Polly want a cracker?

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Like the photo yesterday, this was taken at the Newport aquarium. I would love to see this bird in it’s natural habitat. The colors are stunning. Sounds like something to add to the bucket list. 

If you, like me have wondered where the phrase, ‘Polly want a cracker’ came from, here you go.  

~ Rick

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 ©2017 Rick Cartwright

Penguins playing

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This photo was taken at the Newport Aquarium. The Utah part of the family was in town, and this was the perfect activity. There was a lot of water splashing around, but the colors and activity made for a fun photo. We enjoyed the day, and I need to go back!! 

As I was preparing this post, I kept thinking that we would likely live longer if we spend more time playing, and less time stressing out about things we can’t control. 

~ Rick

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Snow enhanced ...

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All of nature takes on a slightly different ‘look’ right after a snowfall. It’s like magic. As much as I dislike snow and cold weather, I love the beauty of fresh snow. It’s like distilled newness, white and pure. 

Sometimes I feel like I need some fresh snow in my life. Not on the trees, but a fresh, clean outlook on life. Frequently it’s helpful to let go of that which holds me back, put the lizard brain behind me, and try anew. That is how this blog started.

So, let some fresh snow happen in your life. Try something new, and don’t be afraid of a little snow. 

~ Rick

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A dry creek and a monument

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So what do you do when the Creek is dry? You build a monument, or course.  It was really hot and dry. Little pools of water dotted the otherwise dry earth. 

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We didn’t see much wildlife, but in this small pool of water, I found this crayfish (crawdad). We danced for a while .. I would move and try to get it to come out and play. The dance continued for some time, and then I decided it was time to move on. I did mange to get this photo. 

 

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A beautiful day for a drive ...

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I have spend most of the past two weeks indoors. My recover is going well, but I needed some time outdoors. Yesterday, we decided to take a drive ... no specific destination, but time out of the house. This picture is the result of our drive ... it was a beautiful day for a drive. 

It’s especially hard to be creative when you are stuck indoors. Actually it’s difficult to be creative when you are stuck period. The feeling of being in a rut can take many forms, but constraining your creativity is usually the outcome. Go for a drive, and see the world from a different perspective. That can take many different forms, but it’s healthy, invigorating, and can change your outlook. 

~ Rick  

 

Prints are available for many of the photos on this site on canvas, metal or glass. They are stunning and you can purchase them for a wall at home. Click the link or the ‘prints and such’ tab.

©2017 Rick Cartwright