Thursday, January 5, 2012

My Morning



Dry grasses poke through velvety white and bushes wear a thin layer of frost. In running shoes, I navigate trails sticky with melting snow. I keep my head raised but my eyes flick from ground to trees to mountains, enjoying the short and the long view. My heart rate rises, sweat wicking and freezing on the back of my fleece. Today winter seems like spring - not enough snow for January. At home, I take off my heart monitor and brew a cup of tea. Looking out the kitchen window, I see a moose, gigantic body in full trot, careening through my yard. She stops to look over her shoulder before disappearing like a hallucination into the forest. I blow on my peppermint tea and decide whether to have a peach scone or an almond biscotti. I'm feeling quite alive.


I'm participating in January's A River of Stones.

19 comments:

  1. what an invigorating post! loved it!

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  2. Gorgeous...it reminds me of so many places in Montana, where I live. We are currently snow-less in my community. :(

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  3. my word your photos are breath-taking! and I agree with TexWisGirl, the post is totally invigorating - nicely done!

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  4. Nothing like a runner's high. :)

    A moose! Wow! I get excited when I see plain ol' deer in my neighborhood.

    Loved reading your beautiful words describing a beautiful morning.

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  5. I love the subtle shades of the dry grasses and the delicacy of the bare branched bushes, - to say nothing of the moose with the patterned ears...

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  6. Just reading this makes me feel more alive. Wonderful. (And your photos, as always, are lovely!)

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  7. Hi, Barb! I’m struck with awe at the sight of the moose looking at you and us in the photo. I think she has visited you from time to time. Right? I’ll have both, a peach scone and an almond biscotti.

    Yoko

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  8. A moose, I never see so much as a goose.

    That would make me pretty happy to see a moose in my yard.

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  9. Enjoyable post, Barb. What a great way to start the day!

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  10. It sounds like a beautiful morning Barb! Love Di ♥

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  11. Not much snow here either. Sounds like a splendid morning.

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  12. Hi,Barb.
    Is that a really scenery on our planet? Sooooo beautiful!!
    I wish I could fly to Breckenridge and share your beautiful morning. I am so glad to see him again. A gentle Moose!

    Tomoko

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  13. You seem to get frequently Moose visits. Isn't it dangerous?

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  14. Wow, this one made me laugh! What a "did I really see that moment".

    I am glad you got proof of it, I think the moose is just as interested in what you are doing.

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  15. An enchanting glimpse into your life! (Different from mine in so many ways. I like the vicarious experience.)

    My, you were quck with your canera to grab that moose!

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  16. You have inspired me to go for a walk...
    No Moose here.... but wow...a great photo!
    "Hello Moose!"
    Thanks for the inspiration,
    Sherry

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  17. I'm working backwards, Barb, and this post is so inspirational, especially after reading the one on Sunday. Blessings to you and your moose!

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