Tiffany Painter

I spent a few days in the big city exploring on my own. Since I had been there before, I decided to see a different side of the city and set out to support some local bookstores. In two days I visited five stores spread out across Manhattan and Brooklyn. My only rule was I had to get at least one book at each store and no more than two per store. I could have lost control in a few of them.

6/2 - NYC Breakfast

A city for all
Next door, found my favorite
Danish bakery

6/2 - Guggenheim

A city crowded
with theaters full of art,
who assigns value?

6/4 - New York City

People moving by
Passing quickly on their feet
All with a purpose

Cars of every shape
Zipping and weaving about
Expressing anger

Even the benches
At the concrete parks can see
The busy people

City full of life
From all around the world
Connecting right here

June 23, 2023

End of May

Finished the month back at home before starting June with two trips planned.

5/28 - Growth

Trees are like children
All blooming at their own pace
Watch what emerges

5/30 - Under the Surface

So many creatures
Living under the surface
Hidden from my view

June 23, 2023

Winter Park in May

Zephyr and I were able to get up to Winter Park to see how Spring was coming along in the mountains. We were met with some damaged trails due to mud slides and snow covering our path. The amount of water flowing in the Fraser River was astounding.

5/24 - Spring Runoff

Water rushing by
Like the thoughts always swirling
in my restless mind

5/25 - Home Sweet Home

Dirt, twigs, and grass swept
out of one house as a chore
makes a river home

5/26 - Springtime

Where once was dry land
Melted snow changed the landscape
Power of nature

5/27 - Storm Clouds

Avalanche of clouds
Pushing across mountains
Racing me onward

June 23, 2023

Third Week of May

I love this time of year when things are coming alive and the days are getting longer.

5/16 - Make a Wish

Field of weeds or dreams
Wishes ready to take flight
About perspective

5/17 - Waiting

Playground just waiting
for children to finish school
It's almost summer

5/18 - Summer Delights

Like an Easter egg
Left in the dye extra long
Purple lilac bloom

5/19 - Just Keep Swimming

Mama and babies
She's protector and teacher
Stay close little ones

5/20 - Oh, Canada

Cloudy sky above
Smoke filled from blazes up north
Fires take their toll

5/20 - Medusa

Early season tree
Or Medusa's lost cousin
Keeping my distance

5/22 - Consequences

The consequence of 
rolling in bad things on walks
sometimes involves soap

June 23, 2023

Second Week of May

May continued to be a very wet month. After a few dry years, the moisture is appreciated. I even started enjoying those wet walks each day.

5/9 - Tree of Life

Old Life holding on
New life trying to begin
All on just one tree

5/10 - Pretty in Pink

Pink blossoms to delight
On this grey, gloomy, wet day
A tree dressed for fun

5/10 - Dog Days

Watching the storm pass
It's messing with my playing
Wish we could go out

5/12 - Walking in the Rain

I like the sun, but
Walks in the rain are peaceful
When it's just us two

5/13 - Change of Scenery

Before, a green field
Now a pond down the street
What will I see next?

5/15 - Missing Game

Imagine the sound
of bats smashing, fast curve balls
and children cheering

June 23, 2023

First Week of May

May started out with more rain and warmer temps for morning walks.

5/1 - Little Library

A hidden treasure
Think of all the adventures
Waiting to be found

5/3 - Hurry Up

I've tried explaining
Why he is so much faster
Two versus four legs

5/4 - Spring Rain

Bottle up the smell
I breathe in after the rain
Is my wish today

5/5 - Hidden Friend

Must be very still
The dog just walked by me, but
The girl saw me blink

5/6 - Air Delivery

Greetings from above
Hello from Colorado
Beautiful morning

5/8 - Spring Blossoms

Blossoms in the tree
Smell of spring is strong today
Beauty all around

June 23, 2023

Walks with Zephyr

Great British Baking

May 22, 2023

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