Deep Breathing

As I opened my computer this morning I found there were no blog posts in "draft" form and, even worse, few pictures of the weekend on my camera. So, I went out in  my nightgown to snap a picture of Happy Buddha in his fresh snow coat. He is not fazed.  

The weekend was quiet, except for the mini snow storm, which IS news, but I am saddened by the very real news  that ____ will be here to shrink Bears Ears National Monument, created only a year ago, and Grand Staircase Escalante which was created more than a decade ago. Every day feels more a horror story. I am fazed, but I think of Happy Buddha and work to find balance. 

Comments

[Carole]

I love your snowy Buddha! Thanks for making the extra effort and taking his picture for us.

[Jo]

So sad about the horror stories. Can we spell impeachment?

[Bonny]

I appreciate you taking the photo of snowy Buddha as he will be a reminder to me to keep breathing. With these horrendous tax plans, shrinking national natural areas, the CFPB, every day is a new and worsening horror story with _____.

[Manise]

Love your snow clad Buddha and so very saddened by this administration's efforts to slash and burn all the efforts made to preserve our wild and sacred spaces.

[Kym]

My Garden Buddah is envious (well . . . that's probably the wrong term for a Buddha . . . just sayin ) of your Garden Buddah's fresh snow cover. XO

I can't even with ________. Just can't.

[Patty]

I ready about that as well. Grand Staircase Escalante is a beautiful place to visit. And you are so right...every damn day. :-(

[sprite]

There is a statue of Gandhi in my neighborhood and he is also unfazed when it snows. At least once (maybe twice) someone has done a knitwear bombing of him in the cold weather with a sign that anyone who needs the warm gear should feel free to help themselves to a scarf, hat, or mittens. I think Gandhi would approve.

(And we're also horrified by the news about national parks in Utah. So remarkably frustrating...)

[Barbara]

I love the Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ears. I wonder where and when the horror will stop.

[Mary]

Just when I think things can't get worse, I read about ____'s latest . So glad you have a snowy garden buddha to bring a sense of calm.

[AsKatKnits]

I am hoping that the removal of ______ and team will happen before there is nothing left of US. And, I am with you and Buddha, remain calm in all circumstances.

[Debbie]

Everyday, it seems, we awaken to a new nightmare as we watch everything good about our country being dismantled piece by piece. Thank you for the reminder to breathe and remain calm.

[Jil]

No words for what happened in my beloved previous state of Utah. I need to find a happy Buddha...my peace pole does not seem to be enough, although finding a happy Buddha in Indiana May be a challenge too. Thank you for sharing yours.

[Vicki]

All of a sudden it's colder than heck here (more like normal), but I've yet to see snow -- whether in person or in the forecast!

These are sad and frustrating times. Thanks for sharing your Happy Buddha!

[claudia]

Yeah, I've done much the same. Thanks for making the effort to post more. I love it!