Week 49

"Joy is the oxygen for doing hard things."
~ Kay Bowler, No Cure for Being Human

Back to our regularly scheduled programming, for a minute. The week started off normal and then COVID happened. All is well it's just messing up schedules. So, I've been taking more walks lately and capturing the end of autumn around here. It's definitely helping with my sanity this time of year.

Waiting for brother to get out of school.

This adorable tiny human slays me. 

Strollering up and down the street. 

This was his idea and was then scared we were about to crash the whole time. 

We didn't.

I love these flowers that bloom out of these Echeveria's

 

Out walking and shooting leaves before the storm.

Maple tree branches 

The sun came out after the rain and gave me pretty drops on leaves.

Playing with stamp brushes and the clipping mask in Procreate.

I actually gasped when I came across this one.

I am still deciding which one I like more. 

Week 6

I'm late, I know. 

I try to get my images edited and posted on Wednesdays from the prior week, but I was traveling to and from Arizona. 

So here we are. 

I've been dealing with a cold, did something to my knee (Doc says it's arthritis, I think there is more going on), and my step-father passed away. 

Rest in peace Harvey. I hope he is no longer depressed, confused, or in pain. 

I feel so sad for my Mom. I already had a trip planned for this week to visit her, and I'm grateful I could be there for her and help where needed. 

All the feelings have been happening the last several days.

Roasted pork, butternut squash, tomatoes, and kale...stew?

Playing outside in her slippers and she don't care.

A late afternoon view of this gorgeous moon.

The Flickers are visiting our backyard every day now.

Magnolia blooms under the giant, old oak trees. Beautiful!

Well, it's official, I'm old. This sucks!

From my window seat, just after take-off.

Downtown Phoenix - final approach.

 

Week 4

Last week was quiet, yet I still had to remind myself to take photos some days. This week has been a busy one, and why I’m posting this a day late. I gotta just keep shooting. Onward.

Monday afternoon walk in the hills.

This old oak is so big, I can't get it all in the frame.

Journaling is good for my soul.

Red-shafted Flicker posing for me in the backyard.

I spent some time in a large, beautiful succulent garden.

We've been shopping for a new (to us) travel trailer. Found one!

In this case, the grass IS greener on the other side. 

 

197/365

Today...

I woke up.

I'm alive and breathing.

The sun was shining with a few clouds.

Watching my Melissia do her awesome job, live on Facebook.

Morning with Logan. 

Reading books, building a rocket with mega blocks, playing Candy Land.

A drive up to the cemetery.

Sitting under the giant okay tree talking on the phone to Susie Q and then my Sister. 

A slow drive back home, listening to 70's rock. Rest in peace Julie Anderson.

Afterwork conversations with Mike.

No cooking tonight...take out for dinner.

Going to bed early.

153/365

Today...

Turkey hens and seven poults in the backyard when I woke up.

Coffee with Bri and Logan. They had tea.

A trip to the garden center for soil.

Talking to my CynCyn and my Sister. 

Hanging out with Bri and Logan all day.

Husband and Son working together to install a new A/C.

Playing with chalk in the front yard with Logan.

Enchiladas, rice, beans, and salad for dinner.

After dinner birdwatching with family.

Having some of my family home again.