Step into Spring
Spring begins today, March 19, 2024. Usually, it’s March 20 or 21, but because it’s a leap year, February gets an extra day. The season moves up a little on the calendar. Either way, the first day of Spring is always a little over a week after daylight saving time. But, with all that info,…
Loving from the Inside Out
I’m a morning person by choice. I’m up and at ‘em at 4am or 5am and posting my blog. I know that I am an anomaly to those who have late-sleeping patterns. I’ve been up for a while when our continental breakfast bar is open at 8 am. Yesterday, I went over to grab something…
Are We There Yet?
Yes, we are there — in 2022! Side note: No one in this generation will be there to see it, but how cool it will be for those who are alive in 2222! But, I also like the sound of 2022. It came in like a breath of fresh air. And it was fresh air…
Hot Air or Fresh Air?
Yesterday I blogged about sound quality. Today it’s air quality! I’ve heard enough about hot air balloons with deadly or near death catastrophes, that I question the notion that I once had to take a hot air balloon ride – especially in this Austin HOT AIR. Sure it would be a thrill ride to take…
Are You Hot Air or a Breath of Fresh Air?
On June 24th, a hot air balloon crashed into power lines that sparked an explosion at the annual Balloonfest in Michigan. Fortunately, the balloon landed in a nearby lake and the pilot was rescued by local fishermen. Whew! That sure makes me question the notion that I once had to take a hot air balloon…
Do You Have SPRING in Your Steps?
Did you ever hear that phrase? It means that we’re walking with a bit of a bounce in our steps, implying that we’re in a good mood or something good has just happened to us. Think of a coiled piece of metal that pushes back when it’s pressed upon, like the springs in our mattress…
Are You Hot Air or Fresh Air?
Day 196 of Photo Inspirations — Are You Hot Air or Fresh Air? Travelling to Texas a few weeks ago, I thoroughly enjoyed watching HOT AIR Balloons making their way across the sky. What an ingenious application of those basic scientific principles we learned in elementary school. There was a kid in my class who…