And then there was......Peace

May 20th, 2009

After a hectic day or week sometimes it is nice to take just a few minutes of precious time for ourselves. I like to read a couple pages from a book or just sit and zone out, however browsing through my collection of scenic pictures can also do the trick. I hope you enjoy this post and take a couple minutes to browse through some of the pictures or of your own, just to take a minute for yourself... I dare you.

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Not Your Average Bench

February 19th, 2009

Lake Washington can be a place of great beauty with its vast waters (2nd larges natural body of water in Washington) and marine pleasure craft. However, over the course of this past winter, I have begun to see its ability to be tranquil and calm. Whether you need a good walk, or in need of a masterful backdrop as your canvas, the lake has become a home away from home for me. This is a bench along the way in the many cutouts of public areas along the miles of shoreline which has a gorgeous view, even if it is foggy.

To Build My Fire

May 18th, 2008

A fire can have a strangely entrancing effect on the spirit and mind. If you have ever been privileged to have a bonfire or take a climb deep into the forest, you have undoubtedly been privy to the experience of losing yourself in the chaotically orchestrated dance of firelight. Somehow, the deep glowing embers call out to use, to use it, them, as a gateway inside ourselves.

Its as if this moment in time is paused, and you are able to not only glance but separate your life out, find meaning, if only for the next day, and embark on your journey. It can take you back to the "glory"days, transport you forward to a log cabin somewhere as you hear your grandchildren playing outside, whatever "that" moment is.

Fire, without question, has a soothing effect on us all.

A Soft Touch

August 16th, 2008
As I was preparing to leave Arkansas, on what was a sad and hastened trip, I was able to catch this calm moment of beauty stretching out on the horizon. For whatever reason, there seams to be some kind of balance here, as the ground rises up, the the threes meet the sky, there is only a slight moment where the trees are separated from the radiant fingers of the sun, for one last chance of photosynthesis for the daylight hours.