812 - Approaching Storm - Muddy CanyonYesterday I went for a long bike ride with the dogs. It was a beautiful fall day when everything is warm and golden. We pedaled up Muddy Canyon, walked across Doc’s meadow to watch and listen to the creek for a while. Admittedly, I’ve been getting older, so pedaling uphill is hard. Sometimes I get off the bike and walk, pushing it along up the hills or rocky spots.
On the way home its downhill or level, and I wanted to keep pedaling without stopping to get more of a workout. I was facing West, into the lowering afternoon Sun. For some reason it looked like a pole between me and the Sun. I didn’t want to look right at the Sun to try to figure out what the pole was, because it ‘s not good for your eyes. So I just let it be there. I had the feeling of hanging from the pole, looking into the Sun, as if it were the Plains Indians’ spiritual endurance test of the Sun Dance. Of course, I wasn’t hanging for 3 or 4 days by my pierced breasts, but I did have the fascinating momentary image of my own personal Sun Dance. I did vow to try to keep my body, mind and spirit as healthy as possible and not to give up when anything in my life gets difficult.
Today I'm making 3 doz muffins, spinach dip with bread bowl and strawberry glaze pies to take to Round Hill. Actually making the glaze and taking the rest to put together there, since I don't think the pies would travel very well over the long gravel roads Plus I didn't pack yesterday so have to do it today. I took a little walk again this morning. Looking toward the west was a heavy pall of smoke again, and by 11 am it has reached our valley, making it terribly hazy. I wonder where this fire is? I probably won't blog for several days because there will be no interenet where we're going, But I will take the laptop just for the heck of it. And then catch up how the weekend goes when I get back. I'll get some pictures to share too. We're all really looking forward to the painting retreat and being together.
3 comments:
YOU GO GIRL, YAHOO..I THINK YOU ROCK. have a good time Sis. and go ahead a get into some mischievious (spelling ) fun ... just enough that you and the Grandfather can get you out of it... you have earned it Sweetie love nanny
YOU GO GIRL, YAHOO..I THINK YOU ROCK. have a good time Sis. and go ahead a get into some mischievious (spelling ) fun ... just enough that you and the Grandfather can get you out of it... you have earned it Sweetie love nanny
Dang-nabbit.. I must have hit the mouse button twice sorry, guess I ment it Huh,....still love ya nanny
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