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The Back Story

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When I pulled into the parking lot, the early morning sun was shining on a simple little bush outside of my office.  Frankly, I’d never really paid attention to this bush, but today it was decorated with frost and it was beautiful.

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I grabbed the camera, jumped out of the truck and crouched down to take the shot.

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I was excited because I’ve felt a distinct lack of time with my camera lately,

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and I’ve missed the creative flow that comes when the camera is in my hand.

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So, did I take a few easy shots and walk into my office with contentment?  Nope.

No sooner had I gotten into position than a patient pulled up and took the one parking place that got in the way of my shot.  Seriously … every other space was empty!

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Cracked. Me. Up.

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Welcome to 2015 everryone!

May we all learn to be flexible, to look at things from a different angle and perspective, and to find humor often.

Thanks to all of you who visit, who like or comment on my posts, and who share their lives with me.  I’m so very grateful for all of you! May we all have so much goodness in our lives that we have plenty to share with those around us.

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Peaceful

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The days after Christmas are some of my favorite.  The hustle and bustle have settled down, yet the lights and tree are still up.

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So while I get back into the routine of work, after a 4 day weekend, I have the pleasure of coming home to lights, still softly shining in my home.

(after hitting publish, I found out that this post is my 400th!)

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Chrome for the Holidays

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Clever title, eh?  Since the bike has been absent from the blog for several weeks, I decided it should be front and center for Christmas.

May your holiday be full of laughter and joy, and find you surrounded by the love of family and friends.

As we open our hearts and arms to those in need, may our roads be dry, our travels safe, and our adventures abundant.

Peace to you, my blogging friends, no matter what holiday you celebrate.

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I’m Dreaming

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 Yes! I’m dreaming of a White Christmas!

As Alys at Gardening Nirvana so amazingly remembered, I finally started to focus on Christmas – yesterday –  the 20th of December.

Since my old fashioned Christmas (otherwise known as “just now focusing on the holiday”) is not yet white, I pulled up an image of January of 2013, and I’m thinking positive!!

(and by the way, this image has had very little post-processing.  It really was this glorious that early morning almost 2 years ago)

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Brighter

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The event was a success and the monies will help many in our community.

Children, the elderly, the hungry, the abused, and those without homes.

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The future is a teeny bit brighter for them.

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Finding Calm with Photography

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Preparation for an important community event has challenged my time management, and my organizational and leadership skills.  My heart has been racing and my body has been in what seems like non-stop motion.  As I prepared to run out the door for the final trip to the store, I was stopped by the sight of the flowers a friend had given me before Thanksgiving.

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While their beauty is starting to fade just a bit, I find that the muted colors are deeply appealing.

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Even better though, the flowers, so pretty in the morning sunlight, made me stop and grab the camera.

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And I found myself relaxing.

Those of us who are addicted to our cameras and to what our eyes move us to capture, know that photography is a form of therapy.

Time, often spent alone, to shoot, and breath, and then to shoot some more.

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Before I knew it, I was heading out the door with a smile on my face.

Perhaps you’ll find a little therapy today, too!

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Feeling the Holiday Spirit

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It had been a busy day in the office, but the staff found time to put up the Christmas Tree and to add some pretty lights to the waiting room.  I was the last one out at the end of the day and as I prepared to walk out the door, I had to stop and admire the decorations.

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 The lights on the tree cast a soft reflection on the glass of the window.

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The building was quietly empty and a soft rain was falling outside,

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and the cars passing by on the highway added to the glow in the window.

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And suddenly, I was feeling the holiday spirit.

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Warm Enough to Ride

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Just one week ago, it was so cold that I had to jump start the bike.

 Today though, for a brief time it was 60 degrees and while I had not yet finished with the post Thanksgiving clean up, I knew I wanted to ride, even for just a little while. With the sun low in the sky, I pulled away from the house.

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I’d only been riding for 20 minutes when I pulled over to get the camera out of my the saddlebag.

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The setting sun cast everything in a golden glow, and when back on the road, the wind was cool but comfortable.

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Safety dictated that I get on back home, but I’m grateful to have had even a little time with the wind in my face.

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All Natural

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Last night’s sunset – straight from the camera

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Let’s all try to do more to care for this precious earth we call home.

Wishing the happiest Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it and a peaceful, happy day to everyone else.

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Scenes from The Shop

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It was hard for me to believe, but it had been FOUR weeks since I’d been on the bike!  While travel, weekend conflicts, and sub-freezing temps kept getting in the way, Saturday promised a break in the schedule and from the 20 degree temps. It was time to ride!

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Friends who own an independent bike shop called The Shop, were hosting a party to celebrate the end of another great riding season. Many of us will continue to ride through the winter as weather permits, but that didn’t keep the owners from throwing a “thanks for supporting our business” party anyway.

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Despite temps in the 40s, it felt so great to be riding!  The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and I was smiling the whole time.  When we got to The Shop, we heard the music, and saw adults and children alike enjoying the food, drink, and sunshine.

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The party was a time for enthusiastic conversation,

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festive bike decoration,

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 smiling face masks,

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 colorful clothing,

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and the shedding of leather coats.

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 And me? After shooting a few pics, I put up my feet and set to relaxin’ before heading back down the road for home.

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Happiness!