Moon

Full or a sliver Eclipsed or eclipsing Generating life. Amazing how a small “dead” rock can have such an amazing impact on the planet, being such a generator of life and the literal ebb and flow of the oceans. It can temporarily eclipse the sun, and at times, the earth returns the favor. Tonight, […]

Early Riser

Wading the shallows Awaiting reflected flash Minnows for breakfast. for today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt: Reflection

DUCK

Morning at the lake Formation and synchrony Breakfast of champions. For Ragtag Daily Prompt: Duck

CLOUDS

Today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt is Clouds. Here are a few from last November: A good reminder, for me, at least, to remember that despite so many ominous signs and clouds in the world, that there is great beauty and possibility as well. Lets go for that!

OPEN SPACE

Where I live, there is a lot of open space. Land that has been purchased by the community, whether county, city or town, and now dedicated to remaining open, and undeveloped. It is often open to recreational use, hiking, and sometimes mountain biking on the trails. It is a fabulous community resource, and is well […]

Summer Morning

Dappled light shimmers The lake and grasses. Resident Geese seek shady rest. In response to today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Dappled and the Daily Addictions prompt of Resident. And for those of you who have been following the growing goose family, here’s what they looked like this morning:

Leave No Trace

Leave no trace is said About wilderness visits Quench every last spark. In acknowledgment of the the many forest fires burning throughout the western US. Some lightning caused, some due to humans. Please be careful! In response to today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt: Trace

Mundane Monday–Water’s Edge

It is anything but mundane for me to visit the ocean. Its one of my favorite restorative activities. I try and make it once a year at minimum. We made our reservations for Oregon in September this weekend! For Mundane Monday #167: water’s edge. From the KO Rural Mad as Hell Blog

Well Hail, Part 2

Louisville could now be known as the land of the Tarp People. Tarps cover broken skylights on roofs and many cars with shattered windows are also sporting a tarp or plastic sheeting, along with ample amounts of that homeowner’s friend, duct tape. In my neighborhood, nearly every home has something bandaged. At the same time, […]

Growing Geese

Today’s Ragtag Daily Prompt is Pond. One of my favorite places visited on my training runs and rides is Harper Lake. Its really a pond, given that the trail around it is just under a mile. I enjoy being up there in all seasons. Its a busy place, with many people out and about, walking, […]

Friday Flowers

I’ve seen a number of posts today labeled as Friday Flowers, and given the profusion of blooms around here, I thought I’d throw a few of my own in today, with the subclass of purple. They are all from the area paralleling my driveway. Enjoy!

Slight

I. Not so big Just a little bit That’s enough. II. Given the cold shoulder Requests gone unanswered I call that a slight. III. They said just a slight Chance of thunderstorms today Lightning cracks the sky. Slight“>Slight

I’ll Take the Forest

Forest. One of my favorite places. Sgeoil posted about this just yesterday, writing that the woods are where she feels most at home. I agree. However, today’s prompt reminded me of an experience that illustrated that each person has a different comfort zone. This episode occurred long ago, the summer of 1978. I was living […]

Fuzzy

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair So Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, was he? Fuzzy Wuzzy may not have been fuzzy, but there sure is a lot of stuff that is fuzzy these days. Running this morning at the lake, I met a pair of geese and their fuzzy goslings. I think […]

If you’ve got it, flaunt it!

Spring’s got it this year. The blooming trees are glorious, as are the bulbs and early plants. The other morning, as I was heading out early on my bike, the air was still. Every few feet, I experienced a different scent–each tree in bloom was making its own distinct contribution, and without wind or automobile […]

Progression

One drop and a next Merging into rivulet Stream becomes river. Rivulet“>Rivulet

Elaborate

snowfall outlining each contour of the mountain sun illuminates. I was struck by the contrast on the mountains this morning. These are hurried photos, taken on the way to the office. Nonetheless, they remind me of why I live here. Elaborate“>Elaborate

Partake Earth

I. Seasonal soiree Be ready for anything Change is the constant. II. A nibble a sip Conversation here and there Celebrating now. III. Good and bad In equal measure It’s all life. IV. Take only what you need Be gentle and respectful Of our home planet. Partake“>Partake

Windblown

Genie. A spirit who often grants wishes. Spirit also means breath, and is related to wind. And oh boy, did we have wind yesterday, with gusts of over 80 MPH! Not all that uncommon around here, but tough to deal with nonetheless. Lots of people lost power, and while we didn’t, we didn’t have internet […]

Lilac Awakening

Lilac along the bike path. Photos two days apart. Stay tuned for four. via Photo Challenge: Awakening

Spring Morning

Once barren branches Undergo transformation Blossoms and leaves emerge. I was struck yesterday walking along a path with southern exposure by the rapid emergence of spring blooms, despite last week’s cold and snow. Forsythia and plums in bloom, leaves ready to burst forth on trees, and swelling lilac buds. A week ago, they all were […]

At Sea

I. Luminescent glow Enticing ocean beauty Painful if touched. II. Hypnotically Drifting on darkened waves Tentacles seek food. Luminescent“>Luminescent

Troubled Waters

Churning the placid Into rapids and whirlpools Water transformed. Churn“>Churn

Micro

I. In general, small In science, one-millionth Just a little bit. II. My eyes don’t see them Microbes how can they matter Can’t live without them. III. One flake falls then two Tiny and ephemeral Soon its a blizzard. Micro“>Micro

Weathering Spring Break

Its been a very long time (1981) since I was a student and had a true spring break. That said, I’ve been in relationship with teachers most of my life, and had colleagues with school age kids in my medical practice. The last week of March remains spring break in my mind. The University of […]

Outside

I’d rather be: I’d Rather Be…“>I’d Rather Be…

confused creature

Sometimes I’m easily confused. Today is one of those times. This is the weather report that I read in this morning’s paper: Here’s what I see outside: its cold, grey and snowing lightly. Currently, the air temperature is 19 F. Where that fits between the predicted high of 43 and the low of 37, I’m […]

a profusion of poop

Around here, most people have a dog or three. I don’t, not because I don’t like dogs, but because the care and space a dog needs has never really fit in with the other circumstances of my life. It could work now, but there is the matter of the preexisting feline, who “does not believe […]

Meadowlark, Take Two

Meadowlark was one of my first posts, number 6, posted on July 5, 2017. I’m reposting it today, in response to the daily prompt of Trill“>Trill. I do love the trill of the meadowlark, and now, in cold and snowy January, its missing. I run the same trails, but with a much different soundtrack, the […]

Horizon: Finding Perspective

Looking to the sky, the horizon, I’m seeking information: What’s the weather, the time, what is coming up? I also realize that I’m seeking a perspective, something beyond the life of my small self and the vicissitudes of daily life. I’ve had the privilege of traversing the Grand Canyon via the Colorado River twice. My […]