Broke

Sunrise broke most beautifully over the shed roof this morning.

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Gently

A late fall morning begins gently, softly, peacefully, beautifully.

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Morning, sunrise

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Grey

Today was a fall day, cool with rain, low clouds, a north breeze. It would be easy to classify today as an unhappy, depressing, bad day.

I prefer to not think that way. It’s a fall day, grey, drizzly, a good day to give thanks for being alive.

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thanks for and to look forward to sunny days.

Leaf

Recent tree trimming revealed this leaf-like pattern within one of the main limbs.

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Morning, dawn

I have loved stopping during my morning commute to drink in, absorb, photograph, and share the amazing vistas I’ve been blessed to see. I’ve not shared those morning views for some time and there is a good reason. For over a month I’ve commuted to work in the dark. It’s still a restful contemplative time for me. Unfortunately there isn’t much to see and share. Once at work I cannot stop to see, to share.

Reverting to Daylight Standard Time this weekend may bring a little light back to my commute, to my posts. For this post, here’s a view from early August.

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Beautiful

Thanksgiving weekend was spectacularly beautiful. On Sunday we took a drive and wound up under the Bluewater Bridge, indulging ourselves with a box of fresh, hot chips from a wagon.

I had the extra treat of watching my partner, best friend, companion, wife watching the Ojibway pass by, upbound. Too good an opportunity to let pass.

I am so blessed.

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Glows

Between dark clouds and dark ground, the early morning sky almost glows.

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Conjunction

The waning crescent Moon and Venus were close partners yesterday morning, leading the way for the Sun.  I was compelled to stop, photograph, admire, and give thanks. It’s good to stop, look, appreciate our surroundings give thanks for our many blessings.

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Gently

High clouds, gently brushed across blue canvas. A tree leaf sneaks into the frame.

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