A New Series

News: We're arranging for a Tampa visit. There was much pain and frustration on my part yesterday with the insurance company, but it's ironing out. Alison gave me perspective by saying, "When you're worried, it makes me worried," in her quiet-girl voice. I wanted to take back the last half-hour's emotions on the spot.

Story: Having Vince around was good for me. Not only because he got me exercising and was fun to ride around with, but because our walks got me out into the world. One morning, before Thanksgiving, we were walking as the sun broke through the trees. I don't know if any of you guys do this, but whenever there is forest around, I'm looking into them. The trees make all kinds of lines with leaves adding color and texture, and it's pleasing. That's why I noticed something about ten feet in that didn't belong. It was an old street sign. One that used to be in-service, but time forgot about. The woods grew out and took it in. I wished I had the camera that morning, and each morning since. But I keep leaving it at home.

Today I took the camera and went searching for it again.

Things that are forgotten can be beautiful in many angles and at varying details, but you only get to see one picture. Today that is.

It's amazing how the world opens up, even in your backyard, if you ask it to.