What a gift!
Four days on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I’ve got much to share, but also have four days of chores to catch up on.
So for now, say hello to this handsome Great Grey Heron.
❤
International Women’s Day
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day and the 2016 Campaign Theme is Pledge for Parity.
“Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement, and while there is much to celebrate, progress towards gender parity has slowed in many places”.
Let’s all do our part to take concrete steps to help achieve gender parity more quickly – whether by
- helping women and girls achieve their ambitions,
- calling for gender-balanced leadership,
- respecting and valuing difference,
- developing more inclusive and flexible cultures, and
- rooting out workplace bias.
Each of us can be a leader within our own spheres of influence and commit to take pragmatic action to accelerate gender parity.
Please share through your social networks, using #pledgeforparity and #IWD2016
In the meantime, check out this Timeline of Women’s Footprints in History
Thanks for helping to spread the word!
* Much of the verbage in this post was taken from the International Women’s Day website *
Gratitude: And Then I Met Anne
Lynn from Life After 50 offered us wise words this past week. Give yourself a gift: read this post, and take the 10 minutes to watch an incredible video.
For those who strive to be grateful, to express gratitude, and to remember the gifts in our lives, please watch.
For those who love photography and nature, please watch.
Thanks Lynn!!
There are people we meet who leave an impact on us.
After a particularly stressful week, I have been feeling overextended & quite honestly, a little sorry for myself.
And then I met Anne.
Anne lives in the same retirement residence as my Mom. She suffered a stroke 3 years ago, after being left unattended after surgery. One might think she would be full of anger & resentment, filled with rage at the unfairness of her situation.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Perhaps she has private moments of self-pity, but every time I run into this beautiful person, she is filled with a positive energy that would put most of us to shame.
Grateful for her life, grateful for the sun shining, expressing concern for others & all but brushing aside her limitations as a result of her stroke.
Without the use of her left side, she has…
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My post for Monochromia this week.
It was a bright, sunshiney day, but tell me, do you think it was cold or warm? This image could go either way, right?
February Ride
Sixty Degrees on Feb 28th. Guess where I was?
For at least a few hours, I was able to ride, to breathe, to smile, and to soothe my spirit,
Then I parked the bike and wandered along the train tracks,
visited an old historic school building,
and had a little fun shooting some interesting architecture.
After a quick stop at the local Pizza House, which I’ve written about before, it was time to head home for the day.
Hope you were able to spend some time this weekend doing something that brings you joy.
Walking By History
During that same morning walk last Sunday, where I saw a few signs of spring, I also saw signs of history.
Signs that cause a distinct sense of sadness and pain,
others that show the effect of time and weather,
and some that showcase pride.
I’ve passed by these markers hundreds, if not thousands of times, mostly on the bike or in the truck.
Walking though, offers time for reflection and commemoration.
Walkin’ Around
In an effort to deepen my understanding of the intricacies of my camera, I was up and out early on Sunday to walk and shoot.
Despite the remnants of snow, the signs of spring were everywhere.
The warming temperatures created a subtle mist that softened this next image.
Don’t get me wrong. If it snows again this week, as the forecast predicts, I’ll enjoy that, too. I’m all about trying to embrace, and capture the beauty of, whatever Mother Nature throws my way.
Even still, it was lovely to hear the birds singing all along the way.
Time on the bike will be here soon!
Monochromia: Pondering My Good Fortune
Previously in color, now in monochrome.
Have you visited Monochromia lately? If not, please do and check out some really wonderful black & white photography!
Even after all this time, I find myself thinking about how lucky I am to be hanging out, virtually anyway, with the rest of the Monochromia photographers. I mean, seriously, I still need to learn how to adjust shutter speed.
I’m just going to sit here in the soft morning light, enjoy my cup of coffee, and ponder my good fortune.
Opportunities
Having the opportunity to take a walk in this,
is worth having the “opportunity” to do this once the storm has passed and the snow has begun to melt.
The ERA and the Art of Snow
I’m a day late for the Valentines Day love, but I’m right on time for the snow love.
Southwest Virginia is in the midst of another winter storm. So far, we’ve got 6 inches of unexpected snow, which is soon to be followed by an inch of ice, and I am missing the Equal Rights Amendment Rally at the State Capital. Did you realize that the ERA has STILL NOT, 100 years later, been ratified? I’m bummed about that and about missing the rally.
In an effort to keep a positive attitude, I decided to show the snow in a different way.
How ’bout a little Through the Screen photography?
Or even some Screen Art?
or the abstract Snow on Leaves?
Hang in there, my friends.
Life on the Bike and other Fab Things 