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There is Order in Our Leisure Spaces
Putting some Order in our leisure spaces is challenging. Human beings need order and structure to cope with the complexities of life. We may try to act like we don’t care about order, but if someone didn’t organize the watercraft on the dock, gaining access to them could be chaotic and unsafe. “Chaos often breeds…
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Evanescent Spring Snow
The weekly photo challenge suggests sharing our fleeting moments, those memories that will soon disappear and pass out of sight. “It’s a moment that I am after, a fleeting moment, but not a frozen moment!” Andrew Wyeth When spring and summer descent upon Northern California, you know it! But when winter descends onto a perfectly…
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Not So Fleet-Footed
I took a much-needed bike ride today in the cool morning breeze and stopped to see a tortoise crossing the bike trail. The Park Ranger dutifully guarded the little guy as he slowly ambled his way across the trail, making sure cyclists didn’t accidentally run him over. I hadn’t planned to post for the Weekly…
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Our Leisure Heritage
The best intelligence test is what we do with our leisure. Laurence J. Peter Our Heritage of leisure, recreation and play has roots deep in our government infrastructure. Not just here in the US, but in most countries world-wide. This is not a post about a political statement (Heaven forbid!), but rather a reminder of the…
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Unexpected Beauty of a Dying Rose
Spring is still in the air with crazy weather in the form of hot temps one day and cold rain two days later. With big changes, spring flowers are abundant. I just love smelling the fragrant air as I walk through my neighborhood, especially with the star jasmines and roses blooming! For Musin’ with Susan’s…
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Winter’s Reflections
Now that it is spring and heading into summer here in Northern California, I can reflect positively on our long, gray winter. It was a rough one for me as Seasonal Affective Disorder insidiously paid me a visit. Not one for sitting around feeling sorry for myself, I ventured outdoors with hubby on some of…
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Danger Averted, Too!
While out on a bike ride this morning on the American River Biketrail, I caught a group of middle-schoolers sporting their life-jackets. Seeing this made me very happy as they began their walk toward the water. Bonus points for the bicyclist sitting with his bandaged knee, who apparently experienced a little Danger! of this own! He…
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Danger Averted?
If you have known me very long, you might remember that I was the Aquatics Director for a parks and rec in my former day job. I lived and breathed water safety and still staunchly promote the benefits of being safe in and around the water. Although people play in the water with the best…
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Lusting for Travel
Why did the traveler cross the road? To satisfy her wanderlust, of course! If that is even possible. I have barely been off the North American continent, the furthest travel spots being Mexico and Hawaii. But I am willing to pack for any kind of adventure! Referring to the “Polaroid” above, it has been over…
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I Feel the Earth Move
If you are a wilderness geek like me, you might know that today, April 21st is the 179th birthday of John Muir. If you didn’t know, let me tell you why he may have been considered (in my eyes) one of the most important men on Planet Earth. John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author,…
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Dragonfly Surprise!
The weekly photo challenge offers a Surprise in the guise of an ordinary dragonfly. Dragonflies are beautiful creatures. This one was near the end of its life and simply rested unmoving on our outdoor chair. I used last year’s, then new, digital camera and took a series of shots. In my next image, I photographed him from…
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Celebrate National Pet Day!
Celebrate National Pet Day, April 11th! Of course, you love your pets! And they love you for giving them their forever home. But what about those animals in need of homes, vet care, food and shelter? Once you have appreciated your own pet, and lavished your love on it, please consider donating your resources to…
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Safely Secure at Leisure
Many outdoor leisure activities require a measure of Security. Kayaking with the pups is no exception! Though Gideon and Aero sport their Pup PFDs, I’m guessing my daughter’s PFD is behind her instead of on her. Sigh. However, the kayak offers supreme flotation in an accident, and paddles can be used as reaching devices in…
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Macro Moments Challenge: Week 34–Papery Poppy
My new camera and I are getting along just fine! Still have a lot to learn, but the macro close-ups are FUN!! I couldn’t resist submitting another #April Flower for my Seasonal Sensations link-up, still going on! If you tried to link Friday, Inlinkz was having issues with my account. Everything is working perfectly, so…
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The Density of Alcohol
There is nothing like a photography challenge to make you look for photo ops in unusual places. Um, yes, my hubby’s liquor cabinet is full. Actually Dense! Two shelves are full! You will notice quite an array of choices here. Oh, this must be MY shelf–I see the makings of vodka margaritas. Where is the…
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