A Moment with Rocky
Rocky as a role model for life.
I’m home alone with the dogs on weekdays so we spend a lot of time together. I often talk out loud to them when it’s just us, sharing my stream of consciousness. I have no idea if they understand what I’m saying but it seems to help me process my thoughts.
Today, as Rocky and I headed out for his weekly day trip, this time to Willow Metropark, I was talking about life being short. This is something dogs seem to instinctively understand, possibly because their lifespan is so much shorter than ours.
As my mind wandered on the topic, I realized there is a dichotomy there. On one hand, I want to linger in the present moment, taking the time to fully experience it, knowing life’s fleeting nature. On the other hand, I want to fit more things into each day, feeling this is the only way to experience everything I want to do in life before my time is up.
There is a balance to strike there and I often find myself making course corrections in one direction or the other. In today’s photos, Rocky is a role model for soaking up the present moment, and I’m able to put life’s distractions aside to linger and enjoy it with him.
Rain or Shine with Ringo
He’s my go-dog, rain or shine. ❤️
Ringo and I keep our date on Wednesdays regardless of weather, as long as it’s safe to be on the road. Since it’s practice for a future cross-country road trip, driving in all kinds of weather makes it more realistic. Today’s trip took us to Sterling State Park, a great place to wait out the afternoon storm before heading home.
Heat Wave
High temps and humidity make for a sticky photo session.
This week’s heat wave has made it uncomfortable to be outside, even for short periods of time. Photographing myself midday in the muggy conditions was probably not the best timing, but it forced me to work quickly. Focus and efficiency paid off with several great shots.
Happy Birthday Moose
My first puppy is all grown up.
Moose turned one year old today but he is still a puppy at heart. ❤️
Summer Time Flies
The days are longer but they go by faster.
Even with the longer days, summer seems to fly by, and will be a blur in the rear view mirror come September. Today’s photo captures one of summer’s fleeting moments.