Small Steps

Ought to be hiking more aggressively where I'm just taking little walks. Got hot last week... should take advantage of cool weather to step lively. Here, a short walk through a nice rose garden. Here before many times and many pictures.

This afternoon, working through the shots, first time I ever felt bored processing. There's just a small variety of types of pictures to make; florals, landscapes, birds. How I'd love to do portraits.

Yeah, get some rich clients!

God Help Me

Had a good weekend, mostly at church. A retreat with some Christian brothers. Good talks and relished connections. Feel very strong in Christ. Was challenged this evening:

Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning;
for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.

1 Corinthians 15:34. An older pastor called on me to witness Christ, but I must stop sinning and trust in Him. Be confident in the Lord and watch my step. Be obedient.

Bloomers

Haven't posted in a while.

Not much happening; less to say.

Continue reading and abiding in Jesus.

Would like to go on but seems silly.

At Minimum

It's a beautiful duck. That's all there is to say. Presently in the water myself, I wish I were so luminous. Wish there were more subjects for portrayal. Pretty wishy-washy, huh?

The Long View

I am not a thief. Went shopping to replace flip shades. Unable to find a deal, was tempted to simply put the damned thing on my glasses and walking out. Strong inclination not to. Would it have been loss of self-esteem?

Lovely morning, the birds chirping and hooting. The view from my humble abode. Not much. Fixing to go to church. Esteem intact. Ordered a pair of shades online. Went to park. I am an artist.

Took a Break

Ah... the zero-sum game of stuff. Last Saturday, while shopping, I placed my flip-shades down somewhere as I futzed about. Forgotten. Gone. Last night, at the gym, I stole a pair of shorts someone left behind. About an equal value, not to mentioned the shorts I've left behind myself.

In Bible study, I reflected about this. You think you deserve a break. You intellectualize it as a zero-sum game. You are really just a thief. It'll come out of my hide somehow.

Since this was all the commentary I could come up with, layed off a few days. Have quit smoking. More than a week now. The picture above somewhat a mistake. Range-finding the first shot and the battery kaput. Did what I could. Significant insofar as I sat for several minutes deep breathing. There must be ozone in the air as I got a little high. Feel pretty good. Looking to do some cardio workouts.

Saints In Heaven

Have no party plans upon Patrick's Day except for helping out at church. Had a meeting the other day confirming membership. Nice people. I mentioned the idea of getting involved in some ministry; yesterday went to  Literacy Program for to volunteer as a GED tutor. They'll get back to me.

Here's a nice green picture, all things considered. Been overcast lately and life very laid back. Oh... quit smoking. A week now. Good show!