Let them be

“You know what’s underrated? Letting people be. Letting them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don’t understand. You don’t have to get it, just be kind. Everyone’s got something that lights them up. Let them shine, even if it’s not your thing.” — unknown…

Both. Equally.

“There are two types of tired: one that requires rest, and one that requires peace.” — unknown A succession of inordinately hectic and high pressure workweeks has come to a close. I snapped my laptop shut a little early this afternoon and took Finn for a damp and overdue walk. I spent some extra time…

Plot twist

“I hope you get a plot twist — and I hope it’s really beautiful. Like a new beginning. Or a second chance. Or the miracle you hoped for but never really expected. I hope everything changes and the light seeps in somehow. I hope you see things start to unfold. I hope your soul undergoes…

Friday’s foliage

When you hear Nat King Cole, even though no music is playing. La-de-da-de-da-de-dum… ‘Tis Autumn. La-de-da-de-da-de-dum… ‘Tis Autumn. (29 of 41)

Waiting

“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” — Friedrich Nietzsche This was one from a series of fall photos that popped up in my memories today. I took it exactly one year ago. The leaves have not quite begun their transition yet this year…and it dawned on me that…

Slow going

Colors are slow to arrive this year. But I’m fully embracing every bit I find. This last one made me laugh. This is literally the only branch on the entire tree that has made the turn. I guess somebody had to go first. (15 of 41)

Weekend colors

Just a few images from a weekend spent celebrating my mom’s birthday. Beautiful in every way. (13 of 41)