Tiffany Painter

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

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

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

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the women who are mothers, daughters, or friends supporting other women. It truly takes a village of support to get through each day. I am thankful for all of the people who are there for me, encouraging me, helping me, and loving me. I hope I give back as much as I receive from my group of people.

To all the women
Mother Nature is our guide
Respect one another

This is my dog Zephyr. He likes to go for long walks and play endless rounds of catch. I try to make him happy with a long walk in the morning and several rounds of catch throughout the day. The problem is he plays too hard and ends up limping by the end of the day. I have tried explaining to him that we need to cut back on play time, but he is not interested in listening to logic. With the warmer weather and being able to be outside more, he things this should bring on more games of catch, not less. Now my neighbors get to listen to him give one bark on repeat as he tries to convince me to just throw it one more time. It may be a long summer.

I wish I could experience this kind of bliss. I can’t even imagine being so comfortable I could sleep just twisted around the chair on the floor like this. I am at the point where I have a special pillow to keep my neck in alignment so I don’t wake up unable to turn my head. I also have a special silk pillowcase to keep my hair from breaking and my skin from being extra wrinkly. I won’t even get into the trouble I have sleeping if the temperature isn’t just right. I envy my dog.