An unfortunate accident in the sidelight of my front door
offers a glimpse
of the warmth within
yet also, the cool early winter morning outside.
After They Fall
The ever so slight rainfall, a mild wind, and many falling leaves this morning, made for such a lovely moment. Perhaps it was the joy of being outside and feeling better. I very much wish that I knew how to capture that moment in words or by camera. It was quite peaceful.
I wasn’t able to get closer so I overcropped the images, and that reduced the clarity a bit
But you know? I liked them anyway! 🙂
Cheers to all of you who visit today!
Peak Weekend in the Smoky Mountains
In my previous post, I promised that I’d be sharing details and photos from my trip to Great Smoky National Park (GSNP). Somehow I just haven’t been able to get that done. I don’t know … maybe it was the extensive oral surgery I just had 🙂 (excuses, excuses!)
I’ll get it done soon, but for now, let me know what you think of these. Leave it to me to post 2 images in B&W, despite the fact that I was in the GSNP during “peak weekend”? And as you photographers always say, they really do look better if you click on them (I learn so much from you all)
Gratitude
I’m grateful, my blogging friends, for your incredible words of support, love, healing, and care since my motorcycle wreck. These are the unexpected blessings of blogging. You all bring joy to my life through your gorgeous photography, your beautifully written words, your stimulating ideas, and your love for the world at large.
Thank You.
Next Post: The Great Smoky National Park – America’s Most Visited NP
What’s a Wrecked Biker / Photographer to Do?
What else? Take MORE Photos From the Bed!
Meh … what can I say? I’ll get back out there soon!!
The First Glimpse
This was my first glimpse of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. After a chilly, 4 hour ride, I was so excited to be getting close, I just had to pull over alongside the highway and stare.
This is also my first real glimpse of the photos from that fateful ride. I look forward to the weekend and an opportunity to spend more time reviewing and editing the images.
After the weekend: my first oral surgery!!
Photography: From the Bed
Since I can’t get outside, and I definitely can’t get on the bike (it was declared totaled …sadness!), I’ve been shooting from the bed. I’ve received so many beautiful flowers and they’ve brightened up the room and my spirits!
Thanks for all the lovely messages of encouragement and support. Now that I am able to use the camera and the computer at intervals, I am anxious to visit your blogs!
You’ll be seeing my comments on your posts – SOON!!
I’ve Fallen And I WILL Get Up
The last you heard from me I was heading off to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. I did indeed have a wonderful ride over the mountain and through the park (more on that with photos later). That evening, I enjoyed dinner with Gary and Delores in Weaverville, a small town outside of Asheville.
On Saturday, after meeting Donna and friends for lunch in yet another small town in North Carolina, I headed out to Boone to visit my friends Christine and Bill.
Unfortunately, I had a “slight mishap”, just one mile from Christine’s home while going through an intersection.
Trip aborted and I am home recovering.
I consider myself incredibly lucky. While I suffered injuries, I am fortunate that they are not more severe.
I have missed reading your posts (and I miss you!) and look forward to catching up with you in a few weeks.
(Thanks go to my friend Amy for typing for me!)
And … She’s Off!
Requesting positive thoughts for good weather, beautiful views, safe rides, and fun times with friends! I’ll glady return the favor!!
Great Smoky Mountains, here I come!!
Fall Back to Summer
I love that the colors of summer still shine brightly against the beauty of the changing leaves.
As Alys counts down to Halloween, I count down to this weekend’s ride!
Three Days!!
Life on the Bike and other Fab Things 