On the other side

This is sort of the view I have had for almost a week now. I have been"grounded" with one *&^! of a bug. Two days ago I couldn't even imagine opening the door to go outside. I don't usually get sick..it has been a very, very long time for since my last cold. So my body decided to slam this one to me. Today I am feeling so much better. I woke up with a burst of energy and took my Christmas decorations down. Then decided to venture out to the store. Which was interesting..as the cold medicine I take made a little woozy! Still, I made it home, myself..and others surrounding me, in one piece. Homemade mushrooms soup is on the stove top, my studio is a bit cleaner...and the thought to go the gym has since passed me by. An hour ago I was ready..now, not so much! I guess I will wait a day or so! Tomorrow I am off to work. I have missed a bit of it this week, and few opportunities to pick extra hours, as the majority of the nursing supervisor's office seems to have been afflicted with the same thing.
Usually when I get sick, I ignore it, go to the gym, go running..ect. ect...off to work..you know the drill, "NO, I am not sick! Achooo! Sniffle, Sniffle." Perhaps it is an age thing this time..lol! Or just me finally being smart about it! Well, now hubby seems to be getting sick, so I must be taking care of him...off to serve some nice, warm soup! Stay safe this holiday weekend my friends!

Activities while in Denver

I recently went to Denver for the first time, with my hubby.
Up there on my list of things to do was pigeon chasing.
This pigeon was really into it.
He or should I say she???...was in the middle of the pavers on 116th Street, in downtown Denver.
This pigeon apparently had an agenda...

Aside from my little pigeon friend, I was impressed with these advertisements
draped down the side of a building.
They kept me entertained for a while...
I took pics, as my husband told how I looked like a tourist.
duh?!!!??

The Purina building also totally amazed me. Isn't it cool?

I would love to drive by this little poochie every day!
So that sums it up...lol..pigeon chasing and picture taking! Actually it was a quick trip for the holidays..and most of my pics where taken as I was riding in the car. I am just glad we made it home a week before the huge storms running up and down the coast. Not that we got any snow, but everyplace around us was slammed with it, and airports were shut down for a few days. Very thankful I was not one of those stuck in one!

A life less complicated

A life less complicated...one where all I have to do is carry my camera around and walk my sweet dogs..
I know they would appreciate that,
me at their beckon call...though I am for the most part, at their disposal now.
My sons are older..one out of the house, the other is here, but half the time I don't know it.
Yes, that leaves me lots of time for my dogs..but why do I feel like I am lacking time so often?

I guess, I don't know the answer to that question. I keep very active. Perhaps I try to fit too much into my day...or maybe not enough? Is it not challenging enough? Really it has to be,
or I get quite bored, so I would say that is not a problem....perhaps it is the scattered thoughts of all the things I wish to do! I should make this, I should market more...I should clean, promote my shop.....ect, ect! I have created my own demon!!! lol...Don't get me wrong..I love it all!...If only I could organize it!!!
Until I figure out how to do that..I will keep enjoying my little walks in the woods, with my two furry friends...and my multiple thoughts...
Life is good.
Enjoy the quiet moments, enjoy the crazy moments....each one is only here once! God bless my readers on this holiday season!

Once upon a ride

Once upon a ride...
prior to which I grabbed my camera as I ran out the door,
I stopped in the fierce and cold wind to gather some reminders of the day as I saw it.

Hoping to slow down my mind, at the same time to motivate it by the reprieve from the holiday hustle and bustle, that I am just not in favor of.
I would much rather take a slow ride through the country, and not just think to myself as I pass them by, that I should stop here or there to capture a momentary image.
That is just what I did, on my way back from doing some holiday hustling.
If I can't have the whole day to while away through my lens, I can at least have part of it, and accomplish my errands with the other part..why give it all up?
Don't forget to take time to feel that cool wind upon your face this season.