The Sweetest Reasons

I Just Stopped

I'm not sure when I was last on here. It feels like ages. And I haven't even missed it. I wasn't sure I wanted to even write this. I just wanted to stop, and I think it might continue on this way for some time. Apologies if you read this with some regularity. I keep looking at the internet and find myself confused about it's purpose. And then I start thinking about my identity within it, and it just goes down the rabbit hole from there.

Spring is here. The days are lighter and warmer. I want to be out in them and not here with this laptop.

My photography has changed and it excites me. The 365 Project is still going strong, as I hit photo 100. I might throw something up about the project so far here, in a few days. I"m glad to be doing it, though it does frustrate me to no end at times. Some additional pressure and deadlines, all self-imposed.

And that's it, isn't it. No one makes me spend all my time here (or there or anywhere) on the computer. I do it to myself. And I don't want to do it right now (or anymore?). I want to detox from the consumerism. I want to scrub my eyes clear of the constant visual barrage of "really cool stuff." I want to listen to music on the radio, in the car, on our way to somewhere beautiful. I don't want to watch television. I want to read a book, not a kindle.

So the hiatus continues.

Go peacefully.

Stop and Pause

And listen:

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Trustees of the Reservations: Hamlin Reservation, Ipswich, MA. February 13, 2012. Afternoon.

I spotted this trail coming back from Crane's Beach. Did a little research and headed back out that way a few weeks later to walk to the trail. It's a short loop, and perfect for two small ones walking. A meadow leads to a causeway which takes you to a small island-hill surrounded by marsh. Folks seem to have fun building with all the brush on the island. We found a teepee and giant man-made bird's nest. On our way out, we had a little too much fun playing with cattail fluff.

It was a beautiful day, and a very manageable walk for an adult with two kids.

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Trustee's of the Reservations: Crane's Beach, Ipswich, MA. January 31, 2012. Late afternoon.

In the fifties, no wind, on one of the most beautiful beaches in Massachusetts. With my family. Absolutely perfect.

With great fortune, it seems, we met a lovely woman riding her horse in the ocean that afternoon. It was just so gorgeous to see and photograph.

I can't wait to spend my summers here.

Holy Whoa

Thank you, Jess. This is so worth it.

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Or: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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These winter days are inside days. Long, boring days. But also sweet. And sort of stressful. I'm trying to get us through, feeling like, wanting, something to happen.

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When you see a woman, riding her horse in the ocean, at sunset, you better be willing to get wet to get the photo. Dear God, I feel so lucky to have captured this.

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