Time flies when you switch jobs!

I did it.  I resigned from my job as a Family Resource Facilitator after four years of helping families with challenging children.  I launched right into a new business of my own.  It's been all-consuming, setting it up and getting it going.  I'm running in three different directions.  I guess that's why it's recommended to have a plan before starting up a business.  It will all work out.

Most surprising natural event of the fall?

Six inches of snow!?!

It snowed for three days!  It's melted now but it's been pretty darn chilly ever since.

Wonder what winter will be like.....I'll pop in again soon.

Running a half-marathon through Dry Fork Canyon

No, it wasn't me that ran 13 miles on Saturday!  It was my daughter, Amber.  Some of my more devoted followers may remember me posting cross-country race pictures of her when she was in high school. Now she is in college studying Exercise Science.  She stays very fit and active by running regularly.  This was her first half-marathon.  

Crossing the bridge over Ashley Creek

Reflections in the irrigating pond

The canyon has lots of spectacular rock formations.

My mother likes the abstract forms in the rocks.  She's an artist who likes to paint abstracts.

The day was chilly and cloudy.  Fall is on its way.

Canyon swallows live here.

And here she comes crossing the finish line!  Awesome job!  I had fun taking pictures all the way down the canyon too.

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.