A Different perspective

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I’ve never been able to wrap my brain around how an enormous metal tube can “fly” … with people AND their luggage…

In science classes I had a difficult time keeping a paper airplane aloft.  (btw– visit SKYWATCH for some awesome sky shots) oh and Mary at Little Red House

None the less, there in a huge metal tube, along with my luggage (that I had to pay $25.00 extra to check— this will be another topic of conversation)

I sat looking out the window this past week.  The clouds were fluffy and fast changing.  It is such a different perspective about our world from up there.

I had never been to Portland and went there for a workshop.

I learned tons!

… Mostly I learned that I have a lot to learn.

I arrived late in the evening—I had reserved a mid sized car but this  big Guy was all that was available — the Rental girl called it her “Mafia” car!  (lucky for me there was no dead body in the trunk.)

One of the BEST items I rented was the Garmin!  This little gem helped me get around Portland with not one twinge of worry.

The weather and scenery was perfecto!

This bridge was just out the door of my hotel.

I had one suggestion to go to the Pearl District– but the Garmin couldn’t find it with me just typing in those words,  so I just took a ride up and down some very cool streets.  I came upon a street that had some interior design stores and cafes, I parked and started walking.

To mark my car I looked at the street sign…    Wow… another perfect example of how the Universe has always got a way of giving you what you put out there.

Cafe’s were on every street corner… I couldn’t help but notice a very busy one with smiling happy patrons!  Smiles = good food and happy people.

Come to find out it was a Peruvian Restaurant– I had no idea what to order… so I told my waiter to bring me what he knew was fantastic.

Voila!  Look at what was delivered.

See that purple and yellow tower?  While I really couldn’t understand everything that was explained to me… it was something along the lines of potato salad atop some chicken salad.

That was unbelievably yummy… as well as the others.

Admittedly, I get a wee nervous venturing off by myself… but I was blessed by this new adventure.   If I push myself, I am seldom disappointed at the view I get from another perspective.

Just another way of looking at things………………….

Join with us — Celebrating Beauty that is around you!

Please don’t forget to link YOUR post to us… and please leave a comment.

Tell me about something you have tried that changed your perspective?

TTFN~~ Claudia

September 16, 2010 at 9:16 pm | Fridays Finding Beauty | 26 comments

Riders on the Storm

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With a loud clap of thunder I was aroused from my Sunday afternoon nap. It wasn’t that late and yet it was very dark outside.

I walked on to my patio to see the darkest of skys… With the next boom of thunder, I was out the door to become one with the storm.

What colors do you see?  Blue, gray, cream and a touch of coral?

There wasn’t a lot of wind– but I could almost hear the clouds moving as the rumble of the thunder came closer and closer.

Serendipitous capture for certain! Although it looks it– the lightening didn’t strike that particular house. (bet they were happy inside)

I couldn’t resist the song choices to go along with this post– Rider’s On the Storm — by The Doors. (Dang that Jim Morrison was hot!)

And Garth Brook’s — Thunder Rolls.  I loved the beginning of both of these songs.

No touch up here… Straight out of the camera.

Have a wonderful week and stop by Mary’s for others showing their Monday Mosaics.

TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥

June 6, 2010 at 10:33 pm | clouds | 28 comments

Smiling through the clouds

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***I added a NEW  FOLLOWER button (see the right side bar below the music player)– if you get a minute I would love you to follow me, and leave me a comment so I can do the same for you! ***

Spring

has

been

very

reluctant.

I

cloud

watch

as

I

sit

a top

a quiet

mountain road

or

on a

park

bench

wondering

when

the gardens

will

sing

to

us

again.

The

clouds

tell

me

to

stop

and

breath.

They

whisper

telling me

to

relax

and

enjoy

the

BEAUTY

now.

Join Mary for Monday Mosaics.

Music Selection – Cloud Smiles

TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥

May 23, 2010 at 7:59 pm | clouds | 20 comments

Dark and Cloudy Days

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Remember that when we come upon  Dark and Cloudy portions of our life it isn’t necessarily a bad thing…

We might just have to look closer  with real purpose to see the beauty… because whether  we take the time to “look” or not, it’s still there.

Please visit Susan and the  OutDoor Wednesday gang… there are some smashing sites to see.

Also remember Melissa at The Inspired Room where she has a great apple pie neighbor gift idea.

And Stop back tomorrow when we will have a wee bit of a celebration on EARLY Halloween!

TTFN~~  Claudia ♥ ♥

October 13, 2009 at 11:17 pm | Inspiration | 32 comments

Hooked on Clouds

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As long as I can remember I have been a cloud watcher… even a cloud chaser; trying to find that perfect perch to watch a new painting unfold.

Dark clouded skies seduce me. They draw me in, wanting to get closer.
If, as I am caught in the movement of the dark and light textures, there is a thunder clap, all the more appealing.  ABOVE: Montana morning storm rolls in.

And the Thunder rolls – look how the colors come alive. (SOC–straight out of the camera)

My best friend Linda(I think we had to be the old age of 9) had the perfect cloud watching backyard. It was a sloped grassy hill where we could lay for hours finding horses, cats, castles, dragons and Indian Chiefs (mostly they are in profile)– it was a never ending list. “can you see  that old man?” I would ask her. “nope– where– show me.”  One day she found one that looked exactly like her grandma who had a very large rear end. Holding my sides laughing…I squeaked out …”you said BUTT!” (Do you see the Indian Chief  ABOVE?)

Whether they are billowy against a perfect blue sky or slate grey or autumns’ gold– they are mesmerizing.

I promise– just as I finished taking this shot tonight, I noticed the Mama sheep and her baby lambs. The storm had just finished. Look how close they hold to her. I’m sure they are very puzzled by the funny woman taking their family portrait.

A colorful Serendipitous find.

Then there is always the GIFT– the Promise.

“God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us-in the dreariest and most dreaded moments-can see a possibility of hope,” ~~ Maya Angelou

Its official — I am hooked on CLOUDS — thanks to Julia at Hooked on Houses for hosting today’s assignment. Check her out– such fun!

TTFN~~Claudia

June 11, 2009 at 11:38 pm | clouds | 17 comments

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