Before the Snow

late summer at altitude:

dazzling displays of Fireweed

birds departing for warmer climes

last bursts of color

before the purity of white

It's really beautiful in Summit County these days.

The tourists depart for awhile.

Weather is cool and getting colder.

Gardens flourish until hard frost.

Locals smile and call hello.

Abundance and time to enjoy it.

Denver Blooms

suddenly

a realization of longing

after a secret wish is

fulfilled

the arrival of spring in Denver

I'm enjoying the city while it continues to snow in Breckenridge.

Denver is blooming!

I fly to Arizona tomorrow.

I haven't seen my friend for a year.

We'll be road-tripping, talking, eating, playing...

did I mention talking?

Friends are always my One Good Thing!

Leaving Snow Behind!

Ben (11) off Peak 6, Breckenridge

Snow continues to dominate the mountain landscape.
Another 15" (38 cm) fell overnight.

rock garden, Denver Botanic

However, spring is showing itself 90 miles away in Denver.

I'm veering toward that warmth!

Sam (19 months), Japanese Garden, Denver Botanic

In about a week, I'm bound for Arizona.

I hear the Saguaros are in bloom.
I'll be visiting my friend, Mary.

I asked Fox to keep watch until I return.

Zen Garden

zen garden

the eyes rest

the spirit calms

to have the rake in hand

perhaps before dawn or

just at dusk before sunset

the tines flowing around rock

streams and mountains forming

from the most essential elements

moving slowly, carefully

each moment a blessing

a kinetic meditation

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the Zen Garden in winter, Denver Botanic Garden

Warmth in Winter - Hallelujah!

In the flickering light of winter woods, the Hallelujah Chorus plays a silent loop through my brain. Suddenly, I realize I'm humming along.

  

Denver Botanic Garden, mid afternoon, nothing much on my mind - except a praise song

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