animals,  coffee life,  flowers,  shadows

My Commute

April 12, 2024

I am not sure how many days I commuted to and from work but I am grateful I no longer commute to work. However, this morning on my walk/bus ride to the coffee shop I was aware I still commute, yet it does not seem like a commute. While commuting to work, my mind was already at work, figuring, planning, scheduling, arguing, and already building resentments. This meant I was not mentally present for the commute. Wonder how many gifts nature was offering me and I missed them?

So I’m going to share with you a bit of my commute to coffee this morning. (Sorry if it bores you.) We had a cloudless blue sky. Apple blossoms reminding me it’s spring. A squirrel watching my every move. A cottontail checking out their reflection in the car. Early morning shadows. Spring flowers and new leaves on campus. Heard the cooing of a morning dove and the cry of a hawk. And then when I arrived at Mugs my barista, Emma, offered her wonderful smile and made me a mocha. Yes, I still commute but it’s different. I have an open slate on my calendar, so I plan to do a bit of reading and writing, in the sun. Enjoy your Friday.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

  • Faye White

    April 13, 2024 at 5:15 am

    What a BEAUTIFUL commute you had! Thank you for sharing it with us. Yes, I remember (not fondly) commutes to work. Those spent on airplanes being the worst. That’s life, though. Have a great weekend. 🌞

  • geri oster

    April 13, 2024 at 7:48 am

    What a fabulous commute! Thank you for the Springtime journey! You are a bit ahead of us blooming wise. I can smell the smells of life with you. Oh Joy!

    • Monte Stevens

      April 13, 2024 at 10:55 am

      Thank,s Geri! Yes, there is joy in my commutes. This series of images are much different than images on my commute to a natural area. May have to share that someday.

  • Mark

    April 13, 2024 at 6:08 pm

    Thanks for sharing your observations along the way! It seems like you had some good incentive to reach the destination. I wonder if the animals you encountered along the way were also just engaged in a daily routine or trying something new.