to stop more often.

Many things I want to capture in art or to photograph are seen as I'm aimlessly driving. Less often lost, more of being out and about with lack of a proper destination. I see things I find attractive and want to pull over, jump out of the car, camera in hand and  capture this point of interest. Usually, I do not. Sadly, out of fear, I stay in my car sometime shooting through the windshield. Often just skipping this desired moment. 

But no longer.

I have the urge and power to pull over in my automobile and stop,  get out and take pictures.

And it doesn't matter what that other driver flying past me, staring at me, thinks of my choice for a  frame. 

I pass by thousands of small, personally eye catching rectangles everyday, possibly hour. 

Most of them go uncaptured by anything but my mind's eye.

With  intentions of finding and stopping

I was off.

Rounded the corner for gas.

 Filled up next to this friendly smile.

Drove a little too far in the wrong direction.

Then to the "Lot"

I drive past this beauty on my work commute.
A nearly empty lot with lush green grass and this amazing front yard gate.

My car stops for yards sales! And often immediately makes u-turns at  garage sale signs.

Today's stop yielded a "free" yard sale. Where everything was free but the tools.

Best sale ever.

Turning down random streets in search of something new,

I saw a small Museum sign, and followed it to the

 Community Memorial Museum of Sutter County

 What a lovely little place with history and a cute gift boutique.

With the awesome randomness found, I will surely follow through on my intentions of finding and stopping.

Have fun.

*winter

The sun is peaking out these days, flooding the the grassy spaces of the yard with golden milky rays of warm and vibrant energy. A blanket, laid gently across the dry sticks and fallen pecans, serves as a communal resting place for animals and humans alike. Even the winged are nestled upon it.
The spring flowers are reaching upward. Small tufts of luscious green peak out from the gruff, brown earth. Translucent creatures spasmodically cross paths nearly colliding with one another in the air; alluding to a naturalistic dance performed throughout the ages. Leaves bustle and branches sway at the will of the wind, their movement creating illuminated openings in the shaded recesses of the lawn.It is warm and bright; everything is stretching, yawning and awakened from it's dormancy.
Revived.
Refreshed.
Anew.

Have fun.
*winter

In Caged

I've been patiently waiting. Keeping cozy inside where I know it's safe, soft and warm. Hiding behind books and instruments, under covers, and bundled in sweaters and wool.
Yearning for the embracing glow only the sweet sun can share. Bring forth the Spring, with flowers and bugs and sweet rays of warm love.
Un-cage this season and set the earth a blaze with your renewing energy of growth and warmth.



Have fun.
*winter

Spring preview

A preview of Spring.

Have fun.
*winter