On Sunset And Friendship - Livingston, Montana

“Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.”  
-Washington Irving (1763-1859)

Looking Left - Livingston, Montana

Today, I have good news! Well, at least within a very small proverbial sphere...of me, myself, and I...but I sincerely wish this same news upon you (and you, and you-ou!) also, which is: This morning, I pulled on a pair of tweedy winter trousers that I haven’t worn since last winter...AND THEY FIT JUST FINE!!! Those of you who have worked from home for any stretch within the past 10 months understand why this is cause for all-caps and exclamation points. So, take heart (plus nap, walk in the snow, and eat more good protein and salad) and be nice to yourself!

Friday 13th Regroup - Near Livingston, Montana

Spooky Friday the 13th Thought:

After working so hard and continuously to root out passive aggressive behaviours gleaned from various childhood influencers, I (literally) laughed out loud today upon realizing that - ironically - the ability to speak this language is now a useful item in my very own corporate toolbox. Spooky but true that people i like will sometimes just not respond to a clearly worded message yet will digest the same message carefully couched in the most obtusely apologetic phrases you wish you did not have to craft.

But all is not lost! At least these days I know when I tilt that direction, and its a last resort to attain a worthwhile goal! Plus, these things propel you out into wide open, soul-saving, deep-breathing spaces.

Long-legged Morning Shadows - Livingston, Montana

“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon 

without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road.”

  -Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)

Frosted Autumn Street - Missoula, Montana

 Forgot my phone at home earlier this week - Best day ever! ....blissfully calm and productive....

Will-lessly Fall - Missoula, Montana

"Will-lessly the leaves fall,
are blown, 

 

coming at last
to the ground and to their rest.

 
Among them in their coming down

 
purposely the birds pass..."

 

-From This Day collection by Wendell Berry

 

(Blissfully read the full poem here...) 

 

Focus: Joy - Missoula, Montana

"What you focus on expands. 

 

If you believe in scarcity, you’ll have little." 

- Steve Down? from #37 in Benjamin Hardy's article "50 Ways To Live On Your Own Terms"

 

Hilltop Cattle - Near Livingston, Montana

“The money in politics is a cash cow for the media.”  - Noam Chomsky 

(Nothing AT ALL to do with these black cattle just enjoying the big sky view...)