Road work. Everywhere. Necessary, yes, but also so annoying. The road crews make efforts to do work at night along main rush highways and that helps. Still, the work has to get done while the weather cooperates, knocking off a good chunk of time here in Vermont. If you travel even to the grocery store at this time of year, it is likely you will spend some time stopped at a one lane only road construction site.
Audubon print
I was stopped two days ago along my way home from a morning yoga class. Ahh, must have been the benefits of that final savasana. I was in no hurry and I really had nothing pressing on my mind. I was stopped next to a huge vegetable patch that belongs to local organic farmers along one side, more gardens and the river on the other. Between the road and the gardens, wild flowers were in bloom --
thistle, chicory, Queen Anne's lace -- and a flock of goldfinch were attracted. Monarch butterflies were flitting about as well.
I had a second's regret at not having my phone to capture the beauty, but then is that even possible. I relaxed and enjoyed the show until the stop sign was rotated to slow.
Audubon printthistle, chicory, Queen Anne's lace -- and a flock of goldfinch were attracted. Monarch butterflies were flitting about as well.
I had a second's regret at not having my phone to capture the beauty, but then is that even possible. I relaxed and enjoyed the show until the stop sign was rotated to slow.
Diane's daisies
That's what yoga brain can do.
I saw a great spangled fritillary visiting our impatiens the other day. First one I have seen in years. We have had a couple dark phase eastern tiger swallowtails. The butterflies seem rare and late this year.
ReplyDeleteRoad work can try one's patience but if you can enjoy nature in the process, it can be a lovely interlude. I am usually stuck is a wasteland of concrete and parking lots.
Yesterday, Vice President Pence flew into Hawaii to bring back the bones of American soldiers killed during the Korean War. You can imagine the traffic tied up around the airport area.
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are very pretty.
Yoga brain is good. I miss yoga. My gal left the area. It was senior/gentle yoga, which I found to work best for me. :-(
ReplyDeleteIt as amazing how many variations there are to yoga practice. The class I take in Florida is a very gentle approach. I take several different classes while in VT because the studio where I go does an excellent job of getting wonderful teachers.
DeleteSmart way to take advantage of a forced stop. I use to enjoy those in Florida when the draw bridges would halt traffic for about 5 minutes. I would get out and enjoy the view.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect moment to slow down and appreciate the beauty around you.
ReplyDeleteI think this summer is 'construction time' everywhere. It's difficult to get to places sometime. But of course it has to be done (in most cases anyway) so we'll just endure for a bit. As for Yoga, I too think it's wonderful. I take a combination aerobic exercise and yoga class and although the aerobic part wears me out, I know it's all good.
ReplyDeleteA very nice attitude about one of life’s many little irritations. Now to the seriousness of the situation, why did you not have your phone with you?
ReplyDeleteOh, don't you start too! I am not attached to my phone. And somedays I am doing well if I have my car keys the first time I go out the door.
Deletewe have great weather, so construction here is slow and non-stop. Be grateful for weather! LOL ;)
ReplyDeleteFinding joy in the moment isn't always easy, but you obviously found it despite the construction.
ReplyDeleteWe always say here in Saskatchewan that we have two seasons, winter and construction. I'm not certain which one is the longest. :p
I wish there were more road working going on around here. Just lots of apartments going up here, with the same roads.
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