a new start

Lupine and the very LONG day

a bit past their peak,
but glorious, the lupine always make me stop and stare

The blue spruce showing off new growth
Columbine, I found how to use macro!
Cosmos

Camera critters ( meme)

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a fine paint horse

Camera critters is HERE
go play

winter builds a wall
and sun breaks it down
hardness grows in the heart of man
and God pours His oil to soften it
whiteness buries the works of man
for a season
then the colors of spring
bring back the excitement and life
that was covered but not forgotten.
So too
when I am covered by sadness or fog
when a veil shrouds my countenance
it is a matter of time
and light
until the grace and mercy
lift me up and raise me above the mist
that swirled around my head.
No longer can I waste the day
or worry away the night
it is time to shine
and give glory
back to Him who made me.

desert rainbow
who can hold you?
storm passing leaves just a hint
of the beauty of seasons to come
you are born of harsh rains
and full of all the colors that will come
in the wildflowers that even now
are planning their wild
extravagant displays
for God and anyone whose eyes
will look carefully
to see what is true

Saturday
short
paddle

Long on blue
plenty sore muscles

In the spring the oak trees start off with this - I am getting ready for some leafy action.
Off to the desert today, for an eye Dr. appointment with Mom

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Mission Santa Ynez, in late winter, the chapel

My heart says, "part of my original experience, this old catholic tradition shielded me the best it could and laid down the foundation for my belief in Him who died to save me."

New years eve 12-31-2008

Waking
my awareness grows
the night is past with its darkness
and closet monsters.

Day breaks like winter ice under foot
snapping me back to the new, the present, the gift of now.

Old memories and recent pain will not blot out my vision
to see is to know the truth, I will not wink at sin again

Joy is my companion when I walk the better way
Love my neighbor as myself
Love the Father
Love the freedom of submission

I will laugh not at my foolishness, nor at another's folly.
mirth flows from deep within below the scars and callouses

.
in the depth of winter
gone the leaves
and life of summer
revealing that the ruby stem,
the powder blue fruit
has beauty, too.

A
Alone, but not lonely
sits the heron on his hunt
patience, bright eyes
and soaking up the heat of the sun.

Oh to be like him

cabin with new log oil and brown trim

sorry
the camera lens had some dust on it.

Water is a good thing

water
water meter
supply line to
stop and waste valve
(buried 3 feet deep)
and then
the garage forms
a lot of people worked hard to get us here.
Thanks guys!

Garage footings

and water line trench
and house lowered onto mud sill
secured with 90 steel plates