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{That's a Wrap} Winter Photography Project Day 10

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
— John Lennon

I'll be honest that this post lacks to creativity and flair I had planned in my head when I started. I hoped to get to my favorite coffee shop {Nokomis Beach Coffee} days ago because these empty spots were filled with trees. I am happy for every one who bought all the trees, may your Christmas be merry, but you totally killed my flair. I will reframe this by saying I made it 10 days and today was real cold, it was the end of a really crazy week at work so the fact this got done is good enough for me. I even lack any great words of wisdom or reflection for the final day. I think yesterdays post summed it up. But I'll smack a great quote at the top of this post that is so so very true. Peace out, stay warm and love the ones your with....:)

{City Sidewalks} Winter Photography Challenge Day 9

Yesterday was a day completely running on the adrenaline of the day, filtered with the non-stop thoughts and chatter in my head. (not little voices...no worries there...). I believe many can relate. Similar to when you have been driving and all of the sudden are at the place you want to go or a stop light and think "How did I get here?" or conversations where you are talking at someone or zoning out and think "what did I just say or what did they say?"

This project is coming to an end and what I take from it is a reminder to find some way to stop and break the bluster of life. Breathe deep from your belly and just look. Take it in because the present moment is exactly peaceful and perfect. As I get older, I'm finding I need little in life to be content than longer and more frequent breaks like these. For me, it takes a lot of effort and hard work to step out of myself and be still and watch. I know a few people who live in this state for most of the day and try to be around them as much as possible. It rubs off, calms and I appreciate this gift more than words can say.

This house is next to my son's preschool. The same one by daughter went to 2 years ago.
I got out of my car and breathed, looked up and saw it for the first time with it's beautiful texture of stone. Evergreens that could touch the sky, served as a perfect archway frame. The contrast and texture of snow mimicked perfectly the stone that framed the house and city street. If you live here I imagine that it is cozy and warm. Breathe and Enjoy:)

{Carts, Cars, Consumerism and Coffee} Winter Photography Challenge Day 8

All tapped out from today. This is what I had left in me for this post. A quick stop to Target before the kid pick up....crazy life I lead...

{Stillness Speaks} Winter Photography Challenge Day 7

" I am in need of music that would flow

Over my fretful, feeling finger-tips,
Over my bitter-tainted, trembling lips,
With melody, deep, clear, and liquid-slow.
Oh, for the healing swaying, old and low,
Of some song sung to rest the tired dead,
A song to fall like water on my head,
And over quivering limbs, dream flushed to glow!

There is a magic made by melody:
A spell of rest, and quiet breath, and cool
Heart, that sinks through fading colors deep
To the subaqueous stillness of the sea,
And floats forever in a moon-green pool,
Held in the arms of rhythm and of sleep. "
— Elizabeth Bishop