Maria and I are both exhausted, and we decided to declare today, Saturday, a day of rest. We had to deal with a blister on my foot caused by a tight bandage, then I went out and got a couple of new flowers; I’ll take them outside in a week or two.

We sat out in the yard reading until a strong wind came up and drove us back inside. I took some pictures I like and am posting them here. All this before noon. I’m going to rest, meditate and read some more.

Outside,  I looked for images of rest, contemplation, and beauty. I found some. We are beginning to regain our lives and grounding; the surgery knocked us for a loop. This morning is a great start.

Come and see.

This afternoon: sleep, reading, meditation, short walks around the farm.

I love photography clotheslines, an iconic American sight. All the better to see Maria hanging some wet clothes on the line; the wind will try them and make them smell wonderful.

I photograph this line of trees at least once a month to capture the season’s evolutions. This one has Spring written all over it.

The pansies are doing a great job of flower posting before the competition arrives over the next few weeks. The color in pansies really stands out.

Lulu is also deep in thought.

“Those fucking pansies,” I said to Maria, “they are really running with their time on top…”