun coming in I have a place for quiet time in the sun. Yes, feeling some gratitude this morning. Stay warm!

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  • bicycles,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles,  Transportation

    Orbiting the Earth

    January 25, 2020
    Bicycles on campus at Recycled Cycles store

    I saw this row of bicycle tires while waiting for the bus at the CSU Transit Center this past week. I found it interesting so I knelt down and took a couple of images. They were commuter bikes the students can easily afford because they are stripped down with one gear and one brake in the rear. They were white bicycles and white rims. Gotta get the shot.

    I now find that getting back up after squatting is more of a struggle than 10 years ago. It take me longer to get back up and I’m noticing a strange sound emanating from the left knee. Right now I’m just ignoring it. I’m suspecting it to be due to aging, getting older, passing of time or gas or I’ve done it way too many times.

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  • Candid Portraits,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles,  sunrises,  Transportation

    Morning bus ride

    January 14, 2020
    Morning sunrise on the bus

    I took this image on the bus ride the other morning. The sunrise was a pretty red and pink so I shot towards the east and included one of the riders. I like how it came out as it made it an abstract image. We have been cold ever since the Thanksgiving snowstorm that left us with 15 inches of snow. We’ve had a couple of days reach above 50 degrees but most days hoover around 40 degrees. Due to the cold and the amount of snow it is taking time to melt the snow, which is not the norm for Colorado. There are still piles of plowed snow along the campus that are still 6 feet tall. I confess I’m looking forward to warmer weather.

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  • landscape,  lifestyles,  Plants,  snow,  sunrises

    The Dance

    January 13, 2020
    Corn stalks in snow on a cold winter morning

    The Dance by Linda Tarman

    Things are changing.
    Slowly, and without much fanfare,
    The movement of the soul
    Begins its dance.

    At first the notes ascend lightly
    And linger in the ear;
    Tantalizing in their simplicity
    Gracefully calling
    “It’s time to open yourself
    And leave the safety of your hiding.”

    My heart hears, however faintly
    And knows it’s true,
    My feet, slower to catch on,
    Sit planted, keeping time,
    Biding time.

    Rise up, Oh love,
    Have you failed to remember
    The hope of being desired,
    The beauty of being chosen?

    His hand is extended
    The choice is now mine.
    I feel my stubborn will giving way
    To the impassioned desire.

    Here, caught in the arms of eternity
    I leave my place of redundancy
    And, let myself enjoy the dance
    As love’s boldness
    Sweeps me off my fear.

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  • Candid Portraits,  Children,  Holiday Seasons,  Holidays,  lifestyles,  People/Portraits

    Looking with Awe and Wonder

    December 23, 2019

    Looking with Awe and Wonder

    Wow, this is Christmas week! I must admit I’ve not had much of a Christmas spirit so far this season but that shifted some on Saturday evening. My good friend , Joan, and I made a visit to the Garden of Lights which is put on by the Gardens at Spring Creek. It is a wonderful way to excite all of us children at heart. Joan and I enjoyed walking along with a smile as we listened to the children “ooh” and “aah” or their excitement when they saw Santa or the reindeer. The Gardens had Christmas carolers and a magician. The young girls in the above image are enthralled as they get a look into Santa’s workshop. I think all of us kids had a good time. I know Joan and I did. In fact it lifted my spirits a bit. Have a great week!

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