The Intersection of Nowhere and Heaven

My favorite running trail sees far more hoof and paw traffic than foot or tire. The hills are challenging but the vistas are amazing, the flora captivating, and the horned lark ditties charming. 

It's been years since I've caught a glimpse of the elusive mustangs that cross this trail. Maybe they're just over that hill, I tell myself. The fact that they're not just makes the next hill that much more inviting.

Looking northeast towards the Big Horns. 

The Owl Creek Mountain range lies to the southwest. 

A pronghorn track surrounded by a mustang hoofprint. 

The season's first phlox blooming from beneath a sagebrush shelter. 

"The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord." ~Psalm 33:5 (NKJV)

Black is the New Yellow

Some time after Jenny (my sister) and Brian lost their beloved golden retriever, Riley, they launched a search for a yellow Labrador retriever pup. Before that happened, however, they met Gus. 

Gus has grown into a handsome heartthrob (and Jenny's running buddy) with a heart of gold. 

"Black is the new yellow," Brian says. 

"Love never fails." ~1 Corinthians 13:8 (NKJV)

Calves Pending

Six cows are on the short list (those whose calving hour appears most imminent) and are kept nearby for easier nighttime surveillance. Yawn. Calving season is at once the most exciting and the most wearying time of year. 

Anyone want to take the midnight shift?

"The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me." ~Psalm 42:8 (NKJV)

The Upgrade

Our neighborhood bald eagles began refurbishing their nest in mid-January. Over a period of several weeks, we watched them haul in long, sturdy branches, cattail reeds, and shreds of cambium. Even from a respectful distance, we can tell that the remodel features noticeably higher walls and an upstairs deck. 

The eagles have also been preying upon Canada geese, presumably for the meat but possibly also for a goose-down comforter for the chicks. 

"Does the eagle mount up at your command, and make its nest on high?" ~Job 39:27 (NKJV)

Jogger's World

I like to call myself a runner, but my pace (which I won't specify) designates me a jogger. Being slow of trot does have one perk, however: I don't scare the eagles. 

This morning, I jogged close enough to get these shots with my phone camera. 

"Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see." ~Jimmy Buffet

Farm Chic

Angel is always polished and camera-ready: eye shadow, 3D mascara, lip gloss, earrings, highlights. The wings aren't trending just now, but Angel might just change that. 

"Joy is the best makeup." ~Anne Lamott

Ladies-in-Waiting

It won't be long now. 

"Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him." ~Psalm 62:5 (NLT)