Finding Beauty Everywhere in Everyday Ramblings
- May 15, 2014, 6:33 p.m.
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My oldest sister would probably not be happy that I am posting this except that she looks really good considering what she has been through with her cancer and the treatment and her smile is big and genuine and I was so happy to see that. We were being silly and you can see that in Miss E.’s oh so grown up smile. She doesn’t normally look quite this grown up but she was tired after three dance performances in two days and school and… She is taller than me now.
I took my secret prize award eight hours off today. Last Saturday was the 4th anniversary of Mr. Finch’s death and it was a bit disconcerting to not honor his passing in the way I have the last three years so Kes suggested I take a work day off and we would go birding near the cemetery and eat a late breakfast out. Today it is hazy and the sky is full of glare.
The place we went was full of lupines just about to bloom and we saw the most spectacular Lazuli Bunting singing his heart out from various angles. They are small birds and I didn’t have a long enough lens but I got a shot that showed his spectacular blue head. We also saw a gorgeous little yellow bird with a black mask right next to him that we thought was a Yellow-breasted Chat but on reflection we decided had to be a Common Yellowthroat.
We ran into one of my favorite people from Women’s Circle, an intrepid 78 year old out on the trail with a friend.
The day has just flown by. I’ll be working from home tomorrow and then teaching in the evening. But then I have nothing scheduled for Saturday! Provisioning and trying to recharge my batteries and visiting you all are loosely on the agenda. The somewhat traumatic trip home from Seattle took its toll. And like many of you we are experiencing weirdly hot weather. But the rains will be back tomorrow.
I am happy we live in a world in which gorgeous multihued little songbirds still have a place.
Ragdolls ⋅ May 15, 2014
Lyn ⋅ May 15, 2014
Miss E looks very grownup and very beautiful! And your sister's smile is very lovely indeed.
I love your last sentence, makes me smile in agreement.
Newzlady ⋅ May 15, 2014
Nice pic. :)
gypsy spirit ⋅ May 15, 2014
gosh its hard to believe its 4 years since Mr Finch's passing.....I am glad you continue to commemorate him in your way. That's a lovely photo of your sister and Miss E....Miss E is growing into such a beautiful young lady. Definitely a beauty filled entry. hugs p
seedys ⋅ May 15, 2014
Great way to honor Mr. F with a day off and birding. You sound more centered and certainly finding beauty in everything is an indication that you indeed are in a really good space. I am dancing in delight at this and yes,we are hot too and the rain will return. Maybe just not soon enough for we locals who like our temps a bit lower than 70+
Zipster ⋅ May 16, 2014
Whoa, Miss E looks like a college student in the photo-what a beauty, no wonder your sister is smiling. Hard to believe it's been 4 years; I'm sure sometimes, it seems like yesterday. I think he'd be proud of you and where you are. Provisioning-like that word, that's how I felt doing my shopping yesterday.
ThoughtsAfter ⋅ May 18, 2014
(((NOKO)))
edna million ⋅ May 23, 2014
Your sister does look wonderful there-- and I can NOT believe that's Miss E!!!! She is so.... grown up. She is gorgeous, and that whole picture is just a happy one.
What a nice way to spend the four-year anniversary-