snow – photography

“…no spring skips its turn.”* And what a winter this has been! Snow and freezing temperatures in places where they think 50 degrees is cold and snow, snow and more snow in places that got more than their fair share.

I always look forward to spring. The air seems cleaner, trees are starting to turn green, flowers are popping up. Signs of new life all around. A new beginning after a cold, dark winter. I’m ready for a fresh start, for a lot of reasons. And I find myself needing to recalculate, again. Remember recalculate from my previous post? My word to describe the year ahead. Maybe I should have picked a better word!

We recalculate things every day, some are big things, some are small. We learn new data all the time that requires us to change direction, literally and figuratively.

Last month I was rehired for my summer job in Alaska. Yay! I was looking forward to returning to work and reconnecting with friends and coworkers. Ah, not so fast…due to circumstances beyond my employer’s control, my job contract has been canceled, again. Ugh!

So, as winter turns to spring I must recalculate my summer plans. Time to look for another job. If you have any job leads, feel free to send them my way. I need to work (I have bills to pay!) and I want to work (I miss the social interactions). But with the virus still out there I don’t know how much interacting I want to do. Something will turn up, it always does.

As the snow melts, the temperatures get warmer, the days get longer, and we see signs of spring, remember “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” –Leo Tolstoy

What are YOUR spring plans and projects?? Spring begins March 20th!

*quote by Hal Borland. Don’t know who he is but I figured I should give him credit!

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Winter fun in the Pacific Northwest — snowy days, enjoying the water, and my favorite seasonal cider!

Congratulations! You made it to November! It’s been a challenge, to say the least. A country divided, a life-changing election, a deadly virus, killer hornets, hurricanes, an asteroid heading for earth, a full blue moon on Halloween, Daylight Saving Time…

It may be difficult to think of things to be grateful for as we approach Thanksgiving but if you made it this far in good mental and physical health, and you can pay your bills and put food on the table, count your blessings.

With so much negativity invading our thoughts every day, it can be hard to focus on the positive things. Remember, it’s the simple things that get us through the day…a call from a friend, a walk in the park, a delicious meal, finishing a project, internet access, a funny movie. I’m sure you can name five or six things that made you smile today.

At this time of year I look forward to visiting pumpkin patches and attending Day of the Dead celebrations. I was able to visit a fantastic farm stand and a small pumpkin patch. Ironic that over 229,000 Americans have been lost to coronavirus and Day of the Dead festivities have been canceled. If you lost someone this year, no matter the reason, mourn their passing but think of the positive ways they impacted your life and all they accomplished during their time on this earth.

We will soon know (hopefully) who will lead our country for the next four years. I believe Americans want the same things, like good jobs, an end to the virus, an end to racism and violence, and our rights protected. We just have different visions on how to reach these goals. Whatever your political belief, here’s hoping we have a return to our “normal” life very soon.

As we move toward shorter days, colder weather, the holiday season and the end of 2020, remember…

Here’s a few things that made my October special.

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