A splash of color
I was walking along the river today, headed back to town. It’s always funny walking back. I think about what I’m going to do and who I’m going to see, but at the same time I’m already missing the outdoors. Today was no different. I’m looking forward to seeing Annay; we’re planning on going shopping together tomorrow. I’m also going to have dinner with Hector. While both those things are great, I would rather be out hunting and I know I can cook something more tasty than I’ll get tonight with Hector. I like having friends. I like spending time with them. It would just be nice if they would come out in the woods with me some times.
So anyway, I was walking along the river when I passed this amazing flower. Well actually a bunch of flowers, but from a single plant. All around it were browns and greens, but it was this bright yellow, orange, and pink. It just caught me and I had to stop and pull out my sketch book. There were other flowers around, but none that screamed out like this one did.
I thought about picking it and taking it to Annay, but then I thought that it deserved to live in the woods. I decided to finish my sketch and give that to Annay. Who knows, maybe she will like it so much she will come with me out into the woods to see it.
Julie,
I loved the sketch, and you know I love the woods too. All you have to do is ask and I’ll go out with you.
You do know it is a bit harder for us to just drop by and see you when your in the woods? You don’t stay in place very long.
I look forward to shopping with you tomorrow.
Annay.
Julie,
I think dinner was great tonight, even if your might be able to cook better. You have to admit, it was a lot easer letting someone else do the cooking while we got to talk.
When are you going to invite me to dinner?
Hector
I agree- the part about often enjoying the meals I make at home more than what I pay for at a restaurant. But the enjoyment of breaking bread with someone whose company you enjoy more than makes up for what is lacking in taste. I love that you spend time enjoying nature & the beauty all around us. I used to spend hours in the woods behind my house as a girl. That was years before the internet, email, Facebook, etc. With so much time spent online- and often out of necessity for work, banking, etc.- I do wonder what happens to the time we need to spend outdoors. Love all your graphics that celebrate God’s creation around us!