I am adjusting to working full time these days, leaving the house at 7:45 and returning home at 5:00. I am in motion most of the day- working as an assistant teacher, zipping through the halls to get to the copy machine, taking the kids out for recess and down to lunch in the lunchroom, making my way around the classroom to help those who need a little extra help. Yesterday the head teacher was out and so I was in charge, by myself with 19 expectant young first grade faces looking to me for direction. I flew out of school when the bell rang at 4:45 and needed quiet, stillness, and headed to my favorite pond. As always I found solace in the sound of the Catbirds, the Blue Jays, the Starlings. And when I looked to the West I was greeted with this sky
The sun shining through those clouds was awe inspiring. I stood for many minutes taking it in, and finding the tension of the day fading away.
A Day In The Life 
10/12/2015 at 1:49 pm
Nature always manages to put back what a hectic day takes out 🙂
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10/12/2015 at 8:58 pm
I love that you put it that way! exactly! thanks so much
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10/11/2015 at 11:06 pm
My wife also works in an Elementary School. I always say “G-d bless you because I couldn’t do it.”
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10/11/2015 at 6:32 am
After a tough day with much noise you really found tranquility and beauty Lisa 🙂
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10/11/2015 at 5:36 pm
I know you understand how great it is!
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10/10/2015 at 2:56 am
I can relate with your busy day, having worked as an assistant teacher with first graders as well. Hope you have a lovely and restful weekend.
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10/10/2015 at 8:51 pm
ONly someone’s who has been there can fully get it! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the weekend!
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10/09/2015 at 7:21 pm
A full day with a classroom of kids and you need some peacefulness and a nice escape. Glad you have a place where you can retreat..:)
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10/10/2015 at 8:51 pm
It makes all the difference!
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10/09/2015 at 2:48 pm
Ahhhhhhhhhhh, I breathed in and out with you. Yes, after a full busy day, nature and meditation make us whole (and peaceful) again! Lovely post.
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10/09/2015 at 2:57 pm
Thank you and it does make quite a difference in being able to move forward and carry on!
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10/09/2015 at 2:30 pm
Yes, after a day’s teaching, it’s good to get away from it all and experience the stillness of nature. Love your first photo., Lisa. 🙂
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10/09/2015 at 2:37 pm
Thanks Sylvia- the stillness is wonderful!
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10/09/2015 at 11:47 am
I very much like your silhouette photograph. That would also work nicely in black and white! You just keep getting better 🙂
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10/09/2015 at 2:19 pm
thanks so much Marilyn! I wish I had more time these days to get out with the camera!
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10/09/2015 at 11:46 am
I like to do the same, I go and check on the horses on the way home from work and at this time of year sit on the fence and watch the sun go down 🙂
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10/09/2015 at 2:20 pm
It does take the “edge” off- so important to just let everything from the day slide away
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10/09/2015 at 3:23 pm
Always best not to take work stress home I always find 🙂
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10/09/2015 at 11:08 am
Great sky photo, the streamer lights. Ahhhhh……..
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10/09/2015 at 2:20 pm
It was breathtaking John! I took the photo with my phone- did not have the camera with me- it captured those amazing rays!
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10/09/2015 at 8:13 am
A beautiful way to finish a day i would say 🙂 and the sun rays are gorgeous 🙂 Hugs Bev xx
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10/09/2015 at 2:21 pm
Yes Bev I agree the sun rays looked amazing- like nature’s art work
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10/11/2015 at 8:52 am
Cannot beat nature 🙂 she knows a good show when she sees one 🙂
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10/11/2015 at 5:36 pm
You bet Bev 🙂 ❤
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10/12/2015 at 10:15 pm
🙂
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