I went to the river after choir practice, still trying to get the hang of a new point and shoot. 

The river was calm, making for some great reflections.  My mind has been so busy lately...the river is a great place to go to calm the soul.  I sat in that park in the first pic as the sun went down, just listening to the birds as they all settled into the trees for the night.  What a beautiful noise.  There is nothing like being out in nature as the day draws to a close.  To be surrounded by it all and become a part of it, well, there is nothing better (just my humble opinion...to each his own). 

I have the next couple of days off.  Hopefully the rain will hold off for a couple of days.  It has been falling heavily lately; much needed rain and some good thunder boomers, but I'd love to be able to spend some time outdoors the next couple of days.

Random thought: why does death come in threes?  Our priest just lost his mother, our former associate priest just lost his mother as well, and my dear Uncle Donald just lost a lady friend who has been his companion after his wife passed away. 

I could do a whole post on random thoughts, I have had so many lately.  I wish some of you were here in person, there is so much I wish I could talk about with some of you. *sigh* 

Life is crazy.  Truly.  In a good, but absolutely crazy way.  One thing I will share.  I had this tiny glimpse of what life could be if I chose a certain path in life.  It was like looking through a door that was ajar.  Which is probably fitting, because I just read an article where someone mentioned something about leaving the door ajar, referring to life.  It was an amazing glimpse, just this tiny slice of what could be, but scary, you know?  Because it would be a path not usually traveled.  And maybe that's just where I am right now, looking into the doors that are ajar, figuring out if I have the balls to go through and take the ride. 

I think too much sometimes.  Wish I could just shut off the brain, you know? I blame it all on being single and not having a life.  Too much time on my hands (that's a song, right?  Gah!  I'm thinking in music now!)

Night Moves.  One of my favorite songs from back in the day. 

And peace like a river. 

Lord, let me learn to just let it all flow. 

Because Mark did it, and I'm a follower, not a leader.  For entertainment purposes only.  And no, it's not all correct. (http://www.alabe.com/freechart/)

Rising Sign is in 07 Degrees Gemini 

Extremely active by nature, you like to get around, meet people and do different things. Very restless, you just can't seem to stay put. You need to be involved in several projects at once in order to keep your mind stimulated. You like to read books and to write letters and to talk -- constantly. Seemingly ageless, you will always appear to be much younger than you really are. Very adaptable and inquisitive, you are always open to new ideas and experiences. A "jack-of-all-trades", you are lively and versatile. Because of the high nervous tension that you always seem to have, athletic activity would be a good way for you to burn off energy. But be careful of a tendency to experience things only superficially -- try to dig in and absorb things at a deeper level.

Sun is in 03 Degrees Sagittarius.

Very fun-loving, spirited and energetic, you have a huge reservoir of physical energy within you that needs to be released. As such, exercise or sports are very important to you. Quite gregarious, you enjoy being with other people, but you tend to avoid emotionally restrictive or intimate relationships. Constantly curious about the broader issues of life, you may at times be quite careless and sloppy about details -- you tend to leap to conclusions before all the facts are in. An avid reader, you are totally enthusiastic about any given subject should it interest you. You are known for being idealistic, generous, sociable, cheerful and very positive!

Moon is in 25 Degrees Capricorn.

You are serious and shy and very uncomfortable in those situations where spontaneous and exuberant emotional reactions seem called for. An achiever, you prefer doing practical, worthwhile things that produce tangible results. You need role models to respect, love and emulate. You tend to feel that you're a failure unless you get an important and highly respected position in life. Don't be so hard on yourself! For you, practical needs always win out over emotional considerations. Remember that you too have the right to comfort, security and love. Dutiful and patient, when you make an emotional commitment, you sign on for the long haul -- your love is long- enduring.

Mercury is in 21 Degrees Sagittarius. 

Your mind is very curious and inquisitive, always seeking information on a wide variety of topics. The broader the subject matter (philosophy, science, religion, metaphysics), the more it will appeal to you. You prefer to deal with abstractions -- the small but important details associated with any subject tend to slip your grasp. You are known for being blunt, honest and truthful.

Venus is in 20 Degrees Capricorn.

You tend to keep your feelings under control -- emotions are only released in serious or important situations. You are distrustful of others whose behavior could be judged excessive or immoderate. As such, you prefer to relate only to those who are older than you or to those whose position is such that respect and duty are more important for both of you than passion or emotional response. Be careful, however, of relationships that are merely based on practicality or utility or you will ultimately be lonely.

Mars is in 11 Degrees Scorpio.

Your likes and dislikes are strong and intense, never casual or superficial. You are known for your persistence and willful obsession. Once you have decided on a course of action, you are unstoppable. Your emotional actions tend to be extreme, although you try to keep them muted. You are not quick to anger, you do slow burns. And you tend to release your anger as sarcasm or irony. Beware of your tendency to hold grudges and to be vengeful. When you do fight, or release your internal tensions, you do so body and soul -- you become totally passionate and your outbursts are awesome to behold.

Jupiter is in 22 Degrees Libra.

You are generally good at balancing opinions and judging issues, but you tend to be indecisive when it comes to making up your own mind. You are objective and quite concerned with fair play and justice. But, when it comes to yourself, you are so aware that whatever you do might upset the apple cart that you often choose to compromise rather than do anything that might make you lonely or vulnerable. Relationships are very important to you -- you learn about yourself and grow through observing yourself interacting with others. Your aesthetic tastes are refined, but expansive and expensive.

Saturn is in 15 Degrees Sagittarius.

Basically quite conservative, you respect traditional authority figures and are very thankful and supportive of the laws and institutions which govern your life. You learn and accept new ideas only after having very thoroughly examined them. Ideals and abstract concepts are important to you only if they can be used in some practical fashion. You are so practical and so orderly that you have natural skills in planning, administrating and organizing.

Uranus is in 11 Degrees Leo.

You, and your peers as well, demand complete and total freedom of self- expression. You want to make your mark in the world according to your own lights and will brook no interference from traditional authority figures, especially if they attempt to mold or shape you in any way. You are honest and forthright, but a bit offbeat and eccentric. The lack of self-discipline may hinder you from reaching your goals as quickly as you would like.

Neptune is in 03 Degrees Scorpio. 

You, and your entire generation, are extremely interested in anything deep and mysterious. You will explore and idealize the benefits that can accrue from the study of the occult, healing and psychology. You are willing to experiment with substances like drugs in order to push your understanding of your inner being to the extreme.

Pluto is in 02 Degrees Virgo.

For your entire generation, this will be a time when profound changes in society's attitude toward work, duty and responsibility will be initiated. Radical changes in attitudes toward personal health and general nutrition will be promulgated and gain wide acceptance and practice.

N. Node is in 10 Degrees Scorpio.

You have a special aptitude for working by yourself, or with a like-minded group of dedicated individuals. Once you've committed yourself to a person or group or project, your loyalty and devotion are total until the group's goals have been realized. Not at all gregarious by nature, you're uncomfortable around strangers, greatly preferring to be in known and familiar situations. Others may regard you as shy or eccentric, but those who know you well are aware of the intense loyalty that you have to your friends.

For @WildWomanOfTheWest....

Just wanted you to know I really am working on it....