We are at that point in the year where I’m just tired of air conditioning. The days are cooling down just enough that I can sit outside during my lunch break and enjoy some moments of fresh air.
It is glorious.
Chill.
This is the type of music that has been grabbing my ear lately. You can probably sense a little bit of this vibe in the music I choose for my YouTube channel.
After finding my center amongst Mother Nature yesterday while hiking, this song came on Sirius/XM’s Chill station on my way down the mountain. It was a wonderful addendum to my vibe and kept the mood moving forward to me.
I have always preferred music where the vocals are just another instrument.
Here’s “Sights (Tourist Version)” by London Grammar.
Football.
My husband occasionally struggles with the interface on our AppleTV. But when it comes to football season and his NFL Sunday Ticket, he effortlessly watches four games at once, navigating between all of the action with ease.
I enjoy that he is able to do this. There are plenty of situations where technology seems to impede our lives; in this instance, it’s doing wonderfully at providing entertainment.
Centering.
I felt really off center at the end of the work week, especially Thursday night and all of Friday. I had been paying closer attention to politics than usual during this election season, especially around the response to the debate on both sides of the aisle. Unfortunately, I also got sucked back into my Twitter account and I was really being pulled down by much of the rhetoric on there. After re-activating my Twitter account to defend Gus Walz after the convention, I went and re-deleted it yesterday morning. Any views of my YouTube channel that I garner from Twitter would probably be from bots, so I decided I don’t need that exposure.
All of this consumed turmoil was bubbling around in my head and quite frankly made me feel very burned out by Friday night. For many, it’d be just a matter of “just ignoring it”, but my brain doesn’t quite work that way. The chaos had fallen into the over processing department.
So, I decided that my hike on Saturday would focus on seeing and enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature in these parts. I brought along my camera without any real script or plan. I wasn’t going to spin the video into tips for a great hike or talk about what equipment works best for me out there. If I shot some video, it’d be just what I was seeing. I wanted to share what I hoped would be a positive experience with anyone that wanted to see it.
The hike was amazing. I feel much, much better as I write this on Sunday morning. It was a good workout, both mentally and physically. I’m feeling good.
I hope you enjoy seeing what I’m sharing here in this video.
Caturday.
Truman suggested I start getting more creative with my photography and videography. He suggested I use a jaunty angle while I photograph him from a flattering position.
Redux.
I wrote a rant earlier today that I have decided to store away for my own private archive. The rant was non productive and did not make me feel better. Rants are rarely productive, except for the blood pressure medicine manufacturers.
Sibling Love.
Lucky and Jinx enjoy their Uncle J.P. The human with the cat is kind to the dogs as well, as he runs around the house with them, dispenses treats once in a while, and takes them outside so they can do their business.
I love this impromptu photo of the brother and sister, as it captures their vibe quite well. Jinx (on the left) looks like she told a little joke and Lucky has his usual deadpan expression.
History.
I did not write a blog entry on 9/11. I was too consumed by what was happening on that day. I did write a blog entry on 9/12/2001, and here it is.
I’m not going to make this a long entry as I’ll be late for work otherwise, and with news feeds and such, work is plenty busy.
I am still in shock and disbelief as to what occurred yesterday in New York, Washington, D.C. and southwest Pennsylvania. It’s amazing how fragile life can be sometimes, even living in the greatest nation on the planet. To see the second airliner crash into the World Trade Center tower, live on television, was astounding. The number of innocent victims killed or injured will be staggering. To think that human beings could commit such acts against other human beings is terrifying. There is already a renewed sense of unity in our great nation. I believe our lives changed yesterday at 8:48 a.m. forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
Debate.
I couldn’t watch the debate. I can’t stand the sight, sound, or any other aspect of the Orange Idiot. I can barely tolerate folks that think a convicted felon is smart businessman or some sort of 21st century Jesus.
He’s not.
I’ve seen a couple of clips. Kamala Harris wiped the floor with him. She set out the bait and he took it hook, line, and sinker. He has no plan for healthcare. He has a concept of a plan. Project 2025 still awaits in the wings for his presidency, because he has absolutely no thought of his own.
Kamala was presidential. I am looking forward to her presidency.
Make it happen, America. We need to keep moving forward.
