Well here we are on a Sunday. I was going to send in a grocery order and go pick it up in town when we got a phone call.
Rich's nurse is coming out at noonish today. He called while I was doing morning chores.
So instead of doing that, I am readjusting my schedule once more.
Before the Rich got sick, I did a nice long hike in the neighbor's valley. There is this very gnarly and twisted tree in the grassy part of the valley that always fascinated me. The tree has been dead for quite a few years and has a lot of interesting lichen on it.
I've always wanted to do a 'good' shot of this tree but never quite figured it out. So here is the tree. Once I decided to convert it to black and white, it seemed to stand out a bit better.
During the big melt down on February 25th, I spent quite a bit walking around through the creek bottom. In my bag I had another Titan 13. This one is gold. I thought with the late afternoon sun he'd surely shine.
I had a bit of excitement when the Titan fell forward into the rush of water. I had to chase him downstream a bit to rescue him. The water wasn't deep at all. But I had to try another shot just for the heck of it.
I thought he'd look more regal and I wanted to shoot more up at him than this direction. I'll find another time and place to do that but without the water.
That run off on the 26th was really quite beautiful. I enjoyed taking it all in. The sound of the water was relaxing and invigorating at the same time.
Now I'm trying to figure out my new routine[s] and get used to another change in our lives.
Including creativity is going to be a new challenge to explore. I can think of it in a way as being pushed to change things up.
Caught up and now moving forward.
New routines and different people coming and going and different demands on you. Hope you take advantage of respite care. It ain't easy:(
ReplyDeleteThanks, we just finished up with the nurse and he was awesome.
DeleteYou are unstoppable! What you are going through would floor most humans. I like the milkweed photo, and of course, Titan is good.
ReplyDeleteApparently, I've been told I come from tough stock with stoic attitudes. But I am very tired.
DeleteYes just keep moving. The energy is being sapped and yet their is more nervous energy you have to use up.
ReplyDeleteYou are always creative! So glad you have help. Lori
ReplyDeleteI hope things will be easier once you get the people and visit times in place. One day at a time. Take care of you, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I know you've been through this so it helps to understand the process.
DeleteGosh.... I know what you're going through and can understand how you're feeling. I so admire how strong you are and flexible. Those black and white photos are especially artistic.
ReplyDeleteYour gnarly tree shots are terrific! Very arty!
ReplyDeleteHere is the challenge now - take a picture of the lichens, show them to us and identify them! I’ll be waiting! It might even be therapeutic.
ReplyDeleteI actually have done some photos of lichens and ID'ing them the best I can. I stuck to common names as they were more fun.
DeleteYou need a life preserver for your little figure. I mean a life ring!
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