these woods

{through fields with barns}

{into the deep}

{on top of the world}

I've been more active lately, physically. It's sort of funny to say that considering the fact that I have three small children, a good deal of animals and three large gardens. Farm, garden and family always keep me moving but at a pace I can never quite determine for myself. For one reason or another it's taken me some time to really decide to carve out some peaceful time for my self, time when I can move as fast or as slow as I'd like or not even move at all.

One of my greatest joys this summer has been getting familiar with and hiking the trails right behind my house. Only once have I brought my phone along to take some images of what I have grown to deeply appreciate, desire and now, treasure. I wanted to share a few of my deep breaths with you. Vermont is so beautiful, a perfect balance between the wild and the tamed. The trails I hike are a mixture of those two elements. That's just where I am at right now, lingering somewhere in between the wild and the tamed. 

{blue jay and the sky}

{goldenrod's reminder to savor the summer}

Comments

[Marie]

I am right there with you, my friend. We are all nature lovers down here and relish the time we spend with her as well. I think it's paramount to our well being as human beings to connect with nature as often as we can. It heals the soul and calms the mind in our present day world of raw nerve ending mentality. I also want to say how interesting about your phone photos, they look very similar to the old Chroma color shots I grew up with back in the 50's and 60's when they were all the rage. Thank you for taking me back to a precious memorable time in my life and for the relaxing breath of fresh air.

[Abi]

Yes, Marie :) Every time I drive somewhere(even to the grocery store) I appreciate my surroundings but there is no substitute for actually getting out there and into it.

I use an app on my iPhone called Instagram that allows me to filter the pictures for those effects. Very nostalgic for sure!

[The Life of Clare]

What a beautiful area to live! I've started becoming more active, which I think is funny, because it's the middle of winter!

[Abi]

Oh, where are you in this beautiful world and what are you doing to
stay active in winter? I'd love to know :)

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