No reading & relaxing going on in this chair yet.  But believe me, I'm looking forward to a warm, sunny, summer afternoon on which I'll relax back into this chair and have a tall glass of iced tea on the side table. 

Everyone needs a place they can relax, sit back and just observe the world around them.  This little corner of my backyard is the perfect vantage point.  It's cloaked in shade and filled with cool breezes that carry the scents of kids at play mixed with the heady fragrance of summer blooms in the garden. 

Sitting in this chair puts things in perspective for me.  It forces me to slow down and meditate on the things that bring joy to my life.  That may be why I find myself using the time spent here to journal in my photo albums.  No one can capture your thoughts, feelings and emotions like you can.  So I challenge you to find a spot that causes you to slowdown and reflect.  Then take a few minutes to record your thoughts.  Just for you.  No one ever has to read it.  But imagine what future generations of family members could learn about the real you if they have this glimpse into your thoughts.

What would future generations learn about you?

Moving Pictures

Sometimes a still photo just doesn't capture the mood.  So I decided to shoot a few seconds of video this morning as the snow is falling.  It never ceases to amaze me that when it's snowing it seems so QUIET outside.  You can hear the flakes falling if you listen really carefully. 

I have to admit that I do like snow.  Of course I like it better when I'm clicked into my bindings and gliding down the side of a mountain than driving in it.  What do you like about snow (or not)?