We Hope for Snow

 

Our melt/freeze cycle will soon end.

Colder temperatures may bring some much-needed snow.

Waldo is happy no matter the weather.

He's lived on our tree for about 16 years.

I greet him every morning with a smile.

He always smiles back at me.

Do you see the cockatoo head on the stump?

It seems too cold for such a tropical bird!

It will disappear to warmer climes if temperatures plunge.

The dirt road is a morass of mud.

I'm hoping the approaching snow storm will make it walkable again.

We downhill skied on the mountain yesterday.

It was our first time using our pass this season.

It's a different experience during Covid.

We smile remembering our beginner ski lessons.

We did a lot of falling at first.

Luckily, we persevered. 

I'm happy that we can still link turns.

This season is our 50th year on skis.

I hope more snow is in our future.

We like to play in it.

Birthday Wishes

People ask what I want for my birthday. 

Here is what I wish:

In the early morning, I'd like to follow my husband down the steps to the beach.

Perhaps I'll notice some gifts from the sea.

Pelicans might write a birthday message with their delicate calligraphy of flight.

If I'm lucky, I'll follow footprints of surfers toward distant cliffs.

I'd like my heart to soar with happiness at the gift of life.

Possibly, the setting sun will offer a molten surprise.

And the evening sky might release streamers of pink in celebration.

My 74th birthday is May 9th.

To be lucky enough to enjoy such a long life is my One Good Thing.

I believe all my birthday wishes will come true...

Bob took the photos of me with the iPhone.

All other photos are with the Olympus OMD-EM1 using the 14-150 zoom.

I edit in Snapseed.

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In Perspective

a small object can cast a very large shadow

apply this to:

problems

worries

fears

advise to myself:

keep things in perspective

Musings on Imagination

Light and shadow form a bear on the rock.

Sometimes, imagination opens just a sliver.

What is hidden is revealed.

Possibilities emerge.

Creativity expands and makes connections.

The mind awakens.

Light playing on rock inside Antelope Canyon near Page, AZ.