Road Trip and Life

Hi, Sorry to be away for so long. I realized that I had spent most of my summer creating my web site and blog. So I took some time to enjoy the sun which was kind enough to come out.

On one of those days a friend and I took a spontaneous road trip. We jumped on the freeway without a plan and chose our exits/streets on a whim. 

We discovered wonderful things hidden in small towns and were delighted that when we came back to our city we felt that we had truly gotten away. I highly recommend inviting serendipity into your life like that. Here are some of my favorite snapshots. 

We passed through many small towns. Snacking on freshly made caramel popcorn and watching scattered rain drops, my very tolerant and understanding friend waited patiently while I took about 90 pictures of ..... 

Can you guess what this is? All those wonderful textures and colors! A painting started by humans that is being painted over by nature. I just couldn't help myself. 

I also loved discovering these wonderful kid paintings that decorated the sidewalk!

I've hit a bit of a creative lull-or maybe just a temporary switching of gears. I've been much more drawn to baking bread, making soup, and knitting-it must be October! 

I am a seasonal knitter meaning that I fall in love with all the beautiful fibers and nubby yarns are these scrumptious colors-but only during fall which means it usually takes me 2 years to finish a scarf! 

Yesterday the wind was tousling the big leaf maple and birch trees around creating that perfect October mood. I always resist the end of summer--but then Autumn peeks her auburn wind tossed head around the corner and lures me with the promise of hot apple cider, crimson & gold leaves, cozy sweaters, and long reads in front of the fire. And now I'm so glad that it is here!