In the Present Moment

I try to breathe.

And ...I try to breathe.

I stare at my old thesis work.

(now crunched and wedged between the house and a bush)

I notice that the wire I've allowed to rust 

simulates the wood pile.

I take a closer look.

I see that the moon needs dusting...

and wonder what those markings symbolize on that bell.

I get distracted thinking that once I thought

I understood...

but realize I may never fully comprehend.

I attempt to be...

back in the moment.

and breathe.

(and create)

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(while listening to this)...

CO, OR, WA. Other Peoples Dogs. Art.

5:30am flight to Denver.

Into the canyon.

 Apron illustration.

Canyon view.

Solar twinkle light lanterns.

KOMBUCHA!

Giant paws of...

Henry.

Sitting on the border of 

Oregon & Washington over the foggy Columbia River.

Sailboat hatch.

Sailor Matilda.

Transporting art.

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and this...

Ridiculous Sunday Selfie Indulgence

Fire Pit.

Deck.

My Space.

Guest House.

Child #2's.

[furrowed brow represents 

concern when child #2 disappears 

into the night into the Gifford Pinchot 

under the stars 

having way too much baja fun]

Outdoor Art.

I, with a deeper instinct,

choose a man who compels my strength,

who makes enormous demands on me,

who does not doubt my courage or my toughness,

who does not believe me naive or innocent,

who has the courage

to treat me like a woman.

- Anais Nin

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just because I really like it....
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My "ings" of Late

Falling.

Recalibrating.

Noticing.

Capturing.

Appreciating.

Breathing.

Forgiving.

Reflecting.

Focusing.

Relaxing.

Contemplating.

Avoiding.

Mocking.

Stretching.

Planning.

Creating.

Absorbing.

Mooning? :-)

...She does not wane, but my fortune,

Which her rays do not bless,

My wayward path declineth soon,

But she shines not the less...

The Moon

- Henry David Thoreau -

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...one very sexy sweet song

in all the delicate passionate sense of the phrase...

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