Ponderings and Musings

For the past several years I have taken a selfie right before going to bed. This activity goes hand in hand with my nightly journaling practice. I have been journaling for well over a decade. It reinforces my gratitude for what I have in life and it helps me work through whatever happens to be lingering in my mind for the day.

When I go through my old selfies I find it interesting to see how much I change from day to day, month to month, and year to year. My weight goes up and down, my mood goes from left to right, and evidence of the natural aging process shows up on a constant basis. It’s all a reminder of who I am and who I want to be. What’s happened in the past is done, but looking back on a moment can be a good learning experience. As a person that tends to think visually, the daily selfies help trigger a memory.

Last night I had a mischievous smile.

Crazy weather today in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. I hope everyone is safe.

I’m watching various storm chasing channels while I work.

I can’t believe this photo is from a decade ago. Where has the time gone?

The gas company has been doing quite a bit of construction in the neighborhood. Apparently the project is going on much longer than they had originally planned. Our neighbor was inquisitive and asked them what they were doing and they are replacing more of the gas main than they originally planned. He let me know the score when we passed on the street during our walks. A lot of folks walk the neighborhood in the early morning hours. Everyone is a friendly neighbor type. Half of them will be headed back to their northern homes before long. We have quite a few snowbirds in the neighborhood.

I usually walk through that area on my morning walk but I’ve been letting them be and trying not to interfere with their operations.

Truman has the right idea.

We wrapped up our evening by going for a stroll off the Broadway Trailhead, the same place I started and ended my hike yesterday. We both enjoyed the two mile walk beyond the Mica View Picnic Area and back. It was very relaxing and the sunset was beautiful.

Earl joined me at Starbucks today. I showed him what I can do in public.

I had a nice stroll around the property this morning. I went for a walk around the neighborhood, well sheltered by the sun, and the exercise was good. By the time I got home I was quite sweaty, even more than when I go hiking on Saturdays.

It was well worth the sweat.

Photos from my hike off the Broadway Trailhead.