With the second week of July, the first heat wave arrived. The temperatures were in the 90s pretty early in the day. For Colorado, this is warm. Zephyr and I tried to be out for our walk before 7:00 each day. We still found plenty of things to wonder about. A couple of times I got distracted by his antics and almost missed finding something to pause and think about. Fortunately, the world always provide something if you take the time to look.
7/8 - Colorado Bloom One simple flower Standing tall along the trail Away from the crowd This is one of my favorite haiku. I took the picture hiking in Winter Park a few days earlier, but I remembered how this one flower grew apart from the rest of the flowers. I often find I like my space, too.
7/9 - After the Rain Just a butterstay Waiting for its wings to dry Then a butterfly I was worried the butterfly was injured because he didn't fly away as we walked by. I went home and researched they can't fly when their wings are wet and have to sit and patiently wait for them to dry.
7/10 - Rings of Life One ring is enough for some, but others collect them throughout their life Several years ago an old tree and fallen across the path and had to be cut in half so the trail could still be used. The morning sun seemed to be shining down to highlight the trees long life.
7/11 - Touch of Fall When most want iced tea There is that one who orders Pumpkin Spiced Latte I've noticed many of the trees around my neighborhood have fall-colored leaves this summer. I don't know if it is a result of the wet start to summer or a lack of iron in the soil.
7/12 - I Wonder Will the snowy peaks yield to summer sun before Jack Frost's cold return I always watch to see if there is ever a time all the snow melts.
7/13 - The Old Tree V for victory, a sling shot at the ready or a sign of peace The old trees that have been stripped of bark look light long, bony fingers to me.
7/14 - Lucky Favored this morning Small beetle of red and black Garden pests doomed I was pleasantly surprised when this ladybug joined me for breakfast. Did you know they are actually beetles and not bugs?
Tiffany Painter 
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