Happiness is a detour down a country road on the way home from work. Isn’t this a pretty scene?
Happy Thursday, friends!
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Barns And Flattering Women
“Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.”
Hesiod, Greek poet
Hesiod was a poet but he was also a philosopher and farmer. I get the impression from his work that he didn’t think much of women. Fine by me. I just want his barn!
Spring In The Country
This picture was made possible by a wrong turn. Luckily, it was a pretty Spring day in Ohio and we had some time to kill. Isn’t this a beautiful country view?
If this were a scratch ‘n sniff picture, it would smell like seasonal allergies or, more specifically, like cut grass.
Remember, you’re never really lost if you know where you are. Hint: you are here. No matter where you turn up, odds are you can find a place to turn around and retrace your steps. So don’t be afraid to see what’s around the next bend.
Just use some common sense, be careful to stay off private property and you’ll be fine. Oh, and don’t forget to slow down and enjoy the journey. Smell the grass, feel the wind on your face, study your surroundings and drink it all in!
Friday Night Drive
Not every day can be fun. However, I think it’s possible to add something to every day that makes it interesting, fun or worthwhile.
After work yesterday, I hit the road to run some errands in Athens County. Along the way, I took a few turns onto some roads I have never traveled just to see where they go and to see what I might see.
It’s one of my favorite things to do, you know.
I liked this small barn in a bend in the road.
I agree with this sign. Trapping drunks seems smart to me. Sadly, this sign represents a neighborhood feud that you can read about here.
This barn was striking against the vibrant sky and grass. I like the lines and this scene makes me think that summer isn’t far off.
Friends, not every day can be a great day. But, if you can, do whatever is possible to make it a better day.
Barn On 104
There’s nothing more satisfying or freeing than taking the time to study the landscape while driving along a country road. When I travel to Columbus for recreation, I like to avoid the four lane raceway we call Route 23 in favor of the slower paced Route 104.
It isn’t fun to drive at busier times of the day thanks to farm equipment and school buses but it’s pure bliss early on a Saturday morning. It was especially quiet last weekend so I was able to pull over for some pictures.
This is one of my favorites from that morning. The stark skeleton trees looked so pretty against the early morning sky and you know how I like old barn wood!
Come back tomorrow and we’ll go on a tour of the Ohio Statehouse!
We Travel
We travel not to escape life but for life to not escape us.
Where will the road take you today?