All in a Day's Walk

I wear a fitness band to track my steps. My goal is 10,000 steps a day. As long as I dedicate 45 minutes to a brisk walk, then the remainder of my steps are accumulated throughout the day with moderate activity...when I'm at home.

But, it's a completely different story at the trailer. It's tiny inside a travel trailer and it only takes a couple of steps in any direction to get where you're going. So when it rained the other day, I did a lot of pacing...10,000 steps worth. 

The next day started out like this...

Can you see the river? Neither can I.

and I began to think I would have to change my plans...again. But it was only fog and eventually it cleared.  

Crocs for the Beach

I grabbed my walking shoes and headed for one of my favorites places to walk...Matagorda Beach.

Now this is more like it. Look how gorgeous it is! Miles and miles of beautiful, undeveloped beach. I will get plenty of steps today and have fun doing it. 

The water is so clear. The waves gently roll. The rhythm is just right.   

I set a brisk pace and scatter the shore birds occasionally.

I stop along the way to snap pictures of interesting things I see...

like patterns in the sand

and shrimp boats working the surf.

At the end of the my walk I leave with lots of photos, 8770 steps on my fitness band, and...

five cents in my pocket. Not bad.

Chance of Rain 20%

My view of the river yesterday through a rain streaked window. I was not expecting this.* We need rain and for that I am thankful. I adjusted my plans and my attitude.

The soaking rain stopped after a time and I walked to the river's edge to try and capture the cloud reflection on the water. Fish were feeding as you can tell by the ripples on the surface.

Another shower or two and then the sun broke through and the sky began to clear.

Or so I thought...

More rain on the way! It see-sawed back and forth like this all morning. The ever changing sky entertained and it turned out to be an enjoyable morning at the river.

*Forecast for Tuesday, October 13:
Cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 90F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Life is Better at the River

Hanging out here for a few days, soaking in the peacefulness, and thanking God for his blessings.

When It Rains All Day

When you're at the travel trailer...and it rains all day...and there is no work that needs to be done indoors...and you can't go out with your camera...what do you do?

May I suggest you...

1. Go through your photo library and find a pretty picture to post. Preferably one of a flower with raindrops.

2. Spend all day on the Internet and don't feel guilty about it (okay, I feel a little guilty).

3. Count the hummingbirds at the feeders (50 at 8 feeders).

4. Snap a photo through the window of hummer taking a long drink between heavy downpours and marvel that she seems unfazed by the rain.

5. Have a jigsaw puzzle handy, because you really like jigsaw puzzles and today would have been a great day for one.

6. Knit some more on that baby blanket you brought with you, but apparently forgot about until composing this list.

7. Remember to thank God for the sunshine and the rain. 

My Be Still Place

There is a place on the banks of the Colorado River that I love to go to. It's a tiny place, but that's the beauty of it. Housekeeping takes so little time. Meals are simple affairs, but tastier because of it.

A small garden out front welcomes butterflies and hummingbirds and fulfills my need to grow things. It's just the right size to keep weed free with minimal effort.

Which leaves more time in the day to enjoy the view and contemplate the majesty of the one who has blessed me so richly.

“Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!”  ~Psalm 46:10 (ESV)