On the Road Past 50: My internal zephyr… from fluttery wisps to whirlwind tempests
Another day with a decent chunk of time in nature. We hiked up the ski mountain and back down again — mostly on well-worn trails. I then sat for a few hours on the balcony porch hoping for inspiration. I did write a bit…. but I’m not even remotely close to pleased with the results […]
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Today was day three of the Max & Me holiday getaway. We spent the majority of the day out and about in the Vermont woods or back at the room resting between excursions. Six years ago, we visited this same area and during that trip we did two outdoor activities that have been repeated across […]
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These two have the right idea. Some nights are for curling up on the sofa and pretending that the rest of the world doesn’t exist. 220 Days to go. #OTR50
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These three images were the only snapshots I snagged of Irish Graffitti. There was a great deal less in Dublin than in Paris, but I did find some interesting items and they reminded me of my poem Street Art Inspiration inspired by my visit to France. Max and I also had the opportunity to watch […]
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Haiku Rental Car Moments Flat tire followed by Aid from local Irishmen Crazy memories #OTR50 232 Days to go. © Randi Sumner
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A few days ago, a miraculous thing happened over breakfast. . . the two kids with us on this summer holidays trip agreed on an adventure for today. It was not the vacation day I had planned for us at all. It required far more out of me that the relaxing day I had planned […]
Read MoreLuna’s ability to express her emotions, wants, and needs regularly astounds me. Perhaps it is just that I’ve had fluffy dogs and furry dogs in my life for so long. Her short velvety fur hides nothing and I can see her emotions roll across her face. This look is simply, “play with me pleeeeeeeeeaaaase!” She’s […]
Read MoreShe knows our rhythms and we know hers | She knows how to nest with us and our home every which way |Laying out across the long sofa, she spoons herself against a chest | Lounging with a laptop, she presses her side against our legs […]
Read MoreWould I be a silent and secret artist | Building up the courage courage courage | Waiting to be inspired by an unexpected canvas | Spontaneously stopping in my tracks to paint […]
Read MoreWhen the world is overwhelming A snuggle can make all the difference 273 Days to go. #OTR50
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Randi S. Sumner 