Tag: friends

Rainy Day

Today a pretty good rain storm is hitting the California coast – up to 3 inches in some areas, with potential mudslides where land has been laid bare by wildfires.  I had hoped to get out before the rain, to take a look at the nearby open space, and possibly take some photos.  Other activities have distracted me, so I thought it was high time to get out.  The thing is, that it was raining pretty hard by the time I was ready – 7:30 a.m. – and it is going to be like this for the rest of the day.  So, instead of getting too far from the safety of the front door, I decided to look at what was around the house and on the patio.  I got a bit wet, and so did the camera, but we both dried off rather nicely.

 

Interlaced

Interlaced

While post-processing some pictures from yesterday’s walk, I was struck with how lovely it is to have friends with whom I can spend time.  Some friends we see frequently, others less so, but all of our time together reminds me of connections and the affection we feel for one another.  Like family, friends are easy to take for granted; in reality, all require effort and reaching out and giving and receiving.  Yesterday I went on a photoshoot along my favorite local trail with a friend I had not seen socially for ages because she has been so busy.  Last night, we had friends over for dinner, and it was so nice just to chat and dine, drink wine, and watch a movie.  This morning, the puppies came running in for their morning pets from Josh, and how much all of them, as a family, are my friends.  And then my morning walk with another friend.  And friends elsewhere not seen today, near and far.  Such blessings in life are to be savored, treasured, and nutured, because these are the things that, for me, count the most in life.  Without them, a void would exist which could never be filled by anything else.