My online journal where I share my interests in photography, nature, journaling, fountain pens, bicycling, coffee life, spirituality and the mystery of it all.
listen to the muse
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trade a blank page for words
always time well spent
Cold and light snow falling. Laundry is almost done. Will meet Joe in a few minutes for coffee. Plan to read and journal later. It’s a simple day, a simple post. And, you’ve not seen a post of my journal and fountain pens since March 28th. Way overdue! 😁
clouds on horizon
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wind blows cold from the north
snow storm approaches
Winter storm warning has been issued. Snow begins later today and into the night with 3-6 inches accumulation. Watched a bank of clouds sit along the eastern horizon while clouds drifted from north to south filling in the open sky above me. The storm approaches.
morning visitor
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give one another distance
keeping eye contact
A cloudy and cold morning at Pineridge Natural Area. No wind, no bird songs, all was quiet. I was the only one there this morning. Seemed everyone else stayed in bed or had a second cup of coffee. There were several cottontails checking me out: Are you friend or foe? They have that alertness, always present to where they and you are. Where we seem to wander in thought, seldom staying present. I stayed more present this morning as I let them teach me.
fresh blanket of snow
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covers cold open meadow
demanding silence
early predawn sky
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morning bird songs are silent
quiet fills the air
listen to the inner voice
heart now filled with gratitude
early morning frost
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one last winterish image
see new buds on trees
moon in southern sky
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nature paints soft pastel colors
the true artist
This mornings third quarter moon. Silently nature just keeps creating art!
cloudless eastern sky
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night departs new day begins
peaceful time of day
Not a cloud to be seen from the north to the south this morning. No wind. Very quiet and calming at the natural area. I find these experiences bring serenity and a peace to the world within me. Wish more of the world would start their day with moments like this. Time with nature.
the barista’s craft
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carefully pouring steamed milk
grin of success
I have wondered at times where coffee baristas go after making my life a bit more enjoyable? Seems there is always a turnover as many work at these jobs for some short period of time. I find many are college students studying to be a writer, artist, school teacher, archaeologist, forester and more. For many it’s usually not a fulltime job but provides spending money and can be a lot of fun for them. This young lady was not only my barista but also a budding photographer. I took this five years ago and hope she is still grinning and successful.
favorite coffee shop
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morning mocha and journal
begin with blank page
Today is my sons 52nd birthday. How did that happen? Happy Birthday ,Victor!! 🎂 🎁 🎉