I took this photograph the other morning as I was walking to the office. It’s a pleasant 7/10th of a mile walk as long as it’s not too hot. I like to walk, especially if I have a lot of thinking or writing to do, as the morning walk clears my mind. And yards like this make walking even more of a treat. As for the photo, I wonder why I didn't place the flag a bit right of center instead of left of center. Was I was making a political statement?I haven’t had much time for blogging lately. I’m getting ready to fly west for a conference. I leave late this afternoon. While out there, I’ll take a few days off for hiking with my son and hopefully have a couple days without distraction for planning.
I’ve recently read an incredible book which I’ll review as one of my “Southern Summer Reading Challenge.” Blood Done Sign My Name, by Timothy Tyson, took my back to my junior and senior high years as a student in North Carolina during a racially tense era. Look for that review soon, along with some memoirs dealing with that era that have been brought to the forefront while reading Tyson’s book. I’ve also been listening to Dracula on my ipod. Not being much of one for the horror genre, I’m finding myself enjoying it.
Catching Up Some More...
Ok, it's 11 PM at night and I'm still stuck in Michigan. After waiting and then having flights cancelled, I decided to wait till the morning. If all had gone right, they could have gotten me to Vegas at midnight, but since I was planning on driving up to Southern Utah, I didn't want to do that, so hopefully I'll fly out at 7 AM. Wish me luck. At least, while waiting, I've finished a book review which I'll post tomorrow.
I'm starting to worry about you, Sage. First you are walking around town, taking pictures of curbside puddles and now you are hiding in someone's flower garden. Also, what does it say that the center of your picture is the pink lilies? This is the second time in 2 weeks that you've featured pink flowers. Is this the start of your midlife crisis? Do your readers need to hold an intervention before this gets any further? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I will be disappointed if this year's hiking trip with the son doesn't produce another topless picture. I need 11 more to make a calendar.
ReplyDeleteMy only thought upon seeing that picture is Nice Porch!
ReplyDeleteTake plenty of water. It's hot and dry right now. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis scene is so lush. Beautiful colors.
Murf, you've always commented on my blue shirts. As far as dress shirts go, most are blue, then come the white ones, followed close behind with pink--I think I have three or four pink shirts...
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a nice porch and they've dones a nice job restoring the house
Dawn, yes, lots of water!
You wear pink?!? That's a must see.
ReplyDelete"Dones"? You know, that semi-colon usage can only get you so far for so long. :-)
Great photo! Have a great time out West!
ReplyDeleteWhen I listened to Dracula recently, I was reminded how it is all written from diaries/journals etc., which is an effective technique w/ the subject matter I thought
Nicepic, Sage. I'd like a porch like that. Have a good trip and enjoy your hikes.
ReplyDeleteFrom what can be seen in the photo, it looks like a beautiful house. I wish I lived close enough to work to walk, and I'd be willing to walk 10/10th each way.
ReplyDeleteOooooh, look at all those lilies, you are lucky to have such lovely things to look at on your walk! Hope you have a great time away and I look forward to your book reviews when you return.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time out west and on the hike!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful daylilies. I've been tempted to get some for our garden, but right now I think we have enough flowers :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers!
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