http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com blurring the line between work and play Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:20:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_227" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Fox gazing"] [/caption] Brooke is in my mudroom peering through binoculars at the 8 fox pups who are sleeping under our shed and playing in the yard.  Foxes have made their den there for years now.   On this afternoon they're climbing and jumping all around and on their ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=224     [caption id="attachment_209" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Riding into Cripple Creek"][/caption] First of all, thank you, thank you to all our active duty military (my son included) and those who have served (my husband and my father included).  You protect and have protected the freedoms we enjoy every day.       Yesterday I rode with my husband ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=208 I feel like a kid who has been away all summer, standing before my class with my report.  [caption id="attachment_204" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A spot in the sun"][/caption] I started the summer with my oldest daughter's wedding (simple and beautiful).   A couple weeks later I had surgery, which was followed by an unexpected lengthy recovery.  ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=203 We've been gone from home since the 21st - only a week really and we're only an hour from home, but what a difference.   We're fortunate enough to own a beautiful motorhome, really like a hotel on wheels.  Our food is simple.  Our floor space is just enough. Our clothing is just ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=199 [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignright" width="130" caption="Dust it off"][/caption] The Sight of a Soul   One of the marvels of the world is the sight of a soul sitting in prison with the key in its hand.   Covered with dust, with a cleansing waterfall an inch away.   A young man rolls from side to side, though the bed is comfortable and a ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=193 I love April!   [caption id="attachment_182" align="alignleft" width="130" caption="Blossoms popping on the apricot trees"][/caption] April, The Angel of Months.                       - Vita Sackville-West   I don't know who Vita is, but I agree with the sentiment. Easter will be here in 3 days and my parents and my kids will be here in 2.  Can't wait.  [caption id="attachment_183" ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=181 [caption id="attachment_158" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="In the trees by home"][/caption] Stephen King, of all people, wrote,   "Writing isn't about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends.  In the end, it's about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well."     We are ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=157 [caption id="attachment_147" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A Pink Place to eat"][/caption] Doesn't this look like a fun place to eat?  It's fitting that the door is open. I recently painted 3 walls in a room at our house soft pink and have had the unexpected pleasant surprise - that's serendipity by definition - ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=146 [caption id="attachment_136" align="alignleft" width="125" caption="Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey Theory holds true"][/caption]   Do you go for the big outstanding amazing experience or would you just like a little slice of pie, please?   It was a slow Monday yesterday in the office so my husband, business partner, and love of my life (he wears ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=135 [caption id="attachment_123" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="How can you NOT be in the moment?"][/caption] I had a fantastic lunch this last week at a little place in Littleton called Tres Jolie.  I was by myself, which itself made it kind of a meditation.  It was a little coffee shop and confectionary store.  There ... http://www.barbara-beyer-albright.com/?p=121