Winter Flower Box

One of the four colorful winter flower boxes down at the Waldorf School near here.

This is so cool I had to share it...

Writer's Residencies on Trains

I want to apply.

Like now. I wonder if I can get a very modest grant for cat sitting while I am away. :)

Even More Color Makes It Into the World

What a difference a week makes. :)

I took this on my walk between spring like rain squalls after work today.

At noon I walked the track fast in some very heavy rain. Much motivation to keep moving there. (And to actually buy those waterproof pants I keep forgetting to order.)

And this evening a lunar yoga practice just for me. An old favorite I have been doing for years.

Nice. And if you don't have the time or inclination for that, try this 5 minute workout at your desk.

Snow Day

This shot shows off Sammy's deep orange. He is still a handsome guy even with arthritis, a heart murmur and kidney disease. I am so glad I got reorders on all his medical supplies last week.

We have had a world of finches at the feeders today. He has live bird TV out that window and a heated bed under the blanket so he is pretty comfortable most of the time.

Speaking of live birds... here are the National Audubon top 100 bird photos. Oh I do want to come back as a male wildlife photographer in my next human incarnation. I don't think I get to choose but just in case I am placing my order now....

Hawthorne Shadow

I took this last Saturday from the Hawthorne Bridge. If you look carefully you can see the shadow of the bridge structure on the water. What an amazing day, to have so much light in January! (I can say that now we have had a little rain without feeling too guilty.)

I'm teaching a neck and shoulder release yoga class tomorrow night 5:30pm and 12:30pm Sunday. Potentials Yoga Studio. Looking forward to it.

Wabi Sabi

I'm feeling my age today. Face to face with a lifetime of insecurities. Took this shot this afternoon out and about. I like all the imperfections and to me it looks a bit like a brush painting.

To compensate I am taking a break and watching Sherlock from broadcast last week.

It is lovely to have two days in a row off. And the unexpected sun has been a guilty pleasure.

Mural Love

Trying to take advantage of the gorgeous dry winter days we are experiencing I walked over to Oaks Bottom and made the full loop this afternoon. This is a shot of part of the Mausoleum mural from right underneath it on the trail. They've done lots of restoration on that trail since I was over there last. It is very nice. One doesn't need to slog through the mud quite so often.

Today I have a link! This interesting reflection on anxiety from the current issue of the New Yorker.

No Link Again

I took this about three hours ago down at Riverfront Park. The wind gusts got stronger and stronger but the light was absolutely fabulous and I am proud of the composition here.

I just had one student in my new yoga class on Sunday but we had a blast. She is not shy, we've worked privately, so it is a sweet deal for her. She says she is coming tomorrow night and might bring her husband. I've worked with couples before and they bring unique challenges to the mat but also lots of laughter.