Late summer sky

"In summer, the song sings itself." - William Carlos Williams

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Three years and one month ago, 517 posts later

I started my blog on July 22, 2008 at Janie's suggestion.  She has found a great niche with her horse riding adventures.  I began my blog with our trip to Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.  As I searched for other like-minded bloggers I found others who love travel and nature.  I guess I found a little niche too.

It's amazing that we are able to connect all over the world through electrons.  Meeting new friends around the globe is an experience I am grateful to have.  I can be an armchair traveler and see so many spectacular places.

I plan to continue my little blog and will keep on posting pictures of the beautiful places and people I encounter along the way.  If I veer off in another direction, well, there are always more blogs to write, pictures to take and things to do!

I am grateful for this place I call home

This is my very first attempt at an iMovie.  It is filled with imperfections but for once in my life I'm ok with that.  I made the effort.  The next effort will be better.  It takes time to learn new skills.  Instant gratification is ultimately not as rewarding as sustained effort.

I am so very grateful for where I live!

Burnt Offering Ceremony

May all beings be free from suffering and the root causes of suffering.

Sunrise Skywatch

I woke up to this dazzling sunrise this morning!

I'm so grateful for where I live, that I have a camera and a computer so I can share my photos, and for my friends and family!

There is something splendid in each moment if we just look for it.

SkyWatch Friday is full of exquisite sky shots from all over the world.

Another trip to the Big Horns Begins

Some of my blog readers may remember a trip we made to Wyoming two years ago.  It began with a kind of redneck way to load the four wheelers.  Check out two years ago here.  Trust me, it's a must-see.

This year was much more "civilized."  Cousin Ken insisted that I document the improvements.  He has a very skilled friend who designed customized racks for our pickup bed.  After Ken kindly drove from Scottsdale to deliver the racks, he helped Gary install them.  He also brought ramps so that Gary could drive the four wheelers up.  Those suckers are too steep for me to want to drive my bike up on to them!  Gary almost ran over Ken who managed to jump up on to the roof of the cab.  He got there just in the nick of time and avoided getting squished.  Who knew an old guy could move so fast?

These things take practice.

Here I think Ken is commenting on his near-death experience.

Now to get the second bike up on the rack.

Of course, the ramps need to be moved.

Gary is lined up and waiting for the go-ahead this time.

This just looks so steep to me even though Ken insists I've been on a hill this steep.  I dunno....

Success and happy faces!

Thanks to Ken for all his help!

The next day we took off for Big Wonderful Wyoming.

Work redefined

"My work is loving the world." - Mary Oliver

There are so many amazing people and beautiful things to appreciate in our world. 

I've made this is my new job description!