My online journal where I share my interests in photography, nature, journaling, fountain pens, bicycling, coffee life, spirituality and the mystery of it all.
I took the bus to Lory Student Center this afternoon for some writing and quiet. These chairs and tables line a wall near the bookstore and a bagel shop. I do not know if I have ever seen them empty. I hope you had a good day!
“A person who discreetly farts in an elevator is not a divine being, and a man needs to know this.”
Morning sunlight on tables outside of Cups Coffee shop
Before going to bed last night I decided I would go to Cups Coffee this morning and buy a latte. I ache inside for the small businesses struggling to stay in business so it was my way of supporting them. When I bought some food supplies yesterday I noticed they were open. They now have the shop completely quarantined, primarily taking call in orders only. I was able to step inside the front door, order my drink then step outside and wait for them bring it outside. That’s when this image was seen. Drink for the day was a matcha latte with lavender syrup. Much prefer honey rather than the lavender. I heard a new for many of us yesterday, we’re now called quarantiners. And, yes, Websters has that name in their dictionary. 🙂
I started working on a photography book well over a year ago where I intended to include excerpts from my journals along with some of my favorite images, primarily to leave for my children and grandchildren. About three months ago I read what I’d written, thought it was sh*t, told myself I’m not a writer and put it down. Well, this quarantine time beckoned me to look at what I could do with the writing. I’m not sure what but something happened. A clear mind maybe, but it began morphing into a style of writing I’m not used to. I’ve read several names and styles of writing called prose, poetry, haiku, poetic prose, poetic journals, and a bunch more. Anyway, I’m having fun with it. My last post had my feeble, and first, attempt to write in some form of poetic prose on this site.
I met a friend for coffee this morning (imagine that) and found these shadows as I left. With camera in hand it was no problem to get a shot before catching the bus. And, sure enjoyed the time with my friend. Have a great day.
Snow covered berries in Rowland Moore Park this morning
Snow began falling during the night and is slightly falling now. It is supposed to stop snowing around 11:00 this morning with sunshine possible later today. It is now 22 degrees. I’ve heard several sirens in the distance as drivers go through their adjust period to the winter conditions. Interesting how my mocha seems to taste better this morning.
For some reason they did not clean the patio at the coffee shop this morning. I’m guessing because no one was sitting outside.
We are experiencing spring weather but know that nature can and does change rather quickly. They have predicted temperatures in the mid 70’s today and tomorrow, while snow is possible on Friday.
My schedule today is a quiet one. Now at the Lory Student Center to write and enjoy a mocha. Will have lunch with my youngest daughter today and then meet a friend later this afternoon. Hope you enjoy your day!