yes, it's been that long.

I know. It's been practically an entire semester. Forgive me. Like all new years, 2010 has come with some good intentions of doing things a little differently, for the better. I'm going to be smart about this, though, and not make any concrete 'resolutions' to feel guilty about when life overwhelms and I fall behind; instead, I'm just going to keep the ideas in mind and do my best. Starting with a kind of daily thanksgiving (not a daily post, mind you), but a thought each day to do my best to take time to give thanks for something and to notice beauty in the mundane. Of course, it's already January 4th, so these are coming a wee bit late. Remember what I said about no 'resolutions'? Take what I am able to give. Days 1-4 of pleasure found in simple things. Four days, eight photos. Be back later this week.

lots of color to brighten a cold day
a lobster, bigger than you've ever seen before, bigger than your face
tidiness after a long mess
the sun coming up over the hills of Chattanoogahand on the wheel, in control of the car, in control of the moment
satisfaction after a long wait
a simple homemade meal
technology in cooperation