What’s in store for 2024? There is something about a brand-new year that seems to motivate us to throw open a window (weather permitting) and tackle new things. I love seeing the winter light through my corner office window at home.
“Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.” ― Edith Wharton
Resolutions aside, which I don’t do, I like the idea of looking at a (sort of) blank calendar and dreaming of new experiences and places to visit. Gazing out a window feels like the perfect place for planning. Then I get distracted seeing birds and run to get my camera!
In my home, I have 24 windows. Many days I sit at my kitchen counter and from that vantage point, I can see through 5 windows to various scenes outside the house. Some are transom windows over doors.
The morning sun shines into the window above our front door, illuminating a sunny spot on the floor. I’ve captured two winter scenes from this window by climbing up a short ladder to capture the view. I enjoy filling these windows with seasonal decor that lets the light through.
Spotted in the grocery store parking lot, was this 9 Mile Proud sticker on the back window of a pick-up truck. I REALLY wanted one of these stickers!
And since it’s winter somewhere, I couldn’t resist sharing these two images from 2022 again, from inside and outside!
Windows Away from Home
“Your desire to be near the window is your desire to be close to life!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan
During the month of January, we are still enjoying the views and scenery from various windows in Scottsdale, Arizona. This view greeted us last week as snow fell on the nearby mountains. The weather has been a bit dramatic these last two weeks!
While we have enjoyed “wintering” in Arizona since December 29, where low temps have reached below freezing (yes, really!), back home in Spokane/Nine Mile, wind chill temps were reported at -30 below zero (Fahrenheit). Dramatic and a little bit scary. Oddly it is very sunny but who can enjoy it with the threat of frostbite? We’re super happy with Arizona temps now reaching the low 60s (F).
We were greeted with this view through the slider window on Friday morning.
Windows of Opportunity
“There’s a world out there. Open a window, and it’s there.” ~ Robin Williams
The town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, where my brother lives, is home to a man-made lake complete with a world-famous fountain. The lake consists of reclaimed water. Every hour, for 15 minutes, the window of opportunity presents dramatic views of the fountain’s 330-feet high plume. On special occasions, the fountain’s reaches its full height of 560 feet, higher than the Washington Monument!
Last spring we took advantage of another window of opportunity to visit Bryce Canyon National Park.
While visiting San Diego a few years ago, we spied this interesting door and window combination near the beach. This week, we’re headed to San Diego to stay with my daughter for a few days,
During visits to La Ventana Baja Sur, Mexico, in past years, I caught the sunrise in the window of a house…
… And Hans caught me looking down from what was left of an old lighthouse window on the beach. Can you tell I love the sun?
“Sometimes you just have to jump out the window and grow wings on the way down.” – Ray Bradbury
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How To Participate in Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Reminders
The Sunday Stills weekly-themed photo challenge is easy to join. You have all week to share and link your post. If you choose to participate with a link to Sunday Stills, please take a moment to also leave me a comment on my post.
- Remember to title your blog post a little differently than mine.
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As we continue to travel in Arizona, I won’t be able to share round-up posts while on the road, but I will read and comment on your posts from my phone (thank you, Jetpack App). Normally I include your lovely post links in my round-ups during the week but I will not be able to take the time to work from my laptop in order to do this due to inconsistent internet connections. Please visit your fellow bloggers’ links in the comments section.
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