St. Louis Arch at Night

 

This is one of those instances where the cell phone ended up being the better camera. I tried to capture this scene with a crop sensor sony, but could never get a decent image. First cell phone attempt was a keeper. 

The texture on the left side of the arch is exaggerated by the evening light. During the day it is barely noticeable. The shape of the arch is a catenary, which is the same shape a hanging chain makes. 

Room with a view of the Arch

 The St. Louis Arch, that is. On our recent road trip to Ohio to attend my family reunion, we decided to splurge and book a hotel room overlooking the arch. Having never seen the arch in person, my husband was quite impressed. I'd seen it, and travelled up to the top, as a child. With my reduced vision, I was having difficulty seeing the arch, so I tried my special goggles and was able to see it!  

In the next post we will share some photos taken of the arch at night. 

All Pfizer'ed' Up

 Or at least we started with our first shot today.......

Medical Hiatus: Simply The BEST!

 My Neighbors working to keep me safe when I return home:  SIMPLY THE BEST!

Above: Done....below where they started.

I;ll be home from my Mayo Clinic Journey in time for Christmas!

Some Post-Birthday Thoughts on Isolation and Re-Opening

Many of the blogs that I follow have focussed on our recent Isolation via the 'stay home' policy.  I've had my ups and downs with working from home and social distancing, but I have not been seriously depressed or anxious about the future.  I have strong contacts on social media with friends that live in other states, am using FaceBook and texting more and yes, there is that old school thing, you know, the Telephone Call....And my neighbors have a Wednesday evening Happy Hour, where we spend 90 minutes or so at the appropriate social distance drinking beer or wine (we bring our own).  I have to say, I have wonderful neighbors.

I also have a lot (more than I sometimes can stand) of teleconferencing for work.  And I did have to get used to my husband working from home in the next room.  But I've settled in now.......I've established a routine that is enriched by vocal music lessons, which I do on Zoom, starting my gardening and my photography, of course.  I'm changing my own artistic direction (visit My Inner Monet) and involved with some on-line photo groups like The Frugal Film Project.

So I've kept 'Isolation' in check by actually reaching out and staying in touch with people.  Now for the Re-Opening.......First, I've been through so much over the past decade; survived some real life threatening situations.  The LAST thing I am willing to do is take any risk that could lead to COVID-19.  I am also facing eye surgery to correct for damage cause by my brain tumor.  I'm not participating in the Re-Opening until my vision problems are resolved.  I don't want to risk any type of infection that could postpone my surgery.  I leave the house to walk the dog, go to Dr's appointments, do photography, and see (yes actually visit) a few friends at the proper social distance.  And my employer seems to be in no rush to get us back into the office.

I'm staying home, staying safe, with no regrets.

That's what I need to do!

My advice:  Do What You Need To Do!

After a 1 Year Absence, We're Back!

After taking a year off, we are coming back with our 'Life and Times' along the Front Range.  There will be gradual redesigns and an eventual 'new look'.

Hoping to hear from you all again:

Catch up on what's been going on.........HERE.

My Saturday Night Cap.....

Something New Coming Soon!

From the Isolation of the last Snow Fall?

Longs Peak Journal Returns to Life!

Airport Art

Some public art from the San Diego Airport terminal. Taken Thanksgiving of 2014.