Lamoille- Boyscout Camp

I did not bring my good camera this weekend, it ends up taking in the sun too much.  

What a lovely fall day!

I am working on a huge painting but this one I don't feel like posting in stages.

Fall Photos- Aspen and leaves

Pine Forest Mountain Range

All of our high mountain ranges have a dusting of snow in the peaks right now. This is really a pretty time of year here- but then I love autumn universally.

The Pine Forest range (in the photo) has been up to be named a wilderness area for a few years. No movement in congress on this one. No real fight against it either, that I know of... anyway.

A different zen day

Ranch outside of Denio, Nevada

I think I've photographed this ranch before, around July 4th. I think it is very pretty, the little patch of green and all the cattle.

Just Sketchin' - Teresa of Avila

I listened to a story about Teresa of Avila on my drive. She was a 15th century Spanish nun who reportedly could levitate through her mystical devotion to god. I'm not particularly religious, but I am spiritual- and I found her to be oddly inspiring. 

Long Drive- Steens Mountains Pass

Had another weekend of driving. Rambling thoughts:

• The meaning of Humility, and why would it would be important? (My cousin suggested it is "strength under control." I thought that was a profound definition.)
• Oh my lord how did that deer stop in time to not hit my jeep?
• How do I take the experience of working around a narcissist, and not be angry and frustrated? How do I turn it into an experience where I am the kind of person I want to be, kind and giving? Especially given that the inherent nature of a narcissist is to take advantage, do harm, manipulate. I decided that the world for them is so awful, I feel sad for the them. I think it would be good if life could be illuminated to them, so that they could give and receive kindness without doing harm. But I will still keep them at arms length... I mean, you can wish a snake without giving it the opportunity to bite you, right?
• I noticed the rancher of Roaring Springs Ranch, in quite traditional garb. It's awesome. I am sure they don't notice I drive through every few months. The ranch is pretty, and away from the world. They have quite a few cows. It is nice to watch the seasons change in the area over the years.
• Seriously? That couple I saw two days ago stopping to eat left garbage? That's unfortunate, it reinforces a prejudice.