29 September 2016

Bubble Creek

We've had a lot of rain lately. There is a new creek in the woods where my walking path used to be.

28 September 2016

What I've Been Missing

If I would get outside to walk every day, it would be easier to get outside to walk every day. Why don't I? Just look what I have been missing!
















13 September 2016

Pre-Autumn Colors

I had it all figured out. To help combat the shadows of depression and anxiety, I have to make sure I walk every day. How do I fit that in and still get my work done and help take care of the home and find time for some creativity every day? A schedule! Get up at 6, pray, eat breakfast, go to work at 7. Walk at 11, shower, lunch, back to work until 5. The rest of the day for home tasks and then a creative activity before calling it a day. And it works! I have plenty of time for everything when I follow this schedule. 

So this morning a friend asked if I could walk at 8 instead of 11. My first thought: No, that won't fit the schedule. My second thought: But I've really wanted to walk with her and 11 doesn't work for her. My next thoughts: Keeping friendships alive is also a very important mental health therapy for me, I haven't seen her for a while, I enjoy spending time with her, it is a beautiful morning, the mosquitoes are finally almost gone, I can rearrange my schedule and still get done with work by 5 or 6.

So we walked together and it was delightful and I am full of energy and ready to greet what the rest of the day has in store for me. And I got to enjoy these pre-Autumn colors.





08 September 2016

Following a Different Path



The woods trail beckoned to me today--"Come on in!"
I chose, however, to avoid the swarms
of hungry mosquitoes and follow a different path.

And along that path, I found many blessings, including this:



and this . . .       


and this . . .             

and this . . .                                   


and this . . .                              


and this!                                                     


01 September 2016

Welcome September

And now begins my favorite time of year in Minnesota!

The mosquitoes can't keep me inside when I wear my oh-so-stylish protective gear.