I was happy to be back home with my dog and cat. Zephyr was a little upset with me for being gone, but Max, my cat, was more forgiving. I didn’t want to tell them I was about to leave again.
6/5 - Openings An invitation in for a cup of coffee or a quick exit
6/6 - Transgressions The mayor flew by Squawking about broken rules We have offended
6/7 - Joy The warmth of the sun on an early morning walk and field to explore
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
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
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
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
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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.
Tiffany Painter 