Every home should have a batpole to the garage!
Instead of checking my email first thing this morning I took the time to examine the horizon, the clouds broken by the lighter blue of sunlight just over the valley side.
Clouds have settled in now, and if I hadn’t done that I would have missed the sunny blue sky. I would have missed the moment.
Don’t miss your day!
The risk I have, and you may share is that I sometimes fail to take note of my day, I fail to wake up curious about how the day in nature will unfold. Rushing off to some task down the batpole, or turning on my computer then I am missing out on what normally would make me smile.
Devices like phones and laptops
are stealing the time we enjoyed as youngsters, and appreciate as adults.
Moments like hearing the birds twittering in the morning, why do they chatter so much then? Spring is coming, I want to sit outside and have that chatter as my focus, along with two cups of coffee of course. Certainly those those moments in the morning are certainly good medicine, even if I need a sweater for awhile.
In the stillness, there is discovery
My son stood outside on our front deck the other night, and he spotted two raccoons in the yard. Furtive like the owls, you need to find the quiet time of the day to discover the raccoons, and owls in our lives. If he had been talking, or looking at his phone – he would have missed seeing them.
Mainly this post is just me talking to myself,
while my devices are a boon to communication, they also are a distraction from life around me. I think that is why getting out of my house for a bike ride, or a walk helps my balance. I want to see the light reflecting on the lake. I want to see a bird on a wire, admire it and wonder what kind it is.
I won’t remember how many emails I delete today, but I will remember how nice the fresh air felt, and enjoy seeing the neighbourhood deer.
too cold for snakes now, had a fun hike though at Skaha Bluffs – Look at that smile !
Don’t miss your day my friends. – David
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
Life and Random Thinking 
I miss my raccoon friends so much. Apparently they exist in Edmonton but I’ve yet to see one. I do see a lot of rabbits and coyotes though. I like them just as much.
I’m a noticer of moments person too 🙂 This morning it was the way the rising sun made the clouds to the west a faint pink.
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I rarely see rabbits here, I guess the coyotes get them. Your sunrise sounds lovely.
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They must! Our coyotes must be poor hunters, ha ha. We are over run with hoppers.
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Great post! Ducks, raccoons, owls, and snakes, oh my! 🙂
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You make me smile. I remember a poster for Star Trek at Science World, it said Klingon, Feringi and Borg, oh my!
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Lol! 😊
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I expect the snakes bask on the tarmac in the summer and hide underground in the winter. How many are run over or do they move quick when they feel the vibration in the ground. The snakes I have encountered in my travels, either just lie pretending to be asleep – wide berth – or the others crawl away at lighting speed. Both sort of keeps you alert.
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I know the snakes do lie on the roads sometimes, and you see the flattened bodies in the mornings sometimes. Snake dens aren’t as prevalent as they used to be here. The old timers say at night in Skaha estates, the neighbours swept snakes off the path when they visited their neighbours in the evening.
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Great photos and especially the last one of Skaha Bluffs. I love walking there. 🙂
Those conversations that we have with ourselves and share with others are the best. Writing out loud helps me a lot to just organise what it is I’m trying to think. 🙂
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Nature is always the best. I do talk to myself also, but careful I am that I don’t answer myself – I might be turning into Gollum. 🙂
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What a beautiful place for photos! I need to find somewhere like that. However, the “Watch for Snakes” sign would definitely keep me away from that trail, Probably there are snakes in the park I go to, but at least they’re not pointed out to me so I can pretend they’re not around.
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Not much worry about snakes, and that park is well know for climbing enthusiasts. The view is awesome plus there are alpine meadows, mountain sheep, deer, bobcats etc
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Beautiful post! ❤️
Thank you for reminding me to pay attention.
Those lake photos are lovely!
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I never tire of photos of the lakes. I sure love the encouraging comments from my blogger friends. 🧡
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Wisdon😊
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I hope you have a smooth week.
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so true!!
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🙏🙏
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Such an important message. Loved the photos!
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Much appreciate you letting me know. 🙂
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Thank you for spending your precious time in my blog page , looking forward for your comments and constructive feedbacks ..
Regards
JR
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The same words that I would have chosen for you. I look forward to reading more and commenting positively.
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Thanks a lot , have a wonderful day ahead.
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Dear David, simple words to live by. Thank you. Im going to tell my three friends that tomorrow morning as daily im blessed with their morning greeting and blessing. 🌻 🌺
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I am so appreciative of your encouraging comments Kavitha. The morning is a wonderful time to share how much your best friends mean to you. ♥
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Ive lost so many dear people. I value my special people. Take care David, you are an inspiration.
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