I saw the prettiest little nests in trees on the same block today during my run…each with a ribbon woven throughout. Given the big ‘ol snow storm heading our way this evening, I think it’s going to be even longer before someone comes back to claim these lovely, artful little abodes. Sigh.
Humans of New York
Recently I stumbled upon a blog (and Instagram and Facebook page) called Humans of New York (link here). Once I got sucked in, I could not tear myself away. I still cannot get enough of these portraits…I even bought the book. The photographer is a young man named Brandon Stanton. Don’t get me wrong, he’s…
Walk in the Woods
For two days in a row, I’ve taken quick laps around a small local conservation area in attempt to find a very specific tree and recreate one of my favorite photos. Muddy and cold, these weren’t exactly the prettiest walks through the woods I’ve had. But I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Unlike…
So This is What My Kid Did Today
My kids both have a disease that cannot be cured (Neurofibromatosis Type 2 or NF2) and there is one major fundraising organization that raises money to fund research for it. Given that we’re a family of runners, we were hopeful that we could find an organized race to benefit this cause. So what is the…
Morning with the Birds
Made my annual trip to Alton, Illinois, to do a little bird watching this morning. I wish a had a longer lens because the eagles were on the hunt this morning and it was tough to get zoomed in enough. If you look closely, you can see that this pretty fella nailed his treasure. An…
Little Bit of This, Little Bit of That
A beautiful sky on a frigid morning… …a happy hour gathering of robins outside my office during the late afternoon… …and someone with a cello shopping buddy earlier this evening. It’s Friday. That’s what I’ve got. Well, maybe one more thing. I read an article this morning I thought was really great. I’m not sure…
Look Closely
I have a new obsession. It’s a twitter account called “Faces in Things” (@FacesPics). Which is exactly what it sounds like: every day objects that create a face and tons of personality. I like to think I’m a fairly attentive and appreciative observer of the weirdness that is the visual world around us, but this…
Okay, winter….
You’re so pretty. But I’m so tired of you.
Sunday at the Garden
Early morning trek to the Botanical Garden and I saw this guy along the way. This set the tone for my adventure. I had a smile on my face for the next several hours. Here was my destination: the 2014 Orchid Show. It was more fun when I went last year with my mom, but…
My Next To-Do List
Source: The Color Run
Yet again….
….the local bakery is geared up for Valentine’s Day. I love them.
Sunday Smiles and Snuffleupagus
I don’t know if I overdid it yesterday or what, but my long run today…well, it sucked. Ugh, I felt like I had concrete blocks strapped to my shoes. Fortunately, I ran into one of my running buddies in a local park and she took the hills with me. Then, on my way home, this…
Look Up…Then Down
Went for a fun run with some friends this morning and loved this big fella looking down on us. Pretty thing. Then at our feet, there was this beautiful pattern in a frozen puddle. I’m so lucky to have friends who understand and even appreciate how distracted I can be. Especially when we run.
In the eye of the beholder
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius Not everyone would agree, but I think this tree is more beautiful without leaves.
Pick Me Up
I’m happily noticing that daylight is hanging on a little longer every day. Pretty soon we’ll see lots of blue skies and lots of this… I’m getting antsy for it. There’s something about January that seems so…grey. I tend to retreat to my photo library in search of color and cheerfulness. When I get like this, I’m…
“Adventurous”
Adventurous (adjective): willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas or experiences. “Let’s be adventurous.” When I jokingly said that I was itching to go for a walk in the middle of our ongoing snowstorm, Drew said, “I’ll go with you! C’mon. It’ll make us adventurous!” When I started to protest, he…
Before the Storm
Got in one more run today in an attempt to beat the nasty storm headed our way. If we get the snow and temperatures local weather folks are anticipating, it’s going to be awhile before I get to run outside again. So I savored several miles, loving all of the quirkiness that is our little…
To be honest…
…today’s run was not my favorite. It was bitterly cold, my phone froze two miles in (taking my gps and music with it), and the snow, ice and slush made for uncertain footing. But I got out there, so it counts. (Goal for 2014: complete two half marathons – one in the spring, another in the fall.)
New Year
It’s amazing what you can see on the ground when your running routes take you by two or three schools. This was today’s treasure. A peaceful run on a peaceful day.
Hello, there.
Chilly afternoon walk through Powder Valley crossed my path with a rather large gathering of deer. And I’m not kidding when I tell you that I’ve seen dogs along my running route more disturbed by my presence. These guys acknowledged me, sniffed the air, surveyed the situation, and casually went about their business. The littlest…
Love Unchanged
Rummaging through my photos from this year, I found this image. I’d not done anything with it prior to today, although I’m not entirely sure why. I figure it has something to do with the fact that I’ve blogged about this couple before — more than three years ago. When I looked up the old…
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